Experienced Software Engineer with 10+ years of expertise delivering embedded, desktop, and web software for mission-critical systems. Known for leading complex projects, improving system performance, and delivering high-quality solutions across C++, Python, and JavaScript stacks.

Experience

2020 — NowFortem TechnologiesSenior Software Engineer

2020 — Now

Lindon, Utah, United States

Delivered key features for major updates to the company’s C2 (Command & Control) system, improving usability and scalability. (Javascript, Python, C++)

Served as a key technical expert during high‐stakes customer demos and field operations, ensuring successful deployment and showcasing C2 system capabilities.

Integrated C2 software with third‐party RF sensors and jammers, enabling advanced situational awareness for security customers. (Javascript, Node.js)

Ported core modules from Python to C++, significantly improving system performance and reducing latency in real‐time operations. (Python, C++)

Standardized the documentation of the C2 API, including developing an automated API documentation generator that improved developer productivity. (Javascript, Node.js, Python)

Refined PTZ camera cueing algorithms, enabling accurate targeting of objects a kilometer away. (Python)

Designed and built a cross‐platform desktop application for PTZ camera control and video streaming. (C++, Qt)

2019 — 2020Legrand, North AmericaLinux Engineer

2019 — 2020

Pleasant Grove, Utah, United States

Designed and architected embedded software for gateway hubs and lighting control devices, contributing to a scalable home automation platform. (C, Javascript, Python)

Created customized Linux distributions by modifying RPM specs and build scripts to meet hardware‐specific requirements. (Bash, Ruby)

2018 — 2019Lockheed MartinEmbedded Software Engineer

2018 — 2019

Vineyard, Utah, United States

Developed ground control station software for Indago drones, including new map overlays and mission planning features. (C++, Qt, QML)

Designed embedded autopilot software and developed the binary communications protocol used with the ground control station software. (C++)

Delivered a tethered drone flight control system, addressing unique power, safety, and operational constraints. (C++, Qt, QML)

Built developer tools and scripts to automate testing and streamline internal development workflows. (C++, Qt)

2014 — 2018IMSARElectrical Engineer

2014 — 2018

Springville, Utah, United States

Managed a small team in building an internal ERP system to track inventory, orders, and manufacturing workflows. (Python, Django, Javascript, SQL)

Led development of a web application for visualizing manufacturing test results and metrics. (Javascript, Angular, Node.js, MongoDB)

Designed desktop applications for test documentation, automation, and radar instrument control via SSH, serial, and TCP. (C++, Qt)

Automated manufacturing processes and reporting through a suite of scripts and applications integrated with company databases. (C++, Qt, Bash, MongoDB)

Developed automated regression and GUI tests for embedded radar systems and simulators. (Python, C++)

Enhanced a radar status program to store and graph health metrics in a database. (C++, Qt, MongoDB)

Created an environmental chamber interface to execute custom temperature and humidity profiles. (C++, Qt)

Education

2015

Brigham Young University

Bachelor of Science - BS

2015