📡 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 – Present | 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
🎓 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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