Accomplishments:Commanded autonomous flight of DARPA Blackhawk helicopter via Android tablet with near 100% success rateSuccessfully commanded first ever air launch of Altius-600 ALEIncreased training accessibility by developing software based munition simulators as a substitute for limited hardware systems Duties:Lead developer of Battle Management System (BMS) plugin for Android Tactical Awareness Kit (ATAK)Continuous enhancement and improvement of BMS software applications using Java and C#Development of flight control and weapon control software for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

Accomplishments:Enhanced hardware capabilities by integrating new sensors to replace expensive obsolete devicesImproved maintainability, reliability, readability, and reusability by refactoring source codeManaged software release configurations using Git and Atlassian collaboration toolsTracked software issues and resolution status using JIRAAuthored technical documents including user manuals, test procedures, and wiring diagramsDuties:Continuous improvement to C and Python source code in Linux environmentDirect interaction with customers to understand and remedy software bugs

Accomplishments:Cut checkout and diagnostic labor time by 50% by developing automated cable tester device for AC-130J weapons systemTripled testing capacity of tactical systems by developing configurable 6-shot weapon simulatorSupported live fire testing leading to fielding of Northrop Grumman Hatchet munitionDuties:Developed embedded firmware for ARM devices in C/C++ using Atmel StudioDeveloped graphical applications to interface with embedded devices using C#, .NET framework, and Android StudioIntegrated embedded devices using several communication protocols including TCP, UDP, UART/USART, SPI, and I2CDiagnosed and repaired electronic hardware using schematics, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and precision soldering toolsPerformed board bring-up and recommended board revisions to electrical engineers based on problems identified

Ensured efficient day-to-day operations by identifying and supporting positions in needTrained new employees to deliver excellent customer service and consistent quality productReduced costs by performing maintenance and repairs on building, kitchen equipment, and point-of-sale computer system

Successfully decoded CAN bus messages on a 2014 Mini CooperRepurposed vehicle cockpit to function as a USB game controller device using CAN protocol

Used knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems to accurately diagnose and repair vehiclesEffectively communicated technical information to non-technical customersEstablished a reputation for being trustworthy and delivering high quality work