Brandon Curry
Edwards AFB,CA
Summary
Calibration technician with 3 years of experience performing the calibration and/or adjustment of multimillion-dollar equipment utilized in military testing or high-tempo environments. Transitioning to Software Engineering with a focus on developing complex software systems and impactful deliverables. Available for SkillBridge fellowship starting December 2026.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Calibration Technician
US Air Force
Edwards AFB, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained strong attention to detail by achieving a 96.8% quality rate across 31 reviews while performing 759 calibrations spanning different areas of measurement.
- Worked within a high operational tempo by certifying 5 equipment sent to deployed personnel during the USA’s ongoing war with Iran.
- Performed time-sensitive jobs by calibrating 31 equipment in support of mission-critical assets, helped reduce priority requests by 71% and boosted equipment availability rate to 98.6%, beating the USAF standard by 6.6%.
- Calibrated Edwards Air Force Base's only high-accuracy weight set, an advanced calibration, which enabled the use of 3 AF research lab balances used to develop rocket fuels.
- Trained on high-vacuum systems & linear measuring machines to help fill skill gaps from a loss of technicians during the 43-day government shutdown.
- Utilized Microsoft Excel and Teams for performing additional job duties and equipment record tracking.
- Maintained a Secret Clearance (SEC) in the past 3 years.
IT Specialist
Shadow Mountain Baptist Church & School
El Cajon, CA
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered timely customer support to faculty and resolved IT issues related to software and computer hardware.
- Strengthened networking capabilities by installing various networking devices, including routers and modems to aid in school functions.
- Boosted staff productivity by providing distance/virtual IT assistance to faculty, using Microsoft Remote Desktop and the Windows command prompt.
- Repaired various audio-visual equipment and computer systems during time-sensitive environments that involved staff meetings or during high-priority faculty functions.
Education
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Grossmont College
San Diego, CA01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
05-2027
Skills
- Proficiency in Object-Oriented languages such as Python, C, and Java
- Experience in utilizing software development IDEs such as Visual Studio, IntelliJ, Eclipse, and PyCharm
- Experience using GitHub for group software development and version control in university projects
- Knowledge of full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
- Familiar with SQL and the PostgreSQL database management system
- Experience with Windows and Linux environments
- Knowledge of aviation practices, safety and avionics technologies
Timeline
Calibration Technician
US Air Force
04.2023 - Current
IT Specialist
Shadow Mountain Baptist Church & School
10.2022 - 04.2023
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Grossmont College
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University