At Raytheon, I worked on internal tooling and containerized infrastructure. I built and deployed Docker images in a Kubernetes cluster and automated node configuration using Ansible. One highlight was evaluating Alloy as a logging tool replacement for Promtail, a task that pushed me into new territory. I wasn't just handed instructions, I had to research, understand, and contribute to a migration path based on technical feasibility.
Working in this environment taught me how large, secure systems are maintained, and what it means to think ahead, beyond just getting something to work. I also participated in Agile team rituals like PI planning and biweekly scrum standups, where communication was just as important as technical progress.
This experience was a greater look into what paths I can take going into the computer science field. It showed my what DevSecOps and infrastructure engineering is, and has given me a better understanding on how to develop code.
As part of a small engineering team, I worked on both the frontend (React) and backend (Python/Flask) of a web platform. Due to the fact that this was a startup, I had to teach myself how to implement unfamiliar features constantly. Weekly code reviews helped me understand what production ready actually means, and I left this role not only more confident in my skills but also more interested in the business side of development.
This internship taught me how development decisions affect users directly. This made me think more thoroughly about usability, accessibility, and deployment, not just writing functioning code.
My time in the Army has taught me how to think clearly and act decisively under pressure.
As an IT Specialist, I've worked on system configuration, some cybersecurity implementation, and troubleshooting mission-critical systems.
C++, Python, Java, LATEX, C #, C, Bash, HTML, CSS, SQL, JavaScript
Unix, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, React, AWS, WSL, Make, CMake, Git, SSH, PostgreSQL, Flask
Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, time management, leadership, critical thinking, conflict resolution, and work ethic.
