A timeline of my professional growth and learning progression. This isn't a resume—it's a story of how I've evolved as an engineer, the pivotal moments that shaped my thinking, and the skills I've developed along the way.
Developing test automation solutions for aerospace, HVAC, and defense applications. Architected ballistics testing automation and integrated TestPoint HAL and TASC frameworks.
Developed firmware for IoT pet products (GPS collars, smart bowls) using C/C++ and FreeRTOS on ESP32. Improved product reliability through optimized architecture and rigorous testing.
Senior team member developing electric braking system firmware for NASA Dream Chaser Space Shuttle. Achieved 95% code coverage, DO-178C certification for safety-critical flight software.
Pioneered comprehensive testing standards for QNX RTOS diagnostic systems. Enhanced code maintainability using S.O.L.I.D. principles. Developed automated test suites using Lua.
As 4th employee at drone startup, took full development responsibilities. Automated kernel/RFS builds, debugged hardware issues, established formal documentation processes.
Contract role preparing for product launch. Overhauled source code with best practices, developed logging/device framework, created algorithms for GPS geolocation and heading.
Member of Hardware/Firmware team developing high-power wireless inductive charging systems for electric transit buses. Developed diagnostics UI, automated regression testing, generated technical documentation.
Contract role developing system software for surgical X-Ray systems using DVTK. Created testing protocols, improved documentation processes, developed testing tools in C#, VB, Python.
Developed C/C++ software for embedded Linux and VxWorks defense communication systems. Created DTLS server/client for encrypted military communications, developed and tested network drivers.
Created automated tests using NI TestStand, LabVIEW, and bash scripting. Established PXE/DHCP server for concurrent laptop loading. Reduced testing from 4-5 hours to 30 minutes. Led team of 5 engineers.
Set up and oversaw repair facility, reducing repair times by 50%. Developed tools for battery diagnosis, created battery reader for capacity testing. Contributed to Portable VOD Player specifications.
Weber State University - Hardware, Hardware Architecture, and related skills.