Research Interest

Model-Based Tools for Real-Time Systems, Real-Time Systems, Distributed Systems, Middleware, Network Protocols

Education

Carnegie Mellon University – Electrical & Computer Engineering
Ph.D. January 2000 – October 2003 (Expected Graduation)

Selected Publications:

D. de Niz and R. Rajkumar. Time Weaver, A Reusable Component Framework For Embedded Real-Time Systems. IEEE RTAS 2002.

D. de Niz, L. Abeni, S. Saewong, and R. Rajkumar. Resource Sharing in Reservation-Based Systems. IEEE RTSS 2001. 

D. de Niz and R. Rajkumar. Chocolate: A Reservation-Based Real-Time Java Environment on Windows/NT. IEEE RTAS 2000.

Books: G. Bollela, et.al . RTSJ. To be printed (www.rtj.org)

Carnegie Mellon University – Information Networking Institute
Master of Science in Information Networking (join program among the SCS, GSIA, and ECE). December, 1999

Thesis:

A Real-time Java Virtual Machine Implementation. (Compliant to the Real Time Java Experts Group Specification and Based on Resource Kernels Developed at SCS-CMU).

ITESO, Guadalajara, México

Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering, August, 1989

Experience

TimeSys Corp., Pittsburgh, PA
Software Engineer, 2001-2002 

·          Developed the scheduling and resource reservation subsystem for the Real-Time Java Virtual Machine for the Reference Implementation (RI) and product to be released.

·          Integrate RI experience to Real-Time Specification for Java (www.rtj.org)

Instituto de Tecnología de Software, S.C. , Guadalajara, México
Engineering Manager, Co-owner and Consultant, November, 1994 – present

·          Deployed CMM level II Software Development Quality Process Standard at Motorola Guadalajara, México.

·          Trained IT personnel on OO Analysis and Design at Comisión Federal de Electricidad (Department of Energy), Guadalajara and Laguna Verde México.

·          Assessed and Redesigned the System Architecture of the Finance Department of the Jalisco State Government.

·          Modeled and Assessed the Business Processes of Verde Valle, S.A. de C.V. (a food company), Guadalajara, México.

·          Assessed and Redesigned the Preliminary Tallying Network for the Jalisco State Elections.

ITESO, Guadalajara, México
Lecturer, January 1993 – present.

·          OS Concepts and Implementation – lecture and laboratory

·          Internet Protocols – lecture and laboratory

·          Software Engineering – lecture and laboratory

Free Lance Consultant, Guadalajara, México.
January, 1993 – October, 1994

·          Developed a Real-time Inventory Networking System for a Shoe Factory.

·          Developed a Piecework Gathering Networking System for a Food Company.

Cherokee Electrónica, S.A. de C.V., Guadalajara, México
MIS Manager, August 1989 – December, 1992

·          Deployed and Maintained an MRP II System.

·          Deployed the TCP/IP WAN of the Company.

·          Developed the Internet Service Interfaces to the MRP system.

·          Developed of a Personnel Management System.

Languages

Spanish native speaker, fluent in English

Honors

Nokia award to excellence for outstanding performance and academic achievement, 1999

Fulbright Grant to pursue the MSIN

Activities

Tennis, Reading, Movies, Jazz, Classic Music