Kenneth Fu
Hawthorne,CA
Summary
A passionate, empathetic, tireless lover of storytelling, especially in film, TV, and music. Musician-turned engineer. Pre-Covid fitness professional. Strong analytical skills and a creative thinker. Educated in science, music, engineering, and screenwriting, often applies techniques of the other three to the one in interest. Ready to apply all knowledge and experiences to creating best-selling scripts.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman
08.2022 - Current
- Research latest technology and develop software for Space systems.
- Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
Music Composer
Freelancer
07.2014 - Current
- Compose music for local independent filmmakers
- Sample works can be found upon request
- Music screened in San Diego theaters since 2014
Principal Software Engineer
Raytheon
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Worked on data fusion and signal processing-related projects
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
Group Exercise Instructor
24 Hour Fitness
05.2013 - 07.2020
- Prepared music and course material
- Interacted with individual participants in group fitness settings to cultivate and maintain positive relationships.
- Coached clients on proper techniques to obtain maximum benefits and prevent injuries.
- Performed fitness assessments of all new clients.
- Maintained class attendance records and documented clients' progress toward stated goals.
Senior Principal Software Engineer
Bae Systems Inc.
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Worked on machine learning-related projects.
- Worked on algorithms of mission planning systems.
Research Scientist
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
09.2011 - 01.2016
- Defined conceptual problems and researched the solutions.
- Developed signal and image processing algorithms based on customers’ needs to come up with system specifications and approaches to verify and validate the systems. Wrote proposals and technical reports.
Signal Processing Scientist
SAIC
05.2008 - 04.2011
- Searched all sources to obtain data and ideas for assigned subject areas and developed new approaches when no current solutions were available. Analyzed technical issues and interpreted findings for fellow scientists, engineers, and customers regularly. Wrote technical reports and proposals for funding opportunities
Assistant Producer and Song Writer
Sony Music
04.1999 - 06.2002
- Worked as a songwriter for Asian pop singers.
- Worked in recording studios as a sound engineer
- Worked on business planning and PR
- Trained artists in musicianship and singing
Education
Ph.D. - Electrical And Computer Engineering
University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CAMaster Certificate - Composition For Films And TV
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MAProfessional Certificate in Entertainment Study - Screenwriting And Acting
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CAProfessional Certificate in AI/ML - Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning
Stanford University
Stanford, CASkills
- Software Design
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Complex Problem Solving
- Editing
- Pitching
- Character Development
- Novel adaptation
- Storyboarding
- Content Creation
- Idea Brainstorming
- Research
Timeline
Staff Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman
08.2022 - Current
Principal Software Engineer
Raytheon
03.2019 - 08.2022
Senior Principal Software Engineer
Bae Systems Inc.
05.2016 - 12.2018
Music Composer
Freelancer
07.2014 - Current
Group Exercise Instructor
24 Hour Fitness
05.2013 - 07.2020
Research Scientist
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
09.2011 - 01.2016
Signal Processing Scientist
SAIC
05.2008 - 04.2011
Assistant Producer and Song Writer
Sony Music
04.1999 - 06.2002
Ph.D. - Electrical And Computer Engineering
University of California - San Diego
Master Certificate - Composition For Films And TV
Berklee College of Music
Professional Certificate in Entertainment Study - Screenwriting And Acting
University of California - Los Angeles
Professional Certificate in AI/ML - Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning
Stanford University
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