Curriculum Vitae

Academic and professional history.

Professional Experience

Chief Technology Officer

2015 – …
OASYS, INC.

President

2013 – …
Omicron Research Corporation

Adjunct Instructor

2022 – …
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)

Flight Instructor

2021 – …
Redstone Arsenal Flying Activity

10Log10 Technical Fellow

2007 – 2013
deciBel Research, Inc.

Software Engineer

2004 – 2007
QinetiQ North America / Westar / ELMCO

Embedded Software Engineer

2000 – 2004
The Boeing Company

Senior Research Associate

1998 – 2000
UAH Information Technology & Systems Center (ITSC)

Unix System Administrator

1997 – 1998
ADTRAN, Inc.

Software Engineer

1996 – 1997
Computer Sciences Corporation

ASPIRE System Administrator

1997 – 1998
UAH

Linux System Administrator

1995
Alabama School of Mathematics & Science

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Computer Science

2023 – 2025
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
Thesis: Toward Measurable Explainable Ethical AI: An LLM-Driven Data Analytics Study

Master of Science, Computer Science

2001 – 2003
UAH

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

1995 – 1999
UAH

Skills

  • Areas
    • Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Models (LLMs), Theoretical Computer Science, Real-Time & Embedded Software Engineering, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), DevOps/DevSecOps, Data Science, Software Assurance, Static & Dynamic Analysis
  • Languages
    • C, C++, Perl, Haskell, OCaml, C#, F#, Java, Bash, Tcl/Tk, FORTRAN, JavaScript, Python, …
  • Platforms
    • Unix, Linux, VxWorks, Git, GitHub, GitLab, Comprehensive Perl Archive Network (CPAN), LaTeX\LaTeX, Jupyter, XML/XSL
  • Research
    • Small Business Innovation Research & Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR), AI/ML, LLMs, Embedding Models, Cybersecurity, Complexity, Composability, Requirements Formalization, Software Lifecycle, Digital Engineering
  • Aviation
    • Flight & Ground Instruction, Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Visual Flight Rules (VFR), Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), Mission Planning, Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)
  • Writing
    • Proposal Management & Development, Technical Writing
  • Training
    • Classroom & Virtual Instruction, Training Development

Service & Accomplishments

  • 2025–, Board of Directors, Alabama School of Mathematics & Science
  • 2025, IEEE SouthestCon 2025, Technical Program Committee
  • 2016, Board of Directors, Huntsville Association of Small Businesses in Technology (HASBAT)
  • 2013, Cofounder, Omicron Research Corporation
  • 2011–2013, Principal Investigator, “Improved Techniques for Optimistic Modeling,” Missile Defense Agency SBIR MDA11–031, Phases I and II
  • 2008, Acknowledged contributions. Real World Haskell by Bryan O’Sullivan et al. (paid link)
  • 2005, Acknowledged contributions. Higher-Order Perl by Mark Dominus (paid link)
  • 2003, Acknowledged contributions. The Perl Cookbook by Tom Christiansen & Nat Torkington (paid link)
  • 1998, Charter moderator, comp.lang.perl.moderated Usenet newsgroup

Certifications & Memberships

  • 2024–, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • 2021, Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) – Airplane, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • 2021, National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI).
  • 2020, Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI), FAA
  • 2019, Commercial Pilot – Airplane Single Engine Land, FAA
  • 2017, Certificated Remote Pilot, FAA, FAR Part 107
  • 2016, Instrument – Airplane Rating, FAA
  • 2014, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA)
  • 2012, Certified ScrumMaster, Agile For All
  • 2005, Personnel Security Clearance, U.S. Department of War
  • 2001, Open Water Diver, Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)