ALAIYA TAYLOR
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Dedicated Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience in developing efficient and scalable software solutions. Proficient in various programming
languages, including Java, Python, and C++, and skilled in Agile methodologies. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality
products on time and within budget.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Supply Specialist
United States Army National Guard
Huntsville, AL
12.2025 - Current
- Managed accountability for organizational equipment and supplies valued at over $X million with 100% inventory accuracy.
- Received, inspected, stored, issued, and distributed equipment, tools, and supplies while maintaining accurate inventory records.
- Maintained automated inventory and property accountability systems (GCSS-Army), processing supply requests and equipment transactions efficiently.
- Prepared and maintained supply documentation, purchase records, hand receipts, and inventory reports.
- Coordinated shipping, receiving, and transportation of equipment and supplies to support daily operations and mission readiness.
- Managed warehouse organization, stock rotation, and storage procedures to maximize efficiency and reduce inventory discrepancies.
- Collaborated with leadership to forecast supply needs, monitor inventory levels, and prevent shortages.
Principal Software Quality Engineer
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Support as SQA in the Review and Approval and implementation of regulated IT applications. Collaborate with software and systems development teams to build compliance capabilities to assure the quality of the deliverables and ensure business needs are met. Completed and verified content using a range of applications/tools including JIRA, Confluence, DOORS, and CAMEO. Work with various internal teams including Project Directors/Project Managers, Technical Developers, Business and Technology Stakeholders/Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
Principal Systems Engineer
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Support the development and review of interface documents, system requirements, Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM) development, and perform formal and informal engineering reviews. Partners with product teams to translate business requirements into logical program designs and software solutions. Agile development, including iteration planning, status, and supporting Agile team leadership.
Principal Project Test Engineer
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Working within an Agile team environment, to include Program Increment Planning, Iteration Planning, Feature and Story development, Sprint Planning, and Iteration Retrospectives. Troubleshoot errors and provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems. Ensure all tests and procedures meet the product specifications.
Software Engineer
LOCKHEED MARTIN
11.2018 - 07.2022
- Integration and Testing. Work with a team to design, develop, implement, and execute programs in a view to provide quality assurance of the products. Work with a team on TFCC, TPP, KSA, and Flight Test programs. Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies. Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service. Created successful test scripts to manage automated feature testing.
Education
M.Eng - Systems & Materiel Eng
Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University
01.2020
B.S - Computer Science
Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University
01.2018
Skills
- Product Management
- Scrum Master
- Product Owner
- Jira
- Confluence
- Microsoft
- Supply Chain Operations
- Logistics Coordination
- DOORS
- CAMEO
- Data Entry & Record keeping
- C, C#, Java
Accomplishments
United States Army National Guard
Certification
Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt
Timeline
Unit Supply Specialist
United States Army National Guard
12.2025 - Current
Principal Software Quality Engineer
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
09.2024 - 04.2025
Principal Systems Engineer
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
04.2023 - 09.2024
Principal Project Test Engineer
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
09.2022 - 04.2023
Software Engineer
LOCKHEED MARTIN
11.2018 - 07.2022
M.Eng - Systems & Materiel Eng
Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University
B.S - Computer Science
Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University