Michael Vincent Caldwell

714 501.6385

michael@coastalvectors.com

Experience

R&D Engineer, Sr., Broadcom Ltd. (Symantec Enterprise Division)

Draper, Utah, July 2022—Present

Lead developer for Diagnostic Software for Security Appliances used to validate products during development and manufacturing. Delivered Diagnostic Software in time for rollout of new appliances in manufacturing.
C/C++
Python
Linux
Coordinate with ODMs when triaging and diagnosing hardware issues encountered during product development.
Develop automated testing for web-based products
Python
Robot/Selenium

R&D Engineer, Sr., Emulex (a division of Broadcom Ltd.)

Irvine, California, May 2011—July 2022

Engineer, Sr. (2016-2022)
- Designed and created diagnostic applications for hardware analysis. Wrote application frontend (GUI) in Python and WxWidgets while utilizing C code to interface with hardware through driver layer
  C
  Python
  WxWidgets
- Developed automation pipeline for building and packaging for Linux driver RPM installers
  Python
  Bash
  RPM
- Developed packaging and build automation for Docker based application
  Docker
  Python
  Bash
Engineer (2012-2016)
- Created and maintained software development work-flows utilizing continuous integration and automated testing
  Jenkins
  Bash
  Python
- Designed and developed internal utilities and web applications to parse, validate, and display diagnostic reports
  Javascript
  HTML
  CSS
- Developed modules for internal system used for creating and tracking Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)
  Angular JS
  CSS
  Python
Engineer, Jr. (2011-2012)
- Worked in interdisciplinary teams to root cause field issues and implement solutions
- Interacted with OEM manufacturers and FAEs to implement tool integration in production facilities
- Drafted technical specifications, test procedures, and end-user documentation
  Microsoft Office
- Configured and maintained enterprise class servers hosting VMs for various build environments and web applications
  RHEL
  SLES
  VMWare

Engineering Contractor, Self Employed

2008—Present

Create dimensioned CAD designs and blueprints based on specifications from client
Autocad Fusion
Manage multiple clients and meeting agreed upon deadlines
Create photorealistic renders of projects for client
Autocad Fusion
Blender
Create prototype parts using various fabrication techniques
3D Printing
Machining

Graphic Design Contractor, Self Employed

2008—Present

Create brand identities for clients; ensuring that branding is recognizable and usable in both print and digital applications
Adobe CS Suite
Manage multiple clients and meeting agreed upon deadlines
Coordinate with print shops and ensure that stationery meets expectations and is delivered on time
Supervise and edit video production for clients
Final Cut
Setup hosting and websites for clients
WordPress
HTML/CSS
Apache/NGINx

Project Manager, Graphic Designer, Systems Administrator, LIME Marketing

Provo, Utah, August 2008—April 2011

Project manager for multiple clients concurrently; Create and maintain project timelines
Developed rapport with clients, worked to understand customer needs, and delegated tasks to co-workers
Designed logos, and brand identity while ensuring that branding is effective in both print and digital mediums
Adobe CS Suite
Drove projects toward deadlines by coordinating with print houses and clients
Maintained hardware, software, and network configurations for company infrastructure
Mac OS X Server

SVN

Manufacturing Engineer Intern, Grim Reaper Broadheads

Provo, Utah, June 2009—August 2009

Develop present-state and future-state value stream maps which revealed potential improvement in both material handling and processing
Lean Manufacturing
JIT
Kaizen
Develop new procedure for product assembly which increased throughput of assembly workers by more than 100%

Test Technician Intern, Emulex Corporation

Costa Mesa, California, 2006, 2008

Conduct tests on RMA circuit boards that failed in the field
Built test fixtures used to diagnose problematic boards
Test a certain percentage of boards received from manufacturing to ensure they are compliant with heat and motion tolerances

Typesetter, BYU Print and Mail Services

Provo, Utah, January 2008—August 2008

Process documents from customers, including proofing, editing, and creating printing plates
Typeset various documents, including business cards, invitations, and books
Use ApogeeX for printing workflow to generate plates for offset printing

Technician, The Golem Group

Pasadena, California, 2006—2007

Assist the hardware specialist while implementing test designs
Build circuit boards and other required pieces of hardware
Soldering
Provide test data to run in the software simulators
Work collaboratively with hardware and software engineers

Test Technician, Indigita Corporation

Irvine, California, 1998—June 2004

Use oscilloscopes, voltmeters, power supplies, PROM programmers, and other test equipment
Work both independently and on team projects
Assemble, solder, and test prototype circuit boards
Design graphics and labels for all products
Adobe Illustrator
Maintain company website
HTML

Education

B. S. Degree, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Brigham Young University

Provo, Utah, April 2010

Skills

Programming and Computer Science

Languages: C, C++, Python, Javascript, Rust, Swift, Go, Bash, Perl
Web: HTML, CSS, Javascript, SVG
Operating Systems: Linux/Unix, Mac OS X, Windows, DOS, UEFI
Source Control: SVN, Git, Perforce

Manufacturing Engineering

Modeling: Autodesk Inventor, Unigraphics NX, ProEngineer
Fabrication: Machining, Turning, CNC, Casting, Injection Molding, Vacuum Forming, Rapid Prototyping

Design

Creative Applications: Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXpress, ApogeeX, Final Cut Pro

Business and Management

Project Management: Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project
Business: Customer Service, Sales, Presentation, Public Speaking, Technical Writing
Strengths: Goal-oriented, Resourceful, Efficient

Affiliations/Awards/Activities:

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT)
Inventor, Full-Text Medical Interface, Annotation and Communication Systems
US Patent No. 8,843,852
Inventor, Visual Selection of an Anatomical Element for Requesting Information About a Medical Condition
US Patent Application No. 20140372955
Toastmasters Club #1540787, ACS, ALB
Eagle Scout

Additional Resources

GitHub Profile [github.com/mryingster]
LinkedIn Profile [linkedin.com/michaelcaldwell1]