bob shankle

Responsible for leading a small team in collecting GIS data of the test ranges, and consolidating them into a client/server application using ArcInfo from ESRI. Other tasks included performing the First Article Test of the M109A6 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (Paladin.) Also responsible for the coordinating soldier operators and civilian maintenance crews as well as writing daily and final reports.

March 2003 - June 2010. Principal Scientist. Java, C/C++ Developer using CMMI Level 3 processes. December 1999 - March 2003, Office Manager, Dallas, TX. Led a small team of programmers for developing a driving simulator and supporting terrain databases (using ESRI tools for data manipulation and Multigen Creator for 3D model creation.) May 1997 - December 1999, Staff Scientist, Aberdeen, MD. Supported US Army Aberdeen Test Center with their Virtual Proving Ground efforts. This project involved creating 3D models of the 70,000 acres of automotive and live fire test ranges. Other tasks included integrating a FORTRAN based Ullage fire model with a C++ weapons effects software.

Software development on linux platforms, handling messages between various systems. Using UDP, TCP/IP, and RS232/RS422/RS485 protocols. Writing various simulators and test procedures. Writing UML design documents and vetting design to multiple engineering disciplines for group consensus. Lead software design efforts from concept to production. Lead a team of Six Software Developers and provide interface between software group and other engineering disciplines both internal and external to the company. Provide monthly reporting of progress and generate cost estimates for new features.

Sparrow Labs, Inc. Is a Professional Corporation licensed to practice engineering in the state of North Carolina. Sparrow Labs focuses on developing custom embedded software to run on COTS or custom PCBs.Sparrow Labs is a small company which takes a personal interest in the success of their clients.

CaptiveAire is the nation's leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems. As the industry's innovator, CaptiveAire sets the standard for commercial kitchen ventilation equipment and service and offers the most competitive pricing. CaptiveAire is known for the fastest and most reliable lead times in the industry.Largest US manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation equipment. Company named 3 years in INC Magazine's 100 fastest growing private companies. Named industry's "Best in Class" 14 years. 850+ employees. Manufacturing facilities in NC, OK, CA, IA , FL and PA. Financially strong, entrepreneurial, growth oriented company that has dominated the industry for over 30 years. 90+ sales and engineering offices nationwide.

in conjunction with US Army Materiel Command's School of Engineering and Logistics, Red River Army Depot, TX","Emphasis on Modeling and Simulation, Risk Analysis and Quality Assurance"]