About Me
Posted on November 15, 2023 • 4 minutes • 711 words
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I’m Tres Sims, a Software and Hardware technology engineer with broad integration experience. Adept full-stack web developer using multiple industry standards including React JS, Python, Postgresql, and others. Passionate constructor of scalable solutions for account management, helpdesk support, VR/3D integration, additive production, and network administration. Accomplished custom mobile application developer in Java.
Work Experience
Software Engineer and IT Specialist @ Digital Anatomy Simulations for Healthcare
- Pioneered IT systems and software development for a cutting-edge technology startup resulting in $2.5M in revenue over three years.
- Led software development efforts for all projects, including documenting customer and stakeholder requirements, creating project schedules, and delivering on-time solutions.
- Designed and wrote software for 3d printing quality control systems using Python and C++ reducing re-prints and failures by 60%, saving thousands of dollars in material and time.
- Developed VR (Oculus Quest) and AR (Microsoft Hololens) interactive education solutions for Doctors using Blueprints and C++ in Unreal Engine, increasing realism and critical retention of lifesaving procedures.
- Created mobile applications with Java and Android Studio to communicate via Bluetooth with embedded systems in 3D printed devices, improving capture speed and accuracy of patient measurements
- Built, tested, and deployed RestAPI using Python, integrated custom engineering software with a web-based form for previewing custom-ordered parts. Hosted engineering software and Python RestAPI on an AWS EC2 instance, caching resulting 3D model parts on an AWS S3 instance.
- Developed hardware, communication, data flow and security requirements for additive medical 3d printing.
- Integrated WooCommerce / WordPress e-commerce platform with Monday.com project management software using Zapier to automate task creation, ensuring minimal time between order placement and production.
- Improved remote access to office equipment by setting up secure remote desktop access with NoMachine and Tailscale VPN. This allowed employees to access equipment 24/7, improving manufacturing turnaround times.
- Defined user permissions for RBAC and monitored remediated DLP alerts using Google Workplace for Business to ensure employees had appropriate access to company data without compromising security.
- Managed DNS rules for company domains using Google Domains, including setting DMARC rules and DNS records to ensure efficient email delivery and website access with minimal errors.
- Spearheaded 24-hour employee troubleshooting help desk by creating an automated ticketing system on Monday.com and personally managing all technology issues, ensuring all company technology had 99.5% uptime.
Freelance work
- Developed and deployed a link-shortening application using NextJS, Django, and PostgreSQL, including a native Android app in Java.
- Administered Ubuntu servers on cloud providers, including Contabo and AWS EC2, managed firewall rules in UFW, set up backups using Restic and R-Clone, and ran software updates to ensure high availability and security.
- Managed Docker deployments for custom container registry, web applications, and game servers on an Ubuntu server.
- Installed a DNS filter on a local area network using PiHole to improve network speed and security, significantly improving network performance. Engineered a virtualization server using Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault to provide NAS with TrueNAS and Ubuntu servers for the docker deployment of game servers in a local area network.
Project Leader, Gameplay Software Engineer @ “John’s Wizard Dungeon” Game Dev Team
- Deployed a Perforce version control system on an Ubuntu VPS to facilitate team collaboration, allowing concurrent development of all team members.
- Coordinated a five-member team creating a VR Escape Room in Unreal Engine, resulting in a published game.
Contract Web Designer @ Control Laser Corporation
- Designed web-ready assets in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Premiere using company style guide to create a cohesive and website layout
- Developed custom carousel element using PHP and Javascript to display product families conveniently, minimizing clicks required to navigate to company products
Education
University of Central Florida
B.F.A Emerging Media, Experimental Animation Minor, Computer Science
- Event Director (2017 - 2018) / Vice President (2018-2019) of student organization Game Dev Knights
- Organized Multi-University Game Jams for 50-100 students, including securing a venue, catering, and equipment, resulting in 4 successful Game Jams over two years.
- Petitioned SGA and raised thousands of dollars in scholarships to send dozens of Game Dev Knights club members to the Game Developer Conference over two years
- Instructed classes on creating and implementing 3D assets using Maya, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine, improving club members’ classroom performance and career readiness.
Active Certifications
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| CompTIA Security + | Autodesk Maya Certified User |