Summary
As a Sr. Software Engineer at Deca Technologies, I developed tools and algorithms for semiconductor package design and electronics manufacturing, using Rust and Python. I also mentored other engineers in Rust, including best practices, modern techniques, and product architecture.
I have a B.S. in Mathematics from Arizona State University, where I also led a volunteer project to create a software toolkit for biological research, teaching students how to program in R and Python, plan and manage agile projects, and document software. I have interests in computational math, computer science, and cybersecurity, and I hold a CompTIA Security+ ce certification. I am passionate about solving complex problems, learning new technologies, and contributing to innovative solutions.
Experience
Security System Specialist II
Douglas County School District
Aug 2024 - Present
- Prepare technical documentation for new hybrid cyber and hardware security solutions
- Train security staff on technologies, equipment, and standard operating procedures
- Maintain security devices at over 100 unique sites spread throughout Douglas county
- Collaborate with both security and administrative staff to develop new standards and protocols
- Successfully deployed new security technologies at over 75 sites ensuring student safety
Design Automation Software Engineer
Deca Technologies
Jan 2021 - Feb 2024 (3 years 2 months)
- Utilizing agile methodologies and github version management to reliably deliver software
- Programming in Rust and Python to develop software tools for semiconductor package design and ensure manufacturability
- Working to maintain interfaces from Rust to C and C++ to increase performance and create consistent data structures across multiple teams and projects
- Mentoring other engineers in Rust including best practices, modern software development, and product architecture
- Deployed new software refactors increasing performance, test coverage, and implementing simulation - Working with internal and external customers to continually support new features while ensuring maintainability
- Responsible for architecture of multiple projects including internal libraries that connect multiple teams - Responsible for cross-team development efforts of libraries to ensure compatibility while increasing performance
Factory Automation Software Engineer
Deca Technologies
Nov 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 3 months)
- Worked in Rust and Python to develop tools, algorithms, and heuristics for electronics manufacturing
- Taught other programmers how to use Rust and implement software while maintaining best practices
- Designed new algorithms and software to assist with semiconductor package production and increased yield
- Helped in web development using React.js, javascript, and HTML to create an interface to factory tools - Managed and supported computing systems deployed internationally using AWS and Docker
- Worked with Jenkins and Github CI to ensure accuracy of new software before deployment guaranteeing 100% uptime
- Responsible for international onsite verification of software performance standards
Volunteer Project Manager
Arizona State University
Aug 2017 - May 2019 (1 year 10 months)
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- Lead a team of students, architecting and implementing a software toolkit for biological research
- Taught a team of students skills including: how to program in both R and Python, plan and manage agile projects, use the unix shell, use git, and document software using typesetting languages including Markdown and LaTeX
Junior Software Engineer
Deca Technologies
Jun 2018 - Nov 2018 (6 months)
- Worked in Rust and Python to develop tools, algorithms, and heuristics for electronics manufacturing
- Worked to maintain legacy code written in lua, C, and scala
- Worked as part of an agile development team using Github, Jenkins, and Jira for version management - Worked to create, manage, and support distributed computing systems deployed internationally
Cyber Operations, Analysis, and Research Intern in the HS-STEM Program
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
May 2017 - Aug 2017 (4 months)
- Position funded by the Department of Homeland Security and supported by the Department of Energy at Argonne National Laboratory
- Designed, authored, tested, and deployed a semi-passive TCP/IP vulnerability scanning tool based on open-source intelligence techniques, utilizing emerging techniques in the field
Neuroscience Lab Intern
ASU Biodesign Institute
Jul 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 6 months)
- Photographed brain tissue using a confocal laser microscope to understand Alzheimer’s effects on the shape of neuronal heads
Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mathematics
2014 - 2018
- Graduated May 2018 from Arizona State University’s Barrett Honors College with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics.
Licenses & Certifications
CompTIA Security+ ce Certification - CompTIA
Issued Jul 2021 - Expired Jul 2024
Skills
Computational Mathematics • Software Design • Project Management • Algorithm Design • Site Reliability Engineering • Design automation • Information Security • Network Security • Team Management • Software Infrastructure • Process Automation