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Timothy Sheerman-Chase MPhys MInstP
10th Oct 2007 to Present - Postgraduate Study at University of Surrey, Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing.
I have been investigating the role of non-verbal signals in human communication as part of the LILiR project. To perform tests, I implemented several C++ programs in the Linux Eclipse IDE and gedit. I have performed debugging using the GNU debugger (gdb) via the command line shell. The programs utilised OpenGL, OpenCV, CImg, ffmpeg, newmat and various other libraries.
17th July 2001 to 21st Sept 2007 - BAE Systems - Job Title: Senior Technologist
Feb 2006-July 2006 then Jan 2007 - Sept 2007, FLYSAFE Project
FLYSAFE is aimed at designing a Next Generation Integrated Surveillance System (NG ISS). This provided enhanced safety, flight hazard protection and all weather operations for civil aircraft.
I was responsible for redesigning C software in an embedded avionics system to be used as modular reusable modules. The software was developed in the Visual Studio IDE. The software provides advanced air traffic management functions to the pilots. I also designed and implemented black box test software to exercise the implementation.
2005-Feb 2006, European Airport Movement Management by A-SMGCS (EMMA) CPDLC Project
EMMA was a 24 company, Europe wide research programme into air traffic control. EMMA CPDLC project created a prototype controller pilot data link communication (CPDLC) system for airport ground movement messages.
Within my team, I negotiated the scope of work and planned the software work packages and time estimates. I was responsible for the UML design of the top level system, the data messages specification and the map module design.
I worked as part of my team to implement the C++ software. I implemented the coding of the map display, Ethernet communication modules and various others.
I acted as the technical point of contact to co-ordinate the ground station integration produced by a European partner company. For different software versions, I performed verification testing and provided feedback to the external partner. This testing cycle was completed several times from late October to late December. I organised and facilitated the pilot assessment trials early in 2006.
2002-2005, Safer Landing, Approach and Taxi System (SLATS)
SLATS was a 6 company, UK wide, research project into landing and airport safety and efficiency. The project was coordinated by my team and sponsored by the DTI. I worked on the SLATS project for its duration from November 2002 to October 2005. The project developed a prototype aircraft ground movement head up display (HUD) symbology.
I documented my software design using unified modeling language (UML). I implemented it in C++, OpenGL and MFC. I have created an airport mapping database (using SQL and ODBC) that communicates via Ethernet and XML.
I was responsible for the selection and integration of airliner simulator controls and displays with components other companies. I liaised with our partner companies to define the system interfaces to prepare for the system integration. I have written a project deliverable report on the certification of such a system and presented my progress at quarterly meetings to the project partners and the DTI.
After April 2005, I became responsible for controlling resources and spending. This involved monitoring the amount of hours worked, costs incurred and the estimate to complete cost. I also prepared and presented monthly project reviews to the department managers and provided status updates using the project tracking tools.
2001-2003, Victoria (AFDX Interface Module) AIM Project
The Victoria project was a 30+ company European research programme investigating integrated modular avionics (IMA). I worked on the VICTORIA AIM project from 2001 to 2003. VICTORIA was a large joint company study of integrated modular avionics. Initially, I was responsible for identifying and reviewing top level and software requirements on a proof of concept Netsilicon embedded systems. This involved an understanding of data bus specifications (AFDX and ARINC 429) and satisfying customer expectations. I liaised with the hardware design team to produce interface documentation and used this information to advise the software designer in code development. I developed and debugged the software using a logic analyser and developed software testing tools.
I became responsible for completing the VICTORIA AIM software implementation and testing during April 2003. I delivered the initial version of the software in June 2003. I worked with external companies between our various sites on integration and successfully eliminated problems with the hardware and software.
July 2006-Oct 2006, Scuba Diving Instructor, Fantasea Divers, Dahab, Egypt
I worked as a PADI instructor supervising entry level and advanced courses. This was carried out as part of a career break from BAE Systems. I developed students understanding of diving theory and under water motor skills.
Education And Qualifications
selected courses only
2006 Training - Preparing for an Interview (online training), Fundamentals of Marketing (online), .NET Technology (online)
2005 Training - Visit to Full motion 737 simulator, Visit to A319 cockpit for flight, Listening Training (online), Creativity and Innovation (online), Front Line Leadership (online)
1997 – 2001 University of Kent Canterbury - Physics (MPhys) - Upper Second Class Honours
Activities And Interests
- I am a qualified PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer. I am a member of Guildford Sub-Aqua Club and I enjoy underwater videography.
- I designed and maintain several websites using Dreamweaver, SQL, PHP and HTML.
