Clay Pate

Software Engineering Student

Hello!

I am a Software Engineering Graduate student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Education

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Master of Science in Software Engineering

May 2025

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

May 2024

Minor in Electrical & Computer Engineering

Experience

Systems Engineering Intern

NASA

Summer 2024

Elicited requirements and developed a software prototype of a new digital item tagging system for flight-ready hardware. Conducted a feasibility study on the adoption of my new system, including a cost benefit analysis, employee interviews, etc. Solely authored & presented a detailed plan of action to implement my work across all of Johnson Space Center.

Software Engineering Intern

Honeywell Aerospace

Summer 2023

Greatly increased team throughput by designing & implementing a tool to automate airplane HUD code integration. Contributed to cockpit display design choices by interviewing members of human factors & engineering teams. Designed & ran verification tests as well as creating detailed client reports.

Grad Teaching Assistant

Embry-Riddle

2022 - 2025

Managed multiple software projects developed by teams learning to navigate the software development life cycle. Redesigned course structure & created new assignments to better align with ABET accreditation standards. Delivered lectures on topics such as Agile, resource/risk management, documentation, scope, modeling, version control, etc.

Projects

Gateway Digital Twin (Model-Based Systems Engineering)

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Modeled avionics system using MagicDraw & the MagicGrid framework under guidance of Dassault Systèmes and NASA. Created fault trees (FTA) & conducted failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) on the model.

Trp: The Airport Navigation App

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An Android phone application created as a class project, this app is designed to help users navigate large airports. Users can view ticket information, departing flights, and airport maps.

Canvas Student Work Autograder

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Script created in sophomore year to automatically interface with Canvas (student homework system). Reduced time to grade CS222 class from 6 hours per week to 1.5 hours per week (with an average of 60 students).

Rust To-do List App

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Simple app created for me to learn Rust. Users can organize tasks in a calendar and categorize them using a built-in kanban board. Runs entirely in your terminal!

Contact Me

Email

WilliamPate64@gmail.com