Tom Roden

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ABOUT TOM RODEN

Experienced and accomplished Senior Principal Software Engineer / Architect seeking challenging position with technology innovator. Proven track record of solving difficult problems by applying creative, inventive and sometimes unconventional methods. Meticulous and scientific with excellent communication skills. Adept at collaborating and brainstorming solutions in a team environment.Professional accomplishments include: Designed and developed Windows Service to log blktrace-like storage telemetry from multiple workstations to a central server.Collected and analyzed large sets of storage telemetry to provide actionable resultsAuthored multiple mission-critical core modules of PhoenixBIOS, massively deployedMicro-coded packet classification and encapsulation on a parallel-pipeline arrayDeveloped JTAG-control of ARM and Intel CPUs for In-Circuit EmulationAssisted with the initial bring-up of Intel Core 2 Duo by co-developing emulator with final customizations performed on-site in a secure facility.Implemented client-server browsing of tiled animated weather data in a mobile appRepresented employer in the USB Forum as working-group chairIndependent projects include: RodSys - Rigid Body Dynamics Simulation in Client-Side JavaScript: GalleryPatGen – 8-bit microcontroller based pattern generator for WS2812 LEDsDecompression mode employs nested-repeats to drive long strips with little RAMPalette mode allows arbitrary 16-color patterns with distinct 2-bit dimming modulation values. Separating palette, pattern, and dimmer enables selective placement in ROM or RAM, resulting in a vast array of useful display and animation capabilities.8-pin microcontroller and LED strip both run on a single 5V USB power source, such as a backup battery, allowing for costume or camping use.