Michael Ferguson
@michaelferguson
Electrical engineer specializing in software development and AI training.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated electrical engineer with a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Oklahoma State University, complemented by dual Bachelor's degrees in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering. My academic background has equipped me with a strong foundation in controls, signal processing, and communications, which I have applied in various professional settings.
In my current role as a Software Engineer II at Boeing, I develop software systems for advanced avionics platforms, focusing on simulation and weapon verification. My previous experience includes working as a Contributor Success Manager at Scale AI, where I led a team of contributors in high-quality AI training tasks. I have also contributed to the development of Navy simulators at Fidelity Technologies Corporation, showcasing my ability to adapt and excel in diverse engineering environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer II
Boeing
Jul 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Developed software systems for the B-52 and B-2 avionics platforms, specializing in the simulation of aircraft subsystems and weapon verification. Contributed to critical defense projects by ensuring the reliability and functionality of complex aerospace software.
AI Tutor
xAI
Aug 2024 - May 2025 (9 months)
Completed 12,000 tasks to train state-of-the-art AI models for various applications, including image and audio generation, and text-based projects. Demonstrated exceptional task quality and understanding of complex instructions, leading to roles as a tutor mentor and reviewer for specific projects.
Contributor Success Manager / QM
Scale AI
Feb 2024 - Aug 2024 (6 months)
Managed a VIP squad of high-throughput contributors, providing support and performing audits to ensure task quality. Transitioned to a Quality Manager role, where responsibilities included project assistance, conducting audits, leading webinars, and preparing project documentation and courses.
Software/Systems Engineer I
Fidelity Technologies Corporation
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Maintained and developed new software for multiple E-6B Mercury simulators for the Navy at Tinker AFB, including a level-D OFT simulator and a maintenance trainer. Responsibilities included C++ and Fortran code development, hardware debugging, and ensuring DoD 8570 compliant network security.
Laboratory Research Assistant
Autophysics
May 2019 - Aug 2019 (3 months)
Implemented an experimental setup to study honey bee flight patterns, installing and debugging the open-source research algorithm Flydra on Linux machines. Created new documentation for the lab, significantly expediting the progress of other researchers.
Intern Software Engineer
Boeing
May 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year 3 months)
Learned the process of developing, testing, and debugging code while working with mentoring engineers on pilot interfaces and displays for the B1 Lancer. Developed a coding standards checking tool in Perl as an independent project.
Education
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Oklahoma State University
Master of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Pursued a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, deepening knowledge in advanced electrical engineering concepts. Completed the program in Fall 2023.
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, focusing on the intersection of computer science and electrical engineering. Graduated in Spring 2021.
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Controls, Signal Processing, and Communications. Graduated in Spring 2020.
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