Cecil O'Dell
Software Engineer III (NASA IV&V) at MPL Corporation- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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NASA - National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationJul, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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MPL Corporation
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Software Engineer III (NASA IV&V)
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Oct 2017 - Present
I specialize in industry leading static-code analysis (SCA) techniques, hazard/system safety/fault management analyses, and full-life cycle IV&V. I have created numerous analysis training programs as well as documented analysis methods within the IV&V community. I have supported the James Webb Space Telescope, the JPSS Ground mission, the Europa Clipper, Mission Control Center, and Roman Space Telescope. I am currently supporting NASA HQ in establishing a code quality risk assessment process Show less
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Blast Off Apps
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Technology Officer
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Feb 2015 - Jul 2018
I served as chief technology officer and cofounder for Blast Off Apps, a mobile app development firm that seeks to bridge the gap between app development and non-technical entrepreneurs I served as chief technology officer and cofounder for Blast Off Apps, a mobile app development firm that seeks to bridge the gap between app development and non-technical entrepreneurs
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Gabes
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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IT Support Technician
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Sep 2016 - Aug 2017
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Ground Floor Communications
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Wheeling, West Virginia Area
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Software Engineer
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Jan 2014 - Feb 2015
I did mobile app development in Java and Objective-C for Android/iOS and published 5+ apps I did mobile app development in Java and Objective-C for Android/iOS and published 5+ apps
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STEM Ambassador
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May 2013 - Aug 2014
This position involves traveling to various 4-H camps throughout West Virginia, to promote and stimulate interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in children. This position involves traveling to various 4-H camps throughout West Virginia, to promote and stimulate interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in children.
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West Virginia University Physics Department
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Morgantown, West Virginia
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Sep 2010 - May 2014
October 2012 - May 2014 Cecil worked with Dr. D.J. Pisano of the Physics Department on astrophysics research. The research covered Galactic Astronomy, particularly computational and radio investigation of abnormal physical characteristics of isolated galaxies. Sept. 2010 - Sept. 2012: Cecil worked on computational condensed matter physics with the Lewis Group, involving high-performance computing of materials using programming and quantum mechanics. The materials were optimized through Density Functional Theory and ab-initio high performance computing. Show less
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Director Of Student Organizations
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Feb 2013 - May 2013
Served as a liaison for over 300 student organizations throughout the dealings, interactions, and decision of the Student Government Association of the 2012-2013 term. Served on the bureau of finance for grant appropriations, created a committee of student organizations, organized tabling, creating a scoring system for student organization of the year, and represented off-campus organizations (e.g. Fairness West Virginia) Served as a liaison for over 300 student organizations throughout the dealings, interactions, and decision of the Student Government Association of the 2012-2013 term. Served on the bureau of finance for grant appropriations, created a committee of student organizations, organized tabling, creating a scoring system for student organization of the year, and represented off-campus organizations (e.g. Fairness West Virginia)
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L3 Technologies
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Software Engineering Intern
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2010
Debugged C++ source for the NASA James Webb Space Telescope's Flight Guidance Software. Errors and inconsistency were reported via IV&V standardization. Debugged C++ source for the NASA James Webb Space Telescope's Flight Guidance Software. Errors and inconsistency were reported via IV&V standardization.
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Education
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West Virginia University
Bachelor's Degree