Gerard Drake
@gerarddrake
Software Engineer with expertise in avionics and DevOps solutions.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Software Engineer based in Houston, Texas, with a robust skill set spanning the entire software development lifecycle. My experience includes significant contributions to commercial space projects, where I thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments. I have a proven track record of architecting solutions that integrate software simulations with hardware testing, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
At Cimarron Inc, I currently serve as an Avionics Software Engineer II, where I lead the development of real-time simulation solutions and manage our software development environment. Previously, at Collins Aerospace, I developed life support software for ARM microcontrollers and established a comprehensive DevOps ecosystem. My background also includes experience in backend development and CI/CD processes, showcasing my versatility and commitment to excellence in software engineering.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Avionics Software Engineer II
Cimarron Inc
Sep 2024 - Present (8 months)
Architected a real-time responsive spacecraft simulation by integrating delivered software with COTS simulation tools, supporting hardware-in-the-loop integration testing. Administrated the software development environment, including GIT repository and Agile management tools, while collaborating in an Agile team.
Software Engineer II
Collins Aerospace
Nov 2022 - Sep 2024 (1 year 10 months)
Developed and maintained life support software for ARM microcontrollers and Linux single board computers. Architected CI/CD build and test pipelines for Flight Software, incorporating unit testing, static analysis, cross-compiling, and deployment. Established and administrated a DevOps Ecosystem using Docker, Portainer, Keycloak, Jenkins, GitLab, and Nginx.
Software Developer
CGI Federal
Jun 2020 - May 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Implemented CI/CD processes for a Microsoft Dynamics 365 project using Jenkins and Powershell. Developed C# plugins for Dynamics 365 business logic and database interactions, and contributed to backend C++ development in a large-scale project. Also performed frontend Angular development with Typescript and Spring Boot backend.
Internship (Information Technology)
Bernhard MCC
Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 (2 months)
Developed a web application for querying and modifying Active Directory using Powershell scripts. Managed imaging and deployment of personal computers with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and PDQ. Provided remote and on-site technical support.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ULUniversity of Louisiana
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Studied Computer Science at the University of Louisiana. Completed the program from August 2016 to May 2020.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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