Sydney Wade Poland, MS

Systems Programmer and Designer

A Timeline of Professional Milestones

1933

Born to Howard Brazil and Helen Lucille (Ryan) P. in Heffin, LA.

1955

Earns a Bachelor of Science in physics from Louisiana Tech University; Is a scientific programmer for Temco Aircraft Co. until 1958.

1956

Marries Evelyn Lucille Miller.

1958

Is a scientific programmer for Chance Vought Aircraft until 1960.

1960

Is a systems programmer for Texas Instruments Geophysical Services until 1972.

1962

Achieves a Master of Science in mathematics from Texas Christian University.

1972

Obtains a Master of Science in computer science from Southern Methodist University.

1972

Is a systems designer for Texas Instruments Calculator Division until 1977.

1977

Is a systems designer for Texas Instruments Equipment Group until 1980.

1980

Is a systems designer for Texas Instruments Corp. Engineering Center until 1982.

1982

Serves as a senior consultant for BP Exploration in Dallas and Houston, TX until 1990.

1990

Is a systems designer for Texas Instruments DSP R&D until 1995.

1995

Is a senior system software designer for Texas Instruments Tech. Training until 1998.

2005

Teaches at Rice University’s DSP Laboratory until 2007.

2021

Holds 28 patents for calculators, digital signal processors and more.

2021

Maintains membership with the American Bonanza Society and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.

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