EDWARD A. EARL
Summary
Twenty years experience in software development in quantum mechanical
modeling, pharmaceuticals, materials engineering, telecommunications,
aircraft surveillance, and network performance. Performed in academic,
commercial, and engineering environments. Strong science and math
background. Very creative. First-rate analytical skills.
Skills and Qualifications
| Languages |
Tools & Systems |
Applications |
- C/C++/C#
- Perl
- HTML
- JavaScript
- ASP
- PHP
- XML
- SQL/MySQL
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- Windows/MFC
- UNIX
- X/Motif
- POSIX
- VxWorks
- Opnet
- TCP
- UDP
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- Aviation
- Communications
- Applied Mathematics
- Statistics
- Modeling & Simulation
- Relational Databases
- Cartography
- Cryptography
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Professional Experience
4ward Sciences Incorporated, 2008-present
Consultant
- Developed web site that allows state highway department personnel to
post messages to electronic highway signs.
CACI - San Diego CA, 1999-2007
Principal Engineer
- Used Opnet to model network performance of a military communications system
to be deployed in Taiwan.
- Reviewed and enhanced a software package that combines data from multiple
surveillance systems to produce an integrated air traffic picture for air
traffic controllers.
- Added new analysis capability to MFC GUI tool that provides visibility into
the operation of a runway incursion reduction system.
QUALCOMM Incorporated - San Diego CA, 1996-1999
Software Engineer
- Developed software test tool for digital interface to satellite antenna
enabling system testers to isolate a problem in a component within four
hours of commissioning.
- Implemented embedded software module verifying the correct frequency
output of a modulator card.
- Designed network interface for telemetry receiver system for
communications satellites.
BIOSYM Technologies - San Diego CA, 1992-1995
Scientific Programmer
- Designed methodology and implemented software that calculates
stress-strain behavior for periodic systems with nonorthogonal unit cells.
- Developed symbolic manipulator package that could make molecular
simulation software package much more flexible.
University of Utah - Salt Lake City UT, 1987-1992
Research Assistant
- Devised an algorithm for performing quantum chemical calculations on
systems with high symmetry, which improved the quality of the results for
these systems.
- Implemented two-electron integral transformation yielding two to ten
times faster performance for quantum mechanical simulations.
Furman University - Greenville SC, 1984-1986
Research Assistant
- Developed electron spin resonance (ESR) simulation package which
facilitated interpretation, analysis, and understanding of ESR spectra.
Education
Ph.D., Computational Chemistry,
University of Utah, 1992.
Research in Double Negative Anions and Molecular Symmetry, under the
direction of Jack P. Simons.
B.S., Chemistry and Mathematics,
Furman University, 1986.
Research in Computer Simulation of ESR Spectra, under the direction of
Lon B. Knight.
Projects
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and personal projects I have done which demonstrate my skills and abilities.
Publications
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Scholarships and Fellowships
- NSF Graduate Fellowship
- Stauffer-Rozelle Fellowship
- Dreyfus Scholarship
- Keeler Scholarship
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- Duke Scholarship
- Byrd Scholarship
- Wylie Scholarship
- South Carolina Tuition Grant
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Organizational Affiliations
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Pi Mu Epsilon
- Society of Physics Students
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- Sigma Pi Sigma
- The Mountaineers
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Hobbies and Interests
Hiking, Rock climbing, Violin, Astronomy, Flying