Graham Blackport
About Graham Blackport
Graham Blackport is a Systems and Software Lead at MMIST, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in aerospace engineering and experience in automated testing and project management.
Current Role at MMIST
Graham Blackport serves as the Systems and Software Lead at MMIST, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he has authored Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) and has been instrumental in resolving issues identified during test execution at the production level. His responsibilities include managing Jira projects to track systems, software, and integration issues, ensuring effective delegation and prioritization of work to address these challenges. Additionally, he developed automated test infrastructure and integrated it into the software build system, enhancing the efficiency of the testing process.
Previous Experience at General Dynamics Mission Systems - Canada
Prior to his current role, Graham Blackport worked at General Dynamics Mission Systems - Canada from 2016 to 2019 as a Systems Engineer/Software Integration Test Lead. During his three years in this position, based in the Ottawa, Canada Area, he contributed to various software integration projects. His experience included performing hardware qualification testing at external labs, which encompassed environmental and EMI/EMC testing, ensuring that products met necessary standards and specifications.
Engineering Internship at Flextronics
Graham Blackport gained early industry experience as an Engineering Intern at Flextronics from 2014 to 2015. This one-year internship, located in Kanata, Ontario, provided him with foundational skills in engineering and software integration. His time at Flextronics contributed to his overall development in the field and prepared him for subsequent roles in systems and software engineering.
Education in Aerospace Engineering
Graham Blackport earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on Space Systems Design from Carleton University. His studies spanned from 2010 to 2016, during which he acquired knowledge and skills relevant to aerospace systems and software development. This educational background supports his current expertise in systems engineering and software integration.