Summary
Rick Blaylock is a Senior Software Engineer with over two decades of experience specializing in simulation and training systems, currently driving reliable, maintainable solutions at AVT Simulation. He has a strong track record across defense and aerospace-focused firms—Cubic, Rockwell Collins, Fidelity Technologies—where he diagnoses complex system issues and delivers elegant software that stands up under operational demands. Trained as an electrical engineer (BSEE, University of Central Florida), Rick combines hardware-aware thinking with deep software craftsmanship, a blend that helps him bridge integration gaps in large-scale training platforms. Based in Florida, he’s known for methodical problem-solving and a preference for pragmatic, long-lived architectures that reduce lifecycle maintenance.
10 years of coding experience
20 years of employment as a software developer
Astronaut High School, Titusville, FL
Associate’s Degree, Associate’s Degree at Brevard Community College
BSEE, BSEE at University of Central Florida