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Fred J. Kaplan
Fort Worth, TX 76131
(817) 366-4730
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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Northern Arizona University - May, 1996

Masters of Educational Technology
University of Texas - December, 2009

SKILLS

MATH INSTRUCTION
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING      ADOBE FLASH
MULTIMEDIA INSTRUCTION
SOFTWARE DESIGNCAMTASIA
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
SOFTWARE TESTJAVASCRIPT
STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING      PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
HTML
ADDIECOMPUTER NETWORKING
CSS

           



 

 

DESIGN PORTFOLIO

http://www.leapfrogsandcartwheels.com/portfolio/

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

University of Texas at Brownsville          08/09 - 12/09
* Designed and developed a TEKS-compliant instructional solution for 8th grade math students using Google Sketchup in an authentic context (home construction)

University of Texas at Brownsville          01/09 - 05/09
* Designed and developed an online, SCORM-compliant Algebra 1 course for Texas high schools using the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS)

University of Texas at Brownsville          08/08 - 12/08
* Designed and developed an interactive, web-based learning module using Adobe Flash
* Designed a network topology for an educational computer lab, and submitted a $50,000 grant proposal

University of Texas at Brownsville          05/08 - 08/08
* Designed a financial Learning Module utilizing the ADDIE model of Instructional Design
* Created and hosted the Learning Module online using HTML and JavaScript

University of Texas at Brownsville          01/08 - 05/08
* Created an Instructional Unit using the Dick & Carey ID model of Instructional Design and Camtasia Pro
* Conducted and presented research on how educational spending influences standardized test scores

University of Texas at Brownsville          08/07 - 12/07
* Conducted research on distance education within the Second Life virtual environment
* Presented research conclusions online using Microsoft Windows Media Player

STUDENT INSTRUCTION

Pima Community College
Adjunct Faculty                             03/06 - 08/07
* Instructor for College Mathematics 082

Oxford International
Learning Assistant                          03/06 - 08/07
* Tutored high school mathematics, English, and SAT test preparation

Coconino College
Learning Assistant          
               05/93 - 05/95
* Tutored college-level mathematics and physics

Rio Salado College
Learning Assistant          
               05/91 - 05/93
* Tutored elementary and high-school level mathematics and English

CORPORATE ENGINEERING

Goodrich                                    Sensor Systems
Software Engineer           
               08/09 – 02/10
* Develop USB Drivers, Protocol Stack, and Host Controller for Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)

Mustang Technology                          DASH
Software Engineer           
               08/09 – 02/10
* Designed / Developed Real-Time Embedded Code and GUI interface for Seeker Missile System

Raytheon                                    Missile Systems
Software Engineer           
               08/08 – 08/09
* Developed Real-Time Diagnostics Code for Stunner Anti-Projectile Missile System

Raytheon                                    Air Command Control System
Software Engineer           
               02/08 – 08/08
* Designed / Developed Aircraft Mission Planning GUI for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Northrop Grumman                            Mission Systems
Software Engineer           
               11/02 – 02/08
* Designed / Developed GUI interfaces for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Data Monitoring Simulation

Honeywell                                   Business Regional General Aviation
Systems Engineer            
               01/02 – 11/02
* Created System Requirements Specification for a Network Interface Module

Honeywell                                   Engines & Systems
Software Test Engineer      
               02/01 - 09/01
* Performed requirements-based testing for Hawker Horizon SmartValve

Raytheon                                    Missile Systems
Software Engineer           
               11/99 - 02/01
* Designed / Developed GUI interfaces for the Tactical Tomahawk missile

IBM                                         Error Recovery Systems
Software Engineer           
               10/98 - 11/99
* Developed test code for Error Recovery Analysis of a RAID storage unit

Honeywell                                   Business Commuter Aviation Systems
Software Engineer           
               05/98 - 10/98
* Designed / Developed code for an aircraft-based Communications Management Unit

Honeywell                                   Air Transport Systems
Software Engineer           
               05/96 - 05/98
* Designed / Developed Real Time code for Boeing 737 and Boeing 777 Jets

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Texas Computer Education Association.  Member, October 2009.