•As Signals Team Lead, oversaw and contributed technically to development and implementation of a novel, high-impact signal protocol for over-the-horizon communications•Assessed and selected pseudorandom codes, encryption algorithms, and error detection and correction schemas for use in protocol•Coordinated and executed protocol probability of false alarm and probability of detection analysis; authored extensive report detailing results and methods•Planned and executed internal Red Teaming for assessment of protocol security; served as subject matter expert for external Peer Review; modified protocol as necessary based on findings•With team, implemented, reviewed, and refined algorithms for signal detection and decoding•As Analysis and Testing Team Lead, coordinated and directed a team of eight staff members in performance of various analysis and testing tasks in support of mission objectives•As Embedded Software Co-Lead, advanced software development best practices and contributed technically to algorithm deployment on standalone embedded devices•Organized repository structure; implemented version control workflows, code review methodologies, and formal release processes; refined documentation and code style•Architected automated unit testing and automated builds using TeamCity and GitLab•Implemented near-real time algorithms for detection of magnetic signatures and communications•As IRAD Principal Investigator, led team that conceived of and demonstrated techniques for operationalizing unique method for covert data exfiltration from air-gapped computers•As Section Supervisor, helped staff set and achieve career growth goals, messaged information from Lab leadership to staff, conducted interviews, coordinated monthly lessons for broad sharing of critical technical skills, and ensured all staff were covered with full-time tasking•Presented numerous briefs to government sponsors explaining various types of technical content

• Developed spiritual, human, intellectual, and pastoral pillars in formation for Catholic priesthood• Organized and led praise and worship, Bible studies, RCIA, small groups, and volunteer events• Spoke publicly at different venues for many purposes, including fundraising• Gained familiarity with parish operations, finances, and logistics• Taught religion and mathematics to grades K-8

•Analyzed RF signals with various modulation schemes in support of DOD•Wrote and debugged software for automated identification and processing of signals; designed and implemented novel techniques to capture new, challenging signals; streamlined algorithms for more efficient processing and better use of resources•Became familiar with error checking and error correcting algorithms; wrote generalized software classes for error correction and presented to team•Integrated DSP software with intricate GUI; aided in GUI testing and debugging•Integrated off-the-shelf software with DSP software•Thoroughly tested capabilities in lab and live environments; provided detailed instructions to test teams to facilitate accurate formal testing•Meticulously documented software and testing history•Communicated technical information and needs effectively with customers and partners

•Tutored students in mathematics and physics courses ranging from basic to advanced •Learned to communicate ideas effectively to enhance others’ understanding•Served as a leader for other tutors

•Learned about and practiced approximating differential equations with finite difference methods•Learned about systems of partial differential equations and utilized Clawpack to evaluate such systems•Wrote paper explicating results of research; published in Volume 17, Number 3 issue of Methods and Applications of Analysis (available for reading below)•Presented research at Conference of Undergraduate Research in Mathematics at Penn State University in November 2009

•Supported major proposal effort (valued between $400 and $800 million)•Supported final deliveries and closure of MDFS•Developed software visualization tools in HTML and JavaScript for several projects: 2011 CRRA tool for Air Force, JLEnt tool for JFCOM

•Worked as part of Missile Defense Feasibility Study (MDFS) team under NATO contract•Applied MATLAB, math, and physics knowledge to build software tools for team and customer: Coordinate Transformation package – used by team for reference coordinate transformations; Defended Area Visualization Tool – delivered to NC3A, used for visualization and analysis