Alex Karpowich
Madison,AL
Summary
Software engineer with ten years experience in the aerospace and defense industry. Related professional job experience includes program management, software architecture, software development, proposal development, business development and leadership experience. Self-starter who works well under pressure and consistently meets deadlines and targets while delivering high quality work. Looking to continue career in software development with a focus on software architecture or program management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Corvid Technologies
01.2022 - Current
- Program manager for a legacy tool, overseeing the success of a team of 8 developers. Responsible for the development of Level Of Effort (LoE) estimates, Gantt charts, UML Diagrams and architecture design for software related efforts. Effectively communicated programmatic needs and goals to upper management to ensure deadline and budget adherence.
- In charge of advocating for the advancement of internal software development practices.
- Integration and development lead for SBIR program for the Navy resulting in the first inline debris generator capability. Program required travel to customer during project milestones. Primary development liaison to customer.
- Wrote the software approach for a successful Phase I SBIR proposal for an ablation simulation tool, as well as a successful Phase II proposal for the same program.
- Worked closely with aerospace and radar SMEs for requirements generation and implementation throughout software development process.
Software Architect
Corvid Technologies
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Served as primary division software architect responsible for implementing robust micro-service architectures for government deployed C++ based systems.
- Implemented robust CMMI-adherent development processes utilizing standard tools such as Fortify to establish STIG compliant software certifications
- Maintained Git repository including performing code reviews, merging in requests, and configuration management.
- Standardized containerization approaches through the deployment of an organization-wide CI/CD pipeline infrastructure to automate builds and validation practices.
- Attended multiple classes on software architecture advances, including the iDesign Master Class led by Juval Lowy.
Software Developer
Mission Driven Research
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Led efforts to develop Java app for non-profit partner utilizing cloud based data storage.
- Mentored software intern on basics of software development career field.
- Derived requirements and interfaced with customer to deliver desired product.
Software Developer
TFRC Group
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Developed custom software add-on for client that interfaced with legacy software.
- Maintained, debugged, and upgraded existing software applications and components improving performance across existing software for customers.
Software Developer
Zero Point Frontiers
12.2015 - 04.2017
- Developed multiple aspects of space launch flight simulation and costing software suite for use during concept evaluation, research and development phases.
- Led coworker education on software development and version control methodology.
- Cost volume lead for proposal focused on multi-year development and manufacture of upper stage for solicited launch vehicle program. Responsibilities included subcontractor/vendor coordination and pricing, labor and material cost build up, and Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation.
- Assisted in creation of multiple proposals including NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts, Small Business Innovation Research, and Tipping Point proposals.
Research/Software Development Co-op
TGS Consultants
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Developed GUI interface for in-house cost estimation program.
- Researched historical NASA instruments and missions to asses reliability of cost estimation programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Alabama Huntsville
Huntsville, AL2015
Skills
- C
- CI/CD pipeline management
- Test-driven development
- Software architecture
- Requirements decomposition
- CMMI adherence
- Git source control
- Agile development practices
- Proposal writing
- CMake
- Qt
- Linux/Unix
- Docker
- Configuration Management
- Critical path timeline development
- Client assessment and analysis
Volunteer Experience
Volunteered with Habitat for Humanity during the summer of 2010
Active Conservation Legacy Donor for the Southeastern Climbers Coalition, helping to raise money to protect rock climbing wilderness areas in the Southeast
Timeline
Program Manager
Corvid Technologies
01.2022 - Current
Software Architect
Corvid Technologies
02.2019 - 12.2021
Software Developer
Mission Driven Research
04.2018 - 01.2019
Software Developer
TFRC Group
04.2017 - 03.2018
Software Developer
Zero Point Frontiers
12.2015 - 04.2017
Research/Software Development Co-op
TGS Consultants
08.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Alabama Huntsville