Patrick Dodds

Software Engineer

Washington, DC, United States11 mos experience

Key Highlights

12x AWS Certified professional
Patented HGN detection system developer
Experienced in TinyML and machine learning

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Machine Learning Engineer with expertise in Healthcare and Aerospace technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Software DevelopmentMachine LearningTeachingCustomer Service

Other Skills

KubernetesProject ManagementComputer VisionEmbedded SoftwareTinyMLData IntegrationAgile Methodologies3D PrintingSolderingESP8266LeadershipAmazon Web Services (AWS)

Experience

11 mos

Total Experience

11 mos

Average Tenure

11 mos

Current Experience

Booz allen hamilton

2 roles

Software Developer

Jun 2025 – Present · 11 mos · McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site

Work in Kubernetes clusters

KubernetesSoftware Development

Summer Games 2024 Intern

Jun 2024 – Aug 2024 · 2 mos · McLean, Virginia, United States · Hybrid

Developed an automated anomaly detection system for aircraft ground support equipment using TinyML models deployed on Raspberry Pi devices.
Integrated data from thermal sensors, vibration modules, and computer vision to enable real-time equipment health monitoring.
Collaborated within an Agile Scrum team, contributing to daily standups, sprint planning, and Jira task tracking.
Presented the solution to Booz Allen leadership and placed 6th out of 38 teams.

Machine LearningTinyML

Commonwealth cyber initiative (cci)

Research Programmer

Jan 2024 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos · Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States · Hybrid

Led development of a patented HGN (Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus) detection system for sobriety testing, integrating facial recognition, computer vision (OpenCV), and eye-tracking on NVIDIA Jetson Nano.
Built embedded software to locally process real-time video streams with zero cloud dependency, improving system latency, privacy, and reliability.
Managed hardware integration, including custom 3D-printed camera mounting, calibration, and microcontroller interfacing.
Authored and filed a U.S. patent for the novel HGN detection and embedded computer-vision solution.

Project ManagementMachine Learning

Id tech camps

ID Tech Instructor

Jun 2023 – Aug 2023 · 2 mos · North Carolina, United States · On-site

Taught rising college students foundational and advanced concepts in software engineering and programming.
Designed and delivered hands-on instruction in coding, software development, and technology fundamentals.
Inspired interest in engineering and helped students prepare for college-level computer science and STEM coursework.
Developed a collaborative and engaging learning environment focused on building confidence and technical skills.

TeachingSoftware Development

James madison university

Technology Workshop Assistant

Jan 2021 – Feb 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States · On-site

Assisted students and faculty in operating a wide range of emerging technology and fabrication equipment, including 3D printers, laser cutters, embroidery machines, VR setups, and soldering tools.
Supported hands-on learning and troubleshooting across multiple disciplines, from hardware fabrication to digital design.
Ensured safe and effective use of equipment while fostering a collaborative and creative maker-space environment.

Customer Service3D Printing