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• Supported Raytheon’s scheduling software utilized on satellite programo Upgraded legacy software to more modern technologies including SOAP and Springo Scheduling software was written in C++/Java and interfaced to an Oracle databaseo Investigated software deviation reports, performed software maintenance, and documented resultso Designed, documented and implemented software updates to accommodate new satellite capabilitieso Presented and participated in design reviews for potential upgrades to current software system

Modular Test Executive (MTEX)• Designed, implemented, debugged and supported MTEX, a table based, parameter driven, modular test executive that presented significant cost/time savings for satellite test o MTEX is written in C#, utilizing TCP/IP socket based server communicationso Developed and presented Critical Design Review (CDR) package to technical panel for approvalo Led and mentored junior developers, maintained team schedules and oversaw task completion• Acted as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for future implementations of MTEX• Managed debugging and regular code maintenance, while also advocating for the future enhancements and required updates to Change Control Board (CCB).Infrastructure - Spacecraft Test Equipment (STE) Group• Designed and implemented STE group’s content management processo Initiative consisted of a subversion (SVN) server, with encrypted authentication through Apache WEB_DAV utilizing Secure Socket Layer (SSL), web based access control and repository management• Troubleshot spacecraft test anomalies to determine root cause of failures and recommended solutions• Setup web-based Electronic Log (ELog) for collaboration among project membersSpacecraft Testo Low level drivers which interfaced via TCP/IP, GPIB and RS422 to both power and measurement deviceso Mid-level scripts that provided programmatic access to desired device operations o High level code with complex algorithms that executed essential test procedureso Utilized scopes, power meters, source meters, power supplies, digital multi meters, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, thermal couples and loads• Supported implementation of Harris’ OSComet spacecraft telemetry and commanding interface• Collaborated with vendors in order to customize software into a complete solution for project needs • Developed real-time application to capture, format and display satellite unit outputo Implemented in Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) QNX, written in C

Masters Of Science, Computer Science

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Computer Science

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