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Rochester, Ny, Us

Hanover, Maryland , Us

Contracted at SRC where I contributed to the development and improvement of critical applications and systems.Key Highlights:• Developing a critical interface application enabling SRC's RF product to integrate seamlessly with a partner’s PNT system, enhancing system capabilities and collaboration (C++, Python, PetaLinux, Yocto, BitBake).• Managed integration efforts for 10+ major applications, improving reliability and ensuring successful test events (C++, Python).• Led the investigation into complex system issues, resolving problems and contributing to a working system in time for a critical test event; introduced automation that reduced testing cycle time by 80% (C++, Python, Bash).• Developed a flexible Built-In Test (BIT) plugin to monitor system health across multiple applications, meeting contractual requirements and ensuring future scalability (C++, strategy design pattern, Syslog, Loki, Docker).• Mentored a summer intern, guiding them to make meaningful contributions to the codebase while fostering their professional development (C++, Mentorship, Jira).

Melbourne, Florida, Us

Successfully fulfilled software engineering and DevSecOps engineering roles, contributing to the development and support of multiple radio products for L3Harris's Tactical Communications sector.Software Engineering Highlights:• Managed a cross-functional team of up to 16 members as Scrum Master, delivering critical software features for three radio products.• Designed, implemented, and integrated a new data protocol to significantly enhance mission capabilities (C++).• Introduced quantum-resistant validation processes and oversaw aspects of human-machine interface implementation for on-time delivery of initial two releases of a new tactical radio product (C++, Jenkins).• Coordinated on-time software delivery for two int’l demos and one software release for one radio product.• Led a software engineering team to deliver customer-requested feature to three radio products on budget and ahead of schedule (C++).DevSecOps Engineering Highlights:• Architected and supervised the implementation of common Jenkins pipeline scripts utilized by multiple product families across our sector, resulting in annual savings of $23,000+ (Jenkins, Groovy, Bash).• Integrated radio product into test infrastructure, resulting in improved product stability and early defect detection (Jenkins, Groovy).• Co-leading the Jenkins Working Group for two business segments, comprising a workforce of approximately 3,900 employees, facilitating cross-team collaboration and delivering DevSecOps support to over 20 products.

Bethesda, Md, Us

Gained a breadth of experience on many programs through Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP--see below) rotations before joining working as technical lead for the DARPA RadioMap project for almost 3 years.Software Engineering Highlights:• Directed the integration of the RadioMap product with 10+ vendors’ systems for 20+ technical demos and exercises as the project’s technical lead, strengthening relationships with potential customers and facilitating new partnerships for future business opportunities.• Developed a modular and thread-safe API, significantly reducing the time and resources required to integrate product with external systems (C++).• Led a team of engineers to contribute to proposals, implement software features, introduce SysML modeling, and supervise subcontractors (C++, Java).• Optimized ship operating procedure to address a customer emergency, ensuring sailor safety during submarine sea trials (C, Ada).• Maintained extensive UML and SysML models for a radar processor with 1,000+ requirements and model-generated code to ensure design-implementation consistency, minimize errors, and expedite development.Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP):Graduated ELDP in October, 2017.Completed four full-time job rotations in diverse roles of increasing responsibility across multiple technology fields. Honed communication and soft skills through attendance at three professional development conferences. I completed my Master's degree at night through this program.

Bethesda, Md, Us

Second technical internship at Lockheed Martin during summer after Junior year in college.

Bethesda, Md, Us

First technical internship at Lockheed Martin during summer after Sophomore year in college.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Systems Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Engineering

High School