Experience

Scientific Systems

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HMI Technical Lead

  • Aug 2023 - Present

• Research Engineer II

  • Aug 2019 - Present



Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems

• Software Engineer II

  • Jul 2012 - Aug 2019

  • Led a 6-developer scrum team in creating an automated testing framework using NLP in Python, reducing errors by 72% and increasing speed by 65%. • Headed a cross-functional team in successfully porting legacy software to Unreal Engine 4 while also expanding its feature set. • Co-authored a paper on automated testing software applications utilizing NLP (ISBN: 978-1-943436-05-7). • Utilized Jira for task assignment and progress tracking, ensuring on-time and within-budget project completion. • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and contributors. • Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines, and generated budgets for project scope determination. • Translated customer specifications into custom training scenarios aligned with maintenance technical manuals (TMs). • Ensured timely delivery of unit-tested systems as per customer-prescribed timelines. • Engaged in all phases of SDLC, from requirements generation to coding, testing, release, and post-release maintenance. • Updated code bases in C# and Unreal Engine (C++/Blueprints) to modern development standards, enhancing functionality. • Participated in code reviews to maintain code quality and collaboration. • Utilized custom database entry tools to modify MS SQL Server entries effectively. • Incorporated new assets into Unreal Engine 4 training simulator using 3DS Max for improved user experience. Show less



UTC Fire & Security

• Security and Investigations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  - In conjunction with a senior engineer, I devised multiple tests to check functionality of software - Wrote technical documentation that provided software engineers with qualitative data of discrepancies between their documentation and actual implementation of software so as to help with next stage of development - In conjunction with a senior engineer, I devised multiple tests to check functionality of software - Wrote technical documentation that provided software engineers with qualitative data of discrepancies between their documentation and actual implementation of software so as to help with next stage of development

• Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  - Soldered various PC board components and tested them with other hardware in order to test compatibility - Tested card readers to ensure proper working order and to note any discrepancies - Soldered various PC board components and tested them with other hardware in order to test compatibility - Tested card readers to ensure proper working order and to note any discrepancies

• Intern

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  - Set up wireless networks for locks using OnGuard 2009 Software - Updated hardware firmware and properties using Docklight, FET MSP430 (device and software), and JTAGICE MKII (device and software) - Rigorously tested software and hardware to determine quality control and to find 'bugs' - Wrote up technical documentation for products, including installation manuals and troubleshooting - Set up wireless networks for locks using OnGuard 2009 Software - Updated hardware firmware and properties using Docklight, FET MSP430 (device and software), and JTAGICE MKII (device and software) - Rigorously tested software and hardware to determine quality control and to find 'bugs' - Wrote up technical documentation for products, including installation manuals and troubleshooting