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Richard Skramstad
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Primary Phone: 310-739-3645 Secondary Phone:
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OBJECTIVE: |
A challenging position with
opportunities to develop advanced products and architectures, requirements,
and test concepts. I am especially interested in participating in
satellite-based projects providing value-added services. |
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EXPERIENCE: |
12/2002 -
Present |
The Boeing Company |
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Engineer/Scientist |
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Supporting GPS Modernization by defining control
segment software interface definition. |
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10/2001 -
12/2002 |
Boeing Satellite Systems |
El Segundo, Ca. |
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Project Engineer |
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Boeing Digital Cinema Program integration of
satellite transmission and theater presentation equipment. |
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4/1997 -
10/2001 |
DIRECTV |
El Segundo, Ca. |
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Project Manager |
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• Successful launch of the DirecTV-Japan program's
"InteracTV" services • DirecTV-Japan, DirecTV-Latin America, and
DirecTV-US distribution segments at the broadcast centers in • Software engineering at DirecTV/Sony's test and
proof of concept facility in • Program Guide delivery systems during the entire
life cycle of the DirecTV-Latin America program implementation • Interface Control Documents utilized to integrate
the software developed for DirecTV startup programs • Uplink RF and Receive Service Access control
systems for DirecTV at the |
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11/1994 -
4/1997 |
Hughes Communications |
El Segundo, Ca. |
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Assistant Project Manager |
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• HCI Satellite Operations Process Study of
activities, needs, and processes to establish an advanced HCI OCC • Information needs for the Hughes Space and
Communications Group Information Systems Study Team business model • Video Time-Share Reservation System (VTSRS) to
support HCI automated transponder reservations |
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3/1984 -
11/1994 |
Hughes Aircraft |
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Senior Staff Engineer |
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• Advanced Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System
(ATDRSS) proposal, to define the operations concepts, and ground support
software architecture for NASA's Space Network in the ATDRSS Era • NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS) Operational
Control Segment (OCS) Residual Tasks proposal • Ground control software architectures for UHF
Follow-On Proposal and the DSCS III Follow-on Study Proposal • Integrated Computer Aided Manufacturing Definition
(IDEF) Methodology in for GM factory automation projects. • Installation of a Defense Data Network gateway for
the National Test Bed (NTB) in • IR&D studies on multilevel security
methodologies and encryption standards for distributed computer systems. |
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4/1977 -
3/1984 |
TRW Systems Inc |
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Staff Engineer |
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• Consolidated Space Operations Center (CSOC), and
Control Center Implementation Contract (CCIC) establishing the Controlled
Mode at Johnson Space Center and Kennedy Space Center, to support classified
Space Shuttle flights • Responsible for requirements analysis for the TDRSS
ground station |
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EDUCATION: |
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Master's Degree |
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Bachelor's Degree |
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AFFILIATIONS: |
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Association of Computing
Machinery (ACM) |
Active Member |
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Institute of Electrical
& Electronics Engr. (IEEE) |
Affitiate Member |
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SKILLS: |
Skill Name |
Skill Level |
Last Used/Experience |
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Structured Analysis/UML |
Expert |
Currently used/20 years |
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C programming/UML |
Beginner |
+4 years ago/5 years |
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Thread Testing/DoDAF |
Expert |
Currently used/20 years |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
Specialized in specification
and implementation of direct broadcast and communication systems. Assisted in numerous
satellite programs for both governmental and commercial customers. Actively involved in
implementation of programs starting from the operations concepts through
integration and testing. Assured verification
compliance by working with customers, partners, subcontractors and suppliers. Translated contract
requirements into work processes, tasks, and schedules while being responsive
to customer needs. |