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Durham, North Carolina, United States

• Manage the development of proprietary operating systems, including TCx Sky, TCx Android OS, and TCx Linux OS, built by Toshiba from the Linux core for the retail POS and self-checkout (SCO) industries.• Oversee the full lifecycle of these OS platforms, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions designed specifically for retail environments.• Leverage the Linux foundation to create customized OS solutions that meet the evolving needs of global retail customers.• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure seamless hardware and software integration, optimizing performance on Toshiba’s retail systems such as the TCx 810.

Panama City, Florida Area

Instruct courses in Artificial Intelligence, Java, Android, and Database Theory & Design.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

• Solving problems that are ignored by society due to the lack of financial incentives. • Pioneered the inaugural sensor for the Apiarian industry, providing critical data to understand Colony Collapse Disorder and combat honeybee population decline. This groundbreaking technology was adopted by Dr. Jamie Ellis at the University of Florida.• Spearheaded the development of the first commercial Apiarian application in collaboration with Barkman Honey, the second-largest honey producer in the US. This application efficiently managed over 14,000 hives.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

• Direct the management of a team and product portfolio aimed at enhancing ballistic targeting accuracy through the integration of Computer Vision, Optical Density Visualization Techniques, and Augmented Reality for Bomb Squads.• Led the redesign of the K9 Helm working dog helmet, incorporating Active Noise Cancellation and enabling trainer-dog communication.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

• Oversaw product development and team focused on advancing AI Technologies in areas such as Edge Computing, Distributed Sensor Fusion, Augmented Reality, FinTech Predictive Analytics, and Counter Drone Systems.• Managed the entire project lifecycle, including defining project scopes, delivering results, and strategically planning for future capabilities.• Handled partnership and subcontract operations to support project objectives and maximize collaborative efforts.

Panama City, Florida Area

• Oversaw end-to-end development and delivery of autonomous solutions for underwater vehicles.• Managed the entire project lifecycle, from defining project scopes to delivering results, including road-mapping and identifying future growth opportunities.• Guided the development and delivery of AUWS (Advanced Undersea Weapon System), specifically in areas such as Predictive/Adaptive Mission Planning, Autonomous Payload Delivery, In-Situ Re-planning, and Fire Control.• Led hardware development for subsea sensor dispensers, taking a hands-on approach to assembly, disassembly, and operation to gain an in-depth understanding of the product's intricacies.

Panama City, Florida Area

• Revitalized Vitality GlowCap and GlowPack from a failed market launch to its success with big Pharma and Self-Insured corporations such as Bank of America and Coca-Cola.• Analyzed software and hardware prerequisites for Digital Healthcare, Medication Management, and Wellness Solutions.• Oversaw the development of hardware and software, leveraging Digital Health Analytics to forecast medical events and minimize healthcare expenses.• Collaborated with pharmaceutical firms and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), performing Forecasting and Trend Analysis while fostering both domestic and international partnerships.• Managed Client Relations and led onshore and offshore development teams in India.

Panama City, Florida Area

• Developed software relating to the automation Cybersecurity processes.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Clinical Microbiology

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Cybersecurity

Master'S Degree, Software Engineering, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Upsilon Pi Epsilon

Bachelor'S Degree, Software Engineering, 3.6

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Microbiology, General, 3.2

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Biology, General, 3.4