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Mary Corbin

Houston

Summary

Results-driven Software Engineer with expertise in software development, system architecture, and integration testing. Proven ability to enhance software quality through code reviews, Agile methodologies, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer

KBR
Houston
08.2016 - Current
  • Transitioned from software engineer to system tester to perform integration and testing of MCC21 system with external sources, verifying data flow, data format, and network protocols while managing scheduled activity events using ServiceNow's Activity Management system.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design system architecture and specifications, defining and implementing test plans and runs that ensured high quality of products delivered to mission operations.

Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin
Houston
01.1996 - 08.2016

Redesigned the MCC system to MCC21 software solutions using ServiceNow and supplemental tools (Javascripts, Python, shell scripts, etc.) to ensure that the user community are using the right versions of the MCC software for mission operations, tester, and developers.

  • Ported software from the MCC system from DEC Alphas 32-bit operating system to the Red hat Linux 64-bit operating systems.
  • Led and participated in code reviewrs to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
  • Began implementation of Agility for tracking planning and progress of tasks.
  • Transitioned to "Project Caliente" to move the MCC Gateway system from an old version of .net/ASP to a new version of .net/ASP using visual basic, MS SQL procedures, web tools.

Software Engineer

Loral Space & Communications
Houston
01.1993 - 01.1996
  • Redesigned, implemented, and tested the old "Operational Configuration Management" system away from the old IBM MVS operating system to the MCC system using C/C++, X/Motif, and installation of software baselines to remote file servers that were used to mount to the user community to support mission operations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design system architecture and specifications based on NASA and user community requirements.
  • Led and participated in code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
  • Mentored junior developers by providing guidance on programming techniques and tools.
  • Resolved technical issues by troubleshooting software bugs and system malfunctions.
  • Developed, tested, debugged and documented software programs for this MCC architecture.
  • Participated in regular meetings with stakeholders to discuss project progress, changes, challenges.

Software Engineer

IBM
Houston
05.1978 - 12.1993
  • Led and participated in code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
  • Developed and maintained software solutions on IBM MVS for NASA Mission Control Center using assembler language, Fortran, and JCL, enhancing data interaction with IBM's Information Management system to ensure that the Flight Control Team is using the right versions and baselines to support mission operations and user testing.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design system architecture and specifications that met NASA requirements for Mission Control Center operations.
  • Analyzed user requirements to create software solutions and technical specifications that aligned with project goals.
  • Utilized version control tools to manage source codes across multiple projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computing Science

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05-1978

Skills

  • Software development
  • System architecture
  • Integration testing
  • Code review
  • Agile methodology
  • Data analysis
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Software troubleshooting
  • Technical documentation
  • Project management
  • Problem solving
  • Mentoring junior developers
  • Attention to detail
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Issue resolution
  • Troubleshooting and resolution
  • Code debugging
  • Linux
  • Coding standards
  • MySQL
  • Software development life cycle (SDLC)
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Agile process management
  • Excellent communicator
  • Software testing

Affiliations

  • Sports, dancing, reading, politics, games

Timeline

Software Engineer

KBR
08.2016 - Current

Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin
01.1996 - 08.2016

Software Engineer

Loral Space & Communications
01.1993 - 01.1996

Software Engineer

IBM
05.1978 - 12.1993

Bachelor of Science - Computing Science

Texas A&M University
Mary Corbin