John Swope
Chief Systems Engineer And Manager, Systems Engineering at L3Harris Technologies
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Top SchoolJohn Swope is a seasoned systems engineering leader with eight years of focused experience and over two decades of technical program leadership across defense and aerospace firms, currently serving as Chief Systems Engineer and Manager at L3Harris Technologies in Orlando. He combines hands-on systems architecture, integration, and verification expertise with program-level design authority, acting as the primary technical interface between customers, program management, and engineering teams. John has a strong track record of improving processes and reducing costs—examples include accelerating ICD acceptance to save six-figure sums, boosting first-time CDRL/SDRL acceptance rates, and introducing rapid 3D-prototyping that cut turnaround and monthly expenses. He also runs a consulting practice that blends data analysis, hardware/software development, and prototype 3D printing to deliver fast, practical solutions for clients. With a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MS in Management (4.0), he pairs deep technical rigor with strategic program and people management.
8 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical Engineering at West Virginia UniversityMaster of Science - MS, Management, 4.0, Master of Science - MS, Management, 4.0 at Florida Institute of Technology
Github Skills (5)
cpython9
python7
micropython7
embedded7
microcontroller6
Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (4)
jdswope/jdswope
Nov 2021 - Nov 2021
Contributions:1 push, 1 branch in 1 day
jdswope/module-4
Nov 2021 - Nov 2021
Contributions:1 push, 1 branch in 2 days
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