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Andreas HochmuthSoftware Engineer · Full-Stack

About Me

Software engineer in the defense industry with experience across hardware and software programs in both agile and traditional environments.

Skills

Backend & Frontend

Languages

Python

Backend language

Languages

Java

Backend language

Backend

Spring Boot

Java framework

Backend

Node.js

Backend runtime

Frontend

Next.js

Frontend framework

Frontend

Vue

Frontend framework

Frontend

Vite

Frontend tooling

Frontend

React

Frontend library

Frontend

TypeScript

Typed JavaScript

Frontend

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling

Infra

Docker

Containerization

Infra

Kubernetes

Container orchestration

Cloud

AWS Lambda

Serverless compute

Cloud

Amazon S3

Object storage

Cloud

DynamoDB

NoSQL data store

Cloud

Amazon OpenSearch

Search & analytics

Observability

CloudWatch

Monitoring & logging

Data

PostgreSQL

Relational database

Work Experience

Timeline
Reflexive ConceptsSoftware EngineerAug 2024 – PresentColumbia, MD

Build and maintain Java-based microservices and REST APIs with event-driven Lambdas integrating with AWS OpenSearch and S3.

  • Developed and maintained Java-based microservices and REST APIs to support scalable, high-performance applications
  • Developed AWS Lambda functions in Python for event-driven processing
  • Interfaced with AWS Opensearch and S3 storage for data storage and retrieval
  • Collaborated closely with UI development teams, delivering backend endpoints to support frontend features and user experience
  • Monitored deployed application performance using AWS CloudWatch. Created triggers and alarms to maintain service health.
Northrop GrummanPrincipal Cyber Systems/Software EngineerJun 2022 – Aug 2024Annapolis Junction, MD

Deliver Java/Spring features, API endpoints, and Vue/Vite UI components, containerized with Docker and backed by SQL.

  • Developed software features in Java that were part of a product backlog for merging and integration into the baseline. Worked in both Java Spring and Maven builds and deployed utilizing containerization via Docker
  • Created and updated API endpoints as well as UI features using a Vue/Vite framework. Created and updated databases using SQL
  • Participated in sprint planning, reviews, and backlog grooming
Zantech ITSystems EngineerFeb 2020 – May 2022Arlington, VA

Owned RMF risk management and requirements traceability for ACWS PMO, driving decisions through boards and defect triage.

  • Using the RMF, acted as the risk manager for ACWS PMO maintaining program level risk, issues and opportunities for input into leadership briefings. Held monthly risk working group meetings to get updated information from risk owners.
  • Participated in an in depth requirements traceability effort for a milestone event. This involved reviewing test cases and their associated requirements to ensure that the test event would accurately reflect the requirements.
  • Participated in ongoing design meetings to review BCR’s and associated requirements changes for feasibility and acceptability. Provided feedback to the systems engineering lead
  • Provided technical input on behalf of the PMO for the Requirements, Technical Change, and Change Control boards. When the TMB lead was not available, participated as the PMO voting member
  • Participated as the PMO Technical representative in defect triage meetings to review software defects for severity and complexity, and approved defect resolution plans. Reviewed defect resolution evidence to verify software fixes
Technomics, Inc.Senior AssociateJul 2019 – Feb 2020Arlington, VA

Supported NAVSEA PEO IWS 2.0 SEWIP Block 3 IPT with systems engineering and change control.

  • Provided systems engineering support to the NAVSEA PEO IWS 2.0 SEWIP Block 3 systems engineering IPT. This included attending regular systems engineering planning meetings, tracking action items, and reporting regular status on task progress.
  • Participated and organized Technical Review Board (TRB) meetings as the coordinator to approve or reject Software Problem Reports (SPR’s) and associated requirements changes
  • Contributed to the development of Engineering Change Proposals (ECP’s) for presentation at the Change Control Board (CCB) for final rejection or approval
  • Assisted in ensuring the successful delivery of the SEWIP BLK3 system by providing Systems Engineering Services as outlined in the Systems Engineering Plan. This included ensuring successful program milestones were achieved, and all entry and exit criteria were satisfied
International Systems Management Corp.Systems EngineerJun 2018 – Jun 2019Washington, DC

Supported PEO-IWS 4.0 on AEGIS FMS to Australia with systems engineering and risk assessments.

  • Provided engineering and baseline management support to the PEO-IWS 4.0 in support of AEGIS foreign military sales to Australia. This included meeting and presentation preparation, action item tracking, risk identification and mitigation
  • Actively participated in the implementation and management of systems engineering processes including technical reviews in support of the Australian Hobart class upgrades and the Australian Future Frigate program
  • Drafted whitepapers to provide a risk assessment and a reduction plan for integration in the AEGIS weapon system. This included integration of a foreign radar as well as integration of the Lockheed Martin MH-60R helicopter
Lockheed Martin - SikorskySystems Engineering Co-Op, Configuration ManagementFeb 2017 – Aug 2017Stratford, CT

Supported configuration audits and data delivery for the Canadian Maritime Helicopter Program.

  • Assisted team with documentation and presentation preparation for functional and physical configuration audits on hardware and software components on Sikorsky Aircraft, ensuring contract compliance and satisfactory delivery of components to an international customer
  • Worked with data management to classify and deliver evidence documentation to customer in order to meet contractual commitments
  • Complied with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and export control laws including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Eneractive SolutionsMechanical Engineering InternJan 2016 – Jan 2021McLean, VA

Provided project coordination, reporting, and HVAC field testing for balancing and commissioning projects.

  • Provided project coordination support and report development for existing projects, while recording and documenting field data for final report delivery
  • Assisted business development team with proposal developments, government bid search, and marketing materials, project set-up, documentation, and profiling
  • Performed field testing on mechanical HVAC systems for testing and balancing projects and commissioning projects