Certified LabVIEW Architect and Professional Instructor willing to relocate

I have been working for an NI Integrator for about 3.5 years and interested in seeing if I could be
of value elsewhere. I like to travel, have no real roots and could move
internationally if necessary.
LabVIEW
(6i to 8.5) including:
            FPGA, Real-Time, CompactRIO (Third-Party Development)
            Traditional DAQ, DAQmx
            VISA, Serial, GPIB
            I2C, SPI, CAN
            TCP/IP, UDP, AFDX
            Shared Variable Engine
            .NET, ActiveX
            Motion Control
            Compact FieldPoint
Project
management
Software
architecture
Contact
me at L a b V I E W A r c h i t e c t @ a o l . c o m (no spaces) if
interested.

We also have a client in the Brighton, NY Area that is looking for a full-time LabVIEW Software Engineer.
Job Description
Well established company in the Brighton, NY area interested in hiring a Programmer with skills in LabVIEW. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a growing company offering great benefits.
Responsibilities:
Project Programming using National Instruments LabVIEW
Manage Projects and client relationships
Work with other software developers at the firm.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Software or Engineering
Strong Project Management Skills
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Strong LabViEW skills and experience
LabVIEW Certified Developer
Willingness to Travel
Notes
If interested please send your resume to [email protected] or call Ash @ 973-519-1840
www.mamoollc.com

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    Thank you for your interest. I already posted here, but since the header of the original said "Certified Developer" and I am a Certified ARCHITECT now, I decided to post again.
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