Ethan Gordon - Résumé (terminal style)

COVER LETTER

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my strong interest in joining your team as a Systems Integrator. With over 5 years of experience bridging hardware, autonomy software, and networking systems, I bring a unique combination of technical expertise and mission-focused problem-solving. My background spans from ROS2 control stacks on embedded platforms to GPU-accelerated ML deployments in containerized environments. I've successfully delivered field-ready systems that operate in challenging environments, from RF mesh networks to real-time robotics applications. What sets me apart is my ability to rapidly prototype and deploy solutions while maintaining high standards for reliability and security. My experience with CI/CD pipelines, secure proxy configurations, and embedded diagnostics demonstrates my commitment to building robust, maintainable systems. I am particularly drawn to opportunities that involve cutting-edge technology integration, whether that's autonomous systems, IoT deployments, or next-generation networking solutions. My veteran background has instilled in me a strong sense of discipline and the ability to perform under pressure. I am excited about the possibility of contributing to your team and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experience align with your needs. Thank you for considering my application. Best regards, Ethan Gordon

SUMMARY

I bridge hardware, autonomy software, and networking. From ROS2 stacks on a Steam Deck to GPU ML in LXC and RF mesh tinkering with RTL-SDR, I ship field-ready systems, then break and harden them in the wild. Mission-first, clearance-ready, ramping in days—not months.

CORE SKILLS

Lang/OS : Python · C/C++ · Rust · Bash · Linux (Debian/Proxmox) · Docker/LXC

Robotics : ROS2 · WebSockets · OpenCV · PID/GNC · HIL test rigs

Net/RF : TCP/UDP/IP · NGINX/TLS · Mesh/RF proto (RTL-SDR, phased arrays)

Embedded : Microcontrollers · ignition/injector diagnostics · rapid prototyping

Data/Tool: CI/CD · Nix/Make · FAISS · embeddings · schema/CLI design

SELECTED PROJECTS

• SDR_OS Steam-Deck ROS2 Control Stack – ROS2↔WebSocket bridge, React UI; CUDA/Ollama containers; operator setup ↓ hours → minutes.

• Genesis AI Sim AVX Fix – CPU-flag gating & legacy binaries; killed AVX2 crashes in LXC/Docker; RL sims back online.

• NGINX TLS Proxy – Self-signed PKI + SNI securing Portainer/OpenWebUI/Netdata; unified HTTPS entry.

• RF/Mesh (RTL-SDR + Starlink) – IQ capture/FFT carrier & SNR analysis; explored phased-array reuse for P2P links.

• Embedded Diagnostics – MCU coil tester (Skidoo); 1 Ω TBI injector current-limit (series R/PWM).

• GPU Passthrough → LXC – NVIDIA devices → LXC; Docker ML stack with Netdata & Portainer.

• Gimbal PID + CV – PID in C++ with OpenCV target feed; XR/VR operator UX concept.

• Legal Evidence Vector DB – SentenceTransformer + FAISS over recfile/org-roam logs; court packet gen ← hours.

EXPERIENCE

Independent Engineer / Founder GPR Mobile 2018-Present
– Integration-heavy builds across robotics, embedded, infra.
– Deployment tooling, CI flows, secure proxies, RF analysis.
U.S. Navy Nuclear Field Power School Graduate 2013-2015
– Operated in high-stress, regulated technical environments.
– Held DoD Secret (lapsed); strong classified-handling discipline.

EDUCATION

Self-directed advanced study in CS/Robotics/Embedded Systems.
College sophomore – Secondary Education (Mathematics).

ADDITIONAL

• Travel-ready for field tests (Mission Ops / Test & Eval)
• Request relocation assistance (reimbursement clause acceptable)
• Veteran-friendly employer preference appreciated

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