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Frank Lewis

@franklewis

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I am an experienced software engineering leader in systems, C/C++, cybersecurity.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior technical leadership roles where I can lead engineering teams, solve complex systems and cyber problems using C/C++ and reverse engineering, drive automation and testing, mentor staff, and deliver mission-critical, high-assurance solutions.

I bring 25+ years as a software engineer, 22+ years in systems engineering, and 13+ years of technical leadership, including group lead, team lead, deputy program manager, program manager, and software engineering manager roles. My core development languages are C/C++ across UNIX and Windows, and I regularly apply OOAD and UML to design robust systems.

I have led and contributed to end-to-end development across embedded, real-time, HPC, and cyber capability portfolios—performing systems engineering, reverse engineering, static/dynamic code analysis, protocol analysis, and hardware debugging with tools like JTAG and Lauterbach/Trace32. I have generated POCs and productized prototypes into deliverable capabilities while authoring formal engineering artifacts such as software test plans, ICDs, and capability requirements specifications.

I have driven automation and testing improvements that cut testing effort dramatically (reducing multi-day tests to under a day), integrated open-source algorithms to add cross-application capabilities, and developed automated test frameworks using Python, Bash, and C/C++ (CMock/GMock). I have also served as event director and outcome lead supporting government and mission-critical sponsors, providing requirements, recommendations, and prioritized plans for successful execution.

I mentor and supervise engineering teams, participate in recruiting and performance reviews, and contribute to strategic technical roadmaps and proposals. I seek to apply my blend of hands-on engineering, reverse engineering, systems architecting, and leadership to deliver mission-focused, high-assurance solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Technical Task Lead

Current

Praxis Engineering

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Developed C/C++ and Python solutions, performed reverse engineering and JTAG hardware debugging, and productized POCs while authoring CDRLs and test plans for customer cyber capabilities.

C#)Python Reverse Engineering Unix Windows Systems Engineering

Principal Software Engineer

Metrea Algorithmics

Jan 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Led development and sustainment across multiple mission-critical projects, integrated compression algorithms into a shared library, and automated testing to improve reliability and operational value.

C#)Java Python Automated Testing CMock GMock Unix Windows

NCRC Event Director

The MITRE Corporation

Feb 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Advised DoD sponsors on cyber range events, coordinated multidisciplinary teams to design and execute test/training events, and translated customer objectives into actionable requirements and processes.

Cybersecurity Event Coordination Stakeholder Management Test Planning Documentation

Principal HPC Engineer

Sagecor Solutions

Apr 2019 - Feb 2020 (10 months)

Architected and implemented an automated HPC testing framework that reduced test time from ~20 staff days to under one staff day and improved cluster anomaly detection and reporting.

High Performance Computing BASH Python Automation)Data Analysis Testing Frameworks Linux Unix

Principal Computer Science Engineer

The MITRE Corporation

May 2015 - Apr 2019 (3 years 11 months)

Led the Warfare Development outcome supporting USCYBERCOM, managing 11.6 staff-years across 30+ staff, guiding scope, schedule, and high-impact deliverables while supervising and mentoring teams.

Reverse Engineering Python C C++Staff Supervision Stakeholder Engagement Test Automation

Principal Software/Systems Engineer

Objective Solutions, Inc

Apr 2012 - May 2015 (3 years 1 month)

Designed and developed network communications and web-based control systems in C++ and scripting languages as sole engineer responsible for system engineering, deployment, and mission-critical drivers.

C#)Xerces C BASH Perl Python MySQL

Independent Software Consultant

Adsys Controls, Inc.

Nov 2011 - Mar 2012 (4 months)

Developed embedded C/C++ firmware for a motion control system and authored the system ICD and SDD using TI microcontrollers and Sys/BIOS.

C#)Embedded Systems Sys BIOS Code Composer Studio I2C ECAN QEP

Software Manager

Gamma Medica-Ideas, Inc.

May 2011 - Nov 2011 (6 months)

Managed distributed software teams for the Pre-Clinical Imaging unit, overseeing schedules, budgets, and technical direction while contributing C/C++ development across Windows and UNIX.

Team Management C C++Unix Windows Scheduling Budgeting Recruitment

Deputy Program Manager

Adaptive Optics Associates, Inc

Jan 2008 - May 2011 (3 years 4 months)

Managed day-to-day operations of the Airborne Laser Wavefront Control integration and test team, overseeing staffing, cost, schedule, and customer interface for flight and ground tests.

Program Management Staff Supervision Test Planning Cost Estimation Proposal Writing Security Compliance

Senior Software Engineer

Adaptive Optics Associates, Inc

Aug 2004 - May 2011 (6 years 9 months)

Led WFC integration and real-time C/C++ development on SUN and PowerPC platforms, optimized performance with Altivec, and developed Matlab tools and formal test plans for flight/ground tests.

C C++Real Time Systems Altivec Matlab Unix Performance Optimization Integration Version Control

Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Feb 2003 - Aug 2004 (1 year 6 months)

Contributed to Development, Integration, and Test and SBIRS ground software, performing regression testing, code development, and integration on UNIX SGI workstations.

C#)Unix Regression Testing Integration ClearCase

Program Manager

Dynamics Technology, Inc.

Apr 2002 - Nov 2002 (7 months)

Managed the Ribbon project tracking cost and schedule, led PDR/CDR readiness, and oversaw GUI development efforts using MapObjects and MFC in Visual C++.

Program Management MapObjects MFC Scheduling Cost Tracking Team Leadership

Senior Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Jan 2001 - Mar 2002 (1 year 2 months)

Developed the SBIRS simulator mission test-bed using object-oriented design to support downstream development and integration activities.

C#)Unix Integration

Software Engineer

TRW, Inc.

Oct 1999 - Jan 2001 (1 year 3 months)

Developed C++ software for SBIRS Low, performed unit testing and bug fixes, and automated tasks with scripting to meet time-critical program needs.

Tcl Tk C#)Unit Testing ClearCase TCL TK Debugging Optimization

Software Engineer

Codem Systems, Inc.

Jun 1998 - Sep 1999 (1 year 3 months)

Developed Visual C++ applications and GUI-based scan and antenna control software, implemented Version 2 features and prepared installer packages for release.

InstallShield Visual Basic

Voice Language Analyst

United States Air Force

Apr 1991 - May 1998 (7 years 1 month)

Operated collection systems, transcribed and translated Arabic intelligence, and maintained transcription databases to deliver timely and accurate intelligence products.

Arabic Language Signals Collection Transcription Database Management Intelligence Analysis