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Skills and Abilities

  • Unreal Engine 4 and 5

  • Unity

  • GameMaker Studio 2

  • C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, and JSON

  • AEP, Systems Tool Kit, Autodesk Maya, AutoCad, Revit, MicroStation Connect, MicroStation v8i, and Carlson Drafting

  • Microsoft Office

  • Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Animate, InDesign, and Illustrator

  • Public Speaking and Instructing

  • NCAA All-American Athlete

Education

American Military University

Master of Science in Space Studies

- Projected Graduation Date: August 2024

Earth and Planetary Sciences Concentration

3.94 GPA

Charles Town, WV, 25414

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media and Game Design

- Graduated May 2019

Art and Asset Production Track

3.89 GPA 

Utica, NY, 13502

SUNY Alfred State College

Associate of Applied Science in Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology

 - Graduated August 2017

3.85 GPA

Alfred, NY, 14802

Work Experience

Space Systems Operator | May 2021 - Present | United States Space Force

  • Operated and managed an active constellation of over 30 satellites, as well as 6 passive satellites.

  • Identified and fixed numerous anomalies.

  • Accomplished additional commands needed to keep the satellite constellation healthy and running properly.

  • Adept at cross-organization coordination and managing personnel on crew.

  • Experienced in briefing high-level officials.

HDS/GIS Technician | January 2020 - January 2021 | M.J. Engineering & Surveying, Clifton Park, NY

  • Drafted 3D models of roads and buildings using MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Carlson.

  • Created realistic walkthroughs in Unreal Engine 4 using LiDAR clouds and data.

  • Utilized POTREE with Python, JSON, and JavaScript to create 3D rendered point clouds.

Lead Stormwater Inspector / CAD Technician | May 2013 - January 2020 | Barber Engineering, Nassau, NY

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  • Inspected 15-20 jobsites weekly, using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office to generate drawings and reports.

  • Secondary point of contact for client coordination.

Line Striper | May 2018 - November 2019 | Copeland Coating Company, Nassau, NY

  • Traveled to multiple locations to layout and stripe various athletic courts independently

  • Responsible for onsite communication and coordination with clients 

Drafter / Junior Instrument Operator | May 2016 – August 2016 | ABD Engineers and Surveyors, Schenectady, New York

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  • Utilized AutoCAD and Carlson to draft property plats.

  • Managed deed research and files for decades of data.

  • Operated sophisticated surveying equipment, to include the Total Station.

Cashier | Summer 2015 – Winter 2018, Seasonal | Stewart’s Shops, Nassau, New York

  • Excelled at cashing out customers and stocking the fridge and freezers.

  • Prepared food in a high-stress and time-critical environment.

Assistant Religious Instructor | September 2012 – May 2014 | Saint Mary’s Church, Nassau, New York

  • Providing direct instruction for younger children on gospel and moral messages

  • Working directly with religious instructors in a support capacity

Awards and Accomplishments

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

  • Division III Softball – Starting Right Fielder / Utility Player

    • Team Captain – Spring 2019

    • 2019 NEAC First Team All-Conference

    • 2019 SUNY Poly Softball Blue and Gold Award

  • Recipient of the 2019 Academic Achievement Award

  • Producer and Designer of Wildfire, an original board game

  • Part of the Design team for Space Traders and Raiders

  • Part of the Design team (level design and some programming) for Roger the Mouse, an original 2D prototype

  • Lead Level Designer for Bitemares, an original 3D video game created in Unreal Engine 4

Alfred State College

  • Division III Softball – Starting Catcher

    • Peaked #5 in the USCAA for batting average (2017)

  • 2017 USCAA National All-Academic Team

  • 2017 Association of Division Three Independents First Team

  • 2017 US­CAA All-American Second Team

  • 2017 All-ECAC North Honorable Mention

High School

  • Graduated 2015 - Catholic Central High School, Troy, New York

  • Regents Diploma with Advanced Designations with Honors

    • 100.03 GPA – Ranked 3rd in class

  • Varsity Softball, Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Track

    • Varsity Softball Captain 2015

  • AV Club President 2013 – 2015

  • Recipient of Softball Coaches’ Award 2015

  • Inducted into National Honors Society - 2013

  • 2015 Alfred State President’s Award for Educational Excellence

  • 2015 New York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence

  • 2015 Iachetti Award for Excellence

  • 2015 Dr. Ernest Beaudoin ’41 Science Award

  • 2015 United States Army Reserve Scholar/Athlete Award

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