STUART C. HICKS JR.

17713 S.W. Pointe Forest Ct.
Beaverton, OR 97006

Phone: (503)259-8538
stuart@aracnet.com


SUMMARY:

Accomplished Support Applications Engineer with more than 7 years experience in the software industry.
Provided pre-sales and post-sales support for engineering design automation CAD software. Responsible for
technical support, QA, and documentation issues related to software applications.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Senior Support Applications Engineer- Cadence Design Systems/OrCAD: Portland, OR (Nov 1995-June 2002).

Technical Software Support - Stream International: Beaverton, OR (April 1994-Oct. 1995).

APPLICATION AND SOFTWARE SKILLS:

Documentation and Web Development

  • Created Web-based and printed application notes, knowledge base entries, FAQs, and training materials.
  • Designed a Web site using HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, Perl\CGI, Flash, Dreamweaver, and desktop publishing tools.
  • Successfully completed final projects for Technical Writing and Professional Editing classes.
  • Assisted Technical Marketing Managers and Technical Writers with on-line help, user manuals, Web presentations, and other technical documentation.
  • Created Technical Roll-Out (TRO) training materials for a new software release.
  • Created free-lance articles for local non-profit newsletters.
  • Studied methods and strategies for instructional design and development.
  • Implemented Web based lab and testing materials to measure support.
  • department performance.

Testing and QA

  • Reviewed QA issues, functional specifications, and coordinated communications between application engineers, managers, customers, R&D, and third party vendors..
  • Experienced at writing, debugging, and modifying codes and scripts to comply with current Web design needs.
  • Tested and documented software problems. Tracked and evaluated QA issues for managers and customers.
  • Monitored the quality of database records and incidents reported by support engineers.
  • Participated in the evaluation and testing of a new company-wide database system.

Customer Support

  • Provided technical support for engineering design automation software via email, web, and phone contact.
  • As Lead Support Engineer, handled escalated support issues from large, high profile customers.
  • Considered the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the support and documentation of schematic design, simulation, synthesis, place and route, and FPGA design tools.
  • Consistently solved customer issues in a professional and timely manner. Earned customer service awards and awards for submitted Web solutions.
  • Trained and mentored support engineers and customers on current and new software releases.
  • Resolved installation, translation, printing, database, report output, and software integration issues.
  • Worked with partners and third party vendors to resolve issues related to imported and exported files and product interfacing.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

  • Software: Windows NT, Windows 95/98/2K/XP, DOS, LINUX, OrCAD Schematic Capture, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, ODBC, Power Point, Onyx, Siebel, Space Cruiser, Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, Camtasia, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, OrCAD Layout, Pagemaker, Myriad Viewer, Visual Cadd.
  • Languages: VHDL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Assembly Language, BASH scripting.
  • Recent Courses: HDL Conferences, "VHDL: Practical Introduction", Programmable Logic Design- VHDL(OSU), Concept HDL, HTML, Database Management using Access, Technical Writing, LINUX, UNIX, Professional Editing, Flash, Perl Scripting.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, Business\Electrical & Electronic Engineering: California State University, Sacramento.

  • Cum Laude-School of Engineering and Computer Science, Dean's Honor List, California State Scholarship.

ACTIVITIES:

Captain-USTA\World Team Tennis , Oregon Brew Crew, Guitar and Music

References available upon request.