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Kirkland, Wa, Us

Waukegan, Illinois, Us

Toulouse, Occitanie, Fr

Responsible for research and development of aircraft cabin avionics.· Managed all aspects of software development, including project planning, coding, testing, and deployment.· Used Python to develop user-friendly testing scripts for non-technical staff.· Led the implementation of GitHub into company workflow.· Developed firmware to facilitate seamless integration of the company's products with the customer's control systems.· Developed and verified Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) to reduce the probability of failures in the field.· Provided excellent in-field customer support resulting in decreased aircraft downtime and increased customer satisfaction.· Improved upon past circuit board designs, reducing failure rate, and simplifying end product assembly.· Collaborated with vendors to ensure their products aligned with our specifications and met deadlines.· Created dedicated workstations, wrote software for file management, and reorganized engineering lab, all improving company workflow and reducing diversion of critical resources.TECHNICAL PROJECTSCustom Aircraft Cabin Avionics | Unit control firmware written in C• Developed using FreeRTOS operating system on an NXP ARM microcontroller.• Designed to interface via serial communication with a wide variety of internal PCBs and customer IFE systems.Product Validation Test Scripts | Serial communication validator written in Python• Employed Unit-Testing to ensure stability and accuracy of testing script, following the principles of Test-Driven Development.• Created an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) utilizing tkinter, specifically designed for non-technical staff. • Developed custom libraries to enable testing across the entire product line.• Developed an all-in-one GUI-based testing program using Python, based on the principles of Test-Driven Development (TDD). Designed custom libraries that enable staff to effortlessly generate test instructions for the complete product line.

Houston, Texas, Us

Worked in conjunction with GE Aviation Engineers in the research and development of new technology for use with various jet engine programs. · Instrumental in new product development, estimated to save the company $300 million a year in engine warranty repairs.· Implemented various PCB design techniques to minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI) on the product.· Performed extensive testing and designed various experiments, ensuring product functionality in target conditions. · Oversaw installation of equipment during live engine tests, guaranteeing accuracy in the recorded data.

Houston, Texas, Us

Communicated with GE Engineers in producing high quality, detailed cable drawings using NX Unigraphics.Executed assigned projects accurately and within given timelines.Implement design standards as set by CDI and General Electric.

Oversaw a team of 4 to 10 employees during events.Worked 18 hours a week while taking 14 credit hours.Provided professional and courteous customer service resulting in repeat customers.

Certificate, Software Development

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering