1. 234 E HILLSIDE ST MESA AZ 85201
PHONE: (316) 734-2125
E-MAIL: RRADER21@GMAIL.COM
RYAN G. RADER
WORK EXPERIENCE
Nov 2012-Present - Boeing Company Mesa, AZ
AH64 Apache Software Engineer
• Currently a test lead on an agile team responsible for the full life cycle development of the
AH64 Apache helicopter software
o Tasks include debugging and testing mission critical software by creating and
modifying test scripts in an automated Java test suite
• Co-led an effort of redesigning a Java test suite to allow for more modular implementation
of automated testing
• Co-led a trade study that led to Boeing Mesa transitioning from SVN to Git
o Increased productivity toward software deadlines by allowing teams to be more
independent while fostering an agile team approach
• Facilitated Git training classes to enhance the knowledge and efficiency of fellow team
members
• Assumed position as Git POC for the mission systems software team of 60+ engineers
May 2009- Nov 2012 - General Dynamics C4 Systems Scottsdale, AZ
Software Integration Technical Lead
• Led a team of 8 engineers that successfully completed software integration and test case
execution of an OO waveform written in C++ two weeks ahead of the yearend deadline
• Reviewed and improved system level test cases, simplifying the setup and execution of each
test
• Co-led a team responsible for porting the MUOS waveform onto a Manpack radio,
allowing for earlier than anticipated delivery and positively influencing continued
government funding for the MUOS program in 2012
Software Integration and Test Engineer
• Developed a Perl scripting framework for SNMP that is necessary for test case automation
o Eventually adopted by multiple divisions as part of the common test setup
• Wrote Perl test scripts that simplified and expedited the execution of test cases, saving each
tester approximately one hour of testing time per day
Platform Test Engineer
• Wrote instructional documents that described loading and troubleshooting firmware
(CPLD, GPP, FPGA) of the MUOS test platform that are now part of the official
documentation delivered to the customer
Software Engineer
• Coded and tested a Java GUI for an internal development project that integrated existing
voice encoding technology with new technologies for deployed radios

2. EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering – 3.4 GPA December 2008
Kansas State University Manhattan, KS
• Specialty in Multimedia and Networking
• Relevant Courses: Java, C++, Perl, HTML, Multimedia Compression, Web Development,
Technical Writing, Web Based Marketing
Associates Degree in Computer Science – 3.7 GPA May 2005
Allen County Community College Iola, KS
SKILLS
• Languages: Java, Perl, HTML, XML, Bash
• Tools: Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, Hudson, Eclipse
• Agile Software Development
• Software Development on Linux/UNIX Environments
• Automated Test Development
• Familiarity with C++, C, Python, SQL
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
• Secret US DoD Security Clearance
• Boeing Pride Awards: Message Generation Automation (2015), Git Training (2016),
Requirements Verification Updates (2016), all earned by going above and beyond to
improve efficiency and first time quality
• General Dynamics Awards: Gold Star (2010) and Eagle award (2011), both recognizing
accomplishments that resulted in significant improvements of business performance
• US Army National Scholar-Athlete Award (2003) given to one male scholar/athlete per year
in a city of approximately 400,000 people