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- Security Monitor for Prototyping and Experimentation Division- Supports US National Guard’s Patriot North 16 and Ardent Sentry 16 exercises as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for two programs (DAART & AFNORTH Dashboard) under the Prototyping and Experimentation Division- Supports National Security events- Performs research, testing, and configuration of computer systems and sensor devices

- Designed 3D structural models and replacement diagrams using SolidEdge for small unmanned aircraft systems - Constructed small unmanned aircraft systems in support of first response teams- Interpreted sensor data output to fine-tune technical performance of unmanned systems- Task leader and task manager for up to 30 students and part-time employees including documentation of project progress- Task leader for IPT responsible for debugging a net-centric video distribution system- Interpreted customer requirements into tangible technical parameters- Briefed new capabilities to US Military General-level officers and political leaders - Presented technical demonstrations of prototype systems- Served as GIS SME at national-level exercises

- Designed 3D models using AutoCAD and Google SketchUp for the Virtual Alabama school safety program, a software tool created for utilization by first responders and school officials- Developed imagery and vector content for sustaining Google Fusion GIS environments used by state and federal government programs (GIIEP, Virtual Alabama)- Developed hardware and cross-platform software solutions for military applications - Researched emerging technologies for potential military and government applications