Erik Coltey
About Erik Coltey
Erik Coltey is a Software Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in computer science and engineering from Florida International University.
Current Position at BLUE ORIGIN
Erik Coltey is currently employed as a Software Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been with the company since 2022 and works in Seattle, Washington, United States. His role presumably involves working on software projects that support the organization's aerospace innovations and explorations.
Previous Experience at NASA
Erik Coltey has significant experience at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration. His roles included Software Engineering Pathways Intern in 2019 for seven months in Edwards, California, and Independent Consultant (Software Engineering) from 2018 to 2019 for three months in Miami, Florida. Additionally, he was a Software Engineering Intern in 2018 for two months in Greenbelt, Maryland. These positions involved various software engineering tasks to support NASA's missions and projects.
Work as Freelance 3D Artist
Since 2014, Erik Coltey has been self-employed as a Freelance 3D Artist in Miami, Florida, United States. In this capacity, he focuses on creating three-dimensional art, which could encompass various types of digital artwork including models, animations, or visual effects. His long-term engagement in freelance 3D artistry highlights his diverse skill set beyond software engineering.
Academic Background in Computer Science and Engineering
Erik Coltey earned his Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from Florida International University, attending from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Engineering at the same institution from 2017 to 2021. This solid educational foundation in computing and engineering prepared him for his subsequent roles and contributions in the field of software engineering.
Early Career and Internships
Earlier in his career, Erik Coltey worked as a Software Engineering Intern at Lam Research for three months in Miami, Florida, in 2021. He was also a Research Assistant at Florida International University from 2019 to 2022. This position spanned three years, allowing him to gain practical research experience in addition to his academic studies. These roles provided him with valuable industry insights and hands-on experience in software development and research.