*Paul* *D. Nelson*
Cellular (317)908-6733	4009 E. Rembrandt Drive
Home (765)352-0698	Martinsville, IN 46151
Web www.nelassoc.com	paul.nelson@insightbb.com

Executive Profile

Engineering professional offering 30 + years of experience in designing, programming, testing, provisioning, deploying and supporting electronic systems in an engineering environment. Highly skilled in planning and analysis with strengths in project management. Extensive background and interpretation of wireless, medical and automotive technologies. Strong technical and methodical aptitude with an innate ability to analyze, coordinate and synthesize concepts and visualize technological implementations.

Career Achievements

Have been involved in 18 patents and written over 150 papers involved in new technology implementations in the fields of wireless, medical and automotive technology.

Developed and manufactured over 100,000 antilock brake systems for the heavy duty transportation industry. Was second leading manufacturer domestically until purchased by leading manufacturer.

Have had successful consulting practise for over 25 years due to my ability to foster and continue being abreast of of the most current technology in a number of industries and cross implementing those technologies.

Acted as liaison to collaborate plans between OEM's in the heavy duty transportation industry to establish next generation architectures for safety enhancements, fuel economy, and security related areas.

Involved in wireless communication for over 30 years. On original design team along with personnel from Bell Labs for cellular telephone system.Have led or been involved in numerous wireless projects typically in leading edge fields.

Over 30 years of hardware and software design that have ultimately been included in millions of units and systems in the wireless, medical, and automotive industries.

Areas of Expertise

My strengths have always been interpretations of leading or new technologies and ability to conceptualize into functional systems. Also being able to implement technologies from other industries to solve a problem.

Having served in both engineering, production and sales I have the ability understand and perform in many cross functions situations and can cross those boundaries to achieve goals.

I always have been given the tough assignments because of my background, ability to formulize or partition tasks to complete them. Because of my broad background to rationalize alternative measures I can meet or present interesting prospective conclusions.

I have been usually chosen to research or data mine new technologies, tools, markets or sources and give reports, presentations, or executive reviews on findings.

Have always maintained proficiency in conceptualizing new tools or have developed tools to aid achieving tasks. An example was the development of a suite of tools, both hardware and software, that validated and performed regression testing of engine control modules.

*Professional Background*
Consultant	1978 to Present
Nelson And Associates		Martinsville, IN
Consulting Firm taking on tasks requested from companies for solutions to particular problems or to review and give opinion towards direction. Mostly short term programs that have been taken on from time to. Longer term programs and contracts are outlined below.
Designed and developed a wireless engine test system that could evaluate quality quickly on line utilizing neural network feedback principles and then once complete reprogram then engines controller for application.
Developed requirements system for a tier 1 automotive supplier to more accurately keep track of programs, requirements and validation that is going to be implemented globally.
Designed a compact and accurate method for test of blood samples to be used in diagnostics centers that was a fraction of cost of systems presently. Participated in both FDA approval process and worked with company on GMP.
Participlated in design of OFDM home networking design project for use in networking over house power line carrier.
Performed reviews to assist companies in ISO approval processes.
Technology Architect (Consultant)	2003 to Present
Wabash National		Lafayette, IN
Developed both technology and technology relationships for next generation vehicle system in the heavy duty vehicle industry. Established collaboration between Wabash National and tractor OEM's for development of a suite of products for the companies. This worked involved a number establishment of industry wide standards in wireless architectures of which the products would be in use industry wide. Coordinated the manufacture of the products.
This worked involved development of proprietary intellectual property that currently has over 10 patents pending.
Contributed to ideas and implementations that resulted in millions of dollars of cost reductions and dramatic improvements in quality.
The contributions to the company has positioned it as a technological leader in electronics and a innovator for next generation direction to standardization.
Operations Manager / Development Engineer (Consultant)	1999 to 2003
Wabash National		Lafayette, IN
Management of areas related to ABS production Currently at $ 7 million level. Since inception have produced approximately 100,000 units and assisted in bringing product to second in the nation in abs trailer volume. Developed production procedures, quality plans, and test procedures for all product lines. Design and develop all test equipment related to production and engineering. Monitor and manage day to day operations and training of all personnel.
Designed, developed and managed complete automated production line enabling a capacity of 50,000 units per year with only 6 people on line.
4 year running on time delivery with extremely low issues or field failures
Able to get new products into market place in less than 8 months including complete APQP and PPAP process.
Senior Technology Consultant	1995 to 2000
Cummins Engine		Columbus, IN
Design and development of system architecture for a complete line of diesel engines. Provided system, software, hardware, and test support for a number of engine programs. Provided customer interface for peripheral and transmission integration. Development of corporate architecture for future programs usage. Participated in 10 year structuring plan in this position and that support your career objective.
On a team the designed and implemented a basic platform that all engine programs could build on as a basis for resource reduction and more rapid developement.
Member of team that was responsible for both process improvements and implementation of a complete requirements management and validation structure.
Besides engine control architecures, worked on over 100 electronic features related to various functions of the engine system,
Recognized many times based on contributions to not only engine programs, but to many areas in which I was solicited based on my broad expertise.
Senior Software Consultant	1992 to 1995
Delco Electronics		Kokomo, IN
Design and developed complete luxury car air controls for General Motors for years 1995 - 2005. Aided in the introduction of new custom micro controller implementation including tools development. Result in over $15 million per year savings. Received recognition award for achievement.
Designated and put in charge of 5 programs review and implement extending platforms by code compacting to add necessary features driven by customer base.
Designed and developed test systems and drove first article development on a unique configurable microprocessor that led to next generation electronics used for HVAC and ABS systems for General Motors and also reduced cost dramatically saving millions of dollars per year. Received achievement award for this contribution.
Developed test and developments systems for datalink architecture review, component simulation and reliablity test.
Engineering / Sales Manager	1987 to 1992
Entra Corporation		Indianapolis, IN
Assisted contract manufacturing company in setting up structure of organization to achieve over $ 10 million in sales. Set up complete SMT manufacturing facility.
Lead the implementation of a complete surface mount facility that was recognized nationally.
Because of my background and continued accomplishments, was given charge of engineering, sales, and quality functions.
Accomplished over 75% wins on contract bids.
Expanded business from a local basis to national basis.
Received numerous awards based on innovation, quality, and delivery of systems to customer base.
Principle Engineer	1985 to 1987
Uniden Corporation		Indianapolis, IN
Design and developed two way radio system that resulted in first year sales of $20 million dollars. Developed complete design specification and initial concept for cellular telephone line. Both product lines still in production.
Was brought to full time employment from a contractual basis to design and develop a complete line of trunking radio products, coordinate with Japan and Thailand the production and to assist in sales of the product line.
Was put in charge to travel nationally to make presentations to introduce new technology
Designed a unique cross platform radio system that would more than triple the available market for the product.
Senior Quality / Development Engineer	1976 to 1982
E.F. Johnson Company		Waseca, MN
Responsible for all vendor qualification and correlation programs. Developed new test methods for transmitter and receiver designs. Developed transmitter and control logic for original cellular phone project. Main coordination for Air � fone development. Manager for failure analysis facility and development. Design and development in C.B / Land Mobile / Land Mobile Trunking / and Cellular programs.
In charge for all vendor activities from a quality standpoint. In coordination with purchasing worked on yearly contracts.
Designed test systems to qualify and test components and coordinated tests with selected vendors.
Developed, managed and maintained failure analysis facility
Was put in charge of quality and reliability coordinating with Bell Labs for the original cellular initiative.

*Education*
Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering, Communciation	1982
University Of Minnesota Unite / CREI	Waseca, MN
Associate, Communication Engineering	1976
MAVTI	Mankato, MN
H.S. Diploma	1972
Loyola High School	Mankato, MN

Affiliations

Member, American Society For Quality Control, 1977

Member, Six Sigma Black Belt Forum, 1998

Member, International Society For Testing And Failure Analysis, 1979

Member, Institute For Electonic and Electrical Engineers, 1999

Member, Society For Automotive Engineers, 1999

Vice President, Surface Mount Technology Association, 1980

Licenses

First Class , Federal Communications Commission, 1975

Training

Quantum Mechanics, University Of Minnesota, 1982

Semiconductor Physics, Stanford University, 1983

Software Reliability, Massechusetts Institute Of Technology, 1983

Reliability Engineering, Stanford University, 1984

Theory Of Semiconductor Dynamics, Massechusetts Institute Of Technology, 1984

Executive Seminar in Software Process Improvement, Institute For Software Process Improvement, 1995

Capability Maturity Model, Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute, 1997

Total System Architecture, Cummins Engine, 1997

Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Cummins Engine, 1996

Macro / Micro Economics And Operations Management, Academic Systems, 1999

Diesel Engine Design, Cummins Engine, 1998

MBA Correspondance and Online, Correspondance, 2005

Honors

Quality and Leadership In Export Opportunites, United States Presidential Award, 1990

Supplier Zero Defect Award, IBM, 1993

Technolgy Innovation Award, Delco Electronics, 1994

Achievement and Role Model Award, MAVTI, 1990

*Volunteer*
Board Memmber	1995 to 1999
Indiana Regional Blood Center		Columbus, IN
Member	1996 to 1999
Leukemia Society Of America
Board Curriculum Review	1992 to 1994
ITT School Of Technology
Mentor	1989 to 1990
Mentoring Indiana		Indianapolis, IN
Cook / Chef	1992 to 2005
Mozel Sanders Feed The Hungry		Indianapolis, IN

Hardware and Software

Visualization And Modeling

AutoCad, Solidworks, Cosmos. 3DS Max, Maya, Lightwave, Cinema 3D, Poser, Sketchup, Rhinoceros, BodyPaint, FantaMorph, RenderMan

Database And Operations

SAS, SAP, Oracle, Access, MySQL

Math, Statistics, Data Mining

Matlab, Simulink, Maple, MathCad, Mathematica, SPSS, SYSTAT

Web Design

Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Authorware, Director, Noodle, GoLive, FrontPage, Pinnicle Liquid, HTML, PHP, ASP, CSS, VB script, JavaScript, XML, PERL

Programming

NET, GNU, CodeWarrior, Borland, LabView, UML, Eclipse, etc.

Hardware Development

Cadence Schematic Capture and Layout, Electronic Workbench, Spice and Monte Carlo Modeling, Relex Reliablity Modeling

Requirements Management

DOORS, IRqA

Multimedia

Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, Atmosphere, Audition, Fruity Loops, Acid Pro, DVD Architect, Vegas, Steinburg Suite, Guitar Pro

Steinburg Suite, Guitar Pro

Embedded And DSP

Freescale, TI, National, Microchip, Atmel, etc.

Programming Languages

.NET, C#, C++, C, J#, J++, VB, Assembly, Scripting

Mobile Computing Development

Palm OS, Windows CE

WIreless Design And Implementation

Cellular, M2M, Vehicle Location, ZigBee, 802.15.4, Bluetooth, WiFi, Land Mobile