Work Experience

• Software Developer, United States Air Force // Air Force Software Directorate // Extreme Digital Development Group Enterprise

  Aug, 2024 - Present

  • Led a team of software engineers to develop a digital interface control document (ICD) standard for defense and commercial aerospace.

  • Coordinated with the Range Commanders Council (RCC), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and Air Force Test Center (AFTC) to develop and adopt modern data standards.

  • Modernized a data analysis platform used across several test and software organizations within the DoD from docker-compose to Helm.

  • Developed a Docker microservice providing a RESTful API to a MinIO data warehouse.

  • Developed CI/CD pipelines to build, text, and deploy Python and C++ code in a variety of frameworks.

• Journeyman Test Flag Engineer, United States Air Force // Air Force Test Center // Multi-Domain Test Force

  Jul, 2021 - Aug, 20243 years 1 month

  • Developed and maintained a suite of data analysis tools for various sensors, wired and wireless communications, and processors on US Air Force, Navy, Army, and Space Force platforms.

  • Developed and maintained a suite of over 50 parsers for various file formats and schema, providing the groundwork for engineers to do previously unachievable data-driven analysis.

  • Analyzed data from Large Force Test Events, providing compelling insights to the test community and driving the next generation of analysis and reporting methodology.

  • Partnered with the Test Pilot School as a technical advisor and data analyst.

  • Participated as a 'Hacker' in many hackathons, solving challenging data analysis and engineering problems with the US Air Force, Navy and Space Force.

  • Frequently presented analysis tools, methodology, and results at summits, symposiums, and invitational presentations, totaling thousands of attendees across the Department of Defense and industry partners.

  • Provided a Government Technical Point of Contact for multiple software contracts.

• Weapons Integration Testing Engineer, United States Air Force // 412 Test Wing // 775 Flight Test Squadron

  Aug, 2019 - Jul, 20211 year 11 months

  • Tested the integration of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapon systems with the F-35 and F-16.

  • Supported test flights from a control room, providing real-time data analysis and safety determinations.

  • Analyzed and reported on flight test data, including launch timeline, targeting errors, and other digital communications.

  • Created and maintained data analysis tools used across the AFTC in support of 6 combat aircraft types, in collaboration with engineers from weapons, sensor fusion, radar, datalinks, and electronic warfare.

  • Developed and maintained Mil-Std-1553 and Weapon Data Link parse-and-translate tools, still in use across the test community.

• Tutor, Teaching Assistant, California Baptist University

  Jan, 2017 - May, 20192 years 4 months

  • C++ Programming, Intro to Math for Engineers, Thermodynamics, CAD, Heat Transfer, and Machine Design.

  • Substitute taught, and provided in-class assistance for professors.

  • Graded homework, lab reports, and lab projects, and provided constructive feedback on errors.

  • Hosted group review sessions and office hours to help students reinforce learned materials from class.

• Mechanical Design & Engineering Support, Precision Flight Controls

  May, 2018 - Aug, 20183 months

  • Designed and revised parts and replica instruments for flight simulators using SolidWorks.

  • Reverse engineered airplane and helicopter components to recreate in a simulator.

• Aerospace, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering Student Worker, California Baptist University

  Sep, 2017 - May, 20188 months

  • Designed and maintained equipment including a laser interferometer, inductive heater, and plastic injection mold.

  • Assisted professors with research, preparation for classes and labs, and class budget management.

  • Assisted the AIM Department Chair in providing documentation for ABET accreditation.

• Resident Advisor, California Baptist University

  Aug, 2017 - May, 20189 months

  • Provided leadership and community for freshmen in my living area, and hosted social and educational events.

  • Performed administrative services such as conflict mediation, policy enforcement, etc.

• Materials Handler, Omni Cubed Engineering

  May, 2017 - Jul, 20172 months

  • Assembled carts, carry vices, seaming tools, etc. for use in the granite installation industry.

• Server, Mascot, Chick-Fil-A

  Sep, 2014 - Sep, 20162 years

  • Provided friendly and personalized service by taking orders and delivering food, and maintaining the cleanliness of the dining room.

  • Performed as the mascot for sports games and other community events.

• Guide, Rock-N-Water Christian Camps

  Mar, 2013 - May, 20152 years 2 months

  • Led groups of 20 fourth grade students and parents on overnight tours of historic Coloma.

  • Provided instruction on skills such as gold panning, candle making, and rope making.

  • Cooperated with other guides to maintain a strict schedule, help to prepare meals for groups of up to 250 people, set up stations for hands-on instruction, and run camp wide cleanup after trips leave.

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