Brockton Carnes
Fredericksburg
Summary
Full-stack software engineer with 3+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying complex systems. Skilled in Python, Java, C/C++, and modern web technologies. Experienced in containerized applications, DevSecOps practices, and integrating software into large-scale operational environments. Proven ability to independently deliver solutions, refactor large codebases, and collaborate across teams to meet critical deadlines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Developer
Naval Surface Warfare Center
03.2022 - Current
- MK160 Gun Control System (GCS)
- Day-to-day development using Java and JavaFX, interfacing with sensors and weapon systems via Protocol Buffers.
- Refactored multi-branch codebase, resolving complex merge conflicts and integrating new sensor and subsystem updates.
- Identified and resolved a hidden concurrency bug in RabbitMQ, improving system stability and preventing application failures.
- Led containerized modular software development with deployable APIs and networked communication, supporting operational integration.
- Automated container deployment with Python and Bash scripts, enabling repeatable development and hardware deployments.
- Applied software expertise to support live operational deployments, ensuring system reliability and readiness.
- ECDCS (Enhanced Coherent Data Collection System)
- Developed and enhanced C/C++ Qt GUI applications, creating operator-friendly controls to reduce manual inputs.
- Refactored codebase to increase unit testability and maintainability.
- Integrated Jira API with GitLab CI/CD, automating configuration management auditing.
- Supported live operational deployments, troubleshooting software in real time and training users on Linux and the ECDCS application.
- NEDA Rotation – Independent Web Application Development (April 2023 – March 2024)
- Designed and implemented a secure full-stack web application (Python/Flask backend, JS/HTML/CSS frontend) to centralize vendor compliance forms and automate renewal reminders.
- Developed automated processes to extract and validate metadata from legacy forms, consolidating data and reducing follow-up time.
- Contributed to an enterprise pilot project, planning for deployment to ~86,000 users.
- Validated integration of new hardware with legacy software, capturing live message traffic to reduce deployment risk.
- Mentored interns and junior staff, and presented prototypes and architecture to leadership.
Student Trainee / Software Intern
Naval Surface Warfare Center
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted in the development and maintenance of software components for the MK160 Gun Control System.
- Gained hands-on experience with Java, C/C++, and Linux development environments, contributing to testing, bug fixes, and feature enhancements.
- Supported integration of subsystems and sensors, collaborating with senior developers to implement software changes.
- Participated in code reviews and team meetings, learning best practices in software development and version control.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA12.2021
Skills
- Languages & Frameworks: Python, Java, C/C, Ada (legacy), JavaFX, Qt, Flask, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
- Databases & Messaging: PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Protocol Buffers
- DevOps / Cloud Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Argo Deployment, GitLab CI/CD
- Methodologies & Tools: Agile/Scrum, Jira, Confluence, Unit Testing, CI/CD Pipelines
- Other: Linux, Secure Development (STIG compliance), Containerized Applications, Real-time Data Analysis
Timeline
Software Developer
Naval Surface Warfare Center
03.2022 - Current
Student Trainee / Software Intern
Naval Surface Warfare Center
05.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Christopher Newport University
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