Andrew Mendoza
About Andrew Mendoza
Andrew Mendoza is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in developing simulation software for the Department of Defense. He has worked at Dignitas Technologies since 2015 and has held various internships in software development and IT support.
Work at Dignitas Technologies
Andrew Mendoza has been employed at Dignitas Technologies since 2015, serving as a Software Engineer for nine years in the Orlando, Florida area. His role involves the development of cyber battlefield training simulation software for the Department of Defense. He focuses on adaptive Java software integration with various simulation systems. Additionally, he has previously worked as a Software Engineering Intern at Dignitas Technologies for two months in 2015, contributing to early projects and gaining valuable experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Mendoza holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. He also has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical Engineering from Florida International University, completed from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a solid foundation in both computer science and engineering principles, enhancing his expertise in software development and technology integration.
Background
Before his current position, Andrew Mendoza gained diverse experience through various internships. He worked as an Intern Programmer Analyst at FedEx Services for two months in 2014 and as an Information Technology Intern at Delaware North for three months in the same year. He also held positions as a .NET Programmer Intern at the University of Central Florida and as a Web Developer Intern at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online, where he developed skills in web application development and software management.
Technical Skills and Projects
Andrew Mendoza has developed mixed reality battlespace visualization software for the Army, utilizing augmented reality and virtual reality technologies such as Microsoft Hololens, HTC Vive, and Oculus Rift. His work enhances soldier mission planning and exercise simulation training. He is also responsible for testing developed code on a local Apache web server and configuring web applications in a mixed Windows/Linux environment, showcasing his technical proficiency in software deployment and server management.