Design and implementation of a distributed and automated regression test system in C++ and Python. The system is a distributed application allowing testing of Jennic’s ZigBee wireless networking stack and Jennic’s proprietary ‘JenNet’ IEEE 802.15.4 derived stack on a number of devices using wired and wireless networking. Designed and developed production module software for Jennic’s wireless networking modules.

C++, Python, SQLite, ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4 wireless networking, CVS

The design, implementation and support of a number of real-time databases for two major steel works. Projects included:
· Rolling mill database and material tracking system
· Analytical labs database and sample tracking system
· Test laboratories database and sample tracking system
· Melting shop database and material tracking system

Delphi (with Report Builder), Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, CVS

Developing SDK examples for Nokia Series 60 and Series 90 operating systems (based on Symbian OS). Porting application code from Series 60 OS to Series 90.
Implemented the security engine for Nokia 9500 PDA phone (Symbian Series 80 OS).

Nokia Series 60, Series 80 and Series 90 OS, Symbian OS v6.1, v7.0s, 8, C++,
Perforce, WAP push, audio streaming, animation, phone security, Bluetooth

Design and unit/integration test of ETelSim telephony stack component for Symbian OS 7.0s and 8.0. Test and integration of software components for synchronising OS phonebook with SIM phonebook.

Symbian OS v7.0s, v8.0, C++, Perforce

Design/implementation/test of ATM SAR drivers for Linux and eCos.
Design/implementation/test of 802.11 a/b protocol stack.
Design/implementation/test of Bluetooth stack.
Design/implementation/test of web-based time recording system.

eCos, Linux kernel, device drivers, GNU tools, UML, C, C++, SQL, Python, ARM7, HTML, Javascript, CVS

Developed a vxWorks Board Support Package (BSP) for a PowerPC (MPC860) based DSP board for VMEbus.

vxWorks/Tornado 1.0.1, C, PPC Assembler, PowerPC embedded controller, MKS

Developed device-driver software to support legacy modules in HP 5163/4 Lightwave Measurement System (fibre-optic test equipment) (a.k.a Omniber).

vxWorks/Tornado, C++, Intel x386 embedded controller, Clearcase

Design and development of an embedded Roof-Support control system (for “Longwall” coal mining). Developed communications links to other processor boards (across VME backplane) and to external systems (serial and TCP/IP).

vxWorks/Tornado, C / C++, PVCS, Motorola MC68040

Clients:
Matra Marconi Space, Kværner Metals, Southern Electric plc, British Steel, United Engineering Steels, Peak Systems Design, Bridos, Ferranti, Sheffield Local Education Authority

Design/development/test/support using:
vxWorks/Tornado, VMS, CP/M, C, C++, Fortran, Coral, assembler(6502, Z80, 68xxx), Basic