Resume for John J. Robinson
8117 N. Groton Lane, Indianapolis, In 46260 - (317) 257-1655
I am seeking a key position in an electronics environment where I will use and expand my experience in the design and application of both software and hardware systems, either as a team member or the leader of a small group. Some useful skills are:
  • Project Management
  • Digital Electronic Design and Repair
  • Assembly Language, Real-time (Microchip, Intel, Motorola, others)
  • C/C++, BASIC, Forth, Pascal, PL1, COBOL
  • Printed Circuit Board Layout
  • Applications Programming - Inventory, Test Programs, User Interface, etc.
  • Web Page Design, HTML with CSS
  • Problem Solving
  • Embedded Linux (ARM), Linux, Windows Vista, Mac OS, NetWare 4.10
  • Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases
  • Ethernet and AppleTalk Configuration
  • PC and Macintosh Maintenance
  • Cad Drawing Packages, Electrical and Mechanical
  • Peripherals Setup & Maintenance
Consultant - Robinson e-Consulting (April 1998 - Current) – Design, manufacturing, test, and repair of electronic circuit assemblies and software.
Senior Engineer - Menard Engine Group (June 2008 - February 2010) - The main task here was the design of a car Dash for racing vehicles. This was accomplished using an ARM uP with embedded Linux. Its user interface program was written using C with GTK for downloading settings and displaying data obtained from a data logger. Other projects included problem solving, filter subroutines, math subroutines (a quick assembly language square root routine) and processor/module selection.
Senior Engineer - Zionsville Engineering, Inc. (June 1999 - June 2000) - One of the main tasks here was the design of a user interface program using C++ for downloading settings to a radio from a database.
Central Engineering Manager - Span, Inc. (October 1995 - April 1998) - Oversee the Central Engineering Department. Tasks included: the definition of procedures, requirements, and documentation for bringing products from engineering to production. One major task was the specification, purchase, and complete installation of a NetWare 4.10 system with both PC and Macintosh clients. Another was the software design of a floating globe project, which received a patent.
Computer Engineer - Span, Inc. (July 1988 - October 1995) - Oversee product design: determining customer requirements, estimating time, customer quotes, project leadership and design, and customer service. Other tasks include: coding software, logic circuit design, and printed circuit board layout, assembly, testing and repair. Plus: recommending, installing and maintaining PCs and Macintoshes, including: operating systems, applications, computers, peripherals, and general user support. A recent accomplishment was the design of an ISA bus card to drive up to eight servo motors with encoder feedback. Another was receiving a patent for participating in the system design of an automated grain dryer.
Computer Engineer - Microlink Corporation (January 1978 - May 1988) - A major involvement was participating in the design and specification of a Z80 microcomputer system for engineers. This included hardware, I/O drivers, and operating system (CPM) configuration.
Bachelors of Science, Computer Technology (1983) Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI).