Profile – ENGINEERING / Python PROGRAMMING

Degreed Aerospace Engineer with solid programming skills.  Guidance officer in Mission Control for 10 years.  After The Shuttle retired I transitioned to programming full time where my skills with Python, databases, and web applications were utilized by companies like General Electric and Shell Oil.

Skills Summary

Professional Experience

16 Years - PROGRAMMING / ANALYSIS / Problem Solving / mostly python

u  Developed a web portal with multiple networking tools for both technicians and dashboards for admins - Net OPs

u  Transitioned database application from local auth to LDAP integrated auth - GE IT RISK (CRiTs)

u  Support the CIRT developing custom scripts, application features, and bug fixes - GE IT RISK

u  Continuous development cycle, vagrant development environment, Python – GE Corporate – IT Risk (CRiTs)

u  Developed RESTful API for django web application, python – GE Corporate – IT Risk (CRiTs)

o    Full CRUD, Authentication, Authorization, Data Validation, User Documentation

u  Support for large python code base django/mongo web application – GE Corporate – IT Risk - CRITS (Open Source)

u  Using Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning for auto document classification project, python (Shell Oil)

u  Developed Python/Oracle data management python scripts operating across world wide networks (Shell Oil)

u  Developed a python-based solution for product anomaly that was later implemented across the division (USA)

u  Wrote python scripts for a L6S process improvement project (USA)

u  Provided team expertise in clearance analysis as a JAVA software developer working on a jettison analysis tool (USA)

u  Served as a domain expert and software developer writing software requirements documents, module design, and test methods for NASA’s next generation 6-degree-of-freedom simulator (USA)

11 YEARS - NASA MISSION Control ENGINEER: ORBIT FLIGHT DESIGN AND DYNAMICS

u  Monitored Shuttle onboard guidance and control system real-time in Mission Control making critical decisions  during off-nominal situations

u  Prepared detailed flight planning for Space Shuttle rendezvous operations

u  Expert in high fidelity analysis using 6-degree-of-freedom man-in-the-loop simulation

u  Team Lead - Trajectory Control Sensor System

o    Developed new tools and analysis methods

o    Mentored team in systems and analysis methods

u  Team Lead – Clearance Analysis

o    Developed world-class clearance analysis capability

o    Mentored group of clearance analysis experts to ensure highest level of knowledge among all team members

u  Two years robotics division experience mastering robotic controls and operations - developed contingency procedures and trajectories for on orbit vehicle safety inspection – international travel and training

u  Worked with astronauts and management to provide expertise in robotics, proximity operations flying techniques, and shuttle guidance and control systems

Employment History

Cincinnati bell technology solutions (REMOTE - wORK FROM HOME)

Senior Python Developer for Network Operations - Contracted to GE Corporate Network Ops Team

      05/2016 - Present

Senior Python Developer for IT Risk - Contracted to GE Corporate IT Risk Team

      10/2013 - 05/2016

Shell OIL company

Senior Python Developer for Information Management

      12/2011 – 10/2013

United Space Alliance, LLC Engineering Staff

Orbit Flight Design Mission Control Certification - TARGET Console (Mission Operations Directorate (MOD))

11/2004 – 8/2011

Robotics Systems Mission Control (MOD)
                8/2002 - 11/2004
                CSA MCC Part I and II certifications

Orbit Flight Design Analysis
                7/2000 - 8/2002

Awards and Recognition

7/2011 – NASA Spaceflight Awareness Team Award
            Presented to Gregory H Bartz for his work on the 6-DOF Integrated Simulation Benchmarking and Evaluation Team.  This led to the choice of JPL’s DSENDS architecture for the future needs of JSC’s MOD.

9/2009 – NASA JSC Group Achievement Award
                Presented to Gregory H Bartz for his excellent evaluation of rendezvous & undocking with loss of vernier jet capability, ensuring successful execution of proximity operations and fly-around.  This was real-time analysis after an Orbiter failure.  The team worked around the clock to develop and test techniques and procedures to ensure a safe crew return.

10/2007 – USA Flight Design and Dynamics Technical Achievement Award
                Presented to Gregory H Bartz for his adapting the Robotics Planning System from the Robotics Group to Flight Design.  Mr. Bartz saw an opportunity to use an existing tool in another department to improve and expand the capabilities of the Flight Design and Dynamics Group.  He brought the tool into the group and worked with the developers to create NASA’s highest fidelity clearance analysis tool.  He trained personnel, developed procedures, wrote scripts to automate processes, and quickly became the leading clearance analysis expert at JSC.  Within one year, other groups were calling on Mr. Bartz and his team to do complex clearance analysis. 

Education

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY – STARKVILLE, MS

Aerospace Engineering - Bachelors of Science Degree, 2000 (GPA 3.78)

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES – VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS