Mark Vander Zouwen
About Mark Vander Zouwen
Mark Vander Zouwen is a Senior Software Development Engineer at Belcan, where he has worked since 2018. He has over 30 years of experience in embedded software development, primarily in the aerospace industry.
Work at Belcan
Mark Vander Zouwen has been employed at Belcan as a Senior Software Development Engineer since 2018. His role involves developing embedded software solutions that comply with aviation safety standards. He has contributed to various projects within the organization, utilizing his extensive experience in embedded systems and software development.
Previous Experience at GE Aviation Systems
Prior to joining Belcan, Mark Vander Zouwen worked at GE Aviation Systems for 20 years as a Software Engineer Technical Lead. His tenure there spanned from 1997 to 2017, during which he led software engineering projects and developed critical software solutions for the aviation industry.
Educational Background
Mark Vander Zouwen completed his high school education at Grandville High School, earning a diploma in College Prep from 1972 to 1976. He then attended Grand Rapids Community College, where he studied Engineering Transfer and obtained an Associates of Science degree from 1976 to 1978. Mark furthered his education at Michigan Technological University, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with a focus on Electronic Circuits from 1978 to 1981.
Expertise in Embedded Software Development
Mark Vander Zouwen possesses expertise in developing embedded software solutions that meet the DO-178B standard, which is essential for aviation software safety. He has demonstrated proficiency in managing complex embedded software projects that utilize real-time operating systems such as VxWorks and FreeRTOS. His knowledge extends to digital communications protocols, including ARINC 717, ARINC 429, and MIL-STD-1553, which are vital in aerospace applications.
Technical Skills and Tools
Mark Vander Zouwen has advanced skills in configuring and operating embedded processor platforms, including the Freescale 68000 family and the Texas Instruments TMS320 DSP family. He is experienced in using various Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), such as Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio and Wind River vxWorks Tornado, to develop and test embedded software applications.