Richard Howe

Logic Plus
(805) 474-1370		 405 E. Branch, Suite S
rhowe@logic-plus.com		 Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
www.logic-plus.com/rhowe

Engineering Skills:
Analog and Digital Design and Prototype
Microcontroller Programming
Programmable Logic
A/D and D/A Conversion
Interference and Noise Control		 Robotics
Control Systems
Remote & Radio Control
Signal Processing
Fuzzy Logic

Summary of Experience:
Consulting Electronic Engineer Logic Plus, Arroyo Grande, CA
  • Project Engineer for Autonomous/Remote Controlled 92/100 foot, twin engine blimp with two ground control stations and 60 mile radio range for multiple audio, video, data, and control links.
    • Supervised team of Electronic Engineers, Technicians, and Programmers.
    • Designed and developed four key embedded systems for telemetry and control:  Primary Telemetry, Backup Telemetry, Pressure Controller, Command Switcher.
    • Integrated all electronic telemetry, control, actuator, power, and communication systems.
  • System Integrator for Autonomous/Remote Controlled 82 foot long single engine blimp. 
  • Diagnosed and Upgraded Electronic Medical Devices that had a high return rate. 
  • Designed, programmed, and tested embedded system that included a CPLD as an asynchronous serial communication multiplexer and an 68HC11E9 microcontroller.
  • Developed real-time digital filter algorithm to extend resolution of 12-bit A/D to 14 bits. 
 6/95 to present
Electronic Design Engineer Vantec, Nipomo, CA 
  • Designed, programmed, and tested several digital systems that included GAL's, CPLD's, 87C751 microcontrollers, and 68332 microprocessors. 
  • Designed and developed an analog closed-loop servo controller. 
  • Designed and developed 87C751 based DC motor controllers. 
  • Reverse engineered a coded serial PCM communication link.
 3/93 to 6/95
Electronic Engineer MiniMed Technologies, Sylmar, CA 
  • Designed, programmed, and tested 6805 microcontroller-based I²C Bus Analyzer and LCD display simulator as a development tool. 
  • Developed optical communication port for battery powered infusion pump.
  • Tested and recommended circuit component for infusion pump. 
  • Assisted in hardware and software development, testing, and documentation of prototype electronics.
 1/89 to 12/89,
6/91 to 9/91
Electronic Systems Group Leader Cal Poly Aerial Robotics Club, San Luis Obispo, CA 
  • Managed other engineering students and controlled budget. 
  • Represented group at design reviews with our corporate sponsor. 
  • Coordinated efforts with other group leaders. 
  • Designed, assembled, tested and integrated several subsystems.
 1/91 to 7/91
Other Self-employed positions since 6/84 include:
WWW Page Designer, Programmer, Computer Consultant, Concert Laserist, Multi-media Show Producer, Tutor.

Education:
Bachelor of Science California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Major: Electronic Engineering
 4/86 to 3/92
Engineer-in-Training License Number: XEO82161

Citizenship:

 United States

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Created: July 17, 1996, Last updated: January 5, 1999.
Copyright © 1999 Rich Howe.