Summary
Christopher Rocco is a Software Engineer II with nine years of experience building mission-critical aerospace and embedded systems, currently contributing to Collins Aerospace and Wiring Specialties. He brings deep hands-on expertise in C/C++, Java, Python, and full-stack JavaScript, plus practical experience with DO-178C verification, FADEC development, and CAN bus integrations for engine management. Christopher has a track record of modernizing legacy embedded software (Qt, Arduino) and automating verification workflows on UNIX test benches, having supported Pratt & Whitney projects through Belcan. Based in Mountain View, he blends aerospace rigor with a motorsports-informed perspective that drives pragmatic, performance-focused solutions. He’s comfortable across the development lifecycle—from decomposing requirements in DOORS/Simulink to scripting CI/CD and test automation—and enjoys mentoring peers while continuously learning new tools. Check his portfolio at cjrocco.me for examples of his embedded and full-stack work.
9 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS Software Engineering, Bachelor of Science - BS Software Engineering at Quinnipiac University