Taran R.

## BIO Senior software developer and published author with 9 years of varied programming experience. 3 years of interfacing with embedded real-time multitasking systems with 3 years object oriented development and C++/Visual Basic/Windows NT/DOS/MFC. 5 years of object oriented development working with databases and 2 years with data communication solutions. Primary experience is with Data Acquisition/Test Software, with strong internet skills. Very strong programming skills in C and C++ and well versed in the OO development process and theory, as well as overall software and business processes such as the Capability Maturity Model. Development skills enhanced by work experience, training courses and significant self-study and practice. Abilities include application of object-oriented skills to create scalable, efficient, understandable and maintainable designs.  Programming experience encompasses the realm of user interfaces to hardware device drivers. Team player with extremely high initiative. Frequently requested to assist other engineers with assorted projects. Experience with HPIB and VXI bus architectures. Published online at [login to view URL] under the pseudonym *CoolNameDenied* as well as under “Taran Rampersad". Electronics Engineering Technician specialized in the fields of Navigation, Inertial Navigation Units, Nuclear Propulsion and Military Applications. Successfully performed as team lead for a teams of engineers analyzing, designing and implementing data acquisition test software on many different projects, including research and development of applications utilizing fuzzy logic and neural network technologies. Use of process; designed, created, maintained and adapted critical production systems in a high technology environment to meet business and technical needs. Background in United States Navy as a Non-Commissioned Officer, with experience in Leadership, Training, Medical, Electronics, Nuclear Propulsion and Combat. Further experience in Electrical Equipment, Magnetic Media and printing. ## Area of Expertise Visual C++, Visual Basic, Win32 API, MFC, OLE, DAO, ODBC, SQL, Perl. Technical writing.