Sam F. Mansour
9910 White Cascade Dr.
Charlotte, North Carolina 28269
704-503-0030
sam@sfmsoftware.com
SUMMARY OF WORK EXPERIENCE:
Software engineer and programmer with ten years experience using Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1 and MS-DOS operating systems. Extensive experience in all phases of software design.  Demonstrated ability in working on multiple projects simultaneously.  Experienced with international client base including Japan, Malaysia, Korea, and Germany.  Team player and detail oriented with excellent communication skills.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
•	Microsoft Visual C/C++ version 5.0 and 6.0 using MFC and ATL
•	COM (ActiveX, OLE) and DCOM software for Client/Server communications
•	Java programming using Sun Java JDK1.2.2.
•	Microsoft Visual Basic version 5.0.and 6.0
•	Object oriented programming
•	GUI design for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95, 98
•	BoundsChecker debugging tools by NuMega Technologies
•	InstallShield installation software by InstallShield Software Corporation
•	Greenleaf Comm++ serial port communication libraries by Greenleaf Software
•	Microsoft Visual SourceSafe 5.0 and 6.0 version control software
•	Web design using Microsoft Front Page 98 and Net Object
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
ADE Optical Systems Corporation, Charlotte, NC	1996 - Present
Senior Software Engineer
Software technical lead for ADE AWIS (Advanced Wafer Inspection System) semiconductor OEM products. My primary responsibilities include the design and implementation of the software architecture used on all new ADE products operating under Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 using Microsoft Visual C++ 5.0 and 6.0
•	Designed and implemented ActiveX Client/Server applications using COM and DCOM.
•	Designed and implemented MFC multithreaded applications.
•	Designed and implemented GUI (Graphic User Interface) for displaying 2D and 3D-defect image maps.
•	Implemented software for robotic handlers (Kensington Labs and Galil Motion Controls).
•	Implemented an online help using RoboHELP help authoring tool by BlueSky software.
Other responsibilities: 
•	Project lead for AWIS Constellation project.
•	Software department code revision control and code backup.
•	Defined and specified industrial computer hardware components for the AWIS systems.  
•	Windows NT network administration.

APTECH Inc., Charlotte, NC	1991 - 1996
Software Engineer
Designed and wrote software for Aptech’s microprocessor based electronic recording instruments 
(SSR-403 data recorder, TR-804 totalizer and SSR-550) used in the electric metering industry. Work included:
•	GUI software for Microsoft Windows versions 3.1 and 3.11.
•	Borland C++ 3.0 and 4.0 for Windows.
•	Windows Maker 4.0 by BlueSky Software.
•	RoboHELP help authoring tool by BlueSky software.
•	Implemented MS DOS base code using a 32-bit DOS extender for modem and RS-232 communications.
•	Customer support and training.

AGV Products Inc., Charlotte, NC	1990 – 1991
Project Engineer
Designed, built and tested advanced computer controlled automated guided vehicles for the material handling industry. Repaired process control components. Programmed AGV’s for different industrial applications. Provided customer support and field service.

Field Crest Cannon, Concord, NC	1991 – 1991
Head Electronic Technician
Maintenance of electronic textile machines.

EDUCATION:

BSEE – Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Graduated with honors.
Attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

School honors:

•	Electrical Engineering Honor Society (Eta Kappa Nu) student chapter 1988.
•	Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society 1989.
•	GPA 4.77/5.0.
•	Dean’s List 8 quarters.
•	Represented in the Eleventh Annual Edition of The National Dean’s List 1987-1988.

MEMBERSHIPS/ ACTIVITIES:

•	President. Electrical Engineering Honor Society student chapter, University of Southern Illinois at Edwarsdville, 1989 – 1990.
•	Secretary. Electrical Engineering Honor Society student chapter, University of Southern Illinois at Edwarsdville, 1988 – 1989.
•	Member. IEEE Computer Society student chapter 1988 – 1989.
IEEE student chapter 1987 – 1989.
Joint Student Council  1989 – 1990.

REFERENCES:

Furnished upon request.