Bobsd

ASQ CSQE

40 yrs software engineer ...

I am now, finally, retired ... congrats to me! June 4, 2021

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Professional Interests

Software Engineering, Internet and Networking

I have been messing around with computers since the late 60's. My high school had a computer club with a telex connected to a mainframe at IIT ... and a whole lot of punched tape.

My first 20 years as a software engineer (formerly known as a "Programmer") was devoted to developing accounting and crop management software for the agricultural industry.

I spent the next 20 years developing and managing embedded software for DOCSIS Cable modems. I was an early contributor to the DOCSIS specs, and have patents in the field.

My last 5 years was spent as a Software Quality Engineer at an Aeronautical Engineering firm.

Personal Interests

Music and Art

• I play the pipe organ and piano
• I have been known to torture the clarinet and french horn, and most recently the contrabass
• I support community based music organizations
• Music Composition