Resume Highlights
Skills
With an Active Top Secret clearance, I bring a trusted background to highly sensitive projects. My core strengths lie in programming with C++, Python, and Java, where I design and implement solutions that balance performance and reliability. I leverage Kubernetes and Docker to containerize applications, ensuring scalable and efficient deployment across environments. My experience also extends to MATLAB and Simulink, where I build and analyze models to simulate real-world systems. To tie it all together, I rely on Git, GitLab, and Jenkins for version control and CI/CD, enabling seamless collaboration, integration, and delivery. Together, these skills allow me to engineer, model, and deploy secure systems in dynamic and mission-critical settings.
Experiences
I began my career as a Software Engineer Intern at Valdosta State University, where I built an interactive campus map that boosted user engagement by 50%, and quickly advanced to roles at Google, where I optimized data pipelines and database performance, reducing latency by 20% and response times by 40% while improving SLA adherence. At the Space Dynamics Laboratory, I led the integration of Java-based services on Project FORGE, implementing automated testing frameworks that enhanced code reliability and drove innovative solutions in data analysis and fusion. Today, as a Senior Software Engineer with ALKU supporting the Sentinel ICBM program, I deliver high-fidelity flight performance simulations with over 95% accuracy, ensuring 100% on-time delivery of complex modules by applying advanced engineering principles, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving agile development processes.
Certs & Educations
I have built a strong foundation of both technical expertise and strategic insight through a combination of certifications and academic achievement. I hold CompTIA Security+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, and Model-Based Systems Engineering certifications, demonstrating my ability to design secure, scalable systems while maintaining rigorous standards in cybersecurity and systems design. Academically, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Valdosta State University and an MBA from Louisiana State University, which equipped me with the business acumen to complement my technical background. I am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science at Georgia Tech, expected in May 2026, deepening my specialization in advanced software engineering and systems design.
Leadership & Contributions
Throughout my career, I have regularly invested extra effort outside normal cycles to unblock critical path items, ensuring that classified deliverables remain on schedule and mission objectives are met. I am committed to developing others by mentoring junior engineers through code walkthroughs, knowledge-sharing, and test strategy sessions, fostering both technical growth and team resilience. In addition, I bring strong expertise in working with classified workflows, including media handling, checksums, and secure environment build/validation. By translating these strict constraints into reliable automation, I help organizations maintain compliance, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiency in highly sensitive environments. For more insights into my development approach and other projects, visit my GitHub profile at skytruong90.