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Karl J. Smith -- Detailed Experience
119 Bramblebush Ln · Laurel, MD 20724· H: 301-617-0758 W: 301-902-3528

PerkinElmer Corporation
Beltsville, MD
Define and implement SUN 450 Server
Seagate backup stratedgy for UNIX using NT server
DNC replacement project - migrate from VAX to NT
Complete and document UNIX backup strategy
CADDS 3D replacement evaluation
CATIA CAD Admin class 10/12/99
Identify PC requirements by function (ei CADDS, Pro/E, and Ansys) and department(ei Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality)
Inventory all hardware in Engineering and Manufacturing
Xerox Document Print Center intallation
Automated procedures for data transfer between Beltsville site and overseas customers using an FTP site
Started Braown Bag lunch training classes for UNIX users

Carrier Corporation
Tyler
NT Pro/E 3D CAD setup
Y2K application and hardware upgrades
Legato backup strategy with NT server
UNIX Server replacement
UNIX SUN Admin certified 10/12/89 - Digital UNIX 3/1/99
Complete and document UNIX backup strategy
Identify PC requirements by function (ei AutoCAD, MOST, and MP2) and department(ei Product, Industrial, Manufacturing, and Quality)
* obtain bids and write procurements
* outline project steps for completion
Shop floor automation (scripts, .bat, F77)
Service contract negotiation for DEC equipment
Oversee project work by outside contractors
Prioritize & distribute work for contract help and amongst Tyler IS for day to day tasks
Xerox Docutech Center advisor for upgrading equipment
Automated procedures for data transfer between Tyler and Syracuse
Active member of CMUS Engineering Computing Team (chairperson 1996)
Windows NT certification 2/1/98

Corporate Information Systems
Automated the assigning of part numbers
Created on-line viewing method to maintain relationships used in assembly and to replace the old aperture card images (scripts/F77)
Transfer data from medusa to cadlinc/gnc and back again
Programmed CONCEPT (Carrier's Own NC package) for use on the Prime computer and UNIX
* Added upgrades to use metric dimensions
* CAD input
* flame cutting, lasers, water jet, etc.
* added more user friendliness (scripts/F77)
Committee member for selection of Carrier supported Nesting package
Committee member for selection of Carrier supported N/C package w MCAE project
Committee member for implementation of PDM
Facilitate programs for Carrier Australia and Arkansas for custom built NC machines
Support divisional use in forming sheet metal projects (FTI)
Investigate automation methods for Method Sheets
Support divisional DNC, CNC, and GNC projects.

Commercial Applied -- TR1
Programmed on-line helps and reference libraries
Automated data transfer between remote sites
Automated the design function by:
* combining math calculations with design creation
* loading text files on CAD drawings
* automating drafting processes using engineering data directly
* creating extra geometry menu items for Medusa CAD
Database program development to:
* track job requirements
* track product change authority lists
* track special order requests
Aid eng/mfg/shop in viewing drawing without knowledge of CAD
Program to produce N/C tapes from a scan of a CAD drawing
Write customized post processors for N/C turret punch presses
Write customized post processors for N/C mills using GNC interface

Corning Glass Works
Debug and teach use of Autotrol CAD/CAM System
Debug and teach use of TAM Computer System
Review old and develop new system macros
Document & show use of VT100 terminal, PDP 11/70 and 11/34 computers off hours
Develop best practices machining processes for Consumer products
Specify/evaluate NC machines for mill, turn, EDM, rivet
Substitute shift foreman

Other
UTECA papers on CAD/CIM at Carrier
Prime CAD national users group
Optimation national users group
Software exposure:
ProEng: Basic 3D, sheet metal, ProDev
Medusa: 2-D, 3-D, variational geometry, super syntax, DARS, flat pattern, Prime Design, stereolithography
Primos: CPL, Queo, Basic, Emacs, ED, Fortran, Supercomp 20, Muse, Quechart
CIM: Cadlinc/GNC, Optipunch/NcExpert, SLAM, Locam, MasterCAM, CIMitrom, FTIcase, Pro/Manufacture
UNIX: loading/configuring SUN Sparc stations for UNIX and Medusa CAD and connection of local area network
* load/configure DEC Alpha stations for UNIX, Medusa CAD, and Pro/Engineer CAD and connection of local area network
* DEC Alpha server replacement and establishing backup/recovery strategies
Teach classes in; Medusa 2-D, variational geometry, super syntax, general use of Primos, CPL, Queo, Emacs, ED,
* UNIX, VI, DOS, Windows95 & NT
Hardware exposure
Terminals, PC's, and SUN & DEC Workstations
Plotters - Electrostatic and Pen
Printers - Dot Matrix, Deskjet, and Laser
Helped compile specs for Prime 9955 installation at TR1 CPU room
Trouble shoot hardware/software problems and oversee proper fix
Wrote postscript interface to QMS printer

Graduate level classes in robotics, CAM, and computer-aided plant layout, critical path analysis, simulation,
* DFMA, technological forecasting, and safety engineering

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