Alston Walker Email & Phone Number

Madison, Al, Us

Arlington, Va, Us

Professional Goal:As a vital member of the hardware team, I execute system upgrades and apply OS and security patches to customer systems, ensuring optimal performance.Value Provided:In supporting the Systems Test Division, I guarantee that all current and spare systems remain operational and up to date.Key Contributions:- System Patches: Developed and deployed system patches for operating systems, enhancing performance and security.- Hardware Upgrades: Upgraded hardware according to specified requirements, ensuring compliance and efficiency.- Peer Reviews: Conducted comprehensive peer reviews within the team to uphold high standards.- Customer Support: Provided exceptional support for hardware-related issues, ensuring swift resolution.- System Setup: Established new systems for the software team, facilitating the development of next-generation code.- Security Enhancements: Applied Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to improve security posture and protect sensitive information.

Arlington, Va, Us

Goal: As part of the hardware team we perform system upgrades apply OS and security patches to customer systems.Value: By supporting The Systems Test Division, we provide support in making sure all current and spare systems stay online and up to date.Contribution:-Create and deploy system patches to the operating system.-Upgrade hardware as specified by the requirements.-Team peer reviews.-Support customer with any hardware issues.-Stand up new systems for the software team that allows them to develop new code for the next generation systems.-Apply STIGs to improve security posture.

Arlington, Va, Us

Goal: To provide Functional Graphical User Interfaces to be used to develop automation processes.Value: By supporting the automation team this would allow them to create automated process to execute test with out constant support from the operator.Contribution:-Work with other engineers on the team to ensure the work flow of the interfaces matched the requirements for the specific test.-Developed new updated graphics that could be manipulated much easier than before.-Provided other team mates consistent updates to contribute to the progress of the automation testing and demos.-Team peer reviews.

Arlington, Va, Us

Goal: To provide quality upgrades and fixes to the Engineering Manufacturing Management System used across the company.Value: By supporting The Systems Test Division, we provide the software to track parts and supplies used to build the test stations for missiles.Contribution:-Work with other engineers to improve Engineering Manufacturing Management System (EMMS) product build process.-Develop new requirements for the replacement of EMMS.-Regression test software for release.-Participate in daily scrum stand up meetings.-Team peer reviews.

Reston, Va, Us

Goal: To provide quality Helicopter Simulations to support future Crew Station Work Groups (CSWGs).Value: By supporting The Systems Simulation & Development Directorate (SSDD), we provide Aviation System Simulations to the customer to train soldiers.Contribution:-Work with other engineers to improve Aircraft Avionics Procedural Software (APPS) product build process.-Meet with the customer to gather requirements and track progress.-Implement new functions on the UH-60V Simulation Software.

Huntsville, Alabama, Us

Goal: To provide Custom Application and Web Services for NASA at Marshall Space Flight Center.Value: By supporting applications and web services, MSFC will be provided with the tools they need to support their daily operations.Contribution:-Provide Custom Application and Web Services for NASA at Marshall Space Flight Center -Custom develop web applications using Drupal to make older sites more efficient.-Move older HTML based sites to Drupal.-Test and correct issues/bugs in applications.

Reston, Va, Us

-Software development of simulation components on Linux/Windows for the Kiowa Warrior System Integration Lab (SIL). Also modifying existing simulation components currently written in C++, Python scripting. -Modifying the Graphical User Interface of a test support suite.-Wrote a supporting function to decode errors given from two essential components of the aircraft.-Designed and implemented a Graphical User Interface to support the decoding function in the test support suite.

Tuskegee, Alabama, Us

- Assisted the Professor with teaching in class lab assignments.- Coordinated and conducted tutorial sessions for the students 2 or 3 times a week.- Helped administrator the exams and also grade them.

Ft. Huachuca, Arizona, Us

- Modified test procedures to simplify the process of trouble shooting.- Used TortoiseSVN to manage code as it was edited.- Integrated code to simulate engine values for Army Trainers.- Wrote support programs to help decode errors and given from different components with in the Army Trainers. - Collected and organized data collected from engine simulations so that I could be could compare to raw data from an actual Helicopter.

Ft. Huachuca, Arizona, Us

- Modified test procedures to simplify the process of trouble shooting.- Used TortoiseSVN to manage code as it was edited.- Integrated code to simulate engine values for Army Trainers.- Wrote support programs to help decode errors and given from different components with in the Army Trainers. - Collected and organized data collected from engine simulations so that I could be could compare to raw data from an actual Helicopter.

Ft. Huachuca, Arizona, Us

- Modified test procedures to simplify the process of trouble shooting.- Used TortoiseSVN to manage code as it was edited.- Integrated code to simulate engine values for Army Trainers.- Wrote support programs to help decode errors and given from different components with in the Army Trainers. - Collected and organized data collected from engine simulations so that I could be could compare to raw data from an actual Helicopter.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Computer Science

Advanced Diploma