Mikhail Waddell

• Facilitated peer coding sessions, group projects, and study groups, fostering a collaborative, high-impact learning environment that promoted knowledge sharing and peer mentorship.
• Coordinated the capstone project presentation, overseeing event logistics and technical setup to ensure a professional and seamless delivery, while engaging stakeholders with key insights on project outcomes.

• Led the redesign of the graphical user interface in LabVIEW, improving user experience and reducing software testing time by 20%, streamlining workflows, and increasing operational efficiency for 50+ engineers.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize software-hardware integration, developing custom Python scripts that decreased compatibility issues by 15%, enhanced system performance, and contributed to $100,000 in annual savings.

• Awarded Employee of the Month from a pool of 200+ peers for outstanding contributions and leadership in technical problem-solving and team collaboration.
• Pioneered the development of a first-of-its-kind SMART SE (Support Equipment) software, integrating sensors and FPGA embedded controllers to reduce equipment damage risks. This safety-critical software is responsible for the Engine Installation/Removal on the B21 Aircraft, improving safety protocols, minimizing downtime, and ensuring 100% operational readiness for high-stakes missions.

Honored as Plane Captain of the Year for exemplary leadership, operational excellence, and consistent high-performance in mission-critical tasks.