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Résumé of Rick Lahrson, Consultant rick@ 503-640-6622 Synopsis: I create software — tools of all kinds: optimizing compilers (with emphasis on smart back ends), run-time systems, device drivers, operating systems, graphics systems, whatever is wanted or needed. I also have a strong background in computer hardware and electronics in general (analog and digital). I have extensive experience in (and am very proficient at) debugging of both hardware and software. Statement: This is a sampling of a great deal of professional programming experience. Almost every item listed involves the complete development of a product. I have extensive knowledge in computer architectures, operating systems, language translators and interpreters, run-time systems, debuggers, device drivers, graphics, audio, video, and GUIs -- from the bit-fiddling level to the highest levels of abstraction, including object oriented design and coding. Summary: 15 years experience creating optimizing compilers for: C, C++, Pascal, and Modula 2; on 680x0, VAX, 80x86, SPARC, 80C196 and several other embedded processors.Expertise in creating and testing development tools. 3 years experience writing run-time libraries and debuggers.Expertise in creating and testing development tools. 8 years experience working in mainframe operating systems and device drivers.Expertise in knowing how operating systems and device drivers work. 5 years experience writing graphics systems.Expertise in computer graphics. 7 years experience writing utility programs.Expertise in problem solving with computers. 2 years experience writing application systems.Expertise in creating whatever is wanted and needed. 8 years experience developing QA Software.Expertise in testing other people’s software modules. 8 years experience writing embedded software.Expertise in writing low-level software, hardware-software interfacing, and cross-platform development. 9 years experience developing games and toys.Expertise in design and develo