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Ron Willis

Ron Willis

Huntington Beach,CA

Summary

Top-notch Chief Scientist in System and Software Engineering leading teams in analysis of new R&D technology, complex system designs and design processes. In 30 years at Hughes Aircraft Company every job I had - I invented.

Work History

Chief Scientist

HUGHES AIRCRAFT COMPANY
  • Delivered impactful presentations at international conferences, raising awareness of the company''s cutting-edge research efforts.
  • Mentored junior scientists and provided guidance on career development, fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Oversaw recruitment efforts for new team members, selecting candidates with strong skills and potential for growth.
  • Facilitated knowledge-sharing among team members through regular seminars and workshops.
  • Contributed to groundbreaking discoveries in the field by conducting high-quality research and publishing findings in prestigious journals.

Principle Scientist

Hughes Aircraft Compamy
  • Designed experiments using appropriate controls and variables, resulting in valid conclusions being drawn from collected data.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of experimental results.
  • Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
  • Translated complex scientific concepts into accessible presentations, broadening audience's understanding.
  • Designed and delivered engaging scientific workshops, enhancing skill set of participants.
  • Evaluated emerging research trends, positioning organization at forefront of innovation.
  • Secured competitive research grants, ensuring continuation and expansion of vital projects.
  • Increased research visibility, publishing findings in top-tier scientific journals.
  • Mentored junior scientists, elevating overall expertise within team.

Design Analyst

HUGHES AIRCRAFT COMPANY
  • Used Simulation models to predict ephicacy of system designs that met new government R&D requirements
  • Created, managed, and implemented common software practices across large software organization
  • Analyzed algorithmic accuracy
  • Coordinated data collection across separate system design disciplines

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Long Beach State University
Long Beach, CA

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Innovative problem solver
  • Process engineering leadership
  • Experienced presenter
  • Effective communicator

Accomplishments

Awards Publications Presentations and Seminars

Ron Willis

Chief Scientist

Retired

AWARDS

IEEE Award for Hughes Aircraft Process Improvement

Publications and Presentations

“Software Quality Engineering - A Total Technical and Management Approach”, Prentice Hall Series in Software Engineering, ISBN 0-13-823204-0, Michael S. Deutsch and Ronald R. Willis (author of Part II).

“Software Quality Engineering - A Total Technical and Management Approach”, Japanese Translation ISBN 4-8222-7102-1.

“Computer System Modeling - A Test Bed for New Software Technologies”; 1974

  • Presented: Winter Simulation Conference January 14, 1974; Washington D.C.

“The Use of Simulation Models in Software Development”; 1974

  • Presented: Software Workshop April 2, 1974; Dayton, Ohio

“Structured Model Development Techniques”; 1974

  • Presented: Symposium on the Simulation of Computer Systems; June 4, 1974; Bethesda MD (NBS)

“A man/machine Workload Model”; 1976

  • Presented:1976 ACM Computer Science Conference; February 10, 1976; Anaheim, CA.
  • Presented: 1976 EUROCOMP; September 14, 1976; London England
  • Published: SIMULETTER; Vol 8, No. 1, October, 1976

“Techniques in Simulation that Enhance Software Reliability", 1977

  • Presented: Symposium on System Development Technology; April 11, 1977; College Park, MD

“AN/UYK-20 IO-CP Interference”; 1976

  • Presented: AN/UYK-20 User’s Group Meeting; May 12, 1976; New London, CT

“DAS - An Automated System to Support Design Analysis”; 1978

  • Presented: Third International Conference on Software Engineering; May 9, 1978; Atlanta , GA
  • Presented: 15th Design Automation Conference; June 19, 1978; Las Vegas, NV
  • Presented: 12th Asilomar Conference on Circuits, Systems, and Computers; November 6, 1978 Pacific Grove, CA

“Tools for Embedded Software Design Verification”; 1978

  • Presented: NASA/AIAA Workshop on Tools for Embedded Computing System Software; November 1978; Hampton, VA

“Validation/Verification of Simulation Models”; 1980

  • Presented: 13th Annual Simulation Symposium; March 17, 1980; Tampa, FL

“Computer Aided Design of Software Systems (AIDES)”; 1979

  • Presented: 4th International Conference of Software Engineering; September 17, 1979; Munich, Germany
  • Presented: Symposium on Software Engineering Environments; June, 1980, Lahnstein, Germany
  • Printed in “Software Engineering Environments”, Horst Hϋnke, ISBN: 0 444 86133 5

“Issues and Plans for Mini/Micro Implementation of the Functions in AIDES”; 1981

  • Presented: 5th International Conference on Software Engineering; March 9, 1981; San Diego, CA

“Design Analysis and Modelling - Creating the Engineer’s Workbench”; 1981

  • AIAA Conference on the Factory of the Future; June 7, 1981, Washington, DC
  • AIAA Conference on the Factory of the Future; June 21, 1981, Los Angeles

“GMSS -Graphical Modelling and Simulation System”, 1982

  • Presented: 15th Annual Simulation Symposium; R. Willis and W. Austell, March 17-19, 1982; Tampa, FL

“Technology Transfer takes 6 +/- 2 years”; 1983: IEEE Catalog No.. 83CH1883-8

  • Presented: IEEE Computer Society WORKSHOP on Software Engineering Technology Transfer; April 25-27, 1983 Miami Beach, FL

“The So-Called ‘Software Error” a rebuttal to (“Tracking Software Error Likely Reason Patriot Battery Failed to Engage Scud”) at Dhahran”, August 21, 1991; AVWEEK.txt

“Software Quality Director - Roles and Responsibilities on the AAS Project” Internal Memo, 17-80-20 016-20-81

“Case History and Lessons Learned in Software Process Improvement”; NSIA, April 17, 1990

“Design Evaluation of Distributed Data Base and Data Base Management Using Hughes’ Distributed Data Processing Simulation Model (DDPM)” TBD

Seminars

“Hughes’ Simulation Modeling Technology”; Internal Hughes (GSG) Class, 1980-1985, Fullerton, CA

“Planning Software Process Maturity Improvement”; 3 -day Seminar, SP SEMINARS, R.R. Willis

  • Presented: Holiday Inn, Sterling VA, March 4-6, 1992
  • Presented: Ramada Inn, Costa Mesa, March 16-18, 1992
  • Presented: Bell Northern Research (BNR), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, August 10-13, 1992 (est)

“Software Quality Engineering - An Engineer's Approach to High Quality Software Design” ©1989 USC ITV Network Video

Timeline

Chief Scientist

HUGHES AIRCRAFT COMPANY

Principle Scientist

Hughes Aircraft Compamy

Design Analyst

HUGHES AIRCRAFT COMPANY

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Long Beach State University

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Southern California

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