Shawn James

About

With a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Calicut, I have built a robust career in software design and engineering. Currently, I am a Software Designer at Pratt & Whitney, where I focus on developing innovative software solutions for aerospace technology. Previously, I served as a Software Analyst at Thales, contributing to defense and aerospace software efficiency. My tenure at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited spanned several roles, including System and Software Engineer, where I developed a real-time speech recognition system with 98% accuracy and led architecture reviews for embedded avionics software. I also improved helicopter ranges by 200% through innovative testing and certification processes. My experience is marked by a strong focus on system integration, quality management, and mentoring technical teams, ensuring operational efficiencies and high product quality.

Experience

• Software Designer · Pratt & Whitney10-01-2020

  As a Software Designer, responsible for designing and developing software solutions, likely contributing to the enhancement of aerospace technology and systems.

• Software Analyst · Thales08-01-2019 – 10-01-2020

  As a Software Analyst, likely involved in analyzing software requirements and ensuring the development of efficient software solutions for defense and aerospace applications.

• System and Software Engineer · Hindustan Aeronautics Limited01-01-2016 – 06-01-2019

  Developed real-time speech recognition with speech enhancement System with 98% accuracy. Provided system-level design and validation of embedded avionics software, adhering to DO-178B standards. Responsible for testing and approving avionics system deliverables from vendors and suppliers. Systematized operation standards and testing manuals for production of avionics system. Led architecture reviews and validation of embedded software solutions. Validated test cases, test procedures and test report for evaluation of software using LDRA tool. Conducted 2 Environmental Stress Screenings and 1 EMC test for system qualification. Supported integration of system with Mission Computer and resolved issues faced by the client. Led the AS9100 audit for quality management system for VACS system team. Mentored technical teams, contributing to operational efficiencies and product quality. Demonstrated system functionality to customers and potential customers in 4 exhibitions.

• Software Engineer · Hindustan Aeronautics Limited11-01-2013 – 12-01-2015

  Gathered requirements from key stakeholders to extend system life (Obsolescence Management) and to enter 2 new platforms. Implemented requirements to align with the existing system and defined change architecture. Tested new changes in lab and at the customer facility to ensure working and system integration. Conducted environmental tests to validate the change and regression tests to validate changes. Tested squelch scheme in assembly language and improved the ranges of helicopters by 200% (Patent No: IN 525444). Led the certification activities of the change with IVVQ, Software, Operations, and Certification.

• Design Trainee · Hindustan Aeronautics Limited11-01-2012 – 11-01-2013

  Involved in the development of signal detection algorithm to detect low strength signals for cognitive radios as well as the implementation of ECC algorithm to ensure reliable wireless communication. Worked on FPGA upgrade implementing the existing Digital spread spectrum as a part of radio obsolescence management and regression testing.

Education

• National Institute of Technology CalicutBachelor's degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

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