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Brighton, Michigan, United States

Worked on the development, testing, and release of the UltraPro client application and firmware (C#/C++).Optimized the UltraPro data utility application to use more efficient SQLite queries and load less unnecessary data.Updated the build server to automatically check for and install needed redistributables.Developed standalone backend components such as user management, analysis of monitored press data, and a fieldbus IO plugin, for use in a new modular-based platform for applications (Rust).In a small team, created the backend for a barcode scanning IOT web app from inception to release (Go, MQTT).Created API servers for detecting, connecting to, and interacting with MotionPro and UltraPro press controllers in a manufacturing facility (C#, Rust, GRPC-Web).Deployed IOT applications via containers (Docker, Kubernetes)

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Graduate assistant for the Computer Science Department.Coded with multi-threaded web scraping and syntax analyzers to mine Python files on Github as a research assistant, to be used for NLP and machine learningTutored in Java and PythonAided as a teaching assistant in applied cryptography as well as java classes

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Compiled accurate valuation data using ProVal software to create predictive financial modelsPrepared status reports for clients to send to employees and shareholders as well as government filings, across multiple timelines based on client fiscal and accounting yearsCreated letters for clients to communicate payment options and plan updates to employeesDeveloped algorithms in Excel, including programming macrosCommunicated with colleagues in Fort Wayne and remote offices globally to complete team projects

Ford Hq - Dearborn, Mi

Updated and interrogated large databases at Ford Motor Co. for the purpose of pension records data cleanupPerformed audit of Alternate Payee pension benefits in cases of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders to determine if disbursement was correctNotified client in cases of error or discrepancies noted for further remediation

Fowlerville, Mi

Implemented quality control measures on an automotive parts assembly line to minimize defects and production line downtimeAssessed part failures to determine root cause and corrective actionTroubleshot persistent failures, investigating human ergonomics, system error, or material defectsMaintained and repaired the machinery and robotics when necessary

Ann Arbor, Mi

Executed client transactions including deposits, withdrawls and transfersCreated and logged negotiable instruments such as cashier’s checksMaintained cash securely, performing till counts and log verification daily

Ann Arbor, Mi

Operated the cash registers, completing customer transactionsStocked and maintained the textbooks and other merchandiseResponded to calls and in-store customer inquiries; made calls to other local stores when necessary to ensure customer satisfaction

Rockville, Md

Assisted in project management activities on a large reactor licensing contract with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission involving numerous task orders, sub-contractors, and consultantsDeveloped financial plans, purchase orders, and monthly and biweekly reportsMaintained databases to monitor resources, budget, and progress for numerous projectsCreated timelines and models, and initiated recovery steps when projects deviated

Ms, Computer Science

Classes in networks, software development, embedded systems, parallel algorithms, functional programming, machine learning, and AI..

Cryptography And Security, Data Analysis, Web And App Development

Studied for and passed the CompTIA Security+ certification exam Stockfighter: Wrote scripts to interact with a mock trading API, buying.

Actuarial Science

Passed Actuarial Exams SOA P/1 (Probability) and SOA FM/2 (Financial Math)

Bse, Nuclear Engineering

For my coursework I utilized algorithmic development, risk analysis, computer modeling, and programming in C++, Python, and Matlab