Hello, my name is Daniel Matteson, I have experience working as an algorithm engineer, a systems integration engineer, and a gps engineer. I have experience using machine learning techniques such as support vector machines. My goal is to leverage my engineering expertise in a new role outside the defense industry. Thanks for your consideration.

**Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering**

San Diego State University

Master of Science in Computational Science

• General algorithm development and improvement for the Ballistic Missile Defense System &#40;BMDS&#41; Overhead Persistent Infrared Radar (OPIR) Architecture (BOA).
• Collaborated monthly with the Enterprise Systems Laboratory (ESL) to enhance overall system effectiveness, ensuring accurate and timely countermeasure delivery.
• Led a team in refactoring and extracting specific code functionalities in order to establish a separate "versioned object base," significantly improving code organization for future development across production and development baselines.
• Enhanced prediction algorithms to accurately identify hyper glide vehicles (HGV), reducing threat identification time from launch. This improvement provides critical additional time for an effective countermeasure response against advanced threats.
• Proactively identified and resolved coding bugs to ensure high-quality code and system integrity. Conducted comprehensive code and peer reviews, fostering a collaborative and quality-focused development environment.
• Enhanced software tools used to validate data and ensure system functionality.
• Executed thorough regression testing and subsequent data analysis to determine whether potential algorithm changes yielded advantageous results.
• Utilized various machine learning techniques such as support vector machines to reduce the number of false tracks the software detected.

Senior principal missile tracking algorithm engineer

• Workflow optimization and product / process improvement.

*   Streamlined the authorization process for asset modification requests to military customers by developing efficient digital Adobe forms.
*   Boosted productivity in Basis of Estimate (BOE) consolidation for military contract proposals exceeding $50 million through the strategic development of Visual Basic code.
*   Played a pivotal role in enhancing the company-owned Air Vehicle Simulator (AVSIM) through dedicated product improvement initiatives.

• Led end-to-end project management, overseeing the entire lifecycle from 3D design inception through engineering drawing development, ensuring precise geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). Managed production/fabrication of components, culminating in final assembly and testing.
• Provided project support for engineering initiatives, enhancing lab capabilities to align with future company growth expectations. Demonstrated proof of concept to synchronize simulation software to a 10 MHz clock from an external GPS disciplined oscillator. Conducted in-depth troubleshooting for Serial I/O, ARINC429, Link16, and 1553 data communications within the system for various lab test teams.
• Executed aircraft rack (component and cable) integration for system testing and qualification. Designed specific test cables, created drawings, and developed project and lab interconnect drawings. Generated Bill of Materials for various projects and facilitated firmware loading for Systems Integration Laboratory Line Replaceable Units.
• Reviewed and bid on incoming cost proposals, developing work breakdown structures (WBS) and basis of estimates to ensure accurate project planning and resource allocation.
• Conducted software integration and testing of current software releases for the company-owned air vehicle simulator. Collaborated with software teams for regression testing of new aircraft and ground station operational flight programs.

Staff Software / Systems Integration Engineer

• Innovatively crafted a quantitative trading algorithm, including the design and development of sophisticated back-testing software.
• Engineered a user-friendly graphical interface to facilitate seamless trading strategy development.
• Pioneered the creation of a 3D data visualization utility, offering a dynamic representation of strategy potential.
• Spearheaded the design and development of robust data and ETL pipelines, leveraging MySQL database expertise.
• Successfully developed and presented a compelling pitch deck, resulting in securing $200k in investments at launch.

Co-Founder / Lead Software Developer

• Conduct detailed analysis of damage and machining errors, assessing their impact on part integrity to inform strategic decision-making.
• Oversee the disposition of hundreds of non-conformance reports, providing clear instructions for all repairs and corrective actions to maintain quality standards.
• Author and review engineering change requests, ensuring the preservation of design intent, the necessity of changes, and comprehensive consideration of consequences to mating parts.
• Rigorously redline engineering drawings requiring revisions, ensuring seamless part assembly, and manufacturing processes.

Mechanical Liaison Engineer

• Orchestrated the production of high-performance GPS constellation simulators, contributing to the precision and reliability of simulation technologies.
• Took charge of troubleshooting and repairs for both capital and customer-owned simulators, utilizing state-of-the-art spectrum analyzers and digital oscilloscopes. Identified relevant RF signals within the simulator, determined component failures, and executed precise replacements.
• Played a key role in software and RF development, conducting comprehensive system debugging to enhance overall functionality.
• Specialized in troubleshooting and debugging L1 and L2 GPS signal generators and receivers, contributing to the flawless operation of navigation systems.

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