Quality Engineering and STEM Educator

Tracy Miller

Starkville, MS ***** • •662-***-**** • ***********@*****.*** • Tracy Miller LinkedIn

Professional Summary

Versatile professional with experience in quality engineering, optical/laser instrumentation, and STEM education. Skilled in data analysis, precision measurement, compliance, and process optimization. Demonstrated ability to improve product reliability, support R&D initiatives, and communicate complex concepts clearly.

Technical Skills

Quality & Engineering: SPC, Cp/Cpk, QVC, Clean Room protocols, instrumentation calibration

Data & Software: MATLAB, LabVIEW, Excel, GDMWEB, statistical analysis

Education: Curriculum development, inclusive instruction, datadriven teaching

Professional Experience

Quality Inspector

Coherent Corp. Starkville, MS Jan 2026 – May 2026

Inspected materials and components to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.

Performed precise dimensional measurements and validated product quality.

Conducted quality tests and identified defects to improve reliability.

Maintained Clean Room standards to protect product integrity.

Math Teacher

Columbus Municipal School District Columbus, MS Sep 2022 – Jan 2026

Delivered engaging math instruction to improve conceptual understanding.

Created instructional materials including notes, assignments, and assessments.

Evaluated student performance and provided targeted feedback.

Used data insights to refine teaching strategies and improve outcomes.

Supported diverse learners through inclusive instructional practices.

Physics Teacher

Oktibbeha County School District Starkville, MS Nov 2017 – Jun 2022

Taught physics using differentiated strategies for diverse learners.

Analyzed student performance data to adjust curriculum pacing.

Increased engagement through handson demonstrations and realworld applications.

Research Associate

Mississippi State University Starkville, MS Jul 2014 – Jul 2017

Designed ASME NQA1 grade nuclear HEPA filters ensuring compliance and safety.

Collected and analyzed complex data sets to support research decisions.

Developed instrumentation solutions using optical and laserbased technologies.

Improved system reliability through instrumentation optimization and maintenance.

Enhanced efficiency through strategic planning and data analysis.

Quality Engineer / Database Administrator

Nissan Corporation Canton, MS Feb 2012 – Feb 2014

Managed quality data using GDMWEB to support warranty and variance analysis.

Conducted capability studies (Cp, Cpk) to evaluate product performance.

Delivered weekly presentations highlighting quality trends and improvement areas.

Supported continuous improvement through datadriven insights and rootcause analysis.

Research Associate

Mississippi State University Starkville, MS Aug 1997 – Jun 2011

Conducted data analysis using specialized software.

Built and upgraded hardware/software systems to improve research capability.

Additional Experience

Team Member — Big Buns and More (2018) Customer service and order processing.

Caregiver — SelfEmployed (2018) Medication management, dietary planning, medical appointments, financial tracking.

Education

Master of Science, Mississippi State University Starkville, MS Aug 2009 – Dec 2011

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