Ryan Waddington
Gulf Breeze,FL
Summary
Dual-degree Electrical and Computer Engineering student and former U.S. Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor with a strong background in systems troubleshooting, technical leadership, and mission-critical operations. Experienced in embedded systems, digital logic, and FPGA development, with a demonstrated ability to apply disciplined engineering practices in high-reliability environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor / Journeyman
United States Air Force
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Supervised and mentored a 15-person maintenance team, ensuring compliance with strict operational and safety standards.
- Led troubleshooting, repair, and validation of complex aircraft electrical and mechanical systems supporting mission-critical operations.
- Managed maintenance operations to maintain continuous aircraft availability, supporting high-tempo operational requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05.2026
Skills
- Programming: C, C, C#, Assembly, VHDL, MATLAB
- Microcontrollers: Arduino, ESP32, AVR64DU32, TI C2000
- Tools & Software: MATLAB, Simulink, SolidWorks, Multisim, Visual Studio, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators, multimeters
- Hardware Design: Embedded systems, FPGA design, PCB schematics, digital and analog circuits
- Additional Skills: Hardware/software integration, system troubleshooting, diagnostics
- Structural repair
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor / Journeyman
United States Air Force
01.2017 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
University of West Florida
Relevant Engineering Projects
Embedded Systems & Microcontrollers
- Developed an Arduino Mega program in C++ with a C# interface to control and monitor a simulated ventilation system using temperature sensors, actuators, and motorized fans., Built an autonomous line-following robot using AVR64DU32 microcontroller in assembly with obstacle detection and avoidance., Designed and implemented control and power circuitry for a small-engine dynamometer using MATLAB Simulink and TI C2000 microcontroller, integrating sensors for real time monitoring (in progress).
Digital & Logic Design
- Engineered a full adder circuit using 18 discrete BJT transistors, illustrating proficiency in low-level digital logic and hardware design., Designed and implemented a simulated four-way traffic signal with pedestrian walk buttons using NAND and other logic ICs, demonstrating practical digital logic applications.
FPGA Development
- Programmed encoders, decoders, and timers in VHDL on FPGA development board.