About Me
I'm a software developer whose work spans web applications, database systems, and space technology. Previously I built a 3D UAP visualization tool for the FAA that was reviewed by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. That work changed the trajectory of my career. Today I develop internal applications for New Jersey DEP while independently advancing the Orbital Zoning Framework and documenting my experience in Plausibly Deniable.
Professional Experience
GIS Database Engineer
Develop Python-based geoprocessing tools for transportation and spatial datasets, automating workflows for national geospatial programs. Manage geodatabases with ArcGIS Enterprise and PostgreSQL; built replica-sync automation with integrated validation and email reporting. Improved operational efficiency across nationwide datasets, reducing manual QA/QC time by over 30%.
Software Development Specialist
Maintain and develop internal web applications for New Jersey DEP, focusing on database-driven document generation systems with dynamic merge fields. Work with stored procedures and database functions to support application logic, optimize file compression workflows, and provide technical support to resolve end-user application errors.
GIS Developer/Automation Support
Built a Python-based 3D airspace visualization system that mapped aircraft positions against satellite orbital paths using Skyfield and sun-angle geometry. Enabled analysts to evaluate pilot-reported UAP sightings by testing line-of-sight intersections with Starlink constellation passes. Work was reviewed by ODNI and co-authored abstract accepted for presentation at the 2023 ESRI User Conference.
Geographer
Designed Python tools for spatial analysis and data-quality control supporting nationwide geographic programs. Developed quality-control systems and completed advanced training in ArcPy and Machine Learning. Contributed to the modernization of federal geographic datasets and analytical pipelines.
Resume
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Plausibly Deniable
A documented account of building a UAP visualization tool for the FAA, the institutional response that followed, and why accountability in government technology matters. Available now on Kindle.
Read on Amazon →Orbital Zoning Framework
A patent-pending spatial system that organizes near-Earth space into discrete, mappable orbital tracts for satellite coordination, space traffic management, and regulatory planning. Visualized with 33,168 validated entities.
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Published research on climate analysis and paleoclimatology, contributed to NASA DEVELOP, and authored over 200 geoscience resource summaries for NOAA connecting scientific data to actionable environmental insight.
Technical Skills
Comprehensive expertise across cloud computing, GIS systems, data analysis, and full-stack development.
Programming & Automation
Cloud & Infrastructure
GIS & Spatial Systems
Data & Analytics
Enterprise & Tools
Orbital Shell Visualization
Interactive 3D visualization demonstrating orbital tract concepts for LEO, MEO, and GEO zones using advanced geospatial modeling.
Orbital Zoning Framework (OZF)
This framework presents a conceptual space geography system that organizes near-Earth space into segmented orbital tracts — discrete, mappable volumes defined by altitude, inclination, and right ascension. Each tract represents a spatial unit within a larger three-dimensional zoning architecture designed for satellite mission planning, space traffic management, and regulatory coordination. The model illustrates how orbital environments can be indexed, visualized, and analyzed through geospatial segmentation, forming the basis of a policy-ready orbital mapping framework.
🛰️ LEO (Low Earth Orbit) - 160-2000km
LEO-A550-I53-RAAN0_30
Example: A Starlink satellite at 550km altitude passes through this tract every 95 minutes, providing internet coverage to rural areas below.
System Importance: LEO tracts enable precise tracking of 4,000+ active satellites, preventing collisions in the most congested orbital zone. Critical for managing mega-constellations and ensuring sustainable space operations.
🛰️ MEO (Medium Earth Orbit) - 2000-35,786km
MEO-A20200-I56-RAAN180_185
Example: GPS Block III satellite in this tract completes one orbit every 12 hours, maintaining precise timing signals for global positioning within 3 meters accuracy.
System Importance: MEO tract management ensures continuous GPS coverage for $1.4 trillion in economic benefits annually. Prevents signal interference and maintains the precision timing critical for financial markets, transportation, and emergency services.
🛰️ GEO (Geostationary Orbit) - 35,786km
GEO-TOROIDAL-RAAN0_30-T1-P1
Example: GOES-18 weather satellite remains fixed above the Pacific, continuously monitoring hurricanes and providing 24/7 weather data to NOAA for disaster preparedness.
System Importance: GEO tract allocation is internationally regulated by the ITU. Each orbital slot is worth billions in telecommunications revenue. This system prevents interference between nations' satellites and ensures equitable access to this finite resource for global communications infrastructure.
Technical Implementation
- CesiumJS 1.109 - WebGL-based 3D geospatial rendering engine
- CZML Data Format - 33,168 validated orbital tract entities
- AWS Amplify - Serverless deployment and CI/CD pipeline
- Local Asset Optimization - Self-hosted Cesium build for performance
- Mobile-Responsive Design - Adaptive loading based on device capabilities
- Security Hardening - Input validation, XSS prevention, CSP compliance
Real-World Applications
- Constellation Management - Starlink, OneWeb orbital coordination
- Space Traffic Control - NASA/ESA collision avoidance protocols
- Launch Window Planning - SpaceX, Blue Origin trajectory optimization
- Regulatory Framework - FCC spectrum allocation and orbital slots
- Insurance & Risk Assessment - Satellite collision probability modeling
- Defense Applications - Space domain awareness and asset protection
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