Experience.Embedded firmware, communication, and hardware.
Technical Program Management. Military Intelligence. |
Computer Engineer
I started learning to code as a teenager on a donated Commodore 64. Since then I've built experience throughout the embedded world.
I started learning to code as a teenager on a donated Commodore 64. Since then I've built experience throughout the embedded world.
FirmwareFirmware development in C for Arduino, ARM, AT, Azure Sphere, Cypress PSoC, Espressif ESP32, Microchip PIC/SAM, Raspberry-Pi, SiLabs RISC-V, and STM microcontrollers.
Additional experience in VHDL and Verilog for Xilinx FPGAs. |
CommunicationProgramming, testing, and logic analysis.
Wired: CAN, Ethernet, I2C, Modbus, Serial, SPI, RS-232, RS-485, USART, USB Wireless: Bluetooth/BLE, LTE, IR, LoRa, LoRaWAN, NFC, RFID, Wi-Fi |
HardwareSchematic capture and PCB layout in Altium.
PCB development and testing from inception through manufacturing. Prototyping in simulation, hand-wired circuits, quick print PCBs, and additive manufacturing. CAD: Altium, Cadence, Fusion 360 |
Technical Program Manager
Through formal PMI training and on-the-job experience I learned there is no one-sized-fits-all approach.
Through formal PMI training and on-the-job experience I learned there is no one-sized-fits-all approach.
Military Intelligence Analyst
US Army and Contractor
US Army and Contractor
US Army Soldier
Signals Intelligence Analyst/Korean Linguist (SSG 35N3LKP)
July 2000 - September 2009
• Managed intelligence collection and reporting activity of a continuous Indications and Warnings intelligence mission targeting North Korea
including direct supervision of over 40 intelligence personnel as a Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, and Field Station Senior Mission Manager.
• Graduated with honors from the competitive Korean Language school at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, CA.
• Attained a rating of 3/3/2 for Korean on the Defense Language Proficiency Test
• Implemented and managed a new national-level intelligence mission within strict parameters
• Translated thousands of foreign language documents
• Promoted information exchange between three battalions within Field Station Korea
• Briefed theater-level decision makers to the 4-star General level on current threat situation
• Recognized by GEN Walter Sharpe, Commander 8th Army for contributions to the intelligence mission
• Trained US Army maneuver units as OPFOR Team Leader through 20 National Training Center rotations
• Consistently promoted ahead of peers
• Expert marksman: M-16, M-2, M-203, and MK-19
Signals Intelligence Analyst/Korean Linguist (SSG 35N3LKP)
July 2000 - September 2009
• Managed intelligence collection and reporting activity of a continuous Indications and Warnings intelligence mission targeting North Korea
including direct supervision of over 40 intelligence personnel as a Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, and Field Station Senior Mission Manager.
• Graduated with honors from the competitive Korean Language school at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, CA.
• Attained a rating of 3/3/2 for Korean on the Defense Language Proficiency Test
• Implemented and managed a new national-level intelligence mission within strict parameters
• Translated thousands of foreign language documents
• Promoted information exchange between three battalions within Field Station Korea
• Briefed theater-level decision makers to the 4-star General level on current threat situation
• Recognized by GEN Walter Sharpe, Commander 8th Army for contributions to the intelligence mission
• Trained US Army maneuver units as OPFOR Team Leader through 20 National Training Center rotations
• Consistently promoted ahead of peers
• Expert marksman: M-16, M-2, M-203, and MK-19
Afghanistan Contractor
Operations Research/Systems Analyst (GS-14e)
November 2011 - October 2014
• Provided direct mathematical and statistical analytic support to Special Forces Battalions, Explosive Ordinance Disposal Battalions and
Groups, and Infantry Brigades throughout Afghan theater and to JIEDDO leadership.
• Developed and administered training to new ORSAs while mentoring military and civilian Counter-IED Analysts.
• Analyzed hundreds of thousands of incident reports to track and predict enemy attack trends.
• Intelligence products directly credited for saving lives of US Service Members and local nationals.
All-Source Analyst (GS-13e) July 2011 - November 2011
• Created several comprehensive analytical products for 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
• Supported 1/25th Infantry Division and 116th IBCT Intelligence Security and Reconnaissance sections
• Intelligence support provided early warnings of an imminent attack allowing time to prevent the enemy action.
• Mentored and assisted junior US Army All-Source Analysts
Operations Research/Systems Analyst (GS-14e)
November 2011 - October 2014
• Provided direct mathematical and statistical analytic support to Special Forces Battalions, Explosive Ordinance Disposal Battalions and
Groups, and Infantry Brigades throughout Afghan theater and to JIEDDO leadership.
• Developed and administered training to new ORSAs while mentoring military and civilian Counter-IED Analysts.
• Analyzed hundreds of thousands of incident reports to track and predict enemy attack trends.
• Intelligence products directly credited for saving lives of US Service Members and local nationals.
All-Source Analyst (GS-13e) July 2011 - November 2011
• Created several comprehensive analytical products for 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
• Supported 1/25th Infantry Division and 116th IBCT Intelligence Security and Reconnaissance sections
• Intelligence support provided early warnings of an imminent attack allowing time to prevent the enemy action.
• Mentored and assisted junior US Army All-Source Analysts