Tyler S. Sherman
Self-starter known for leading successful projects. Cares deeply about organization and documentation. True techie. Technical Product Manager for Video at Alarm.com.
Experience
Alarm.com
Technical Product Manager III - Video
June 2023 - Present
SpaceX
Electrical Hardware Product Engineer II (December 2021 - May 2023)
- Provide extreme technical ownership and product management for fault tolerant, mixed signal avionics across all phases of the product life cycle including Flight Computers, Flight Termination System (FTS) units, and RF devices
- Creative problem solver capable of working within a multidisciplinary team to see projects through to completion
- Design high reliability hardware to expand capabilities and perform benchtop and environmental validation testing
- Triage production nonconformities, root cause anomalies, and conduct environmental qualification campaigns
- Led the Design for Excellence (DFX) initiative to improve the procurement, manufacturability, and reliability of all flight avionics, spanning from piece parts and PCBs through PCBAs and electromechanical assemblies
- Implemented and reviewed changes to electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and mechanical drawings
- Developed new processes to increase efficiency and organization of design updates, doubling YOY release rate
Electrical Hardware Product Engineer I (June 2020 - December 2021)
- Designed and certified a high reliability, reusable GPS LNA to replace a COTS unit, reducing costs by 70%
- Devised and executed plan to replace COTS connectors with an in-house design, saving over $2M annually
- Drove process to identify and resolve component issues caused by shortages and obsolescence for all flight parts
- Restructured product documentation with SQL automation to improve accuracy and increase data accessibility
June 2020 - May 2023
Lockheed Martin - Rotary & Mission Systems
Electrical & Computer Hardware Engineering Intern
- Performed bring-up, integration, and testing of circuit card assemblies for B-2 Avionics and Graphics Processor (AGP)
- Automated video requirement verification, troubleshot components, and modified circuitry to meet specifications
- Documented DVT procedures, interfaced with product test engineers, and presented to program management
- Deputy program manager of intern lifecycle project: developed autonomous exploration and recovery robot
Summer 2019
Space Systems Design Studio (SSDS) at Cornell University
Researcher
- Member of Pathfinder for Autonomous Navigation (PAN) team under Dr. Mason Peck (former CTO of NASA)
- Design PCBs to control the ADCS, Communications System, and Docking Switch; construct custom harnessing
- Execute system-level test procedures and integration in preparation for March 2020 launch by Virgin Orbit
- Power Team Lead (Summer 2018): Delegate tasks, maintain schedule, make design decisions, and handle inventory
February 2018 - May 2020
IgnitionOne
Engineering Summer Intern | Analytics Department
- Queried data to investigate digital marketing performance metrics and provided insights to optimize campaigns
- Created a Python program to parse advertising bid request data and transform it into an analyzable format
- Wrote, documented, and standardized queries and reporting material for QBRs
Summer 2017
Marriott Student Learning Center at Cornell University
Team Leader (August 2017 – May 2020)
- Train new hires in library responsibilities, MICROS POS functionality, and the Voyager library system
- Conduct quarterly employee evaluations, approve timecards, and recommend new equipment and procedures
Student Academic Service Assistant (August 2016 – July 2017)
- Provide professional customer service, assist with technology support, catalog resources, and manage reservations
August 2016 - May 2020
IBM
Research Intern
- Worked directly with Chitra Dorai, IBM Fellow and CTO Cognitive Services
- Conducted research involving IBM Watson’s Personality Insights and student success in specific elective classes
May - June 2016
Education
Cornell University
College of Engineering, Ithaca, NY
Master of Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering
May 2020
GPA: 4.080
Cornell University
College of Engineering, Ithaca, NY
Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Computer Science Minor
Dyson Business Minor for Engineers
Engineering Leadership Certificate Program
Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List (six of seven semesters)
Honor Societies:
Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN),
Tau Beta Pi
December 2019
GPA: 3.881
Horace Greeley High School
Chappaqua, NY
Honors: Summa Cum Laude, National AP Scholar, National Merit Scholarship Finalist
June 2016
GPA: 4.100
Relevant Courses
Computer Architecture • Computer Networks & Telecommunication • Embedded Operating Systems • Embedded Systems • Intelligent Physical Systems • Model Based Systems Engineering • Modern Cellular Communications: LTE to 5G • Multi-Agent Systems • Operating Systems • Radar Remote Sensing
Specialized Skills
Programming Experience
Programs
Hardware & Test
- Circuit testing (DMM, function generator, oscilloscope, power supply)
- Component trade-study analysis
- Hand and relow soldering
- Harness design and general-purpose wiring
- Hardware integration
- Test procedure documentation and implementation
Interests and Co-Curricular Activities
Apart from being a student, I enjoy spending most of my time outdoors. You will often find me on hikes, kicking around a soccer ball, or at a build event for Habitat for Humanity.
When forced indoors, I follow a number of action and sci-fi television shows, am an avid reader, and spend a large amount of my free time investigating the latest technology advancements and engineering marvels.
Engineering Leadership Program
Cornell University, Assistant
Work with Professors to understand goals, adapt material to align
with objectives, and present leadership material
June 2018 - December 2019
Second Wind Cottages
Newfield, NY, Volunteer
Research, fund, and implement environmentally conscious
technologies in cottages for formerly homeless men
April 2018 - May 2019
Pi Kappa Alpha: Beta Theta Chapter
Cornell University, Member
Chair positions (Centennial, Fundraising, PR); audit and
renegotiate yearly contracts exceeding $180,000
Design and maintain chapter website, including ability to collect credit card donations
Design and maintain chapter website, including ability to collect credit card donations
February 2017 - May 2020
Habitat for Humanity
Cornell University, Webmaster | Executive Board Member
Design and maintain club website, create marketing and PR strategies, and plan weekly events
September 2016 - December 2019