A Historical Overview Keith Erickson December 15, 2005

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A Historical OverviewKeith Erickson December
15, 2005
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Presentation Goals

• Overview of Saturn Systems, Inc.
• Software Engineering methodology
• Brief corporate history
• Current project highlights

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Location
314 W. Superior St. Suite 1015 Duluth, MN
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Company Background

• Software engineering Firm, founded in 1990.
• Software Engineering services
• Project based contracts
• Customer site consulting
• Technical areas include
• Device control / embedded systems
• Internet application development
• Nationwide clientele in Government Industry.
• Microsoft Certified Provider.

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Business Activities

• Marketing Business Development
• Financial, Taxes, Accounting
• Operations Scheduling
• Risks
• Owners families make personal sacrifices
• Typically work long hours
• Difficult to escape work pressures
• Rewards
• Responsible for own destiny
• Set own goals objectives

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Software Engineering Methodology

• Define project scope requirements
• Prototyping Object Oriented Design
• Document system design, interfaces, test plan
• Development unit testing
• Beta deliveries client evaluation
• System test integration
• Training ongoing support

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Systems Engineering Model
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Object Oriented Design

• Reusable code libraries
• Built in diagnostics
• Extensible
• Efficient deployments

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Key Technologies

• Microsoft .NET Framework (VB, C)
• Java, C, VB
• SQL Server, Oracle
• Windows, Linux, Unix

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Contract History
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Maui Space Surveillance Site
A view of the Maui Space Surveillance Site (MSSS)
during construction of the AEOS facility (large
silver dome) in December 1996. Mt. Haleakala,
Maui. Elevation 10,000 ft.
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AEOS Telescope
The 3.67m (3.7m) Advanced Electro-Optical System
(AEOS) telescope.
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AEOS Radiometer System (ARS)

• Multi-channel radiometer mounted on 3.67 meter
  AEOS telescope.
• Saturn developed entire software control package
  for instrument. (200K SLOC VxWorks code)
• Multi-platform control system.
• VxWorks RTOS (VME hardware).
• Solaris X-Windows GUI (Sun Sparc 20).
• Windows based instrument control.

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AMSOIL Internet Systems

• Enterprise Web Application
• Secure Web Portal for multi-level dealership
  model.
• Fully Customized Online Storefront
• Templated Dealer Website Creation
• Full Integration with business systems
• Ongoing Project Management Development
• Online Product Recommendations

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Website Personalization

• User Accounts (Profiles)
• Under contract with several MN counties
• Develop a web presence tailored to the
  individual.
• Allow customers to perform personalized
  functions
• Online payment of taxes.
• Maps and information for Government jurisdictions
  (US, state, school district, etc).
• Maps and photos of users property.
• Other property related information.
• Integration with external applications.

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MN DEED Software Projects

• Client Tracking System
• Barcode scanners track Workforce Center clients
  throughout the State.
• WINS Application Upgrade
• PowerBuilder Client/Server Application
• Converted from Oracle to SQL Server Database
• Workforce One Load Testing
• Mercury LoadRunner analysis tool
• Analyze Performance of Web Application under
  simulated load (500 vUsers).

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I-90 Gates Project

• Secure, Internet based control of freeway gate
  closure system from Mn/DOT and highway patrol
  facilities throughout the state.

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I90 Gates Concept Diagram

• Java Applet user interface
• C device control software on remote server
• Embedded controllers at freeway intersection

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Baggage Scanner Simulator
Bag Image Simulator
Image Analyzer
Image
Ultra Wide Fast SCSI
Bomb

• C device control code
• Ultra-wide SCSI-II custom driver
• RS-232 Command Control
• Glade/C GUI environment
• Very tight delivery schedule

MRI Scanner
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Unattended Fueling System

• Embedded controller manages
• Cash accepter, Keypad, Display and Printer
• Validates Credit cards

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Future Goals Opportunities

• Rural Outsourcing Initiative
• State and County Government
• Local Twin Cities Customers
• Charleston, SC Office

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Internship Opportunities