Experience

Senior Project Engineer
2022-04 - 2025-04
Embedded Software Quality Engineer
Wind River (via Performance Software)

  • Hardened C code to improve security, stability, and maintainability in embedded systems
  • Performed static code analysis using Coverity to identify and resolve issues such as memory leaks, buffer overflows, and null dereferencing
  • Integrated static analysis tools into Jenkins CI pipelines for automated quality checks
  • Used Polarion for documentation compliance
  • Applied secure coding practices and ensured conformance with industry standards and best practices

Embedded System Test Developer and Network Application Developer
Blue Origin (via Performance Software)

  • Developed comprehensive white-box tests for embedded engine control software, ensuring compliance with stringent aerospace requirements
  • Automated test workflows using GDB scripting to configure environments, execute tests, and inspect memory state
  • Designed and implemented middleware to convert CCSDS Encapsulation Packets into internal data formats, improving telemetry handling
  • Used C++17, Boost ASIO, and modern CMake to build high-performance, testable components
  • Collaborated in Agile teams to scope tasks, define sprint goals, and integrate deliverables with multi-team initiatives
  • Contributed to documentation and internal tooling to support testability and maintainability of flight software

Software Engineer II
2015 - 2022
Software Engineer II

  • Served as Lead Developer on projects and contracts utilizing several languages including C++, C, Julia, and Python
  • Collaborated with multiple developers to create software architectures including diagram and requirement development
  • Utilized various frameworks including RxCpp, Qt5, and an in-house developed framework for C++, and Vue.js for frontend projects
  • Developed library for an embedded PetaLinux ARM platform with CMake and cross-compilation
  • Utilized OpenGL in varying capacities including low level raw OpenGL and the Magnum Graphics Middleware
  • Collaborated and supported experts in multiple disciplines including physicists, engineers, and human factors to produce and refine reliable and validated testing software

Information System Security Officer

  • Served as System Administrator for Linux workstation and cluster systems in secured areas
  • Developed and implemented controls to meet the DISA STIG requirements* Ported scap-security-guide to Arch Linux
  • Implemented controls on RHEL 8 systems
  • Aided in the implementation and development of security policies

Linux and Cluster System Administrator

  • Supported system administration for Linux Distros including Arch Linux, Fedora, CentOS 7/8, and RHEL 8 at 90% uptime
  • Administered a CentOS 7 compute cluster using OpenHPC and Warewulf for node provisioning at 95% uptime
  • Utilized Docker to setup Intranet Web Services for file share, source code management, as well as other services
  • Developed containers for various software packages and legacy software with Singularity
  • Created and managed a local Julia registry for in-house developed packages
  • Utilized Ansible for configuration control of Linux systems
  • Set up a CI system for building and testing software

Software Engineer I

  • Developed a multi-threaded C++14 framework for Human in the Loop Testing
    • Created a fork of GLFW for handling multiple X11 displays and multiple GPUs
    • Utilized OpenGL 4.5 for rendering and image processing
    • Built with the waf build system
  • Created a utility for generating and launching Mitsuba rendering calls
    • Utilized by engineers on HPC for launching a multitude of rendering jobs
  • Collaborated on writing proposals and final reports for projects
  • Ported legacy software to the Julia language

Undergraduate Research Assistant
2014 - 2015
Michigan Tech Intelligent Robotics Lab

  • Worked on embedded systems with NVIDIA Jetson TK1 using C/C++ and Python
  • Developed library for interacting with LIDAR, IMUs, and cameras

Embedded Software Engineer
2013 - 2014
Clean Logix LLC

  • Developed a multi-task AVR embedded system using C and FreeRTOS
  • Documented communication protocols over CAN, USB, and ZigBee
  • Built an embedded display driver and worked with the lightweight IP and AMQP network stacks

Software Engineer Intern
2012 - 2013
Signature Research, Inc

  • Created multi-threaded C++ applications using OpenGL
  • Designed a custom video format and wrote image analysis algorithms
  • Built unit tests with Google Test and automated image processing pipelines

Independent Software Developer
2011
Stiles Machinery

  • Developed DXF file rendering interfaces in VB.NET
  • Refactored legacy code for maintainability and reuse

Skills

  • Programming Languages (Core)

    C++, C, Bash, Julia, Python

  • Programming Languages (Additional)

    Java, C#, Lua, JavaScript, Rust

  • Frameworks and Libraries

    Magnum Graphics, OpenGL, Qt5, RxCpp, Vue.js

  • System Administration

    Linux Compute Cluster, Linux Desktop, Linux Server, Ansible, Docker

  • DevOps and Tooling

    Docker, Continuous Integration, Git, Ansible

  • Other Tools and Skills

    Markdown, Microsoft Office Suite, LaTex, Jira, Kanban, Scrum, Agile

Education

Computer Engineering (Master of Science)

Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering (Bachelor of Science)

Languages

  • English — Native speaker

Interests

  • Open Source — Linux, Software, Hardware
  • Learning and Skill Development — New Programming Languages, New Technologies
  • Roller Derby — Detroit Roller Derby
  • Pets — Aurora (Dog), Noka (Cat), Willow (Cat)