Tyler Chism
About Tyler Chism
Tyler Chism is a Software and Algorithms Engineer currently employed at Bridger Photonics, Inc. in Bozeman, Montana, with a background in software engineering and quality assurance across various companies.
Work at Bridger Photonics
Tyler Chism currently serves as a Software and Algorithms Engineer at Bridger Photonics, Inc. in Bozeman, Montana. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the development of software solutions and algorithms that support the company's photonics technology. His work involves applying his expertise in software engineering to enhance the functionality and performance of photonic systems.
Previous Experience at Magic Leap
Tyler Chism worked at Magic Leap in various capacities. He served as a Software Engineer in Calibration for five months in 2021, where he focused on software development related to calibration processes. Prior to this, he was a Data Collection Engineer for one year from 2020 to 2021, where he contributed to data collection efforts that supported the company's augmented reality initiatives. Both roles were based in Sunnyvale, California.
Professional Background in Engineering
Tyler Chism has a diverse professional background in engineering. He worked as a Guidance Engineer at INROCK for one year from 2018 to 2019, where he applied his engineering skills in guidance systems. Additionally, he was self-employed as an engineer for seven months in 2019 to 2020. His early career included a position as a Quality Lab Associate I at Baxter International Inc. from 2017 to 2018, where he was involved in quality assurance processes.
Academic Qualifications
Tyler Chism holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Microelectronics-Photonics Engineering from the University of Arkansas, which he completed in 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biochemistry from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, graduating in 2014. Earlier, he studied Engineering Physics at Arkansas Tech University from 2009 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in software and algorithms engineering.
Teaching and Research Experience
Tyler Chism has experience in academia, having worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Arkansas from 2014 to 2015. He also served as a Research Assistant in the same department for one month in 2015. These roles involved supporting faculty and students in their educational and research endeavors.