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<h1>Anson Biggs</h1>
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Astronautical Engineer | Computer Scientist
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<span class="p-name">Anson Biggs</span>
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<span class="p-family-name">Biggs</span>
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<h2>PROFILE</h2>
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Experienced Software Engineer specializing in simulation and modeling of
advanced space flight systems. Combines a robust background in Aerospace
Engineering with hands-on experience at multiple space companies,
contributing to the development of cutting-edge space technologies.
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<h2>ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE</h2>
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Aerospace Software Engineer | Blue Origin | Denver, CO | June 2023 -
Current
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<li>Building simulation software for the Lunar Permanence team.</li>
<li>Technologies used: C++, Python, Docker, CI/CD, NASA Trick</li>
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Embedded Software Engineer | United Launch Alliance | Denver, CO | 2022
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Responsible for writing software to simulate next-generation
rockets, leveraging a unique blend of aerospace and software
expertise to enhance team synergy, resulting in advanced models of
actual flight systems. Additionally, played a pivotal role in
modernizing the company's tools and processes, including updating a
legacy codebase from the 1980s.
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Technologies used: C++, gTest, Matlab, FORTRAN, Python, Atlassian
Suite, Redhat Linux, Agile
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Technical Lead | Capstone: Spacecraft Detail Design | Prescott, AZ |
2021
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Developed a fully dynamic 6 degree of freedom simulation of a rocket
from to simulate a propulsive landing to verify real design.
Demonstrated design with test stand using a real thrust vector
control mechanism and a solid rocket motor.
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Designed an LQR Control system in Simulink to regulate the attitude
and touchdown velocity of a landing vehicle. Later, implemented the
system in C++ for execution on a microcontroller to interface with
hardware.
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Undergraduate Research Lead | Orbital Debris Classification | Prescott,
AZ | 2021
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Utilized machine learning techniques on high-resolution 3D scans of
high-velocity impact debris to create an Orbital Debris
environmental model. Collaborated with the Dean of Engineering,
University Faculty, and peers to conduct comprehensive research.
Additionally, undertook a directed study focusing on machine
learning strategies for 3D model characterization and
high-dimensional data reduction.
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<li>Technologies Used: Rust, Julia, Matlab, LaTeX</li>
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<dt>Creator | Simple Stock Bots | Phoenix, AZ | 2018 - Current</dt>
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Developed a stock market bot that delivers information and analysis
to group chats with tens of thousands of monthly active users.
Developed an abstracted asset API to manage multiple types of assets
from various data sources.
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Programmed in purely Python. Used CI/CD to automatically build,
publish, and deploy latest commits to a Kubernetes Cluster. Canary
and stable releases were automatically managed and deployed to users
automatically.
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<h2>EDUCATION</h2>
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<dt>Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Prescott, AZ | May 2022</dt>
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Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering (Astronautics
Concentration) | Minor in Computer Science
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<li>Study Abroad for Mathematics | Iceland, 2018</li>
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<h2>ACHIEVEMENTS AND OTHER EXPERIENCE</h2>
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<dt>NVIDIA | Tegra K1 CUDA Vision Challenge, Top 50 | 2015</dt>
<dt>Discord | Verified Bot Developer | 2020</dt>
<dt>The Hub Grill | Mesa, AZ | Team Leader | 2012-2021</dt>
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Oversaw franchise expansion to three new locations through effective
external company coordination. Created comprehensive technical
training documentation for hundreds of new hires, reinforcing company
protocols and values. Additionally, fostered a collaborative and
positive workplace culture through team engagement.
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<h2>SKILLS AND TOOLS</h2>
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<dt>Systems Programming</dt>
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Microcontroller: Arduino, PlatformIO, C++, Teensy, ESP8266, ESP32,
Hardware Integration
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Microprocessor: Python, C++, Web Servers, High-Performance Matrix Math,
Real-time Object Detection using Deep Learning, CUDA, Raspberry Pi,
Tegra K1
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<dt>Engineering and Technical</dt>
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Julia, Rust, C++, Agile, FORTRAN, LaTeX, Desktop Linux, Headless Linux,
Git Version Control, Regex, Docker, Windows Subsystem for Linux,
Kubernetes, CI/CD
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Python Libraries:
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>NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Jupyter, SymPy, Pip, Requests, Serverless,
DASK, CUDA, MkDocs, Sphinx</em
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Simulink, Toolboxes:
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>Statistics and Machine Learning, Symbolic, Control System, Aerospace,
Optimization, Image Processing, Image Acquisition</em
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