Summary
Connor Depalma is a Senior Communications Engineer with eight years of hands-on experience in wireless communications, digital signal processing, cybersecurity, and machine learning, currently advancing communications solutions at MITRE. He progressed through multiple technical roles at MITRE from intern to senior engineer, demonstrating rapid growth and the ability to own complex, autonomous projects while collaborating across disciplines. Connor holds a BE in Electrical Engineering and an MEng in Applied Artificial Intelligence from Stevens Institute of Technology, blending hardware-focused RF and signal expertise with AI-driven approaches. His background includes applied cybersecurity research co-ops and manufacturing engineering, giving him a practical systems perspective that informs robust, real-world designs. Colleagues describe him as passionately curious and comfortable tackling unfamiliar domains, which helps him bridge theoretical techniques and operational implementation in mission-focused environments.
8 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Engineering - MEng, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Master of Engineering - MEng, Applied Artificial Intelligence at Stevens Institute of Technology