blake reno

I develop software-defined radios at Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids IA. I'm a contractor. While my work at GD was more integration, RC is more software design and development. Currently I rent a condo in North Liberty, closer to Iowa City.

2005 to 2009 Ported a legacy VxWorks GPS application to the current department library code baseline. Developed the software for a launch vehicle flight computer. Produced real-time software for several more missions according to requirements. Developed and reviewed department requirements for several missions based off of mission requirements. Reviewed formal qualification test data for several missions.

* Designed and developed a Visual Basic .NET application for a client. * Trained customers in usage of GPS Asset Tracking software. * Debugged GPS Asset Tracking hardware installed in customer vehicles.

Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to the aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities. With 2009 revenues of $6.7 billion, Goodrich is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and employs more than 24,000 people worldwide in approximately 80 facilities across 16 countries. Goodrich offers an extensive range of products, systems and services for aircraft and engine manufacturers, airlines and defense forces around the world. The company's transformation into one of the globe's largest aerospace and defense companies has been driven by strategic acquisitions and internal growth fueled by innovation and quality. From aerostructures and actuation systems to landing gear, engine control systems, sensors and safety systems, Goodrich products are on almost every aircraft in the world