Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Patents
Affiliations
Activities
Timeline
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Joshua A. Carrier

Joshua A. Carrier

Carl Junction,MO

Summary

Systems and Applications Architect with Management Experience and expertise in web development, mobile and desktop applications, manufacturing execution systems, embedded/IoT systems, home automation, industrial control systems, and project/team management. I have been involved in every step of the product life cycle from idea to end-user customer service. I am passionate about designing IoT products and software for the Home Automation Industry. I love coming up with new ideas and improvements on existing products.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Architect

Wideband Labs LLC / PowerShades
02.2018 - Current
  • Manage Engineering Projects
  • Manufacturing Execution Systems
  • Home Automation Systems
  • Cloud Based IoT System
  • Sales Portal Development
  • Manufacturing Execution System (Custom)
  • Driver Development for 3rd Party Control
  • Alexa, Google, Control4, Crestron, RTI, Savant, Elan
  • Mobile App Development
  • Xamarin, Apple iOS, Google Android
  • PCBA Design
  • Design Tools: Altium Designer
  • MCU: STMicroelectronics, Microchip, ESP32
  • Projects: 2nd Generation POE Motor Gen 2, 2nd Generation RF Gateway, RF Module, Motor Head PCBA
  • Use AI Tools for Engineering Tasks
  • Chat GPT, Copilot

Embedded Systems Engineer

Kingsdown, Inc.
11.2007 - Current
  • Manage R&D projects
  • Develop the processes, documentation, mechanical design, electrical design, report generation, and PC based automation software for industrial testing machines
  • Revised embedded systems for diagnostic kiosk for retail stores
  • I was also involved in installing these systems in retail stores
  • Wrote pass/fail testing procedures for mattress, spring, foam, and pillows
  • Refurbished a multi-axis testing machine utilizing servo axes, load cells, .NET based HMI, and IEC controllers
  • Involved in research & development of new products
  • Responsible for data collection using SQL server
  • Setup/service international licensee equipment

Manager of Controls & Software Development

Leggett & Platt, Inc.
01.2015 - 02.2018
  • Manage R&D projects
  • Manufacturing Execution Systems
  • RTOS Projects
  • Batch Control Systems
  • ISPA and Interzum Trade Shows

Special Projects Engineer

Leggett & Platt, Inc.
06.2011 - 12.2014
  • Windows Real-Time Embedded Systems
  • RTX Systems
  • Industrial Electrical and Software Controls
  • Yaskawa IEC 61131
  • Allen-Bradley
  • Windows Applications Development

Senior Project Engineer

Wheatland Systems, Inc.
05.2007 - 11.2007
  • Industrial process control for petroleum and pipeline industry
  • Revise code modules used for calculating petroleum custody transfer
  • Install station supervisory hardware and software
  • Wrote HMI and PLC control software
  • Used Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, and .NET tools for PID process control

Controls Engineer III

Leggett & Platt, Inc.
05.2004 - 05.2007
  • Wrote application software (control and HMI) for industrial machines (embedded and Win32)
  • Wrote software tools and created standard functions for controls group
  • Small amount of Embedded Windows CE platform development
  • Construct and revise electrical schematics (circuit board level and industrial control level)
  • Work with management/engineers/operators/sales in design of new machine and software functionality
  • Improve/sustain/troubleshoot existing software/schematics of industrial machines
  • Design/implement software and hardware for database driven batch systems
  • Experience with motion control, PLCs, industrial electrical equipment

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology, Custom (Telecommunications and Electronic Controls), Computer Science

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, Kansas
01.2004

Skills

  • Database administration and optimization
  • Scalability and reliability strategies
  • Technical documentation writing
  • System architecture design
  • Performance optimization techniques
  • Agile methodologies
  • Version control systems
  • Cloud computing technologies
  • API design and integration
  • Network protocols and security
  • Frontend and backend frameworks
  • Team leadership and mentoring
  • Microservices architecture
  • Cross-platform development
  • Software development expertise
  • Specifications
  • Product testing
  • Design process

Patents

  • Combination Quilted Patterns and Quilting Methods (US-7770530-B2)
  • Method of Dynamically Changing Stitch Density for Optimal Quilter Throughput (US9574292B2)
  • Methods & Apparatuses for Comfort/Support Analysis of a Sleep Support Member (US20110041592, AU2008358340B2)
  • Wireless Bedding Machine Control System (US10021550B2)
  • Motorized Shade with Automated Configuration & Control (PL3684638, EP3684638B1)
  • Motorized Shade with Ultra Capacitor Power Source (US20220341259)
  • Management System for Closed Environmental Facilities (CA3088929A1)

Affiliations

  • 2006 R&D Employee of the Year Award, Leggett & Platt, Inc.
  • 2005 R&D Outstanding Service Award, Leggett & Platt, Inc..
  • 2004 Outstanding Electronics Engineering Technology Senior Award, PSU
  • 4th Place at 2003 ISA Controls Competition in Oklahoma City
  • 2000 Employee of the Year, Applebee’s Restaurant
  • 2002 Deans Honor Roll, PSU

Activities

  • President of IEEE student branch for Pittsburg State University (2003)
  • Vice-President of IEEE student branch for Pittsburg State University (2002)
  • Member of ISA student branch for Pittsburg State University.
  • Musician - I ended up in engineering because I love audio electronics.
  • Mountain Biking
  • Coaching Youth Sports - I have coached many recreation sports teams as well as Club Soccer for the last 5 years.
  • Home Automation Enthusiast.

Timeline

Senior Software Architect

Wideband Labs LLC / PowerShades
02.2018 - Current

Manager of Controls & Software Development

Leggett & Platt, Inc.
01.2015 - 02.2018

Special Projects Engineer

Leggett & Platt, Inc.
06.2011 - 12.2014

Embedded Systems Engineer

Kingsdown, Inc.
11.2007 - Current

Senior Project Engineer

Wheatland Systems, Inc.
05.2007 - 11.2007

Controls Engineer III

Leggett & Platt, Inc.
05.2004 - 05.2007

Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology, Custom (Telecommunications and Electronic Controls), Computer Science

Pittsburg State University

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