Eric Zuidema
About Eric Zuidema
Eric Zuidema is a Staff Software Engineer at Smiths Detection, where he has worked since 2010. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having held positions at DLS Solutions, Inc., PerkinElmer, and Pitney Bowes, and holds a Master of Science in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Work at Smiths Detection
Eric Zuidema has been employed at Smiths Detection as a Staff Software Engineer since 2010. In this role, he has contributed to various projects focused on enhancing security and detection technologies. His work involves software development that supports the company's mission to provide advanced detection solutions. Zuidema's tenure at Smiths Detection spans over 14 years, during which he has played a key role in software engineering initiatives in Danbury, CT.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Smiths Detection, Eric Zuidema worked at DLS Solutions, Inc. as a Principal Application Engineer from 2002 to 2010. His responsibilities included overseeing application development and engineering projects. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Software Engineer at PerkinElmer from 1999 to 2001, where he focused on software solutions in the scientific field. His career began at Pitney Bowes, where he worked as a Software Engineer for 12 years, from 1984 to 1996.
Education and Expertise
Eric Zuidema holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science from Polytechnic University. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Hartford. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both software engineering and electrical engineering principles, contributing to his expertise in developing complex software systems.
Achievements in Software Development
Zuidema has received recognition for his contributions to software design, including the Appliance Design Magazine’s Excellence in Design Award (Gold) for his work on a product graphical user interface (GUI). He has also collaborated with in-house scientists to develop a new chemical identification algorithm for FTIR spectroscopy, which improved the accuracy of chemical identification and mixture analysis. Additionally, he successfully converted a chemical identification algorithm from MatLab to C/C++, enhancing its speed and platform independence.
Innovative Projects and Contributions
Eric Zuidema has led significant projects, including the rapid prototype development of a Raman-IR based bottle liquid screening kiosk for the TSA. In this project, he managed all aspects of software development, which included user interface design, instrument control, data acquisition, and analysis. His work in this area demonstrates his ability to integrate software engineering with practical applications in security technology.