Reuben Hermsdorf
Summary
Honorably served 15 years in the United States Air Force, advancing to leadership positions overseeing 20+ personnel in high-pressure, mission-critical environments. Transitioned into computer science with a disciplined, problem-solving mindset and hands-on experience in software development, database systems, and cybersecurity. Skilled in analyzing complex systems, writing efficient code, and delivering innovative technical solutions. Adept at debugging, quality assurance, and full software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices, with proven adaptability to emerging technologies and frameworks.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Station Captain
United States Air Force
08.2010 - 09.2017
- Assigned position of Station Chief of Operations which performed routine administrative duties, recommends policy changes, monitors department readiness & regulation compliant.
- Coordinated/guided personnel in upgrade training to meet goals that strengthened workforce.
- Managed training on procedures and operations to maintain high proficiency technical skills.
- Attention to detail which inspected construction for inclusion of fire suppression features and verified the full operation of installed safety systems.
- Assisted in conducting preliminary fire investigations which lead to educating the base populace in fire prevention tactics.
Fire Inspector
United States Air Force
08.2007 - 01.2010
- Analyzed technical blueprints and construction documents, applying logic and attention to detail comparable to reading software architecture and system design specifications.
- Identified risks and vulnerabilities in safety systems, directly transferable to identifying bugs, errors, and cybersecurity threats in computer systems.
- Documented inspection findings and developed corrective action reports, reflecting the precision and clarity required in software documentation and QA processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement corrective measures, similar to coordinating with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to deploy system fixes.
- Trained and guided personnel on fire safety procedures, paralleling user training, knowledge transfer, and technical onboarding in IT environments.
Firefighter and 911 dispatcher
United States Air Force
10.2002 - 08.2007
- Managed complex communication systems, routing real-time information with accuracy and speed—parallel to monitoring and managing network operations.
- Assessed incoming emergency data, prioritized requests, and coordinated resources, mirroring data analysis, task scheduling, and resource allocation in IT systems.
- Operated computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems, showcasing adaptability to mission-critical software platforms.
- Followed structured response procedures, aligning with adherence to system requirements, coding standards, and security protocols.
- Engaged with cross-functional emergency teams, reflecting teamwork and coordination required in agile software development environments.
Education
B.S. - Computer Science (Software Concentration)
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA01.2025
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO01.2021
Skills
- Programming Languages: C, C, C#, Python, Assembly HTML, CSS
- Database & Data Management: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures & Algorithms, SDLC, Debugging & Testing
- Tools & Platforms: AWS, Git/GitHub, Visual Studio, Microsoft Office Suite
- Networking & Security: Network Configuration, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, System Hardening
Timeline
Station Captain
United States Air Force
08.2010 - 09.2017
Fire Inspector
United States Air Force
08.2007 - 01.2010
Firefighter and 911 dispatcher
United States Air Force
10.2002 - 08.2007
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Pikes Peak State College
B.S. - Computer Science (Software Concentration)
University of La Verne