From: ron@argus.lpl.Arizona.EDU (Ron Watkins)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.misc
Subject: Image Processing
Keywords: Image Processing
Date: 12 Jan 93 13:41:01 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Lunar and Planetary Lab, U of AZ


Dear prospective employer.
I am seeking a position in image processing. I have a background in astronomical
image processing with multidimensional data from speckle interferometry and
Voyager spacecraft UV spectrometers. I have written and published in a
scientific journal an image processing language. My goals are to persue a PhD
in computer science specializing in image processing. Thank you for your
consideration.


                                RONALD M. WATKINS

7425 N. Mona Lisa #70                                            (602) 297-9055
Tucson, Arizona 85741                                              January 1993


PROFESSIONAL    A systems analyist or programmer position in a UNIX/C
OBJECTIVE:      environment with image processing hardware and software.

QUALIFICATIONS: Creative problem solver, with the recognized ability to
                maximize capacities of equipment, programming and systems.
                Specifically chosen for project leadership for ability to
                bring operations on-line, organize priorities and meet critical
                deadlines.

                Relevant experience with space platforms software interactions
                and data processing.

                Computer hardware experience: SUN Work Stations, UNIX, Data
                General MV 10000, and VAX.

                Languages: C, Fortran, Forth, Pascal, and SPP (IRAF).

                Familiar with Pipeline and Parallel computer hardware
                architecture, with advanced capability in interfacing systems
                for specific functional objectives.

EDUCATION:      University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona.
                Graduate work in Computer Science.
                Bachelor of Science, Major: Physics, Minor: Computer Science.
                Secondary teaching certificate: Physics & Computer Science.
                Dean's List: Fall 1987

                University of Arizona Astronomy Club: President/Vice President.
                Picture Rocks Observatory: Director, Computer Facilities.

EXPERIENCE:     1/90 - Present, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, Univ of Arizona.
                Applications Systems Specialist - Recruited for Project to
                provide combined hardware/software expertise along with
                creative problem solving ability to organize work in progress
                and meet contract deadlines. Program planning and management
                formation for Ultraviolet Spectrometer Reduction of Voyager
                spacecraft, using algorithms under portable IRAF environment.
                Design and implement scattering matrix manipulation language
                using UNIX LEX and YACC compiler generation tools. Also
                Assistant Systems Manager for SUN 4/390 server and associated
                client machines.
                -> Prepare and distribute portable reductions algorithms,
                   making relevant data access possible through remote on-line
                   data base.
                -> Organize operations, planning and design of programs and
                   equipment used toward project objectives ahead of deadlines.

                8/83 - 12/89, Steward Observatory, University of Arizona.
                Computer Programmer II - Invited to accept a full-time position
                following graduation. Responsible for Program development,
                digitizing visual images for astronomical and weapons research
                applications, involving programming, image processing and data
                reductions for Speckle Interferometry, data simulation and
                optical design. Operated SUN 4/280 computer control systems for
                Steward Observatory Mirror Lab during spin casting of 3.5 meter
                mirror. Taught UNIX and C enviroment to group members.
                -> Designed, implemented and maintained image processing
                   applications written in various languages.
                -> Coordinated data reductions projects on available
                   computational resources.
                -> Designed record keeping and data logging tools for increased
                   productivity in a laboratory environment.
                -> Encoded complex mathematical formula efficiently.
                -> Created interactive image processing language for algebraic
                   manipulation of large image data.
                -> Programmed micro-coded, pipelined, bit-sliced math
                   co-processor for data acquisition, incorporating IRAF as a
                   data analysis tool.
                -> Designed rapid guiding programs for image intensifier tube
                   analysis.

MILITARY:       7/78 - 7/82, United States Air Force, Sergeant. Honorable
                Discharge. Performed cockpit control functions for fighters.

PUBLICATIONS:   OpC: A 2-D Interactive Image Calculator - Proceedings of the
                International Society of Optical Engineering (Volume #1237 -
                page #568 - February 1990) Session 14 - Paper 1237-51

                The Voyager Data Reductions Handbook (internal publication)

                The Speckle Interferometry Handbook (internal publication)
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