Education | Carnegie Mellon University,
Pittsburgh, PA
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Work Experience |
Senior Site Reliability Engineer: 2022-Present
Medallia, Remote Implemented, managed, and improved processes for automated and manual build systems. Implemented automated testing of software. Provided automated statistics of software performance for each published revision. Owner: 2003-Present
Lime Daley, Pittsburgh, PA and Hillsboro, NH Created master/slave embedded software and hardware system for quickly measuring data and transmitting the data back to a PC via RS-485 and USB. Developed command set to add a USB drive to a modern DOS system without a floppy drive. Managed contractors to complete projects in a timely fashion. Maintained internet servers that supported thousands of clients, and hundreds of thousands of simultaneous visitors. Customized installations of LifeType and WordPress. Developed custom backends for high-availability, high-volume websites. Contract work with a variety of individuals, small and medium sized companies. Installed and maintained phone systems for corporate and governmental offices. Implemented CI/CD processes to efficiently get software out to the clients on a regular basis. Created automated build processes to save time for IT and engineering departments. Created virtual "thin-client" server environment for fast and reliable maintenance and upgrades. Managed servers and desktop support for remote and local engineering companies and law firms. Supervisor of the Checklist: 2020-Present
Town of Hillsboro, Hillsboro, NH Appointed to fill a vacancy and then elected in 2021. Oversaw election processes, registered voters, filed paperwork with local and state governments. Learned state laws regarding elections and town meetings, especially the new laws to assist other election supervisors and moderator stay current with the law. Firefighter / EMT: 2013-2023
Hillsboro Fire Department, Hillsboro, NH Performed general fire-fighting and EMS duties to the best of my ability. Considered the second, unstaffed ambulance as the primary duty, but also worked regular shifts for the ambulance. Responsible for driving the forestry and rescue trucks to the fireground. Appointed Moderator: 2020
Emerald Lake Village District, Hillsboro, NH Filled a vacant position when the district did not have any moderators. Advised board on legal issues for remote meetings during COVID19. Managed annual election process. Moderated annual meeting guiding voters through contentious issues. Widely regarded as running the best meeting and election process. Selectman: 2017-2020
Chairman: 2020 Town of Hillsboro, Hillsboro, NH Elected position Liaison to the Conservation Commission Liaison to the Water and Sewer Commission Liaison to the Solid Waste Advisory Board Liaison to the Greater Hillsboro Senior Services Ex-officio member of the Economic Development Commission Increased transparency and solved communication issues between the Selectmen and committees. Started and encouraged a non-functioning board to start with great success. Attended many trainings to better manage town resources. An active and detail-oriented member of the board, instituted mechanisms to not lose track of long-term projects. Ran efficient meetings, guiding and moderating conversations and processing paperwork quickly. Moderator: 2017-2019
Hillsboro-Deering School District, Hillsboro, NH Elected position. Moderated annual meeting guiding voters through contentious issues. Attended trainings throughout the year. Assistant Moderator: 2016-2017
Town of Hillsboro, Hillsboro, NH Assisted retiring moderator with moderator duties. Attended trainings and webinars to learn state laws regarding elections and town meetings. Embedded Software Engineer
Contractor: 2005-2024 Full-time: 2002-2007 Tobii/DynaVox Technologies, Pittsburgh, PA Designed and implemented low-level software to diagnose hardware failures. Created diagnostic circuit boards to test manufactured products. Extended and optimized Windows CE drivers for video, printers, IR gadgets and IrDA communication. Implemented database/web server application for collecting diagnostic data from remote manufacturing site and displaying data in a user-friendly manner. Implemented web server applications for software licensing, FTP, and e-mail administration. Hardware / Software Engineer: 1997-2002
CMU Psychology Department, Pittsburgh, PA Produced a low-level keyboard driver for Windows NT. Designed an I/O embedded device that communicated with CogLabNT, our Windows NT/2000 application utilizing an Intel 8051 compatible micro-controller. Worked with a team of developers to create Windows NT/2000 applications in C++. Improved performance of application by analyzing threads and processor use. Designed MRI compatible input device for use in fMRI scanners. Designed 3D driving simulator using Sense8's WorldToolKit. Lifeguard
Manahan Beach on Pierce Lake, 1995, Hillsboro, NH Horton Center, 1993-1995, Gorham, NH Ensured the safety of swimmers in and near the water. Monitored activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provided assistance to swimmers. |
Coursework & Training |
Distributed Embedded Systems Mobile Robot Programming (I and II) VLSI CAD: Logic to Layout Superscalar Processor Design Embedded Systems Computer Architecture Analysis and Design of Digital Circuits Fire Fighter 1 Hazmat Operations CPR for Healthcare Providers Various trainings for elected officials 20 hours of Continuing EMS education annually |
Computer Experience |
Operating Systems: DOS, Windows (Versions: 3.11, 95, NT, 2000, XP, XPe, Vista, 7, 8, 10), WinCE, UNIX, Linux (Versions: Debian and CentOS primarily), Palm Pilot Languages: C, C++, Java, Assembly (Processors: Atmel, ARM7, Intel 8051, Scenix), Verilog, Perl, PHP, JavaScript, ASP, MySQL, SQL, UML, Groovy |
Volunteer Experience |
Monthly volunteer: 2022-Present
COVID-19 Volunteer: 2020-2022 Hillsboro Food Pantry, Hillsboro, NH When the local food pantry announced it was closing due to the regular workers (who are in a high risk category for COVID19) not able to volunteer during the pandemic, a number of younger volunteers stepped up and have been providing service all year long. Met and greeted the clients and worked with a team to provide the requested food on a weekly and monthly basis. Jones Road Co-Coordinator: 2023-Present
Volunteer and Consultant: 2021-2023 Treasurer: 2018-2021, 2024-Present Webmaster: 2018-Present Co-Coordinator: 2018-2021 History Alive, Hillsboro, NH Organized annual, two-day event, collaborating with the committees for a successful outcome. Managed 150 volunteer shifts; created the schedule, managed communication and organized volunteers. Recruited and managed re-enactors and all facilities. Treasurer: 2024-Present
Secretary: 2021-2024 Board Member: 2018-Present Hillsborough Area Community Service Corporation, Hillsboro, NH Made decisions regarding finances and good business practices. Oversaw ~30 committees, helping them grow under our non-profit umbrella. Volunteer: 2015-Present
Co-Chairman: 2021-2023 Treasurer: 2017-2024 Secretary: 2017-2022 Webmaster: 2015-Present Volunteer Coordinator: 2015-2020 Hillsboro Summerfest, Hillsboro, NH Organized an annual four day festival. Recruited and managed over a hundred volunteers. Ran website, both the front-end and back-end. Performed regular secretarial and treasurer duties, in addition to increasing profits by carefully monitoring and managing the incomes and expenses. Rescue Company Lieutenant: 2021-2023
Secretary: 2022-2023 Summerfest committee: 2015-2023 Technology committee: 2014-2023 Food Booth committee: 2015 Hillsboro Fire Department, Hillsboro, NH Active member of the department, serving on various committees. Managed the network, phone system, domain controller, and all desktop computers. Board Member, Secretary: 2020-2022
Town of Hillsboro Energy Commission, Hillsboro, NH Created commission as Selectman. Performed secretarial duties for bi-monthly meetings. Liaison to energy audit program to increase efficiency of fuel usage for government buildings. Advised the board on energy issues. Worship Leader
Valley Bible Chapel, 2013-2021, Hillsboro, NH Bible Christian Fellowship, 2007-2011, Valencia, PA Providence Church of Pittsburgh, 2003-2007, Bethel Park, PA Joyful Noise, 1999-2001, Pittsburgh, PA Student, Faculty, and Staff Prayer Breakfasts, 1998-2001, Pittsburgh, PA Led worship at bible studies, weekly services, and/or retreats using guitar and voice. Planned song lists and led singing and prayer. Firefighter: 2011-2012
Secretary: 2012 Chaplain: 2012 Webmaster: 2012-Present Middlesex Volunteer Fire Company, Valencia, PA Active member of the department, attending 75% of the calls. Obtained Firefighter 1 certification. Elected as secretary and chaplain and performed those duties. Created and managed website. Managed benevolent fund for firefighters Pitch/Director: 1998-2001
Member: 1995-2001 Business Manager: 1997-1998 Joyful Noise, Pittsburgh, PA Practiced and performed in the bass section of a Christian a cappella singing group. Efficiently organized the business side, expanding the reach and influence of the organization to all Christian fellowships on two campuses. Provided musical and spiritual leadership as the director for three years. Open Source Project Lead Developer
LifeType, 2003-2020 Online Songbook, 1995-Present LifeType live version Songbook live version Open Source Project Contributor and Plugin Developer
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