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About

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Aerospace Engineer & Software Developer

Welcome to my page! I'm an engineer who just likes to build things. Rockets, rovers, drones, apps, websites. I have a wide range of interests and experience that brings surprising insight to the projects I'm on.

  • School: University of Cincinnati
  • Degree: Bachelors of Science in Engineering
  • Freelance: Available

I was born in Toledo, OH and graduated from University of Cincinnati where I majored in Aerospace Engineering. While at UC I was part of the Autonomous Systems Lab where we designed a robotic chassis that interfaced with a Mitsubishi industrial robotic arm used to study satellite capture techniques and remote brain surgery. I was a "Rocket Surgeon" for a short time. This is also when I started coding, not just for school projects but for research with the university as I would often get requests from professors who have an old Fortran code they want to revive.

The University of Cincinnati has a mandatory co-op system where you are required to complete a certain number of internships before you graduate. I did all my internships with the Air Force Research Laboratory at both Edwards AFB, CA and Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. My focus during this time was amassing expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics and the regimes I studied was external flow, steady-state, internal combustion, and hypersonics. This is also the time I wrote a lot more software because sometimes you have to write your own solvers.

I'm now focusing on software development. I have taught myself Python, C#, SQL, Bash, HTML, CSS, and Fortran preferring to work in Python, C#, and SQL. I've built websites, converted excel toolkits to Python toolkits, written desktop applications in C#, and revived Fortran code for current computers. Currently, I'm studying cloud technology (AWS) and data analytics. I'm always learning and improving.

Skills

  • Python
  • C#
  • SQL
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Git
  • Fortran
  • Bash
  • Matlab & Simulink
  • Javascript/Typescript

Technologies

  • .NET/.NET Core
  • ASP.NET
  • Django
  • PostgreSQL
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Jenkins
  • Docker
  • Solid Works
  • AutoCAD LT & Fusion 360
  • Unigraphics NX
  • Rhinoceros CAD
  • Gambit
  • Pointwise
  • Tecplot
  • Metacomp CFD++ & MIME
  • Ansys Fluent & CFX
  • Linux
  • OpenFOAM
  • JetBrains IDEs
  • Angular
  • Paraview

Interests

Linux

Programming

Drones

Console Gaming

Reading

Crypto

Steam Deck

Astronomy

Science

Technology

Testimonials

It was a privilege to manage Chris during our time together at Conwed. Always eager to assist, with excellent analytics, a fresh perspective, and a willingness to apply himself wherever he could, Chris proved to be a valuable team asset. For whatever position he's considered, I'm certain he'll apply his talents wholeheartedly.

Jake Huskins

Operations Manager, MI Windows & Doors

It is my pleasure to strongly recommend Chris McGlown. In my years of human resource management I have seen many young professionals in many career fields come and go. Chris is one individual I have worked with who uniquely stands out. During our time together, Chris displayed great talents in engineering and software development. When we first met, I was immediately impressed with Chris, but during the time worked together, his understanding of manufacturing and …

Joel Petrie

HR Professional, Culture Driver, MBA

Resume

My Experiences

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

2005 - 2010

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA

The University of Cincinnati’s B.S. in Aerospace Engineering Degree is the country’s second oldest program of its kind. Aerospace engineering takes a deep exploration of advanced science and technology in the design and development of flight vehicles; degree study includes the analysis and design of aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rockets, and satellites.

- University of Cincinnati

Certifications

AWS certified cloud practitioner
Google data analytics

Professional Experience

Cooper-Smith Integrated Media Solutions

April 2023 - July 2023

Toledo, OH

  • Led the development and maintenance of ETL pipelines using Python with Pandas, SQLAlchemy, and Numpy, interfacing with Snowflake databases for both new projects and legacy software.
  • Spearheaded the creation of infrastructure for software version control, continuous integration and deployment, automated testing, database management, task orchestration, observability, monitoring, and code quality control.
  • Mentored peers in software debugging, version control, and software development.
  • Conducted data visualization in Tableau and effectively managed databases in Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Designed and implemented a web crawler utilizing Python and Selenium to efficiently extract advertisement analytics from a vendor's website.

Dark Magic Technologies LLC

November 2020 - Present

Maumee, OH

  • Create architectural shop drawings in AutoCAD LT resulting in $5,000 monthly revenue.
  • Prototyped American made Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS drones) that can be used for industrial inspections, photogrammetry, agriculture, and real estate.
  • Created SOW and component diagrams for phase 1 production of drone platform.
  • Integrated imaging, sensor, machine vision, and Pixhawk flight controller with Raspberry Pi system for autonomous drone control using Python.
  • Developed mobile ground control station using open source technology with Python integration.

Conwed

April 2019 - August 2020

Maumee, OH

  • Used Python and SQL to extract, transform, and load data from existing spreadsheets to Microsoft Access or Excel database reducing missing orders by 95%.
  • Created custom automated reports using Python, VBA, and data from databases and spreadsheets saving 200 hours of manpower.
  • Developed graphical desktop tool kits that used conduct complex mathematical calculations increasing order efficiency by 75%.
  • Developed a custom manufacturing management system using Python, SQL, and VBA that used bar codes to track products reducing lost orders by 80%.
  • Created manufacturing dashboards using Power BI to measure daily inventory.
  • Used Python to automate error logging in spreadsheets to reduce wasted material by 75%.

Ohio Drone LLC

May 2018 - April 2019

Cincinnati, OH

  • Developed a Minimum Viable Product for a local startup drone company within 1 month. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) had an integrated thermal and visible light camera systems.
  • Developed techniques for drone video transmission using VLC Media player through AWS.
  • Developed drone imaging cloud infrastructure using ASP.NET Web API, AWS API Gateway, Lamda, SNS, SQS, DynamoDB, and S3.
  • Created BOM for various iterations of drone platform.
  • Designed drones for use in man industries including medical, industrial, and emergency services.

US Government

April 2014 - May 2018

Pennsylvania

  • Non-engineering experience. Worked as an adult GED tutor, boiler room operator, landscaper, and restaurant line cook during this period.

GE Aviation

March 2012 - November 2012

West Chester, OH

  • Created Computer Aided Design (CAD) models to pre-process, simulate, and post-process various combustor designs for GE aircraft engines.
  • Pre-processed combustor model to prepare for fluid simulation.
  • Combined different engine model components into one model for processing.
  • Simulated cold and reacting flow using Fluent.
  • Exported and transformed data to other GE Aviation groups for analysis and studies.

Air Force Research Laboratory Propulsion Directorate

April 2008 - September 2009

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

  • Completed Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis on hypersonic air breathing vehicles and isolators using CFD software.
  • Developed comprehensive database of the leading edge and cowl lip radii design space.
  • Published and presented findings at the Joint Army- Navy-NASA-Air Force (JANNAF) 2009 conference in Las Vegas, NV.

Air Force Research Laboratory Engines Directorate

April 2007 - September 2007

Edwards AFB, CA

  • Gained basic understanding, skills, and techniques in CFD using Fluent Software.
  • Developed grid generation and meshing techniques for rocket nozzles using CAD Software.
  • Verified Fluent's CFD accuracy against experimental results using high pressure nozzles.

Portfolio

My Projects

  • All
  • C#
  • Python
  • ASP.NET
  • Django

Livingspace Toolkit

The purpose of this project is to create a toolkit that Livingspace LLC customer service can use to create custom orders for Livingspace sunrooms.

SunroomCalculator

This calculator can be used to determine the design properties of various sunroom design styles given certain parameters as input. This is based off a project I worked on for my previous company.

ResumeVault

A project to create a central repository of your work history and experiences that you control. Keep track of where you were employed, how long you spent at an organization, what your duties and accomplishments were, and what skills you gained.

PlaylistBuilder

This program was create to be a simple playlist builder. I recently got an mp3 player and didn't really like using the full scale media manager programs available in Linux. There was really no need for all the bells and whistles just to organize a playlist. I also had some …

Simple Leave Management

This project is a demonstration of a simple leave management system build using .Net 6 and ASP.NET Core. It demonstrates CRUD functionality and is intended as a quick showcase of the author's current proficiency in web application development.

personalSite

This is the repository of my personal site written in Python using the Django framework. The site will be expanded over time as I improve my capabilities in Python and Django. I plan to add a blog to it at a later date.

Contact

Get In Touch

Send a message

I'm always looking for new opportunities. Send me a message and let's have a conversation about any projects or job opportunities that you may have in mind.

Email Me

chris.mcglownjr@tutanota.com

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