Richard Lam
Dighton,MA
Summary
Innovative engineer with expertise in mechanical, electrical, and software systems, delivering complex technologies in defense and distributed environments. Translates technical systems into operational impact for stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Focused on global platforms and the role of technology in fostering community connections.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
SEACORP
01.2021 - Current
- Develop software for the Submarine Launched Unmanned Aerial System (SLUAS) supporting real-time reconnaissance and distributed system coordination.
- Built CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows, enhancing release reliability for embedded platforms and streamlining deployment processes.
- Collaborated across engineering, operations, and leadership teams to communicate system capabilities, risks, and deployment readiness, ensuring alignment with mission objectives.
- Designed offline geospatial data solutions enabling mission planning in constrained, disconnected environments.
- Supported field tests and cross-team integration events, facilitating direct communication with operators and program leadership to ensure successful integration.
Software Systems Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Automated deployments and configured environments across distributed infrastructure using Ansible and scripting tools, enhancing deployment efficiency.
- Coordinated with program managers, deployment teams, and external partners to achieve reliable software releases and ensure operational readiness.
- Enhanced platform stability and facilitated delivery on major defense programs, ensuring visibility across multiple stakeholders.
- Supported the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) platform, delivering communication systems used across multiple vehicle and satellite platforms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst05.2016
Skills
- Python development
- C and C programming
- JavaScript and TypeScript
- Systems architecture
- Systems integration
- Container deployment and Docker
- CI/CD management and Jenkins
- GitLab version control
- Linux operating systems
- AWS cloud services
Global And Communication Strengths
- Experience explaining complex technical systems to non-technical stakeholders
- Cross-cultural background with interest in global technology platforms
- Passion for immersive software, developer ecosystems, and online communities
- Languages: English (Fluent), Chinese & Vietnamese (Basic), French/Spanish (Basic)
Timeline
Software Engineer
SEACORP
01.2021 - Current
Software Systems Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems
01.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Amherst