Sam McCormick

Serve as a technical interface between commercial partners and internal engineering teams to deploy next-generation autonomous charging solutions. Lead vehicle integration and interoperability testing with major OEM partners, ensuring seamless system performance across electric trucks, buses, tractors, and AGVs. Manage the full lifecycle of customer project delivery, including remote and on-site commissioning, technical documentation, and pilot deployment support. Monitor system behavior and performance using remote diagnostic tools and Power BI to provide data-driven insights and proactive troubleshooting for external stakeholders.

Refactored a single 800-line frontend file into a 300-line file with reusable hooks and functions using a standard React project structure, improving functionality, readability, and enforcing strict TypeScript typing Integrated secure authentication flows (login and signup) with backend APIs Implemented Tailwind CSS to modernize styling and enhance maintainability Automated documentation creation and publishing using TypeDoc and GitHub Pages Promoted to lead CI/CD after first week; managed pipelines and development workflows Implemented CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions to automatically build and test applications on each PR, reducing manual build effort by 100% Configured GitHub repository policies, including branch protections, PR templates, and review requirements, preventing direct pushes to main and reducing merge conflicts for 8 developers Conducted 10+ PR reviews, ensuring code quality, consistency, and compliance with team standards Integrated Azure DevOps for project tracking and task assignments across GitHub repositories

Collaborated with a cross-functional team to design, implement, and deploy a new platform in an Agile environment Developed web interfaces and backend functionality using TypeScript, React, Tailwind, Next, and SQL Integrated with GitHub for version control, ensuring seamless collaboration and code quality Submitted 13 PRs with a 100% approval rate, implementing 12 new features Developed multiple reusable frontend components optimized for maintainability and scalability Ensured all components were mobile responsive and accessible following WCAG 2.1 guidelines and ARIA roles Implemented smooth UI animations using Framer Motion to enhance user experience Built and configured application routing with Next.js to support seamless navigation and scalability

Designed and implemented retention initiatives that boosted student persistence by 2% year-over-year, directly impacting institutional growth Advised and supported a caseload of 700+ undergraduates, helping students navigate curriculum, policies, and career pathways Leveraged data and predictive analytics to identify at-risk students, prioritize outreach, and improve retention outcomes Built strong partnerships with faculty, staff, and administration to align student support with institutional goals Interpreted and applied complex academic policies and curriculum requirements, ensuring compliance and student success Increased student engagement by offering multi-channel advising (email, text, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, phone), improving accessibility and response rates

Produced 3 Category I Instrument Landing Systems, increasing production by 50% from the previous year Implemented 15 new product features to meet customer needs Managed all production floor activities, including testing, manufacturing, quality control, material review, and inventory control Hired and trained 4 production technicians, doubling the headcount of the department Engaged with software, electrical, and mechanical engineering departments to ensure the correct implementation of all new product design changes Used previous labor, purchasing, and inventory data to forecast build schedule with 90% accuracy Lead the production team by delegating daily tasks and supporting technician skill growth Performed Factory Acceptance Tests on all 3 systems produced

Assembled, tested, and configured all mechanical, electrical, and software components for a portable Category I Instrument Landing System Wrote 62 work and test instructions for in-house created parts and assemblies Tested and repaired radio frequency generating printed circuit boards at the component level Performed Factory Acceptance Tests of Category I Instrument Landing System Fabricated new parts and assemblies to solve mechanical problems and ensure product delivery

Maintained, repaired, and troubleshot Hitachi HTA dry etch tools, including hydraulic, vacuum, and mechatronic systems Implemented hardware, software, and firmware upgrades Interfaced with product design and product support to solve new and unique problems Communicated and delegated tasks effectively in a team environment to ensure efficient service and customer satisfaction Created and improved task procedures and best known methods to standardize and streamline work Completed the most Clean I preventative maintenance procedures without a re-clean in 2018 and 2019

Prospected potential clients based on market conditions and business needs Acquired new clientele via the inside sales process and managed client relations Performed a minimum of 200 calls a day

Tracked, managed, and forecasted a $500K monthly portfolio for the equipment maintenance department within a $1B infrastructure construction contract Partnered effectively with various construction disciplines to deliver effective project and time management Supervised, managed, and apportioned the work of three subordinate engineers while ensuring compliance with company and regulatory policy Mitigated daily schedule challenges caused by equipment failure and unforeseen circumstances Collaborated with business partners to ensure schedule, budget, and contract were maintained and improved upon to provide the Texas Department of Transportation with the most innovative and safe solution Implemented pivot tables and complex data analysis in Excel to shorten monthly forecast time

Sustained construction through preventative and emergency maintenance of equipment Decreased downtime and boosted production through the design and implementation of maintenance plans based on past equipment breakdowns Used SAP data to create equipment performance efficiency metrics based on utilization and fuel consumption Managed the design and construction of an auxiliary structure for a field office

Designed and implemented 4 educational programs per month Mentored and coached 45 college freshmen Planned and advised a quarterly diversity training or activity for Resident Advisors and Directors as a committee member of the Residence Life Diversity Board

Minor: Aerospace Engineering • Computer Assisted Design (CAD) • Materials Science • Tooling and Fixture Design • Engineer Programming • Thermal Systems • Finite Element Analysis • Metal Inert Gas Welding • Manufacturing Processes