Kerry Yackoboski

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ABOUT KERRY YACKOBOSKI

Software designer (25+ years) with extensive experience in realtime environments (RTOS) on embedded, distributed, highly available systems. Primarily worked in C/C++ on both custom hardware and on off-the-shelf servers. Solid knowledge of object-oriented design, with strong design/coding/debugging abilities Experienced at interpreting product requirements and customer use cases to drive new feature development Designed the architecture and implementation for aspects of various current and next-generation products. Recently worked at application levels, previously worked at lower levels (OS services, device drivers with HAL concepts) Wrote detailed functional specifications and technical design documents for software features and components, organized reviews and approvals for the documentation Owned and supported software components, guided them through product verification and customer introduction, provided training to support and product introduction staff Quick learner, self starter - I take ownership of work products and have a strong sense of responsibility for high quality and the maintainability of my assigned domain Successful working both in teams (sometimes as team leader with a team distributed around the world) and as an independent contributor in new development and in sustaining work Experienced/comfortable working from the OS level up, familiar with low-level and device driver work. Experienced with ICE hardware-assisted debuggers. Track record of excellent performance reviews and awards over many years. Strong communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills. Familiar with Agile software development (scrum method)Specialties: C/C++ Real-time systems Embedded systems Highly-available systems Distributed systems (client/server architectures) Low-level software (e.g. OS implementation and services, device drivers, etc.) Linux, Unix, Subversion, Eclipse, Clearcase, other OSs