Summary
Nathan Rankin is a Software Engineer III with a decade of hands-on experience building full-stack systems and aviation-focused connectivity services, currently driving software at Viasat. He blends strong CS fundamentals (Java, C, Swift) and modern web stacks (React, Angular, ASP.NET) with practical aerospace domain knowledge gained at Satcom Direct and through pro-bono work for Boston Virtual ARTCC. A Boston College CS graduate who taught and led student tech initiatives, he has organized large hackathons and scaled community tools used by 1,500+ members. Nathan holds a private pilot license with an instrument rating, which informs his work on aircraft data interfaces and operationally critical services. Known for shipping production APIs and integrations that bridge FAA feeds, CPDLC, and flight-deck systems, he pairs meticulous engineering with an operatorās perspective.
10 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science Computer Science Minor in Physics Minor in Music, Bachelor of Science Computer Science Minor in Physics Minor in Music at Boston College
University School of Milwaukee
French, English