Work Experience

Cisco Systems

Hardware Security Engineer, January 2021 - Present

  • Prevented hardware-based and low-level software-based attacks

  • Collaborated with internal development teams to ensure products pass security baselines

  • Developed Python scripts to assist interpretation of integration test results, saving time and reducing human error

  • Supported multiple projects concurrently, tracked tasks with Jira using a Kanban framework

  • Managed hardware lab: budget proposals, asset purchasing, organization, networking, soldering rework

  • Primarily coding in Python, Bash, and Verilog. Utilized Git, Vim, and VS Code in Windows & RHEL.

Lenovo Data Center Group

Education Development Engineer, June 2018 - May 2020

  • Created dozens of training courses for global technical support teams

  • Spearheaded a project to develop a prototype scaled-down server to be used as a hands-on training aid

    • Project involved 3D modeling, 3D Printing, Java programming, and PCB design

  • Hired and managed a technical intern

Dialog Semiconductor /
Silego Technology

Applications Engineer, July 2015 - June 2018

  • Designed custom low-power analog and digital circuits for Fortune 500 clients

  • Bench-tested designs with breadboard circuits, developed prototype PCBs, wrote microcontroller test scripts

  • Generated project-specific datasheets on short-turnaround timeframes

  • Created a C# application to automate datasheet creation which saved every member of my team 30+ mins/day

  • Managed application note contractor program which involved vetting proposals, editing white papers, and writing technical documentation

  • Wrote more than 15 customer-facing application note white papers