Kimberly S. Hopkins

34 Old Ferry Rd.

Shalimar, FL 32579 

(850) 651-0341 

kim@qualitycomputerhelp.com

Objective

Software / Systems Engineer

Experience Employment Education Activities

Experience

Software Engineering

  • Troubleshot, debugged, and improved Visual C++ version 5.0 model.

  • Developed additional capabilities in existing software.

  • Designed, developed, and tested rich text formatted help system. 

  • Performed system sensitivity analyses using digital missile simulations operating on IBM PC, VAX, and Sun based computers.

  • Focal point for Silicon Graphics based simulation configuration control. 

  • Presented approach for configuration control using the revision control system software.

Systems Engineering

  • Developed technical presentations in the areas of control system filter design and entire system performance.
  • Evaluated integration of state of the art hardware into the missile system through flight-testing.
  • Created and operated data analysis routines using an interactive software data analysis tool.
  • Evaluated advanced technology projects for implementation into future Air Force tactical systems.
  • Determined and verified robustness of guidance and radar designs. 
  • Designed, developed, and validated aircraft and weapon simulations.

Management

  • Led a team to evaluate major hardware and software modifications designs.
  • Produced flight test reports, initiated anomaly evaluations, and proposed system performance improvements.
  • Developed a simulation plan and supervised three engineers performing feasibility studies for planned system tests.
  • Responsible for training new engineers.
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Employment

 
Start End Title Organization
2/98 Present Sr. System Analyst Oklahoma State University
2/93 2/98 Systems Engineer Sverdrup Technology, Inc.
6/91 11/92 Lead Analyst Advanced Projects and Operational Testing Program (Air Force)
8/90 6/91 Electrical Engineer System Performance (Air Force)
6/88 8/90 Operational Analyst Electronic Combat, Air Base Operability (Air Force)
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Education

 
Degree Description School Graduation
M.S. Systems and Control Engineering University of West Florida May 1991
B.S. Basic Sciences/Operations Research U.S. Air Force Academy June 1988
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Activities

Biking and Weightlifting, Camping, Underwater Photography

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