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Paul Dunscomb

Engineering leader

Seattle, Washington

Skills

Performance Management
Mobile Applications
SDK development
Android SDK
Innovation Management
Team Management
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Technical Leadership
Project Management
Software Project Management
Engineering Management
Hardware Development
Product Development
IT Management
Aviation
Electrical Engineering
Assembly
Electronics
Hardware Design
MS Project

Education

Work Experience

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Amazon

2017

  • Software Development Manager - Amazon Kuiper Satellite Internet

    2023

    Led teams building ground-based web, iOS, and Android customer experiences for Amazon’s global satellite service.

  • Software Development Manager - Mobile Shopping Foundations

    2023 - 2023

  • Software Development Manager - Halo

    2021 - 2023

    Hired a team of 10 software developers in 3 months and delivered a new mobile nutrition management feature in 6 months. Regularly collaborated with PM and UX partners to deliver iteratively, building incremental trust and confidence in our ability to deliver.

  • Software Development Manager - Fire TV

    2017 - 2021

    Leading a team of software engineers using big data tools to deliver a comprehensive global catalog of movie metadata to Alexa, FireTV, Prime Video, and IMDb. Our unified catalog makes Amazon’s products useful to millions of customers who expect an accurate, useful, and rich experience.

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Dynon Avionics

2001 - 2017

  • Vice President of Engineering // Research Lead

    2013 - 2017

    Leading project teams designing advanced avionics for experimental aircraft. Focused on business development, FAA certification, product & project management, customer interaction, and team development. ❖ Led 6 major software & hardware projects from conception to delivery ❖ Developed new and existing business partnerships, guiding the implementation of a “connected cockpit,” enabling transfer of mission-critical data between avionics and iPad flight-planning apps. ❖ Led multiple ASTM committees focused on lowering the burden of regulatory (FAA/EASA) approval of advanced technology for small aircraft

  • Software Manager

    2012 - 2016

    My responsibilities included: * Individual and team development * Guiding regular releases of software updates for flagship product * Connecting team member efforts with corporate goals

  • Project Manager

    2008 - 2015

    Launched a wide variety of software and hardware projects in support of Dynon's large and growing aviation product line. I helped ensure that team members are successful by: * Ensuring clear lines of communication and authority * Managing performance and schedule expectations with team members and stakeholders * Facilitating risk analysis/mitigation to prevent future problems, and finding creative solutions to obstacles when they do arise.

  • Hardware Engineering Manager

    2008 - 2012

  • IT Manager

    2001 - 2011

    I was responsible for the development, maintenance, stability, and expansion of Dynon Avionics' IT and network infrastructure. As we grew, I oversaw 1 Systems Administrator, and helped guide both day-to-day work, as well as large infrastructure decisions.

  • Design Engineer

    2001 - 2008

Digital Aquatics

2005 - 2007

  • Co-founder & COO

    2005 - 2007

    Cofounded, bootstrapped, and ultimately sold a vertically integrated hardware and software company. Launched 2 industry-changing automation products to the high-end aquarium market. Ultimately sold the company for 5x our investment.