Educated software engineer blending military and corporate experience as a driver of business value. Seeking software development or similar skilled positions. Contact me by email at mail {at} natecortes.com.
Programming Languages: Python, C, C++, C#, HTML/CSS, Javascript/Node.js, SQL
Software Proficiencies: Git, Confluence, Linux Operating Systems
Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) Score of 3/3 in Mandarin Chinese
Sergeant - Cryptologic Linguist (MOS: 35P, Chinese Mandarin)
Schofield Barracks, HI from Feb 2022 - Feb 2027
Software Engineer - Test and Design
Mesa, AZ from Jan 2020 - Feb 2022
Programmed software solutions as part of a collaborative team for testing the design of the Apache 64-E and V-22 Osprey programs, discovering, documenting, and reporting software deficiencies to ensure all software artifacts were coherent with technical requirements and performance benchmarks.
Maintained technical documentation consistent with program designs for the V-22 Osprey, standardizing accurate and precise communication of technical specifications to a large team of software engineers.
Developed expertise in software engineering best practices, utilizing software engineering tools such as GitLab, Gerrit, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence for timely delivery of product improvements in a fast-paced agile environment.
ASU College of Integrated Sciences and Arts
Undergraduate Research Assistant - C# developer
Tempe, AZ from Jan 2019 – Jun 2019
ASU College of Nursing and Health
Student Researcher - Web Application Developer
Phoenix, AZ from Jul 2018 – Jun 2019
Graduated Aug 2019 from Arizona State University, Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering
Graduated Oct 2024 from Defense Language Institute, School of Chinese Mandarin
Western Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition
Windows Defense Security Team
Tempe, AZ from Oct 2018 - Feb 2019