Summary
Robert Williams is a seasoned systems and embedded software engineer with 9 years of formal experience and a multi-decade career at Lockheed Martin and other defense and telecom firms. He combines deep hands-on expertise in real-time embedded systems, build automation (Java/Perl scripts, Dimensions CM) and flight-software release coordination with proven leadership running a 20+ person Lab Operations team supporting F-35 tactical simulation, advanced development programs and global BD events. As Systems Engineering Manager he shaped processes for lab operations, asset management and calibration while instilling a Culture of Accountability to improve team performance and cross-functional delivery. Recently promoted to System Integration/Test Engineer Principal, he continues to bridge technical direction and people management to ensure mission-critical software releases meet aggressive schedules. A Mechanical Engineering graduate with formal Java certification, he also brings an unusual background of decades as an on-ice hockey official, reflecting discipline, split-second decision making and steadiness under pressure.
10 years of coding experience
34 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Technological University
Certification JAVA 2, Certification JAVA 2 at Tech Skills