Mark E.

Schrader Professional Profile

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• Principal Systems Architect • Senior Electrical Engineer • Innovator •

CAREER SUMMARY
Technology focused peak performer combines MSEE degree with 15+ years of innovation in digital imaging
and wireless communications systems design. Delivered solutions for medical diagnosis, covert surveillance
(ISR), and the “worlds first” digital color infrared camera for remote sensing. Exceptional analytical problem
solving resulted in the invention of three new wireless protocols: TDMA for multimedia, an efficient battle-
hardened mesh network, and a significant part of the IEEE 802.15.3 standard. Established expertise in
modeling (MATLAB and OPNET). Expertise in embedded firmware, DSP, and mixed signal hardware design.
Security Clearances: DoD Secret, previous: SI/B/TK, NRO originating agency (~1991-2002)

CORE STRENGTHS

 Drive Innovative Solutions - Thought Leadership
 System Architecture Design
 Imaging Systems Design
 Wireless Protocol Design
 IEEE Wireless Standard Author and Expert
 Mathematical Analysis and Image Processing
 Contribute Patents and Journal Papers
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 Embedded Firmware Engineering in C and C++
 Government RFP Response Leader
 Test Plan Design, Execute, and Data Analysis
 Rapidly Learn and Apply New Technologies
 QAM Transceiver Design
 Systems Modeling in MATLAB and OPNET

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CARESTREAM HEALTH – Rochester, New York (June) 2010–(August) 2010
Manufacturer of medical and industrial X-Ray imaging systems including Digital Radiography, with annual
sales of 2.5 B.
Senior Electrical Engineer – Carestream Health
Invented and applied technology vital for introduction next generation Digital Radiographic imaging
product. Engineered precise spatial positioning and alignment system, incorporating near field magnetic
induction principles. Researched and analyzed best scanning technique, optimized sense coils for
sensitivity and minimal size, and designed signal conditioning hardware for implementing the design.

HARRIS CORPORATION, RF COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION – Rochester, NY 2005–2009

Principal Systems Engineer – HARRIS RF Communications Division
Manufacturer of military & civilian tactical radios, secure wireless networks, sensors, and 802.16 (WIMAX)
Created OPNET/C/C++ and MATLAB simulations for quantifying the overall performance of a
wireless network of radios to predict customer satisfaction.
Served as technical baseline lead and author for a complex government proposal: System Architecture,
High Level Design, Electrical Interfaces, User Interfaces, and Remote Control, as both author and
integrator of team input, for a competitive solution.
Researched and analyzed low-bit-rate video compression alternatives and communication system that
adhered to stringent military Concept of Operations requirements.
Analyzed wireless remote control technologies: modulation, coding, and security for jammer design.
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Managed on-time and on-budget pilot build out of next generation radios by leading cross-
functional team of in-house and third-party resources through design changes, procurement,
fabrication, production, board testing, interface development, and unit testing.
Designed company’s first quantitative GPS performance test with statistical analysis for advanced
development of next-generation tactical radios; then adapted this to standard product production testing.
Designed a dual-transmitter RF propagation tool for advanced jammer design, that computed power or
max standoff distance for a choice of received signal characteristics
Generated universal trade study tool and then created a trade study for DSP and ARM processor
combinations usable in low cost radios. Analyzed: performance, cost, power, and software development
tools. Co-designed custom waveform for price sensitive international tactical radio.

APPAIRENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. – Rochester, New York 2002–2005

In 2002 Eastman Kodak spun off Appairent Technologies Inc. as an independent startup company for the development
of patented high-speed wireless video, data, and digital image transmission solutions.
Principal Systems Architect/Principal R&D Engineer – Appairent Technologies
Selected to oversee advanced development design of hardware and system solutions

Spearheaded design and integration of 2.4-GHz transceiver with Quadrature Phase-Shift Keying
(QPSK) and 16/32/64 Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) into unified RF hardware solution.
Demonstrated video streaming with surround sound capabilities at the Consumer Electronics Show.
Simulated optimized preamble detector and equalizer in MATLAB as part of mixed signal DSP.
Author and Major Technical Contributor to IEEE 802.15.3 PAN Standards Committee: (TDMA
protocol, Device Synchronous Power Save, Application Specific Information Element)
Created digital signal processing (DSP) design to enable complementary use of Appairent and 802.11
a/b/g systems without RF interference (coexistence).

EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY– Rochester, New York 1989-2002

Senior Project Engineer – Kodak Commercial & Government Systems Division (1998–2002)
Senior Design Engineer – Kodak Commercial & Government Systems Division (1991–1998)
Imaging Software Design Engineer – Kodak Business Information Systems Division (1989–1991)
Responsible for design of major subsystems to overall architecture for four unique imaging solutions,
mathematical analysis, requirements, supporting customers, design reviews, and technical reports. Interfaced
with key client stakeholders to identify functional needs and translate them into technical specifications.
Planned and managed several projects.
Invented the first digital color Infrared multi-spectral camera for remote sensing aerial photography.
Developed first pseudo-color calibration software and production calibration procedure.
Chief engineer and manager of aerial acquisition software for multispectral images and gyro data,
enabling a commercial startup company to provide precision farming and land management services.
Created and deployed Disney’s Splash Mountain thrill ride camera platform firmware, earning Kodak’s
Gold Team Achievement Medal., and generating a multimillion dollar revenue stream for both Disney
and Kodak.
Engineered three distinct, miniaturized, high-resolution digital cameras with charge-coupled device
(CCD) image sensor, with analog signal processing, embedded FPGA, and real-time control firmware,
for government agencies. Designed architecture of a fourth, very low power, wireless remote control
camera for critical intelligence mission
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Bottom Line: The result was consistent fulfillment of multimillion dollar fixed price goverment contracts
for custom form factor and highly miniaturized ISR imaging systems.
Created unique wireless MAC prototyping system based on an FPGA plus a TMS320C6x DSP and a PC
host. Was used to estimate protocol development resources needed by the new wireless venture,
Appairent Technologies. Implemented simple protocol for Kodak R&D transceiver to send data.
Responsible for implementing 802.11 based wireless prototype for automatic real time remote printing
of professional digital camera images. The demo secured funding from customers and stakeholders.
Invented (patent pending) an efficient wireless Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) protocol and
innovated (patented) a TDMA network protocol for maximum bandwidth utilization and
Managed build of film imaging system allowing government customer to digitize entire film archive.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Engineer – ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF MICHIGAN
Designed Multiple Instruction Multiple Data (MIMD) pipelined image processor hardware and machine
vision image processing algorithms. Solved customer inspection and gauging problems
Developed algorithms for quantifying background clutter in FLIR imagery
Researched and designed methods for handwritten zip code recognition for the USPS

R&D Design Engineer – MEDICAL DATA SYSTEMS

Created the nuclear medicine industry’s standard method for correcting gamma ray camera spatial and
sensitivity distortions (US Patent 4,546,255).

Laboratory Automation Engineer – WARNER LAMBERT/PARKE DAVIS

Designed microprocessor-based data acquisition and analysis system for physiologists

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Michigan
Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)
Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance

AWARDS AND AFFILIATIONS

Honored with IEEE 3rd Millennium Medal for long term professional contributions
Six-time recipient of Kodak Special Recognition Award for superior performance.
Kodak’s Gold Team Achievement Award for the Disney “Splash Mountain” imaging system
IEEE International SoC Conference: Past General Chair, Steering Committee, and Organizing Committee
Current: Active Technical Committee member since 1989
Past IEEE Rochester NY Section Chair
Former Editor, Intelligent Systems, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems
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SELECTED TECHNICAL SKILLS

Platforms: MS Windows, UNIX
Languages: C/C++, VHDL, PLM
Tools: MATLAB, Tina-TI, RFSim99, Filter Pro

PATENTS (Granted and Applications)

M.E. Schrader and A.D. Heberling, Shared Time Universal Multiple Access Network. U.S. Patent #
7,486,647. February 3, 2009.
M.E. Schrader and E. Frayer, Mesh Network and Piconet Work System and Method. U.S. Patent
Application #20050243765. July 11, 2005.
M.E. Schrader and E. Frayer, Method of Creating, Controlling, and Maintaining a Wireless
Communication Mesh of Piconets. U.S. Patent Application #20050063419. July 23, 2004.
J.P. Zigadlo, C.L. Holden, M.E. Schrader, and R.M. Vogel, Electronic Color Infrared Camera. U.S.
Patent #6,292,212. September 18, 2001.
G.F. Knoll and M.E. Schrader, Energy Window Selection for a Radiation Signal Processing System.
U.S. Patent #4,546,255. October 8, 1985.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
M.E. Schrader and M. Rudnick, Wireless Quality of Service by Design: IEEE 802.15.3. IEEE
Upstate NY Communications and Networking Workshop, November 12, 2004. Proc. 78–79.
M.E. Schrader, M.J. Duggin, and G.J. Kinn, Enhancement of vegetation mapping using Stokes
parameter images. Polarization: Measurement, Analysis and Remote Sensing, 30 July – 1 August
1997, San Diego, CA. SPIE Proc. v. 3121: 307–313.
M.E. Schrader, K.W. Hsu, and Y.T. Tsai, eds., Proceedings Fourth Annual IEEE International ASIC
Conference and Exhibit. New York, NY: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 1991.
M.E. Schrader and K.W. Hsu, Proceedings Third Annual IEEE ASIC Seminar and Exhibit. New York,
NY: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 1990.
M.E. Schrader, S.T. Smith, B.T. Mitchel, et al., Methodologies of Automatic Character Recognition.
Environmental Research Institute of Michigan Technical Report, ERIM-197200-19-T, 1988.