Flagstaff Meeting September 11 Presentation on Embedded Linux

Patrick Fleming, EA plug at rwcinc.net
Tue Sep 4 11:21:40 MST 2007


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I know it might be a bit of a drive for some Pluggers, but we would like
to invite anyone who wants to join us on Sept 11 6:00pm at the USGS,
Shoemaker Building for a presentation on Embedded Linux. RSVP requested
so we know how many to expect.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=USGS+shoemaker+flagstaff+az

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Overview of Embedded System Using Linux

In this presentation, Dr. Salazar will give an overview of what is
embedded Linux, tools, bootloaders, filesystem, as well as the steps
needed to configure and create a small root filesystem from scratch for
an embedded device using Linux. All of this in 90 minutes. Q and A
follows presentations.

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Bio of Dr. Raul Salazar
Raul A. Salazar, Ph.D.
President and CTO
JHL Technologies, Inc.
Technical training, Mentoring, Multimedia, embedded and Software Development

Dr. Salazar is President and Chief Technology Officer of JHL
Technologies, a global provider of advanced technical training;
software, embedded, and multimedia development. Prior to joining JHL he
was an assistant professor at Nova Southeastern University where he was
instrumental in securing  over $800,000 in donated computers and
software from Gould, AT&T, Harris Corporation, and Digital Corporation.
At Nova, he was instrumental in establishing a successful relationship
with industry. While dedicated to academia, industry was demanding more
of his time and expertise. In 1993, Raul became a joint owner of JHL.
Even so, Raul maintains his roots in academia and continues to teach
computer science and computer information systems courses as an adjunct
professor.

For over ten years, Raul has designed and developed embedded Linux
systems for the cellular and small screen industry. He also designs
total home and condominium automation systems based on embedded Linux.
This includes design and development of DIY Home and Environmental
Monitoring, Control and Automation using Traditional Interfaces and
protocols (Panel computers, sbcs, USB ports, Serial ports, X10, Insteon,
UPB, etc).

Today, Dr. Salazar has over 27 years industry experience, 22 years
university teaching experience, and 24 years technical training and
development experience to Fortune 500 companies. He has taught and
designed over 150 technical courses, which also include software
development, mentoring, and consulting services in these areas. He
manages a diverse team of developers and contractors. Given his broad
technical and management expertise, coupled with his commitment to
excellent customer relations, has garnered him the respect of his
colleagues in industry, academia, and from corporations for whom he has
provided his services.



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