Denise R. James is a control systems engineer with over 10 years of experience in the automotive and electronics industries. She has expertise in software engineering, product design, and project management. Her skills include programming in C/C++, MATLAB, and Python as well as experience with firmware, FPGA, and sensors/actuators.

1. Denise R. James
Fremont, CA denisetoo@gmail.com
ph. 5102489518 github: DeniseJames
SUMMARY
Control Systems Engineer with over ten years experience in the competitive fast-paced electronics industry.
Take ownership and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver outstanding products and significantly contribute
to the profits of the department.
SKILLS
Coding/Software Embedded Regulation/Reliability
 C, C++ programming  Matlab/Simulink, DSPACE  Version Control
 Data Structure Algorithms,
Data Analysis
 Firmware, SPI, FPGA,
Xilinx, Verilog, ASIC
 Expertise in Written
Communication Skills
 C#, Java , Python
Languages
 Troubleshooting  Product Design from
concept to aftermarket
 Modeling, Simulations  DSP, Sensors, Actuators  DFx, Test Methods
EXPERIENCE
Software Engineer/Project Engineer Entegee, Contractor to Automotive 2013 - 2015
Honda Research and Development, Raymond, OH
 Integrated sub-system software units for overall vehicle software using Matlab/Simulink.
 Released software with calibrations for vehicle development and production.
 Collaborated mass production engine and CAN software production release.
 Facilitated weekly meeting across departments to coordinate, define and track requirements.
 Managed projects by designing online Visual Basic schedules and change approval forms.
 Earned outstanding recommendations on LinkedIn from my manager and colleague.
Case New Holland, Racine, WI
 Saved money, time and increased quality by determining the root cause of the returned hardware.
 Upgraded the dealer software test application to stop additional hardware returns.
 Analyzed and procured economical hardware replacement parts for service.
 Passionate in mentoring engineers in developing software test systems.
STEM High School Teacher DuPage High Schools, Addison Trail, IL 2012 - 2013
 Motivated high school students in Science, Math and Engineering courses.
Software Engineer Volvo, Hagerstown, MD 2010 to 2011
 Managed engine controller and after treatment module software calibration revisions for diesel trucks
from prototype to production.
 Designed Visual Basic Scripts to program software into the appropriate truck.
Software Controls Engineer Fiat Powertrain Technology, Burr Ridge, IL 2008 to 2009

2.  Successfully delivered diesel engine software versions, including change descriptions on prototype and
production vehicles
 Collaborated with departments to provide electrical and electronics hardware and software applications
for Tier 4a and Tier 4b machines.
 Calibrated diesel engine controllers using INCA, ETAS, CAN J1939 and application software.
Supported Case New Holland engineers in integrating powertrain software into diesel engines.
 Pioneered global secure network drive to share technical information between US, Italy and Switzerland
engineers.
Software Systems Engineer Caterpillar, Peoria, IL 2007 to 2008
 Devised an improved program information reporting system using SharePoint for forward model
construction machines.
 Wrote machine system level electrical and electronic specifications for machines.
Additional Related Software Control Systems Experience
Product Design Engineer at Ford Motor Company. Nine years of systems engineering developing new creative
and versatile products using concept architectures, prototype prove out, DFMEA, DVPNR and manufacturing
support.
EDUCATION
Wayne State University – Detroit, MI MS Electronics and Computer Control Systems
University of Illinois – Chicago BS Electrical Engineering Computer Science
Organization: Alliance With Women Of Color Engineers - Founder
Notable Recommendations As Shown On LinkedIn
Richard Owens, Automotive R&D
Denise James worked in my department at Honda R&D, providing software integration and data management
services to engine, emission control, and electrical departments during 2013 and 2014. Denise is highly
capable and knowledgeable about system integration and vehicle control software, and she provided
extraordinary support across departments to a diverse group of engineers. She chaired weekly meetings with
sub-system engineers to keep software development on schedule and to ensure accurate data for software
release. Furthermore, she regularly found areas for process improvement and suggested effective
countermeasures for improving data accuracy and work efficiency. I would not hesitate to work with Denise
again, and I can unequivocally recommend her based on quality of work and tenacity towards goals. Richard
managed Denise at Honda R&D Americas, Inc
Timothy Dick Project Engineer at Honda R&D Americas, Inc
Denise James was my colleague at Honda Research and Development in 2013 and 2014. We worked together
constantly at work on vehicle software integration. Denise is one out of five people in the country that can do
the vehicle software integration she does. She chaired an efficient weekly meeting with sub system engineers to
release accurate software quickly. She kept the team on task with electronic vehicle software schedules on a
shared secure location. I will never forget the time another team member was unavailable for an issue with the
software in a vehicle launch. Denise stepped up to communicate the concern with the supplier in Japan to
release updated software within twelve hours to keep the vehicle launch on time. I highly recommend Denise
and would enjoy working with her again. Timothy worked with Denise at Honda R&D Americas, Inc