From: spenderg@world.std.com (Stephen L Pendergast)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.resumes
Subject: Exp MSEE in ASW Sonar/Sig Proc/Systems Engr -DC Northern Va
Summary: Experienced Sonar Signal Processing/Systems Engineer seeks senior posit
Keywords: MSEE ASW signal processing experienced
Date: 4 Sep 92 16:43:17 GMT
Reply-To: spenderg@world.std.COM
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						Stephen L Pendergast
						1254 Vina Del Mar Ave
						Placentia, Ca 92670
						spenderg@world.std.com
						(714)993-6549
						9/4/92



Dear Net Colleague:

I am seeking a senior staff position in advanced technology with a
company committed to developing and maintaining excellence in the field
of ASW/USW, sonar, and signal processing. My experience in the areas of
Naval systems, ASW/USW, signal processing, artificial intelligence and
neural networks, towed arrays, torpedoes, dipping sonars, and my
capabilities to effectively grasp customer requirements and communicate
new technology and ideas should be a significant asset to such a firm.
I seek to relocate back to the Northern Virginia - Washington DC
Metropolitan area.

My educational degrees in EE have included a Masters from Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT) and a BS from University of Maryland. My
employment background includes Booz Allen & Hamilton (Bethesda, Md) and
Hughes Aircraft Company, as well as active duty as a Lieutenant (EDO) in
the US Navy.

I enclose my resume which details my education and experience in the
field for your review. I appreciate any assistance you might offer
regarding appropriate positions at your company. Please  forward my
resume to any colleagues who might be interested.

Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,

Stephen L Pendergast
	STEPHEN L PENDERGAST 
ADDRESS: 	1254 VINA DEL MAR AVE, PLACENTIA, CA, 92670 	
HOME PHONE: (714)993-6549
EMAIL: spenderg@world.std.com

 Outstanding Communications, and Analytical Skills, Broad Experience in
Naval Combat Systems, C3I, ASW, Sonar, Radar, Communications, and
Computer Systems Engineering academics, papers, honors

DEGREES RECEIVED:
 9/68	SMEE, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA NASA
FELLOWSHIP (4.9/5.0)
 6/67	BSEE, University of Maryland, College Park, MD OUTSTANDING EE
GRADUATE, HIGH HONORS (3.8/4.0)

COURSES TAUGHT:
 5/80-83 UNDERSEA ACOUSTIC SENSOR SYSTEMS, Hughes ATEP 288
 1/89, Principles of Naval Weapon Systems, Hughes ATEP 89A2475

TECHNICAL PAPERS
 "Application of Radar Video Processing to Vessel Traffic Systems," IMO
international VTS Systems Symposium, Vancouver, BC Canada, June 1992
 "Algorithmic Approach to Multi-Source Identification," DOD C3
Conference, 1988.
 "Multiplatform Sensor Registration," DOD C3 Conference, 1988.
 "Real-Time Automated Identification and Algorithmic Approach to
Multi-Source Identification," with SJ Feldman, DOD Combat Identification
Systems Conference, 1987

SHORT COURSES TAKEN: 
3/90	Radar cross Section Reduction, Georgia Institute of Technology 
6/88	LAN TECHNOLOGY, USC 
7/88	DISTRIBUTED PROCESSING, USC 
8/88	DBMS PRINCIPLES, USC 
8/86	MULTISENSOR DATA FUSION, UCLA 
3/83	KALMAN FILTERING, UCLA ENGR 881.38 
6/81	SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, HUGHES ATEP 2050 
3/80	DIGITAL TIME SERIES ANALYSIS, UCLA 
5/79	COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS CONCEPTS, IEEE
6/78	PL/I PROGRAMMING, HUGHES ATEP 4221 
9/77	USING TSO ON THE IBM 370, HUGHES ATEP 
7/77	MINICOMPUTERS & MICROPROCESSORS, TSC 
3/77	DESIGN & PREDICTION OF SONAR SYSTEMS, GWU 
6/75	RADAR SYSTEMS DESIGN AND SYNTHESIS, HUGHES ATEP 2180 
3/73	WDS MK11 SYSTEM OPERATION, FAAWTC, DAM NECK VA. 
3/72	CMS-2 PROGRAMMING, SPERRY/UNIVAC 
7/72	RADAR DETECTION AND TRACKING SYSTEMS, UCLA 
6/72	NTDS SYSTEMS OPERATION, FAAWTC, DAM NECK VA. 
6/71	NTDS SYSTEMS, SPERRY/UNIVAC

SCHOLASTIC & PROF ORGANIZATIONS: Tau BetaPi, Eta Kappa Nu, 
Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Nu, IEEE ASSP, OES. 

PERSONAL-
 BORN 23 November 1945, Baltimore MD, US CITIZEN; SECURITY CLEARANCE TO
TOP SECRET (CURRENT  SECRET EBI 11/90);
 Married 2 Children, Homeowner, Veteran

EMPLOYERS & responsibilities

HUGHES AIRCRAFT COMPANY (4/74-) SENIOR SCIENTIST/ENGINEER; 
1901 W MALVERN, FULLERTON, CA, 92634
 In his current assignment as task leader for Acoustic Data Fusion, he
has evaluated and applied various new technologies such as
MultipleHypothesis Correlator Trackers and AI hybrid Neural Net Expert
Systems to the fusion of Active and Passive Acoustic data. He recently
participated in a corporate study of tactical applications of imagery,
specifically in the area of image compression, and image processing. In
conducting this study, he collected information and evaluation of
availlable image processing tools from national and international users
via the Internet, and contributed a signifcant section to the periodic
post in the comp.graphics Usenet newsgroup.
 Previously he has planned, directed, and executed work in development
of Distributed Combat Systems using FDDI/Safenet LAN's and Custom
Graphic Display Work Stations and development of Rule Based Navy
Tactical Decision aids. He has participated in studies in Naval C3I,
Area AAW, and Identification/ NCTR.  He has performed operational
analyses in the area of multispectral observables control, search and
detection in a marine environment.  He has served as division Technical
Paper and Patent Coordinator.
 In support of the Advanced Combat Direction System, he designed new
algorithms for force track alignment, and developed a simulation model
on a personal computer.  He developed automated identification data
fusion algorithms. He has also designed Kalman filters and correlation
algorithms for sensor tracking and sensor integration.  He performed
simulation design for AN/SPS-48C and IFF for multi-sensor integration .
 He developed display formats and signal processing for an advanced
low-frequency sonar for helicopters, and the data reduction system  for
the MK48 ADCAP torpedo development program.  He developed a torpedo
acoustic array design reducing components by 25%, meeting system
requirements.  He performed system analysis, performance prediction, and
at-sea test data analysis for SurTASS .  He produced specifications and
test plans for the radar data extractor for IFF, 2D, and Height Finder
Radars for  the Spanish Air Defense System. He has developed and taught
in-house classes on Undersea Acoustic Sensor Systems and Principles of
Naval Weapon Systems. 

US NAVY, ACTIVE DUTY (11/70-4/74)
 Lt, USNR(EDO)	NAVSHIPS TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE
 1901 W MINNEHAHA AVE, ST. PAUL, MN
 As assistant Navy technical representive to contractors for NAVSEA in
the Minnesota area he was responsible for test and evaluation of NTDS
hardware and software. He provided support to DCAS in evaluation of
proposals. He planned and conducted test and evaluation of a Radar Video
Processor, and track-while-scan software, at the NTDS test site, Mare
Island, Ca. and data analysis at the Johns Hopkins University Applied
Physics Laboratory.

BOOZ ALLEN APPLIED RESEARCH,INC (10/68-11/70) SENIOR ENGINEER; 
4733 BETHESDA AVE, BETHESDA, MD
 He analyzed performance and provided technical development planning
support to NAVELEX for project HARPY UHF spread spectrum and advanced HF
communications systems.  He also analyzed survivability of various sea
based anti-ballistic missile system concepts.  He performed detailed
Navy electronic equipment analysis determining element loading for
reliability MTBF prediction

FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE

SONAR & ASW  SYSTEM ENGINEERING

- ACOUSTIC SIGNAL NEURAL NET CLASSIFICATION STUDY (91-92)
 As primary systems engineer, evaluated system requirements, algorithmic
approaches, and candidate hardware designs for the automated
classification of underwater acoustic signals using a combination of
non-traditional signal processing and neural-net processing.

- ACTIVE/PASSIVE INTEGRATION OF ACOUSTIC SENSOR SYSTEMS (92).
 As task leader for Acoustic Data Fusion, he has evaluated and applied
various new technologies such as Multiple Hypothesis Correlator Trackers
and AI hybrid Neural Net Expert Systems to the fusion of multiple Active
waveform returns and multiple mode Passive Acoustic data.

- ADVANCED LOW FREQUENCY SONAR (ALFS) DESIGN (89-90).
 Developed waveforms, signal processing and beamforming architecture and
algorithms, and display/MMI design simulation for ALFS upgrade for CV
inner zone helicopter (SH-60F) active sonar, replacing the AN/AQS-13F.
Performed detailed front end beamforming and dynamic range analysis,
interacting with team member Thompson-CSF(ASM).  Performed analysis and
design of CFAR post detection processing for different waveforms, target
types and doppler, and clutter backgrounds.

- TORPEDO PHASED ARRAY ACTIVE SONAR (88).
 As part of an internal research and development project, developed
alternative acoustic element designs and layouts for a steerable sonar
constrained in terms of surface area and required power at shallow
depths, as well as spatial coverage. Included analysis of steering
effects of interelement coupling and shading as adapted from radar
conformal phased array techniques.

- ACOUSTIC SENSOR SYSTEMS COURSE (87).
 Developed and taught a fifteen week (30 hours of instruction) class
covering all analysis and design aspects of acoustics, active and
passive sonar systems, components, and Anti-Submarine Warfare. Prepared
300 pages of notes to supplement texts (Urick and Cox).

- SUBMARINE TOWED ARRAY ELEMENT AND TELEMETRY(86).
 As part of the development of a thin-line replacement for the TB-16
towed array component of the AN/BQQ-5 sonar, analysed different system
noise contributions including l/f noise, component phase and gain
variations, switched capacitor filter characteristics, and element level
and beam level signal dynamic range under varying environmental
conditions. Analysed different digitization techniques including
DeltaMod, Differential PCM, linear PCM, and companded mu and a law PCM
in terms of their system level performance in bit rates and dynamic
range.

- PASSIVE TOWED ARRAY SENSOR SYSTEM (83-85).
 As part of the development of the Surveillance Towed Array Sensor
System (SURTASS) analysed threat acoustic signatures and alternate
proposed beamforming and signal processing techniques and automatic
classification algorithms to determine Figures of Merit, Probability of
Detection and Probability of Classification of various specified
threats in various operating environments. Modeling included system
error and noise source analysis, statistical and combinatorial analysis,
and the development of a PL/I program using the IBM370/MVS operating
system.
 During the initial test phases of the towed array and signal processing
using the AN/UYS-l ASP, analysed raw digitized signal data recorded at
sea to baseline sensor element sensitivity and noise characteristics,
including interchannel coherence analysis for noise mechanism analysis.

RADAR  SYSTEMS  ENGINEERING

- VTS SURFACE D/T RADAR VIDEO PROCESSOR DEVELOPMENT (91-92)
 Participated in development of radar video processor for use in surface
Vessel Traffic Service systems for US Coast Guard, Canadian and other
international customers.  Included front end digitization design, sweep
to sweep and scan to scan processing for CFAR performance in receiver
noise and environmental (non-Rayleigh) clutter conditions.

- ANALYSIS OF SENSOR SYSTEMS FOR MULTISOURCE INTEGRATION (76-79).
 As part of a large scale multi-sensor integration modelling program,
developed detailed technical and statistical characterizations of
AN/SPS-48C radar and MK12 AIMS IFF systems.

- RADAR VIDEO PROCESSOR AND TRACK WHILE SCAN SYSTEM (72-74)
 Served as Navy test conductor and supervisor for the new tactical data
system (JPTDS) for the CF Adams (DDG-2) class Destroyers at the Mare
Island Land Based Test Site. This included writing detailed performance
test plans and procedures, coordinating multiple contractor and Navy
services, and analysis and documentation of test results. System
included CMS-2 and Assembly code for AN/UYK-7 computer, UYA-4/OJ-194
display, AN/SPS-10/40/29/37/43 radars, signal processing, and simulation
equipment.

COMMUNICATIONS  SYSTEMS  ENGINEERING

- NAVAL OUTER AIR BATTLE COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES, AAAES (90)
 Performed interface and performance requirements analysis studies of a
complex netted TDMA/FDMA X band LPI/AJ X Band directional data link
developed by Hughes for cooperative engagement. Studies included message
structure and protocols, channel netting and delay statistics, and
anti-intercept and jamming strategies. Also analysed benefits in
multiple operational scenarios of various cooperative engagement
tactics.

- SPREAD SPECTRUM HF,UHF PERFORMANCE STUDIES, PROJECT HARPY (68-70)
 Performed performance analysis studies of a complex netted TDMA/FDMA
UHF data link developed by Magnavox to replace the existing TADIL A and
C. Studies included message error statistical impact of various channel
statistics,- coding and interleaving techniques, and jamming
strategies. Also analysed tactical benefits in multiple operational
scenarios of A/J margins.

- TADIL A,C & J PROTOCOLS AND DATA FORWARDING (88-90).
 As part of the development of the Model 5 Advanced Combat Direction
System Block 1 performed detailed analysis of the interoperability of
TADIL A and TADIL J message formats and protocols under the JTIDP-TE
forwarding rules. Developed a new proposed Track Quality Scheme.

NAVAL CS & C3I SYSTEM ENGINEERING

- DISTRIBUTED COMBAT SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE DEVELOPMENT
 Led an IR&D task to develop a Local Area Network based distributed
processing architecture for naval combat system integrating weapons,
sensors, communications, data processing, and command display.  Used
CACI Network II.5 to evaluate different LAN protocols (Ethernet, FDDI,
SAFENET I and II).  Developed functional architecture for tactical
applications, evaluated use of different operating systems and
processors, including HP9000, HPPA, UNIX, and Alpha.

- NAVAL COMBAT SYSTEMS COURSE (HUGHES ATEP IN-HOUSE).
 Developed and taught a 12 week (24 hours of instruction) class covering
applications, analysis and design aspects of naval combat systems
including weapons, sensors, and C3I, using "Principles of Naval Weapons
Systems," by Frieden.

- AAW WEAPON ALLOCATION  & COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT STUDIES
 Led an IR&D task to evaluate the operational impact of various tactics,
communications, weapons and algorithms in area air defense of an
aircraft carrier battle group using Aegis and Non-Aegis ships, sensors
and weapon systems using event level monte-carlo simulation.

- MULTIPLATFORM DATA REGISTRATION (GRIDLOCK) ALGORITHM
 As part of development of the Advanced Combat Direction System to be
implemented on Navy Carriers and Cruisers as a replacement for existing
NTDS systems, developed a sensor registration algorithm based on
leastmean- squares pattern matching of correlated track information.
Analysed and simulated different algorithms including a batch algorithm
based on the method of Procrustes, and an iterative Kalman filter.
Simulations were performed using extensive graphics on the IBM/PC as
well as on the DEC VAX-11/780 to trade-off accuracy and computational
requirements of different approaches. Coordinated a team of four
supporting analysts.

- AUTOMATED NAVY MULTISOURCE IDENTIFICATION.
 As part of development of the Advanced Combat Direction System to be
implemented on Navy Carriers and Cruisers as a replacement for existing
NTDS systems, developed a taxonomy for describing objects of tactical
signifigance expanding from tactical data link standard message fields
and existing intelligence data bases. Developed and modeled a method for
estimating and combining confidences of multisensor measurements based
on ESM parameters , radar and IFF,, COMINT data, I&W data, and active
and passive acoustic measurements from the Carrier ASW Module and the
Cruiser ASWC&CS. Performed analysis and tradeoffs of different
statistical techniques including conventional Bayesian, Dempster-Shafer
information combining, and diversity combining using secret databases
with DBASE III on an IBM PC .

DIGITAL  SYSTEMS  ENGINEERING

- TACTICAL IMAGING SYSTEMS STUDY (91-92)
 As part of a corporate mission analysis team which studied the tactical
use of imaging sensors surveyedthe state of the art in image analysis
tools, image compression algorithms, and automated classification
techniques such as Bayesian classifiers, expert systems, and neural
networks. Sensor types surveyed included Inverse Synthetic Aperture and
Synthetic Aperture Radars, Active and Passive Electro-Optic Sensors
including multi-band infra-red and visual bands.

- DATA SYSTEM FOR ADVANCED MK48 TORPEDO (85).
 As part of the development team of the digitized Advanced Capability
Mark 48 Torpedo, specified and designed data recording formats internal
to the torpedo exercise head, and the shore based data reduction and
analysis system consisting of multiple VAX-11/780, PDP11/70 computers,
high density tape and disk systems, and special telemetry decommutation
systems.

- TRADEOFF OF MICROPROCESSORS FOR GRAPHICS DISPLAY (80).
 As part of the development of a new display system for use in the
Submarine Advanced Combat System (SubACS) analysed the various system
impacts and tradeoffs of the use of the the 68000 and the 8086
microprocessors as display controllers. Areas of analysis include
comprehensive comparison of instruction sets, memory addressability,
speed/benchmarking, software and logistic support and supporting chip
sets.

COMPUTERS  &  PROGRAMMING - PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES:
 Coded and Developed applications in BASIC, PL/I, FORTRAN, PASCAL,
CMS-2, C, ADA 
- APPLICATIONS:
 PowerUser of the following programs Microsoft Word, Theorist,
Expressionist, Mathematica, FileMaker, DBase III, 4th Dimension, Excel,
McDraw, PageMaker, PowerPoint 
- NETWORKS & COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOLS
 IEEE 802.3, Ethernet, FDDI LAN, OSI/ISO, TCP/IP(FTP, Telnet) 
- MAINFRAME & MINI-COMPUTERS(OPERATING SYSTEMS):
 IBM370,4340(MVS/TSO, VMS), CDC6600, DEC PDP11/70(RSX), VAX11/780(VMS).
- WORKSTATIONS
 HP9000(HP-UX), SUN4, SPARCSTATION(SUN OS 4.1 UNIX) 
- MICROCOMPUTERS & (OPERATING SYSTEMS):
 IBM PC(DOS), APPLE II(DOS), MACINTOSH, 
- MILITARY COMPUTERS:
 AN/UYK-7,AN/UYK-20,AN/UYK-43,AN/UYK-44, & CP-642B/USQ-20
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