Codecraft Works

- Develop and deliver engaging IT and cybersecurity training sessions, ensuring participant comprehension and engagement.
- Facilitate a supportive learning environment for participants with diverse backgrounds and abilities, including differently-abled individuals.
- Track and analyze student progress, providing regular updates and reports on learning outcomes and areas for improvement.
- Provide one-on-one coaching and mentorship to program participants, offering personalized guidance and support to help them achieve their goals.
- Assist with program logistics, including scheduling, registration, and maintaining accurate records of participant progress and program activities.
- Collaborate with instructors, mentors, and staff to ensure a seamless and effective learning experience for all participants.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in IT education, incorporating the latest CompTIA exam versions and sunsets into the curriculum.

IT & Cybersecurity Program Administrator

VetsinTech

- Taught a comprehensive four-week online cybersecurity course, preparing veterans and military personnel for CompTIA A+ 1 & 2, Net+, Security+, CySA+, and PenTest+ exams, with a focus on security principles and interview preparation.

- Developed curriculum and tailored instruction to enhance skills in Cybersecurity, equipping students with knowledge and strategies to excel in job interviews and pass certification exams in the field.

- Taught AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Security – Specialty, and Solutions Architect courses, covering a wide range of AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, and advanced security practices.

- Focused on hands-on labs and real-world scenarios for cloud computing, security models, architectural design, and exam preparation, equipping students with practical skills for AWS certification exams.

- Assisted in teaching a comprehensive Python course covering key concepts like data types, control structures, object-oriented programming, and functional programming, tailored for beginners in Data Analytics, Web Scraping, Informatics, and Machine Learning.

- Guided students through practical applications of Python, including working with various data formats (Excel, PDF, CSV, JSON), basic web scraping techniques, and live API interactions, preparing them for careers in Data Engineering, Healthcare Informatics, and Database Management.

- Collaborated in developing course materials and exercises that emphasize hands-on learning, enabling students to build automated tools and engage in data-driven tasks using Python's extensive library ecosystem.

- Supported the VetsinTech initiative by contributing to the education of Veterans, Military members, and their spouses, emphasizing Python's role in technology-driven careers.

Cybersecurity/Amazon Web Services Instructor

- Engineered innovative solution to remedy issues related to image upload and relationship creation in AWS S3 Repo.
- Deployed application security tactics to prevent SQL Injection, Cross Site Scripting, and Cross Site Request Forgery.

Software Engineer/Cyber Security Engineer

Tutor.com

Working part-time as a tutor for students of all ages in the subjects of Computer Science, Python Development, and Web Development.

Tutor- Computer Science, Python Development, Web Development

RadicalX

Engineered UI Vision add-on for “ReX” AI-powered software development tutor using Google Vertex AI, Vertex AI Vision, and PaLM 2 LLM to evaluate and provide industry standard-based feedback for user-created UI designs.

Artificial Intelligence/Prompt Engineer

Art Sphere Inc.

Created Notifications and About components for ASI Volunteer mobile app using JS, TS, React Native, Node & Expo.

Responsible for maintaining ASI's volunteer mobile app for iOS and Android, maintaining ASI's internal and external applications, designing and manage cloud-based applications, and supporting other software-based projects as needed.

Full-stack Software Developer

- Worked solo and collaborated with a team of developers to build modern and responsive web applications using software best practices
- Built easily maintainable full stack web applications (FARM, Python-Django) 
- Applied agile methodologies like SCRUM for project management
- Consulted on a number of full stack web applications
- Built numerous full stack web applications using a host of different technologies (JS, Python, Node.js, React.js, Django, FastAPI, HTML, CSS, git, Postman, MongoDB, PostgreSQL)
- Constructed RESTful API's using modern web standards
- Implemented Unit testing to increase application stability

Software Engineer

Infinity Systems Engineering

•	Responsible for maintenance, repair, network configuration, and troubleshooting of US Space Force Global Positioning System satellite communications systems: AN/FRC-178(V) S-Band GPS Ground Antenna and AN/FSN-5(V) L-Band GPS Monitoring Station valued in excess of $15 million.
•	Serve as site Linux Red Hat and Windows server/Active Directory administrator and cybersecurity analyst.
•	Provide remote and onsite help desk services for hardware and software supporting over 200 personnel and assets at 5 sites located around the world.
•	Ensure reliable, secure communications between network operators out of Schriever Space Force Base and Global Positioning System satellite constellation contributing to 100% uptime for GPS services worldwide.
•	Provide supervision, training, and guidance to junior GPS satellite communications technicians.
•	Conduct all manner of Communications Security (COMSEC) operations for GPS facility including COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO), Secure Voice Responsible Officer (SVRO), and COMSEC user. 
•	Serve in several other collateral duties to include US Space Force supply custodian, property manager, maintenance administration, test equipment maintenance and calibration, and site safety management.

Remote Site Technician/Hardware Engineer

KBR, Inc.

•	Served as Annex Manager, providing training, leadership, and oversight to 10 electronics engineers and five meteorological forecasters.
•	Flowed down maintenance priorities and conducts daily brief with maintenance operations team; also conducts weekly and monthly repair status meetings utilizing WIP tracker with item managers.
•	Managed payroll for 15 subordinates.
•	Served as quality assurance inspector for preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and engineering activities on over $33 million of electronic systems spanning all airfield lighting, instrument landing, navigation, communications, meteorology, computer systems, intrusion detections systems, and TV distribution systems.
•	Supervised Safety/Hazmat/Environmental program for ground electronics maintenance division, and provided oversight over all safety related areas with zero incidents.
•	Served as primary interface between operations team and customers for all equipment installs or repairs.
•	Served as operations representative for pending and ongoing engineering activities and facilitates activity briefs for airfield operations manager and director of operations.

Airfield Electronics Engineering Manager

United States Marine Corps

•	Served as section supervisor, instructor, and technician, providing leadership and oversight to over 90 navigational aids instructors and technicians.
•	Served as quality assurance inspector over 5,500 hours of preventive and corrective maintenance on over $40 million of systems including airfield lighting, navigation, communications, meteorology, and computer systems. which minimized downtime and contributed to a 98% equipment readiness rating.
•	Instructed 66 navigational aids trainees and instructors in operation, maintenance, and repair of navigational aids systems, which is over 50% of all Marine Corps navigational aids technicians.
•	Served as server/network and security administrator for air traffic control facility systems, managing servers and 15 client workstations.
•	Drafted technical reports to chronicle over 5000 hours of preventive and corrective maintenance actions.
•	Served as primary interface between unit and contracting agent for numerous equipment installs and upgrades, responsible for interfacing with air traffic control customers and managing and tracking pending and active engineering activities.
•	Utilized a variety of test, measurement and diagnostic equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, power meters, digital/analog oscilloscopes, frequency counters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators to conduct fault isolation and problem analysis.

ATC Navigational Aids Maintenance Manager/Instructor/Technician

As a Software Engineer with a strong cybersecurity background and secret security clearance, I bring a unique mix of technical skills and leadership experience. I am pursuing a Master's in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, specializing in system security and full-stack development with Python, JavaScript, React, Node.js, Django, SQL, and NoSQL.

My career highlights include engineering solutions for AWS S3 Repo at Via and enhancing mobile apps at Art Sphere Inc. My military service as a US Marine and roles as a Technical Instructor and Engineering Manager have honed my ability to lead teams and manage critical systems.

At VetsinTech, I instruct veterans on CompTIA and AWS certifications, focusing on practical, hands-on learning. I hold industry certifications from CompTIA, AWS, and ISC(2), underscoring my commitment to continuous learning and excellence in cybersecurity.

I am seeking associate and junior roles in cybersecurity and software development to apply my skills in a collaborative environment. Proud Marine, avid coder, and advocate for cybersecurity best practices—let's connect to drive tech-forward solutions together.

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