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El Paso, Tx, Us

Chantilly, Virginia, Us

Operating System: WindowsProgramming Languages: Python, Java, C++Web Frameworks/Programming Frameworks: Spring Boot, Django, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC)Architectural Styles/Protocols: REST (Representational State Transfer)Tasks: Evaluating REST with Django and Spring Boot for modem communications, decomposing requirements, materializing high-level requirements into operational software, setting up RF test bench, measuring and troubleshooting RF signals, collaborating in meetings with multidisciplinary engineers, unit testing, writing V&V (Verification and Validation) sectionsEquipment: Wideband Systems, Inc. Digital Recording System (DRS), Rohde & Schwarz Power Meter with RF Power Sensors, Rohde & Schwarz Spectrum Analyzer, ModemsVersion Control: GitLab

Chantilly, Virginia, Us

Operating Systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows Server, VMSDatabases: OracleProgramming Languages: C++, Python, Ada, JavaUnit Testing Framework: JUnit (Java)Scripting Languages: Bash, Python, Digital Command Language (DCL)HDL (Hardware Description Languages): Verilog, VHDLTasks: Analysis, programming, scripting, code review, staging, deploymentIDEs: Eclipse, SmartBear Code Collaborator, HP Operations Orchestration (HPOO) Workflow, HP Server Automation (HPSA)Equipment: Modems, Kratos PowerPC (PPC), Wildstar Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC - FPGA), JumpGen PowerPC, VadaTech MicroTCA Carrier Hub (MCH), MicroTCA ChassisSystem Types: Hardware, software, firmwareVersion Control: IBM Jazz, IBM Rational Team Concert (RTC)

Chantilly, Virginia, Us

Operating Systems: VMS, Windows, Windows Server, LinuxProgramming Languages: C++, AdaScripting Languages: Python, Digital Command Language (DCL)Tasks: Analysis, programming, scripting, and code review for Tracking, Telemetry, and Command (TT&C) systems and Integrated Trending and Plotting System (ITPS) software; participated in daily Agile tag-up meetings for the ITPS projectIDEs: Understand, Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio Professional, EclipseVersion Control: Git, GitLab

Ashburn, Virginia, Us

I worked with Spirit Aerosystems in the Aerospace industry, developing, deploying, supporting, and maintaining mission-critical IT applications for their aircraft manufacturing processes.Proactively identified and addressed issues, maximizing system availability and adherence to SLAs for Spirit Aerosystems.Spearheaded system stability, reliability, and efficiency improvements, constantly researching and recommending enhancements tailored to their specific needs.Maintained a seamless and efficient communication process with Spirit Aerosystems to investigate and resolve incidents, contributing to their manufacturing success.Followed stringent change management procedures and provided 24x7 on-call support for Spirit Aerosystems.Engineering Bill of Materials and CAD Files Processing and Management:Managed servers responsible for receiving, processing, and validating CATIA files from prominent aerospace manufacturers like Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, and Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (MRJ).Developed and maintained systems for accurate receipt and secure handling of e-BOM files for aircraft programs, including the Boeing 737, 747, 767, and 777.Implemented robust data validation and error-checking processes to maintain CAD data integrity, preventing manufacturing discrepancies.Ensured my systems complied with stringent security protocols to safeguard sensitive aerospace manufacturing data.Facilitated seamless communication with aerospace stakeholders, promptly addressing issues and discrepancies in engineering data files.Technical Skills and Expertise:SAP, Batch and PowerShell scripting, InSync, and CATIA.Managing large data sets, optimizing server performance, and purging unnecessary data to enhance application efficiency.Stress testing on applications to determine optimal CPU and RAM specifications for Windows Server VMs.

Ashburn, Virginia, Us

At Fannie Mae, in the Financial Services sector, I played a Subject Matter Expert (SME) role in orchestrating software development lifecycle (SDLC) tasks by crafting essential documentation and overseeing and executing IT system deployments. My responsibilities included presenting change proposals to the Change Control Board, ensuring transparent communication and efficient decision-making processes. I often managed application deployments on Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012 R2, leading projects involving SOX-XL, BWise, and ACL.My role at Fannie Mae extended to the decommission and end-of-life phases of SOX-XL. I was the reliable point of contact for critical issue resolution, providing 24x7 on-call support to ensure availability. I contributed significantly to ensuring data availability, confidentiality, integrity, and the flawless retirement of components and entitlements. We followed stringent change management practices to decouple SOX-XL components from artifacts seamlessly.I played an IT software development role in the Healthcare sector. We rectified software defects in a web application built on the Microsoft stack, utilizing technologies such as C#, SQL, BI, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server, Oracle, IIS, .NET, PuTTY, and Team Foundation Server. My responsibilities included code reviews, writing V&V test plans, fixing code, SQL queries, and BI reports, and committing the corrections.At Bimbo Bread, a global leader in the food industry, I served as an IT consultant in orchestrating a corporate network migration plan for Microsoft applications to ensure uninterrupted business operations throughout the transition.I participated in advanced technical and business training in Microsoft Dynamics CRM: I used Microsoft Hyper-V for virtualizations of Windows Server 2012 systems and subsequently Active Directory domain setups, followed by CRM installations and configurations.

Ashburn, Virginia, Us

With the Black & Veatch customer, we transitioned SharePoint from version 2003 to version 2010, using tools and methodologies to ensure a seamless transition and enhance collaboration within their organization.In the Financial Services sector, working with Fannie Mae, I visited their offices in Reston, Virginia, where I immersed myself in analyzing and understanding the intricacies of their IT systems, including SOX-XL, BWise, and CounselLink, where I provided IT support. My responsibilities encompassed troubleshooting client and server issues, executing backups of IDOL databases, and addressing client software issues on end-user computers. I cultivated expertise and was assigned as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SOX-XL, performing root-cause analyses, devising implementation plans, handling deployments, and maintaining 24x7 on-call support to ensure system availability and functionality.Beyond IT support, the SOX-XL application was crucial in facilitating corporate compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act within many Fannie Mae departments. It achieved this by integrating within financial Excel spreadsheets and Access databases and creating audit trails for each entry or update.My responsibilities within the Fannie Mae project also encompassed other areas, including Active Directory security, implementing and troubleshooting NTFS permissions, provisioning secure file shares, planning and managing the upgrade of Postgresql-based systems, and troubleshooting Postgresql, Oracle, Access, and Excel-based data systems.

Austin, Tx, Us

I had the privilege of working on diverse projects that allowed me to utilize my skillset in various aspects, aligning well with data and software responsibilities. Much of my work involved harnessing my database expertise with VB6, VB.NET, and SQL Server to enhance application functionality. This encompassed efficiently addressing errors and bugs and introducing new features to these projects with a strong focus on scalability and performance optimization. My top priority was ensuring client satisfaction, which I achieved through clean coding practices and by providing exceptional customer support.Another aspect of my role involved applying data warehousing concepts, where I made extensive use of TSQL Data Manipulation Language (DML) to populate databases. A notable project in this area was the loading of NAFTA automotive traced-value customs law data. Here, I applied star schema concepts to assess compliance with NAFTA's automotive traced-value law within a corporate import/export goods database, showcasing my data modeling and architectural skills.My responsibilities also included analyzing SOAP, HTML, and web service functionalities in VB6 and VB.NET, particularly for database interfacing. This experience further honed my ability to integrate various systems and services seamlessly. Additionally, I worked extensively with TSQL Data Definition Language (DDL) to create and modify database tables across different platforms like MS Access, SQL Server, and IBM AS/400 DB2, demonstrating my technical proficiency.Moreover, I developed and maintained VB6 modules for database stored procedures and user-defined functions (UDFs) within Microsoft SQL Server databases. I routinely took on the RDBMS developer role of designing and implementing primary vital changes to ensure entity and referential integrity across various database platforms such as Microsoft Access, SQL Server, and IBM AS/400 DB2, enforcing data management and integrity within the system architecture.

Hanover, Maryland, Us

As a software consultant with the Southwest Research Institute (SWRI), I completed essential AS9100 training, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Subsequently, I reverse-engineered the source code of an A-10 aircraft diagnostic program written in C++ using Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC). To effectively communicate my findings, I documented the results using UML and employed modeling tools such as Telelogic and Rational Rose. I shared my insights and discoveries with SWRI engineers, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of the MFC C++ project.

In

This AI software engineering assignment encompassed designing and developing a real-time aircraft flight-path generation system, spanning the entire project lifecycle from conceptualization to requirement specification and advanced artificial intelligence research. This endeavor entailed extensive exploration of search algorithms and autonomous flight vehicle technologies, coupled with rigorous analysis and extraction of DTED (Digital Terrain Elevation Data).My tasks were thorough and comprehensive, involving the intricate mapping between various geographical Earth models and terrain coordinate systems. This was accompanied by the judicious selection of optimal algorithmic approaches and programming languages. The implementation of this system utilized A*, OpenGL, and C++.The outcomes of this project were disseminated in the AIAA journal and presented at the AIAA conference in Rohnert Park, California, and the NDIA conference in San Diego, California.

In

In the computer engineer role, I used Win32 API semaphores, mutexes, and threads to develop C++ classes to control servos via serial port communication precisely. These classes were integrated into an MFC client-server program, allowing for remote initiation of servo actions. This implementation effectively managed CPU processing resources, dynamically distributing them between the graphical user interface and servo control tasks.My role in providing mission support and maintaining antenna sites was hands-on and practical. I was involved in troubleshooting, installing, configuring, and replacing equipment on droned tanks, as well as Integrated Circuit (IC) chips in antenna circuits. My responsibilities also extended to servicing solar panels and batteries and executing circuit-related assignments under the guidance of senior engineers. This hands-on experience has honed my practical skills in the field.Applying my analytical skills, I contributed to modernizing obsolete flight console system hardware and software. This involved designing a Switch and Light Interface (SLI) by thoroughly evaluating Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) options, estimating the development effort, identifying suitable vendors, and obtaining competitive quotes. Simultaneously, I acquired expertise in the Virtual Avionics Prototyping System (VAPS) software and used it with C++ to create visually appealing software displays that replaced outdated hardware interfaces.Furthermore, I enhanced Heads Down Display (HDD) console graphics programs by utilizing C++, GLStudio, PaintShop Pro, and Adobe Photoshop and became proficient in graphics programming and design.I participated in professional development, including training in Adobe Photoshop in Boston, Massachusetts, and Advanced C++ Programming at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. Additionally, I completed GLStudio training in Orlando, Florida, and used the knowledge gained to develop the HDDs used for remotely piloting aerial drones.

El Paso, Texas, Us

I worked on projects for El Paso Natural Gas (EPNG) in the Energy industry and with San Elizario Independent School District (SEISD) and Canutillo Independent School District (CISD) in the educational services sector. I also worked closely with engineers and stakeholders to develop requirements and specifications for their projects.My role demanded adaptability, as I used various languages and technologies such as Visual Basic, MS Access, SQL, and ASP to create dynamic, data-driven websites tailored to the unique needs of SEISD and CISD. I also demonstrated versatility by utilizing VBA in MS Access to design dynamic organizational charts based on user input.My work extended to database migration, design, development, and deployment. I deployed various Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) database-dependent websites.My first networking project was within the Educational Services sector, where I worked with a senior engineer in upgrading the Ethernet network at San Elizario High School. Our efforts, which involved swapping, adding, and configuring rack-mount routers and hubs, manufacturing and connecting Ethernet cables, and upgrading existing Ethernet cables, significantly improved network latency for each router/hub port connected to individual PCs.I acquired IT experience in various subdomains through these responsibilities, including client-side web programming using ASP (Active Server Pages) with HTML, VBScript, and SQL within Visual Studio. I also gained proficiency in server-side web programming, utilizing Microsoft Access databases running on Windows NT. My skill set further expanded to encompass relational database design, development, and integration, as well as fluency in making CAT 5 cables, LAN cabling, and router configuration.

El Paso, Tx, Us

In this role, I was responsible for implementing Machine Vision solutions. I designed and developed image-processing algorithms using C and C++, which were applied to TIFF images of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). These algorithms automated the detection of faults within the Surface-Mount Device (SMD) electronics on PCBs, streamlining quality control procedures.Additionally, I constructed parallel and serial port cables to control actuators, enabling the repositioning of the camera array through the computer's ports. To enhance code modularity and readability while optimizing system maintenance and scalability, I transformed legacy C source code into object-oriented C++.Moreover, I architected the transition of the Machine Vision system from the deprecated DOS platform to the modern Windows NT environment. This strategic decision was crucial in ensuring the continued performance of the system on a supported platform, demonstrating my foresight in decision-making.

El Paso, Tx, Us

In the academic year 1997-98, I received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Model Institutions for Excellence (MIE) stipend. This opportunity provided me with engineering experience in collaborative research as it placed me with a diverse team, including undergraduate and graduate students specializing in industrial, mechanical, computer science, and electrical engineering.Under the expert guidance of professors in Mechanical Engineering (ME), Industrial Engineering (IE), and Electrical Engineering (EE), we collectively focused our efforts on a significant goal-advancing electronics manufacturing. Our roles, which encompassed design, implementation, experimentation, maintenance, and in-depth research, were all geared toward making a tangible impact in our field.My responsibilities included implementing projects with technologies and tools such as DOS, Windows, Windows NT, Intellidex, C, C++ (focusing on object-oriented programming), MFC, Visual Basic, and Visual Studio. Additionally, I performed software debugging, algorithm design, soldering, and troubleshooting electronic circuits. I also created Microsoft Project Gantt Charts and PowerPoint for project management and presentations.My academic engagement extended beyond hands-on engineering. I delved into the scholarly aspects of our research, conducting comprehensive literature reviews, actively participating in engineering conferences, and contributing to significant statistical findings. This deep academic involvement was a key part of my learning and growth during this period.

El Paso, Tx, Us

I provided tutoring in various math subjects, including pre-algebra, algebra, pre-calculus, trigonometry, and calculus. Additionally, I conducted 30-hour semester courses focused on TASP (Texas Academic Skills Program) math, helping students enhance their mathematical skills and succeed in this particular academic program.

El Paso, Tx, Us

I provided tutoring services in math, reading, and writing, catering to individual and group learning needs. Additionally, I specialized in preparing students for the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) exam, providing comprehensive support to help them excel in this critical assessment. Furthermore, I conducted workshops individually and in group settings, focusing on essential college skills, including time management, effective test-taking strategies, and study skills, to empower students with the tools they needed for academic success.

El Paso, Tx, Us

In the summer of 1995, I received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Alliance for Minority Participation (AMP) award. This award came with specific responsibilities, which included enrolling in an engineering-related course at the university and actively participating in engineering research under the guidance of a UTEP (The University of Texas at El Paso) engineering professor. During this period, I enrolled in a differential equations course and conducted Doppler radar research alongside an electrical engineering (EE) professor.Through this research experience, I applied science, math, and technology to engineering tasks. First, I analyzed Doppler radar theory, deepening my understanding of how Doppler radar uses radio frequency (RF) waves to detect and measure the speed and direction of moving objects, how it transmits RF waves, which bounce off objects and return with a frequency change due to the Doppler effect, and how, by analyzing this frequency change, it can determine the motion of the objects. Second, I worked on various technical tasks, such as upgrading PC BIOS, repairing PCs, updating PC operating systems, and working with DOS, Windows, and MATLAB. Moreover, I collaborated with engineering teams and had the opportunity to work with graduate EE students on projects.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

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