Christopher Cannon

Software Engineer

Work Experience

Software Engineer, Honda Research and Development Americas

2019 - Present

Manage the software development of a cutting-edge infotainment system for Acura vehicles including:

  • Project management of an embedded Android software system.
  • Track specifications and requirements and develop test and verification plans.
  • Secure customer information using industry best practices including SELinux rules, cryptographic key pairs, and continuous evaluation.
  • Integrate the efforts of software development teams across multiple continents to deliver quality products to customers.

Engineering Co-op, Honda Research and Development Americas

2016, 2017, 2018

Spent 3 terms with the Infotainment Software department. Various responsibilities included:

  • Develop internal web-based tool to consolidate information needed to configure infotainment systems.
  • Supervise and support supplier Android application development.
  • Develop test and analytics tools using the Arduino microcontoller.
  • Supervise and support supplier integration activities.
  • Develop simulations to test components during supplier development.

Teaching Assistant, North Carolina A&T State University

2016 - Present

Lead lab period for COMP 167, Computer Program Design. As a TA, I led the effort to introduce version control through GitHub Classroom into lab and homework assignments.

GitHub Campus Expert, North Carolina A&T State University

2017 - Present

Completed training necessary through GitHub Education to be certified as the Campus Expert at NC A&T. Duties include holding workshops for students who can enhance their projects, school work, or job potential by learning git and GitHub tools, also represent GitHub at events on campus.

Research Assistant, North Carolina A&T State University

2017 - 2018

Software lead of mapping challenge for Aggies' Autonomous Auto, North Carolina A&T State University's AutoDrive Challenge Team. Developed software engineering strategy for team, including everything from specification to source control. Led a series of workshops including git, GitHub, project management, specification writing, and continuous integration.

Head Service Porter

2013-2016

Responsible to the service director for the training and supervision of the port staff and maintaining an efficient traffic flow for the service department. Designated as HondaLink technician responsible for assisting customers in troubleshooting HondaLink systems.

Volunteer Internet Sales Director

2015

Coordinated internet sales strategy for Common Things Thrift Store that supports the food pantry and tax assistance ministries of Common Heart

Technological Proficiencies

  • Java
  • C#
  • C++
  • Robot Operating System
  • MOST Standard
  • GitHub
  • Git SCM

Education

North Carolina A&T State University

B.S. Computer Engineering, Expected Graduation May 2019

Central Piedmont Community College

A.A.S. Fire Protection Technology, 2014