Experience

Places I’ve worked and things I’ve done there. I fell into embedded software/firmware early in my career and never left. It’s a lot of fun, and I do love it alot, but I am open to other fields. All of my side projects fall outside of embedded engineering.

Cisco

A technology company, specializing in networking and security.

Firmware Engineer, December 2023 - Present

I am currently working here as a contractor in the area of firmware security. I'll be updating this entry as my time here grows.

Very

An IoT product development firm.

Firmware Engineer, August 2021 - December 2023

I worked on the firmware for several IoT products for various clients, including utility, air quality, safety, and industrial applications. As a solo firmware engineer on most projects, I worked closely with hardware engineers, web developers, and graphic designers to develop new products and write firmware that meets clients' needs, while keeping a holistic system perspective. This role also featured daily client interactions and travel for integration sessions.

Northrop Grumman

A Department Of Defense and Aerospace contractor.

Embedded Software Engineer, July 2017 - August 2021

I worked on the embedded software for several large radar systems, with areas of functionality including signal processing, radio control, target tracking, and data transport. As a key engineer on the team, I worked closely with systems engineers to implement new algorithms, perform lab testing, and improve performance.

Anne Arundel Community College

Educational institution.

Mathematics Tutor, August 2016 - July 2017

I tutored students at AACC's Math Lab, a walk in tutoring environment. I helped students to master the skills necessary for success in all mathematics subjects, from basic algebra to differential equations.