Joseph Durham
********.**@*****.*** 937-***-**** Dayton, Ohio
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-durham/
Professional Summary
Marine Corps Veteran with 4.5 years of service, now a Radar Modeling and Simulation Engineer with 2 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. Skilled in Software Development, Data Processing, and Signal Analysis, with a strong foundation in data structures and algorithms. Proven ability to develop practical, scalable solutions in mission-critical environments. Passionate about building technology that improves lives and creates meaningful impact. Skills
● Programming Languages: Experience in C, FORTRAN, C++, Java, Python, Dart, JavaScript, Node, and Shell Scripting
● Data Processing & Automation: Experienced with command-line tools, regular expressions, and custom data parsers
● Data Visualization: Skilled in MATLAB, Octave, and GNUPlot for graphical and analytical data representation
● Parallel & Distributed Computing: Knowledgeable in MPI, OpenMP, and workload schedulers like Grid Engine and Slurm
● Software Development Practices: Familiar with Agile Software Development principles
● Core Computer Science: Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and computational problem solving
● Version Control Systems: Proficient in Git and SVN for collaborative development and source code management
● Soft Skills: Effective communicator with demonstrated strengths in problem solving and critical thinking
Experience
Radar Modeling and Simulation Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton – Beavercreek, Ohio
May 2023 – Present
● Produced deliverable reports aligned with mission-critical customer objectives using Rotorcraft, Radar, and Chaff M&S for the US Army.
● Supported verification and validation of multiple RF threat models within the ESAMS M&S Framework to assist in model accreditation by the US Army for use in an airborne countermeasures Program of Record.
● Participated in subcontractor meetings to exchange information across areas of expertise in support of client objectives and live test events.
● Leveraged Grid Engine to generate and process large-scale data sets from M&S workflows.
● Developed, maintained, and debugged code in MATLAB, FORTRAN, and Bash to automate retrieval and analysis of simulation output data.
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Specialist United States Marine Corps – Beaufort, South Carolina September 2014 – March 2019
● Recorded and monitored changes with training statistics by using an online reporting system accompanied with Microsoft Excel and file keeping.
● Delegated and coordinated daily tasks involving training, record keeping, and program management in a supervisory role.
● Assisted in the maintenance and security of Federal assets by ensuring monthly checks and services, all inventories recorded in file, and all assets secured daily. Education
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (BSCS)
Wright State University – Dayton, Ohio
● Data Structures & Algorithms (C++)
● Operating System Internals & Design (C, C++, Bash)
● Parallel Programming (C, Bash)