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Samuel Murphy

Huntsville

Summary

Systems Analyst with 7+ years’ experience in test, system validation, telemetry/data link integration, and performance data analysis. Skilled developer of test support tools. Recognized multiple times for teamwork and rapid problem-solving in high-pressure test environments. Holds TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

System Analyst

Parsons Corporation
06.2018 - Current
  • Developed and modified data analysis tools to support real-time Test Range operations to analyze flight and radar performance data.
  • Conducted hardware-in-the-loop simulations and produced comparative analysis reports for distributed events.
  • Conducted training and revision of model and simulation user interfaces.
  • Drafted Test plans to support distributed model and simulation and range testing.
  • Integrated and tested multiple C2 threat systems at multiple test ranges through the use of native and standardized data-links.
  • Lead teams of engineers to conduct exploitation of threat system hardware and software to determine system operation, configuration, integration, and modification.
  • Captured, analyzed, and integrated threat system data-link via Ethernet & serial to develop Interface Control Document (ICD) for system integration.
  • Reverse Engineered, translated, and created operations manuals for threat system software.
  • Performed software reverse engineering of threat system software to determine system performance, integration, and operations, and human factors.
  • Successfully integrated foreign C4 systems using indigenous software/hardware and produced data-link protocol translation capabilities.
  • Modified serial (RS-232/RS-422) system data link protocols to be compatible with Ethernet communications (TCP/IP and UDP/IP).
  • Modified interface using TENA to support real-time data exchange between test range assets.
  • Produced Intel products related to SAM C4 supporting DIA/MSIC.
  • Collected, analyzed, and translated Open Source Information used for DIA products including ITEAMS.
  • Continuous analysis of HUMINT, SIGINT, GEOINT, IMINT, AND OSINT with focus on Eurasia.
  • Provided Russian text, media, and software translations.
  • Obtained and maintained a TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.

Intern

U.S. Department of State
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Regional Strategy and Training Intern with the International Information Programs Bureau.
  • Contributed to the Economic Prosperity Special Programs Package.
  • Provided Russian and German translation.

Education

B.A. - Economics & Foreign Affairs

Hampden-Sydney College
05.2018

M.S. - Computer Science, Software Engineering

Colorado Technical University
11.2025

Skills

  • Visual Studios/C/Python/IDA Pro/Ghidra/QtCreator
  • Wireshark/Protocol Integration
  • Test & Analysis
  • Data Analytics/RStudio
  • Requirements/test/analysis
  • Public Speaking

Recognition

• Multiple “Pit Crew” and “True to the Core” awards, Parsons Corporation (2020–2025)
• “Standing Ovation” award, Parsons Corporation, 2024
• Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation Award recipient, Hampden-Sydney College, 2018
• First Place Grand Prize winner of the International NASA “What If” engineering competition, 2013

Languages

German
Full Professional
Russian
Professional Working

Timeline

System Analyst

Parsons Corporation
06.2018 - Current

Intern

U.S. Department of State
06.2017 - 08.2017

M.S. - Computer Science, Software Engineering

Colorado Technical University

B.A. - Economics & Foreign Affairs

Hampden-Sydney College

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