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Horatiu MINCA |
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| OBJECTIVE |
A Software Project Manager / Software Engineer position, but not only. Looking for an opportunity to contribute at a Senior Level of a technology organization where I can leverage my strong technical, communication and collaboration abilities to help organizations add business value using technology. |
| SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS |
Over nine years software engineering experience, and over seven
years project leadership
Recognized as a Microsoft Certified
Professional (Analyzing Requirements and Defining
Solution Architectures).
Recognized as a Brainbench Certified (Project Management, Quality Assurance, RDBMS Concepts etc.)
Self-motivated and organized professional skilled in
orchestrating tasks and details to achieve overall project goals
Dedicated to understanding and meeting client needs.
Knowledgeable in project management tools, processes and techniques.
Analytical problem-solver, able to anticipate issues and create
new systems that streamline operations, resolve concerns and improve
efficiency.
Extensive practical experience in all phases of the computer
software life cycle from initial concept and requirements through
deployment, and maintenance
Adaptable and proficient in the design and programming of
systems in wide variety of areas
An
effective leader, skilled in enlisting the support of all team members in
aligning with project and organizational goals.
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dedicated team player, committed to providing high quality support to all
organizational levels.
Software Developer with history of productivity and successful
project outcomes
Certified ISO 9001
Internal Auditor
| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE | ||||
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Managed and directly contributed to the implementation of
a quality management system in the company.
Analyzed existing process and ensured control measures
are in place for quality assurance.
Implemented standard project management practices and
worked with the entire organization to ship good software on time.
Supervised testing process.
Solid knowledge of ISO 9000 standards.
Audited ISO 9001-compliant quality system and procedures; wrote procedures for Software group; trained group on ISO quality system and procedures.
| IT Manager: 1996 - present |
As a member of Senior Management team, established
strategic direction, recommended growth opportunities, and developed
business solutions to meet market challenges and ensure client
satisfaction.
Ensured the efficiency of the company internal network
and the web site.
Proven ability to apply broad base of software
engineering skills to any project.
Instructed, motivated and mentored the junior engineers.
Trained personnel in use of software and hardware.
Developed and maintained the know-how in the field of
information technology.
Realized and/or supervised the development projects
attributed to the department.
Supported multiple simultaneous projects in a matrix
organizational structure.
Created and implemented backup plans and procedures for
mission critical data.
Assured conformance to standards and quality of analysis
and programming, and assured the proper use of current or requested
programming techniques.
Responsible for improving and integrating planning in the
IT/Software department.
Created WEB traffic reports for company web site using
WebTrends tool.
Initiated a comprehensive bugs tracking process that
improved communication and bugs resolution for cross-functional
teams and senior management.
| Project / Program Manager: 1995 - present |
Managed company projects. Drove projects from conception
through completion.
Experienced in directing projects and staff in
fast-paced, results-oriented environments.
Collaborated with internal and external users to
determine requirements and negotiated with stakeholders to resolve
conflicting system needs.
Wrote and negotiated requirements with customers, created
prototypes, conducted demonstrations of software to customers and
negotiated changes.
Consulted with clients to identify key requirements,
defined project scope, developed project plan and schedule, provided
leadership to internal teams on projects and daily production
issues.
Analyzed the customer needs and created requirements
specifications documents for solutions in multiple business domains.
Developed project plans and ensured milestones were met
according to schedule. Tracked issues, facilitated issues
resolution, and provided status reports to Senior Management.
Prepared and presented timely status reports and
statistical information to client and internal senior management.
Worked with user groups to analyze and develop new
processes and technology.
Assist programmers with program enhancements and problem
resolution.
Developed new technology, and found cost cutting
solutions.
Established for the marketing department the technical
proposals for customer projects with the corresponding evaluation of
resources and timings.
Reported appropriate bug-tracking statistics and
estimated finish dates.
Established a requirements tracking system to help
communicate and track requirements from conception through
deployment.
Managed several software upgrades and revalidation of
software quality.
Communicated to senior management and sponsors key issues
and risks, and proposed plans to mitigate and/or eliminate them.
Communicated regularly with senior management and both
technical and non-technical personal to build effective
cross-functional teams and ensure accuracy, consistency, problem
solving and on-time project completion.
Software Build and Configuration manager with experience
in data management, configuration identification and control,
standards and procedures development, release engineering and most
anything else that come up between engineering and getting a product
out the door.
Able to effectively manage time and prioritize multiple
projects.
Solid international background.
| Software Designer / Developer: 1994 - present |
Designed, implemented various applications (see the
project portfolio for details).
Worked with internal and external support personnel to
resolve installation and configuration problems.
Maintained/Modify custom developed software.
Designed, Implemented, and Maintained a number of web
sites.
Managed the release process for most of applications
developed by the company. Developed installation packages using
InstallShield Express, Pro and Developer and internal setup
development tools.
Developed software to support the internal activities and
processes (marketing, sales, production, project management, bugs
tracking).
Produced relevant engineering documentation.
Excellent debugging skills.
| Test Manager / Tester: 1994 - present |
Defined the testing strategy and implemented the
necessary infrastructure to support that strategy.
Provided test expertise to the testing group.
Expanded test lab facilities and equipment.
Conducted test case design for various projects.
Selected testing techniques and tools.
Used the following testing techniques: Structural system
testing techniques (Stress, Execution, Recovery, Operations,
Compliance, Security), Functional system testing techniques
(Requirements, Regression, Error-handling, Manual-support,
Inter-systems, Control, Parallel)
Performed unit, integration, system and acceptance
testing.
| PROJECTS PORTFOLIO: |
Project: Motion Control Toolbox
Role: Project Manager / Software Developer
Description: High-level graphical
development environment for digital motor control applications.
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Configure and parameterize the motion system, including
the tuning of the system controllers
Develop motion control applications, for single or
multiple axis structures
Analyze and control the behavior of the motion system
(watch variables, data logging, on-line commands issuing, etc.)
Incorporated client-server customer support / debugging
mechanism for motion control applications through an internet
connection.
Project: Sales and marketing toolbox
Role: Project Manager / Software Developer
Description: Smart software to
help managers and salespeople objectively develop and implement
sales and marketing strategies.
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Enables collaborative team selling by providing up-to-date centralized information such as account status, quotations/sales history etc.
Implement a “close-loop” flow of information, automating and integrating “front office” sales, marketing and customer service functions with “back office” finance, manufacturing and order entry applications.
Project: WEB site of the company
Role: Project Manager / Software Developer
Description: Information design, graphic design, and construction of the pages, databases, and programming support for the company Web site.
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Web site design, development and maintenance according to company's goals and target audience.
Database functionality (contact-us/registration/downloads management) and active server pages.
Project: General DSP Motion Control Toolbox
Role: Project Manager / Software Developer
Description: Advanced Motion Control Development platform for integrated DSP software development for the Texas Instruments TMS320F24x family.
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Project Management System with Integrated source code editor.
Incorporated Debugger (breakpoints, single stepping, watch windows, tracing).
Plug-ins (Reference generator, etc.)
Project: Acquisition tool for metering devices
Role: Project Manager
Description: An acquisition tool for metering devices. The application communicates with the metering device via STX-BUS protocol, reads the registers, display them into a friendly graphical interface and finally elaborate the bill.
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The customer: An important metering devices producer from Switzerland.
Project: Customer Information Management System
Role: Project Manager / Software Developer
Description: An adaptable, enterprise-wide software solution that converts your data into a powerful, multidimensional, strategic database marketing solution.
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Customer-focused business system.
Marketing Project management.
MS Office and BackOffice integration.
The customer: An important electrical motors company from Switzerland.
Project: Document Management System
Role: Software Developer / Tester
Description: DMS is the solution to simplify the usage of documents while improving quality system effectiveness. The goal of DMS is to master the management of documents that are subject to version changes.
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Automates the documentary process
Covers the ISO 9000 document management requirements
MS Office (WORD, EXCEL) compatible
The customer: An important quality audit company from Switzerland.
| UNIVERSITY “POLITEHNICA” of Bucharest 1993 - 2001 |
| Assistant Professor, Chair of Electrical Machines and Drives 1994 - present |
Teaching Activity:
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Conducted activities as projects, seminars, and laboratories, for the disciplines: "Microprocessor - based systems", “Theory of systems and automatic control”, "Servomechanisms", "Electrical machines and drives ".
Research Activity:
Digital control of electric drives and servomechanisms.
Microprocessor applications for control, measurement and testing equipments.
| EDUCATION & TRAINING |
University “POLITEHNICA” of Bucharest, Department of Electrical Engineering, specialization discipline: Electric Drive Systems – 1988 – 1993 – Graduated with the project: “Digital motion control of a DC motor using the DSP microprocessor TMS320C14”
Company Internal Training: Quality Training courses held by a Swiss quality expert – Oct 2000
Company Internal Training: Marketing and Customer Relations Management courses held by a Swiss marketing expert – Dec 2001
Continuing education: Project Management, Time Management, Software QA, Motivation, Staff Development, Team building
Participant, The Microsoft Professional Developers Conference – Dec 2001; The Microsoft Developers Day 2002 – Feb 2002; The Microsoft Mobility Developer Conference – May 2002
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor training, Quasaro S.R.L. – Feb 2003
Department for teacher training – 1997 - 1998
| PAPERS & STUDIES |
Conferences presented papers:
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L.Kreindler, L.Antognini, R.Giuclea, A.Sarca, H.Minca , “The MotionChip: A new approach to Intelligent Motion”, Small Motors and Motion Association Fall Technical Conference, SMMA 2000, Oct. 4-6, 2000, Chicago, USA
L.Kreindler, L.Antognini, R.Giuclea, A.Sarca, H.Minca , “Universal Digital Motor Control Processor for High Performance Industrial Applications”, Paper D14, Power Conversion and Intelligent Motion – PCIM 2000 Conference, 6-8 June 2000, Nürnberg, Germany
L.Kreindler, R.Giuclea, A.Sarca, H.Minca , “High performance digital motor control using an universal motion processor”, Development and Application Systems Conference, Suceava, 18-20 may 2000, pp.161-166
L.Kreindler, R.Magureanu, R.Giuclea, H.Minca , “The Application of Fuzzy Controllers to the Optimal Control of Brushless DC Servomotors”, IPEC Conference, Japan, 1995
C.Ilas, A.Sarca, H.Minca ,R.Magureanu, “Off-Line Identification of Electrical Drives and its Application to Auto-Tuning Controllers”, PEMC Conference, Warsaw, Poland, sept. 1994
| TITLES & AWARDS |
Microsoft Certified Professional. The certified competencies: “Analyzing Requirements and Defining Solution Architectures” (MCP ID#: 2738648)
Brainbench Certified The certified competencies: “Project Management (2000)” (covers
the Project Management Institute (PMI) version 2000 Standards and Guidelines), Business Math, MS Access 2000 Fundamentals, HTML 3.2, RDBMS Concepts, Software Quality Assurance and SEI Capability Maturity Model Implementation, Business Fundamentals (US), Human Resources Concepts (US), UDDI, Coaching. (Transcript ID#: 4582981)
A Resolution of Appreciation for presenting “Universal digital motor control processor for high performance industrial applications” – PCIM 2000 Europe Conference
Certified ISO 9001
Internal Auditor
| COMPUTER SKILLS & EXPERTISE |
Database: Access, MS SQL Server
Operating systems: Windows 9x, Me, NT, 2000, XP
Object oriented tools: MS Visio 2000
Development tools and languages: Visual C++, MFC, DAO, ODBC, SQL, Visual Basic for Applications, Visual Basic, ASP, HTML, XML, CCS, VB Script, Borland C++ Builder, Delphi, 80x86 & Texas Instruments Assembly, Lex & Yacc
WEB development platforms: Visual Interdev, FrontPage
Project management tools: Microsoft Project, Visual Source Safe, WebTrends
Technologies: ActiveX., Client/Server, GUI Design & Development, Internet/Intranet, Object Oriented Analysis, Design and Programming
Setup generators: InstallShield Express, InstallShield Pro, InstallShield Developer
Demos Generators: DemoShield
Design: Committed to modular, structured, maintainable, scalable code.
Business Software: MS Office Professional & Developers Editions, MSPaint, Paint Shop Pro
DSP knowledge: Texas instruments TMS320F2xx family
Software Subscriptions:
Microsoft Developers Network – MSDN Universal since 1996
Rogue Wave® Stingray® Studio
| REFERENCES |
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