Current Employment

Since 1984 I have been employed with Diebold Incorporated. My current position is Principal Software Systems Engineer. I specialize in Windows systems design and integration. I work in software design and integration of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) software applications. Diebold ATMs are x86 PC platforms with proprietary expansion hardware added to control ATM devices. My work is focused primarily on satisfying the needs of manufacturing, service, and end users in the software products we produce. I have been working with teams of engineers in the design of new technology for Diebold ATM systems. Currently designing software that operates a bulk currency accepting device, using eXtensions for Financial Services (XFS). This work is being done collaboratively with a team of developers located in the US and India. I also provide requirements development, system design and system analysis work for ATM software products at Diebold. I am actively interested in Linux and use it both at home and at work.

Education

Masters of Science in Computer Information Systems (MSCIS) – March 2008
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – May 1982
University of Akron
Akron, OH

Toastmasters International member since 2003

Experience (and work interests)

Programming experience in C, C++, Perl, BASH, .BAT, .cmd, Pascal, Assembly, PLM, HTML, Java, Java Script, JSP, XML, XSLT, .NET
Collaborative Software tools and methods: Unified Change Management (UCM), Agile Programming, IBM Rational Software tools: Rational Software Modeler, RequisitePro, ClearQuest, ClearCase, Merant Dimensions, PVCS Version Manager, GNU CVS, GNU RCS
Integrated development environments: Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003, 2005, Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0, Microsoft Codeview, Microsoft .NET
Experience in makefile / buildscript programming
Experience in software system development life-cycle (SDLC) and systems integration.
Experience in web site design and layout including web site programming and web site maintenance.
Experience in Windows and Linux networking. I maintain a network of Linux and Windows workstations.

Experience in Samba, Bind, DHCP, IPTables, Firewalls, Linux administration.
Experience with Windows XP, Windows 2000, Linux, IBM OS/2, Windows 98, Windows 95
Experience in computer systems maintenance, network installation, computer systems hardware, upgrades, modifications, etc.
Experienced in speaking to groups of professionals in the presentation of technical and project information. Excellent verbal, writing, and research skills.

Employment History

1984-2008 – Diebold Incorporated
Currently employed with Diebold Incorporated (details above).

2/83 – 4/84 HRB Singer Corporation
Lanham Operations, Lanham Maryland

Hardware Design Engineer. Responsible for design of x86 single board computer subsystem used to decode satellite communications data for U.S. government operations abroad.

6/82 – 11/82 ITT Telecom
Network Systems Div., Columbus Ohio

Hardware Design Engineer. Worked on design of telecommunications line cards for interface to telecommunications switching networks.

1/80 – 9/81 Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C.

CO-OP engineer. Assist in the development and testing of miniature electronics used in the field of intelligence. Communication systems research and analysis.

Personal Interests

Family – Three Children 12, 18, 22
Music – Piano, Guitar
Activities – Swimming, Basketball, Bicycling, Computer

This document was created using Open Office v2.4.1 on Ubuntu Linux 8.04
Last updated 2008-12-04
Kenneth W. Zahorec