Electronics Engineer
Frederick, Maryland, USA
klbostian@gmail.com
+1 301 788 3732
Skills
Embedded Systems Software and Hardware
Analog and Mixed-Signal Electronics
Sensor Analysis, Design, and Validation
Quality Management and Engineering
Tools
C/C++
IAR VisualState
VisualStudio.net
SPICE, Matlab and associated analytical software
AutoCad
OrCAD, DxDesigner, and PADS PowerPCB
Lead all technical efforts relating to Schonstedt's products, including new product design, manufacturing engineering of existing products, calibration, and customer training and support.
Designed electronics and embedded software across the range of the company's locator products. Coordinated acquisition of new technologies. Led research projects into new sensor technologies and IoT applications. Played key role in product strategy development and long term planning.
Designed and taught coursework in basic electronics, as workforce development for those employed in the industry and other continuing education students.
Managed all aspects of quality management and other technical affairs for an instrumentation division and its associated metrology laboratory. Provided optical design support for new instrument designs. Made technical sales calls and other site support for US and international customers. Took on responsibilities of division general manager in their absence.
Starting as a college intern and transitioning into full-time employment, quickly took on progressive levels of responsibility on development projects up to $1M in value for customers in the broadcast video, heavy rail transit, weather, and gaming industries. Responsible for compliance engineering for all company development projects.
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering. Focus on Computer Design, Communications Systems, and Signal Processing. Significant elective coursework in Physics, Mathematics, and German.
Coursework in advanced C programming, Assembly language programming, and Java on a continuing education basis.
Contributed compact optics design with accurate cosine response for networked radiometers to measure irradiance acrosss 3D objects. Extended claims related to this embodiment are described in US7183558.
Presented on results of a HALT study of a sensor intended for permanent installation in systems capable of UV irradiance levels over 10W/cm^2.
Redistricting Commission 2021.
Citizens Advisory Council Chair 2014-2020. School Construction Workgroup, 2016-2017. College and Career Ready Task Force, 2009-2010. Career and Technology Advisory Committee, 1998-2007.
Founding President, Butterfly Ridge Elementary PTA, 2018-2019. President, Crestwood Middle School PTA, 2016-2018. 2nd Vice President (Legislation and Advocacy), PTA Council of Frederick County, 2015-2017. Family Involvement Chair, PTA Council, 2013-2015. Member, Legislative Committee, Maryland PTA, 2015-2017. Fundraising Chair, Orchard Grove ES PTA, 2008-2009. Orchard Grove ES School Improvement Team, 2009-2011.
Lay Leader 2017-2021, Evangelism and Communication Chair, 2013-2014. Board of Trustees, 2008-2013. Church Council, 2005-2008.