Jeff Payne
About Jeff Payne
Jeff Payne is a Functional Safety Software Engineer with extensive experience in safety management and software engineering. He has worked at various companies, including Wind River, Hispano Suiza, and Green Hills Software, and holds a BS in Computer Engineering from Penn State University.
Current Role at Green Hills Software
Jeff Payne has been employed as a Functional Safety Software Engineer at Green Hills Software since 2016. He works in the Santa Barbara, California area, focusing on functional safety in software development. His role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards and contributing to the development of reliable software solutions.
Previous Experience in Safety Management
Prior to his current position, Jeff Payne served as a Safety Manager at Wind River from 2013 to 2016. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing safety protocols and ensuring adherence to safety standards within software projects. His experience also includes working at Hispano Suiza as a Software Task Lead from 2009 to 2011.
Educational Background in Engineering
Jeff Payne studied at Penn State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering. His studies spanned from 1994 to 1998, providing him with a strong foundation in engineering principles relevant to his career in software safety and development.
Expertise in Functional Safety Standards
Jeff Payne possesses expertise in IEC 61508 Certification, a critical standard for the functional safety of electrical and electronic systems. He specializes in DO-178B and DO-178C development and certification, which are essential guidelines for aviation software systems. His skills also include software process management, configuration management, and software testing and automation.
Diverse Professional Background
Throughout his career, Jeff Payne has held various positions that contributed to his expertise in software safety. He worked as a Support Engineer at Enea from 2000 to 2004, as a Sr. Safety Engineer at exida.com from 2004 to 2006, and as a Functional Safety Coordinator at Siemens from 2006 to 2008. His roles have consistently focused on safety and quality assurance in software development.