Weston Bushyeager
About Weston Bushyeager
Weston Bushyeager is a Forward Deployed Software Engineer at Gecko Robotics, Inc., where he develops applications for Navy inspections. He has a background in engineering and entrepreneurship, having previously worked in various roles including Field Engineer and Founder at different companies.
Work at Gecko Robotics
Weston Bushyeager currently serves as a Forward Deployed Software Engineer at Gecko Robotics, Inc., a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he worked as a Field Engineer and Robot Specialist at the same company for eight months in 2020. In his current role, he focuses on developing software solutions tailored to the needs of the Navy, including designing applications using TypeScript and React, and integrating Python backends for data manipulation. He has also contributed to significant projects, such as creating a multifaceted application for inspecting Navy ship internal tanks, which secured second place in a competitive demonstration.
Education and Expertise
Weston Bushyeager holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from Penn State University, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. He also completed the ShaleNET Roustabout Training Program at Pennsylvania College of Technology in 2017. His educational background is complemented by practical experience in software development, particularly in Python, TypeScript, and React, as well as expertise in creating digital twins and advanced data visualization applications.
Background
Weston Bushyeager's professional journey includes various roles in engineering and technology. He began his career as a Summer Camp Counselor at Little League International from 2012 to 2013. He later worked as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at Penn State University in 2016 and 2017, respectively. His experience in the energy sector includes positions as a Wireline Operator at Nine Energy Service and a Field Engineer at ProFrac Services. He also founded Surefire Betting LLC and The Branding Engineer, showcasing his entrepreneurial skills.
Achievements
During his tenure at Gecko Robotics, Weston Bushyeager developed advanced Python code to generate 3D positions for millions of ultrasonic testing (UT) scans, significantly enhancing inspection capabilities. He also created a Python Dash App to predict as-built nominals from UT data, which improved the normalization of wastage heatmaps. His work has been recognized in competitive settings, notably securing a $50,000 prize for demonstrating Gecko's capabilities in Navy inspections.