Brandon Nguyen

About Brandon Nguyen

Software Engineer | Mission-Critical SystemsI\'m a Software Engineer II at Raytheon with a passion for building robust, high-performance systems that make a real-world impact. My expertise spans the full development lifecycle, from architecting communication protocols in C++ and Python to developing comprehensive test suites that achieve near-perfect coverage. I\'m proficient across multiple programming languages (C++, Python, Java, SQL, MATLAB). My toolkit includes Git for version control, MongoDB for database management, and advanced testing with Google Test and Valgrind for memory debugging.As both a technical contributor and Scrum Master, I\'ve guided teams to 20% improvements in sprint completion while ensuring every line of code meets rigorous safety and quality standards.What drives me:System Reliability: Engineering software that performs consistently under pressureTechnical Leadership: Mentoring teams through Agile processes and complex technical challengesInnovation: Transforming complex datasets into actionable insights through advanced data visualizationContinuous Learning: Recently earned my MS in Computer Science, always exploring emerging technologiesWhether it\'s building REST APIs that deliver real-time payment updates, developing machine learning models with 98.6% accuracy, or creating tools that boost team productivity by 10%, I\'m energized by solving complex problems through elegant, well-tested code.Currently exploring opportunities in software engineering, distributed systems, and emerging technologies. Always open to connecting with fellow engineers and discussing innovative approaches to challenging technical problems.

Experience

1. Software Engineer

   Raytheon

   Nov 2023 — Present · Tucson, AZ, US

   Led migration of mission-critical embedded software from legacy RTOS to FreeRTOS, maintaining 100% functional compatibility while improving system performance and reliability Engineered new communication protocols and message handling for radio systems by implementing requirements-driven enhancements to existing C++ codebase Implemented comprehensive Google tests using Cmake on a Linux machine for authored code, achieving near 100% line and function coverage Acted as Scrum Master leading daily Scrum meetings and guided team members through Scrum and Agile processes leading the team toward a 20% increase in sprint completion Led formal integration testing as software test lead, coordinating cross-functional validation with safety and quality engineers while developing Python test scripts and updating C++ test code to achieve 100% requirements compliance Created comprehensive data visualization tools using MATLAB and Python to transform complex test datasets into actionable insights, streamlining root cause analysis and enhancing decision-making for system optimization

Education

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2018 — 2022

• Arizona State University

  Master of Science - MS

  2022 — 2023