Karl Barnes

Principle Systems Engineer at Cutting Edge Communications, LLC

Karl Barnes is a Principal Software Engineer at Open Systems Technologies since October 2020, specializing in Java and Angular development for data ingestion and database optimization. Previously, Barnes worked as a Senior Data Engineer at Octo, focusing on onboarding new data sources using Apache NiFi. Prior roles include Systems Analyst/Programmer at Verizon, where a study on big-data storage solutions was co-authored and frameworks for data streaming were developed, and Senior Systems Analyst at Schneider Electric, contributing to web applications for operational management. Barnes has also held positions as Director of IT Consulting and IT Director in earlier roles, overseeing technology upgrades and project management. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Computer Science from The Johns Hopkins University and a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from Syracuse University, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Howard University.

Location

Ashburn, United States

Links

Previous companies


Org chart


Teams

This person is not in any teams


Offices


Cutting Edge Communications, LLC

Cutting Edge Communications, LLC is one of an exclusive group of small, woman-owned businesses that combine large-scale proposal development knowledge with extensive engineering management experience necessary to win and execute large-scale space programs. Founded in 1995, Cutting Edge is dedicated to technical excellence and responsive customer support. We offer our customers qualified, senior talent for meeting program goals or augmenting existing staff. We attract and pre-screen personnel, only selecting the very best to join our team. Most of our personnel have active Top Secret/SSBI clearances for working on national and proprietary programs. At Cutting Edge, our company is our people. That's why we are dedicated to hand-picking outstanding individuals and empowering them to unlock their talent and creativity with a career they feel passionate about. We have an industry-wide reputation for providing the best people for the job-filling hi-tech positions with experienced personnel as a full-service consulting solution. Our approach ensures that you receive true Cutting Edge guidance and support to meet your most challenging needs. Cutting Edge employs industry-recognized program managers and engineers to meet the needs of next-generation programs. We believe there is no problem too large for us to solve and no detail too small for us to examine. In the past 15 years, Cutting Edge Communications has supported clients in the successful capture of over $9 billion in new contracts and continues that support after award by providing key personnel to ensure program success. CEC is dedicated to providing exceptional, high quality, experienced personnel that exceed our clients’ expectations. Our customers have included The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Raytheon, IBM, CSC, United Space Alliance, Universal Space Lines, SpaceX and Universal Space Networks.


Industries

Employees

11-50

Links