Clay Pate
Software Engineering Student
Hello!
I am a Software Engineering Graduate student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Experience
Systems Eng Intern
Summer 2024NASA
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 Eng Intern
Summer 2023Honeywell Aerospace
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 (latency testing, test cases, specifications).
Grad Teaching Assistant
2022 - 2025Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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
Project 1
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Project 2
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Project 3
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Publications
IEEE MOST Conference 2024An Integrated Scenario-Based Testing and Explanation Framework for Autonomous VehiclesQuentin Goss; W. Clay Pate; Mustafa İlhan Akbaş
IEEE FIE Conference 2023An Ontology and Management System for Learning Outcomes and Student MasterySarah Reynolds; William C. Pate; Omar Ochoa
Contact Me
Williampate64@gmail.com