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Reston, VA, US

• Worked with an Edtech startup to build their initial proof of concept. Successfully demonstrated the concept would work, which helped secure further funding.
• Researched and designed a machine learning model for classifying letter sounds from audio to be used in a literacy app for children
• Developed apps to collect a dataset, trained and evaluated models
• Implemented a prototype for testing the models on devices in real conditions.Created multiple game prototypes in Unreal Engine 4 and 5.

• Led a small team of engineers doing mostly R&D supporting various government customers.
• Improved developer productivity and cross company coordination by transitioning the team to a more agile development process
• Developed and led the implementation of the technology strategy for the company
• Initiated and nurtured partnerships with other companies such as Microsoft to create a path between R&D and product developmentDuring tenure the company was among the top 500 fastest growing small businesses in the.

• Founded a company with the dual goals of consulting for the DoD and building software products. Provided architecture, development and strategy consulting. Employed subcontractors as needed.Products built & marketed.
• Billow, a cloud based data syncing system that provided a framework for Android applications to sync and share data across multiple devices and accounts
• First version of Android native client for ScienceLogic EM7 network monitoring appliance
• Golf Pro VR, a virtual reality golf game for the HTC Vive in Unreal Engine 4. Released on Steam

• Lead architect and developer of the company’s core product, a web-based graphical development environment for Android. Reported to CTO, led a small team of engineers.
• Interfaced with customers to develop requirements
• Led the design process and development team
• Demonstrated deliverables to customers

Self Employed

• Designed, developed and delivered an augmented reality geocaching application for Android, contracted by the DoD
• Released a game and a live wallpaper on the Android market (now discontinued)

• Debugged and resolved SoC integration issues by modifying Android platform
• Improved user experience by modifying Android to integrate e-paper side of the device and adding a system wide softkey bar which allowed easy access to applications
• Developed in house applications including a dictionary application

Designed and developed an internal business management website