Andrew Essex
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in developing high-performance web applications and mission-critical systems. Proven expertise across full-stack development, distributed systems, geospatial, and real-time data applications. Highly adaptable and effective in fast-paced, cross-functional environments. Active top secret security clearance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Hypergiant
05.2022 - Current
- Directed team efforts in developing high-performance web applications, enhancing geospatial visualization capabilities with innovative techniques using Next.js and deck.gl.
- Push the boundaries of browser-based visualization with cutting-edge rendering techniques and custom tooling.
- Design interfaces that transform complex datasets into intuitive, actionable visual insights.
- Pioneer performance-driven development approaches to enable responsive, high-accuracy geospatial applications.
Software Engineer
Stephenson Stellar Corporation
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Engineered visualization and control systems for detecting RF interference in machine learning applications.
- Developed dashboards using Plotly and Dash for real-time representation of raw RF data from satellites.
- Contributed to creation of CNN autoencoders and classifiers utilizing TensorFlow frameworks.
- Deployed microservices for processing raw RF via SDR, delivering predictions and relevant outputs.
- Utilized ZMQ messaging protocol for efficient transmission of real-time data to web clients.
- Integrated analysis tools for ingesting RFI events into a custom ELK stack.
Software Engineer
TMC Design A LinQuest Company
09.2018 - 10.2021
- Orchestrated the development of Node.js microservices to build a suite of robust satellite communication tools and services.
- Engineered signal characterization and monitoring tools to enhance mission situational awareness.
- Built backend APIs using REST and gRPC protocols to support mission-critical operations.
Engineering Team Lead
Sports VTS
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Led cross-functional team in development of VR-based sports training simulator.
- Filed patent for computer-trackable football system (US Application 63/132,759).
Web Designer
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Maintained and updated 50+ university web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Collaborated with university departments to implement design requests
Software Engineer Intern
2wav
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Developed a leaderboard web application for the Emma Crawford Coffin Races event
- Built with Meteor.js, MongoDB, and Mocha; introduced to TDD, non-relational databases, and UI design
Education
Bachelor of Innovation - Computer Science
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
01.2018
Skills
- Typescript and JavaScript
- Python
- Nextjs
- Nodejs
- React and Nextjs
- deckgl and WebGL
- SQL and NoSQL databases
- Git version control
- REST and gRPC protocols
- Serial communication protocols
- Microservices Architecture
- Agile Methodologies
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Co-inventor on U.S. Patent 63/132,759 for a computer-trackable football system developed for VR sports simulation
- Presidents List & Deans List (multiple semesters, UCCS)
OTHER EXPERIENCE
- Software Development Specialist, DMI Collision Center Developed LAMP application to gamify auto mechanics work flow and progress (2017)
- Engineering Intern, Hipskind TSG Assisted with server builds, VMware hypervisor upgrades, and network configurations (2014)
- Technical Assistant, On Point Technology Supported server/SAN migrations and network setup tasks (2012-2013)
Timeline
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Hypergiant
05.2022 - Current
Software Engineer
Stephenson Stellar Corporation
09.2021 - 05.2022
Software Engineer
TMC Design A LinQuest Company
09.2018 - 10.2021
Engineering Team Lead
Sports VTS
08.2018 - 12.2018
Software Engineer Intern
2wav
05.2017 - 10.2018
Web Designer
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
05.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Innovation - Computer Science
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
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