📡 Deep Space Multi‐CubeSat Telecommunications System
Role: Embedded Design & Verification
Platform: Raspberry Pi | Language: Python
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Designed a telecommunication and identification system for a six-CubeSat cluster
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Programmed and tested a dual-controller Alpha‐Master and Beta‐Master redundancy architecture
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Prototyped a self-sustaining power system for a projected mission lifespan of three years
🔐 Scrambled Number Matching Game with Access Control
Role: Software Designer, FPGA Programmer
Platform: Altera Cyclone IV | Language: Verilog
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Developed a scrambled number-matching logic game with input validation security
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Designed expandable binary adder, number scrambler, and 7-segment display decoder
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Simulated and tested the system using ModelSim and Quartus
🎛️ Discrete Frequency Detector
Role: Team Lead
Platform: Discrete Components (no programming language)
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Assumed leadership of the team following the loss of the original project lead
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Designed and built an analog circuit to detect and indicate the frequency band of sounds received through a microphone
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Configured detection of three specific bandwidths using two LED indicators
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Prepared documentation and directed final presentation
🎹 Arduino-Based Electronic Piano and LED Sound Visualizer
Role: Embedded Programmer
Platform: Arduino Uno | Language: C++
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Developed an 8-key electronic piano using tactile buttons, op amps, resistors, potentiometers, and capacitors
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Programmed each key to play a corresponding tone and trigger a color pattern using NeoPixel LEDs
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Assigned unique visual effects to represent note frequency and enhance user experience
Credentials & Career Timeline
If you’re here to review my engineering background, welcome. This page offers a clear overview of my technical experience, career trajectory, and credentials—including my current role at NASA, academic achievements, and relevant skills. Whether you're a recruiter, hiring manager, or collaborator seeking proven engineering talent, you’ll find what you need below.
🛰️ Leidos Inc | NASA – Johnson Space Center
Lead Software Engineer – T3
August 2023 – September 2025 | Houston, TX
Summary: Providing software engineering leadership in support of mission-critical systems for the International Space Station.
Description:
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Linux Developer and Configuration Management Analyst for the Station Support Computing (SSC) Team
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Subject Matter Expert for Puppet automation (Puppet Master)
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System Capture and Restore Engineer ensuring robust recovery infrastructure
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Senior Software Analyst specializing in release integrity and deployment
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Prime Release Engineer for the Deimos Service Pack
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Solve complex and ambiguous technical problems through engineering expertise and cross-functional collaboration
Tech Stack: Linux, Puppet, Git, Jenkins, Bash, YAML, Ansible, Ruby
🛰️ Flight Software Engineering Manager | Umbra Space
Early Career Manager – M4
September 2025 – Present | Goleta, CA
Summary: Engineering Manager leading multidisciplinary teams across satellite development tools, embedded systems, electrical engineering, systems engineering, and hardware test infrastructure. Direct organizational leadership spanning engineering strategy, hiring, budgeting, and execution of mission-critical space vehicle programs.
Description:
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Lead and develop an engineering organization of 23 engineers across five engineering disciplines.
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Provide organizational leadership for Satellite Development Tools, Embedded (Firmware), Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Hardware Test Infrastructure teams.
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Drive technical strategy, execution, and cross-functional collaboration across satellite development and integration efforts.
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Own engineering hiring, performance management, career development, and organizational planning.
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Manage departmental budgets, procurement activities, and resource planning for engineering programs.
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Partner with technical leads to prioritize initiatives, remove organizational blockers, and deliver critical engineering milestones..
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Champion engineering process improvements, automation initiatives, and scalable development practices.
TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP: Satellite Development • Flight Software • Embedded Systems • Electrical Engineering • Systems Engineering • Hardware Test Infrastructure • Automation • Engineering Management • Hiring • Budget Planning • Procurement • Cross-functional Leadership
🎓 Education
University of Houston – Houston, TX
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Cullen College of Engineering
📅 Graduated: August 2018
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Focus: Embedded Systems, Digital Design, Software Engineering
Houston Community College – Houston, TX
Associate of Science
Houston Community College System
📅 Graduated: October 2010
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Focus: Advanced Mathematics, Science
👩🏽💻Career Software Engineer – T2
Leidos Inc | NASA – Johnson Space Center | Houston, TX
July 2021 – August 2023
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Linux Developer and Configuration Management Analyst for the Station Support Computing (SSC) Team
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Served as liaison to the Software Systems Team at NASA Ames Research Center (Mountain View, CA)
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Subject Matter Expert for the Autonomous Systems Operations Virtual Machine (ASO VM)
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System Capture and Restore Engineer for mission-critical environments
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Junior Puppet Master specializing in automation via Puppet infrastructure
Tools: Linux, Puppet, Git, Virtualization Systems, Recovery Frameworks
👩🏽🔬 Associate Software Engineer – T1
Leidos Inc | NASA – Johnson Space Center | Houston, TX
July 2018 – July 2021
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Maintained operational integrity and documentation of critical service pack designs
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Executed routine developer and release builds across multiple systems
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Supported infrastructure automation as Junior SME for Puppet and Configuration Management
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Ensured software delivery and build consistency across mission environments
Tools: Puppet, Linux, Git, CI/CD Pipelines, Technical Documentation Tools
💻 Engineering Intern
IBM | Austin, TX
May 2012 – August 2012
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Developed Java applications for the Power Systems and Characterization Team
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Tested and analyzed data for Power 7 Firebird MSLE systems
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Parsed and organized field data for Mariner System diagnostics
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Documented class architecture for Power 7 automation workflows
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Maintained and updated the internal Power 7 engineering wiki
Tools: Java, Wiki Markup, Bash, Data Parsing Tools
🧠 Engineering Intern
IBM | Rochester, MN
May 2011 – December 2011
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Developed Perl scripts for the Advanced SOC Development & Verification Team
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Collected, analyzed, and reported coverage data for chip and unit-level verification
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Updated design register documentation in alignment with actuals from VHDL
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Enhanced Excel-based register documentation using the official programming guide
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Maintained and debugged the Register Generator Script for teamwide deployment
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Built Distributed Virtual Ethernet Bridge simulation models and submitted test cases
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Managed promotion notifications and communications for new simulation models
Tools: Perl, VHDL, Excel, Shell Scripting, DVEB Sim Tools
🛠️ Foundational Projects
Before NASA, these were my proving grounds.
These undergraduate projects represent the earliest sparks of my engineering journey—where curiosity met code, and I first began solving complex problems with embedded systems, hardware design, and telecommunications logic. Each laid a foundational stone on the path that led me to the work I enjoy today.
🧩 Additional Work Experience
(Prior to and During Undergraduate Studies)
These roles represent the professional foundation that supported my education and built the resilience and leadership I bring into every engineering space.
Houston Airport System | Airport Operations Assistant
Houston, TX | May 2006 – May 2011
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Maintained the safety and security of passengers and patrons at Hobby Airport
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Served as a customer service liaison for the Houston Police Department and TSA
Wackenhut Corporation | Custom Protection Officer
Houston, TX | Oct 2003 – Mar 2006
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Ensured safety and security of travelers at Bush Intercontinental Airport
SETEC Protection Services | Command Operator
Houston, TX | Oct 2002 – Oct 2003
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Acted as security dispatcher for Shell Oil Base Operations at One and Two Shell Plaza
Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff’s Office | Deputy Sheriff
New Orleans, LA | Aug 2001 – Sept 2002
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Served as a commissioned peace officer and correctional officer
Louisiana Department of Corrections | Corrections Sergeant
Monroe, LA | Mar 2000 – Aug 2001
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Supervised and trained junior officers at Swanson Correctional Center for Youth
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Oversaw safety and operations within the correctional facility
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