Summary
B.S. Computer Science student leveraging 10+ years of aviation experience in safety-critical systems. Expert in complex troubleshooting, technical communication, and maintaining operational continuity under pressure. Transitioning into Cloud Operations to apply high-reliability standards to scalable infrastructure solutions.
Technical Skills
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS (S3, CloudFront, Route 53, Lambda, DynamoDB), GitHub, GitHub Actions, CI/CD Pipelines
- Programming: Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Basic)
- Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect – Associate (In Progress)
Projects
Serverless Cloud Portfolio
- Architected a secure, static web application using AWS S3 and CloudFront.
- Implemented a CI/CD pipeline via GitHub Actions to fully automate deployments from version control.
Programming Coursework (WGU)
- Completed projects in HTML, CSS, JS, and C++, demonstrating object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithmic problem solving.
Experience
Contract | Captain
Jan 2024 – Present & Feb 2015 – Dec 2017
- Manage daily flight operations, including logistics, fueling, and system checks, ensuring 100% adherence to safety regulations.
- Diagnose technical malfunctions in real-time using system manuals and coordinate with maintenance teams to determine safe solutions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for crew and passengers, managing schedules and expectations in a dynamic environment.
Air Transport International | First Officer
Jul 2023 – Dec 2023
- Strictly followed SOPs and technical checklists to ensure system reliability and safety.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet mission-critical timelines.
- Maintained accurate technical logs and documentation required for FAA regulatory compliance.
Solairus | Captain
Oct 2021 – Jan 2023
- Led customer-facing operations that required safety and reliability.
Flexjet | Captain
Nov 2018 – Oct 2021
- Adapted to rapidly changing schedule and mission parameters, solving logistical challenges independently.
Horizon Air | First Officer
Jan 2017 – Aug 2018
- Fast-paced regional environment, meeting tight turnaround schedules.
Education
- B.S. Computer Science - Western Governors University (Expected Aug 2027)
- B.S. Aeronautical Science - Green River College (2019)