Derek Ryan Hildreth
11620 East Sahuaro Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Phone: (480) 636-8296 
E-mail: derek@derekhildreth.com
Website: http://derekhildreth.com
Portfolio: http://derekhildreth.com/portfolio.php


EDUCATION

Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering; GPA: 3.00
Jan. 2004 -- Dec. 2009

- Key Courses:  Object-Oriented Software Development, Data Structures, Discrete
Mathematics, Data Communications, Computer Architecture, Digital Systems Design,
Microprocessors and Microcontrollers, Electronic Devices and Circuits,
Electrical Circuit Analysis, Engineering Math, Engineering Physics, Feedback
Control, Real-Time and Embedded Systems, Digital Systems Design

- BYU-Idaho Linux/Unix Society:
   - Mentoring Coordinator (Web Development) - Coordinated members of the
   society with new students
   - Secretary - Documented and updated society webpage and communicated with
   other departments
   - Performed undergraduate research on Web 2.0 and Beyond


EXPERIENCE

Technologic Systems
Fountain Hills, AZ
Embedded Systems Engineer
Aug. 2009 -- Present

- Programmed and scripted utilities to troubleshoot, rigorously test, and
provide functionality for SBCs with embedded Linux
- Assured highest quality software loads for SBC products before shipping to
customers
- Authored detailed, technical documentation for Single Board Computer (SBC)
products
- Maintained and updated company website with MySQL database backend with
datasheets, user guides, and manuals
- Provided SBC hardware and software support and improved documentation via
feedback to reduce support time
- Compiled and modified Linux kernel and drivers to add features and HW to both
existing and new products
- Engineered and tested hardware components to insure accuracy and functionality
for embedded designs


Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID
Student Computer Lab Administrator - Lead Tech
May 2008 -- Apr. 2009

- Wrote concise installation and deployment instruction manuals for computer
labs and 200+ software titles
- Trained, coordinated, and guided a team of students in maintaining all
computer labs on campus both orally and in writing
- Specialized in creating a RHE Linux installation base for deployment in
specific campus labs
- Administrated 62 labs, 1,300+ computers, and 17 PXE Servers on multi-domain
environment by utilizing Altiris Deployment Console
- Managed tasks and team members in a fast paced environment to maintain
computer labs across campus on schedule


Catch 80 Sports
Rexburg, ID
Network and Website Administrator
Nov. 2006 -- Jun. 2007 

- Implemented Windows based server with Linux based POS clients, reducing total
cost of ownership
- Contributed essentially to the company in the production of an e-commerce
website with company inventory
- Learned production of an e-commerce store in 1.5 months time with more than
2,800 products


Entrepreneurial Experience
Billings, MT 
On Site Computer Tech Support
Jan. 2004 -- May 2005

- Initiated a freelance computer tech support business which provided the
community with affordable, on-site computer services, virus/spyware recovery,
data disaster recovery, consultation, and training


SKILLS

Languages: Unix Bash/Shell and MSDOS scripting; C/C++; Assembly (x86); FPGA
(Verilog HDL); LaTeX; CSS; HTML; PHP
 
Software: Linux, Apache Webserver, MySQL, and PHP (LAMP) Server; MS Visual
Studio; Xilinx ISE; AnalogDevices DSP++; Cadence OrCAD; MatLab; Eagle PCB; Open
Office and MS Office suites
 
Computer and OS: Proficient in Debian & Red Hat Linux, Windows 9x, XP, Vista, 7,
Mac OS X; HW RAID; Virtualization of Windows & Linux guests (Sun VirtualBox,
VMWare, QEMU); In-Depth H/W and S/W knowledge; OSI troubleshooting techniques;
OS installations; BIOS & EFI

Shell Script Projects: Automated regression testing; Scheduled and synchronized
remote file backups to NAS; Wireless adapter detection and driver installation;
Auto resize/grow partition; Beagle Board SBC quick-start bootable SD card
creation; Photo gallery uploader

C/C++ Software Projects: Graphical User Interface (GUI) with GTK+; Linux driver
programming; Factory simulation; Parsing books for keywords; Pedigree chart;
Calendar program; Normal distribution; RSA encryption; Bank account tracking
 
Hardware Projects: 4 and 8 bit RISC CPU; Stereo amplifier; Power supply basics;
Parallel port game controller; Portable headphone amplifier; WAV music player;
Calculator; Remote cell phone control (embedded system) for INL; Technologic
Systems TS-WIFIBOX