
Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - Edwardsville, IL
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering
Minor in Computer Science
Graduated: May 2025
Professional Experience
Data Analyst – SBCC, Scott Air Force Base, Shiloh Valley, IL
Dec 2024 – July 2025
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Created Military Grade software for real-life military operations.
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Requires Secret clearance which is still active.
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Utilized Python and Lua programming for organizing data and creating scripts for automation.
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Quickly adapted new technology and frameworks the military utilizes.
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Participated in contract meetings with SBCC to help secure future contracts. This led to extend the initial contract into a longer life-cycle.
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Professionally documented all software for future users and reduced redundancy saving the company time and money.
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Cybersecurity Intern – USAF, Scott Air Force Base, Shiloh Valley, IL
May 2024 – July 2024
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​Worked with enterprise software such as IT help desk tools to develop insight and metrics military systems.
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Worked hands on with mission-critical software tools and cybersecurity logic to improve internal military defense systems. This resulted in a decrease in software bugs and an increase in user performance.
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Collaborated with other interns and traveled to multiple destinations for large projects and presentations.
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Hands on collaboration with other lead engineers and high-ranking officers.
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Tech Specialist – Caterpillar, Decatur, IL
Jun 2021 – Aug 2021
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Supported technical operations and engineering teams.
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Gained experience with large-scale system processes
Skills
Programming: C/C++, Python, Rust, Java, Lua, Go, Node.js
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Systems: Embedded Systems, Verilog HDL, DLXOS (C & Assembly), MIPS Simulator
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Other Tools: Linux, Network Configuration, Server Administration
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Strengths: Creative, Team-Oriented, Communicative, Constantly Learning New Skills
Projects & Initiatives
Automated Greenhouse System – Designed and implemented using embedded systems and Raspberry Pi.
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MIPS Simulator & Decompiler – Translated binary files into MIPS assembly instructions; improved system performance understanding by 15%.
Embedded C Firmware – Developed for PSoC4 microcontrollers to optimize hardware-software integration.
Fashion App (in progress) – Experimenting with large language models in mobile development.
Digital Circuits with Verilog HDL – Designed and tested multiple circuits.
DLXOS OS Functions – Programmed new functionalities in both C and Assembly.
AI Programs from Scratch – Built multiple AI systems without external libraries.
Lua for Data Analytics – Self-taught in two weeks to support analytics projects.
Photography Website – Designed and launched using HTML, CSS, and WordPress; generated 10+ bookings through SEO and social media.
Leadership & Achievements
Clubs & Leadership: Coordinated events and managed team communications as a university club leader.
Reports: Authored over 100 engineering reports.
Team Management: Led over 10 teams of engineers on various projects.
Security Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance.
Air Force Contribution: Designed mission-critical software for the United States Air Force.