Corey Wofford

Corey Wofford has a diverse work experience spanning a range of industries and roles. Corey is currently employed as a Full Stack Developer at DroneBase since November 2021. Before that, Corey worked as a Web Developer at Homes.com from June 2017 to November 2021. Corey also attended App Academy as a student for a brief period from January 2017 to April 2017.

Prior to their career in software development, Corey had a successful military career. Corey served as an Instructor at the Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University from September 2013 to October 2016, where they provided graduate-level education to mid-career staff officers. Corey also worked as Force Navigation/Readiness personnel at COMNAVSURFLANT from March 2013 to September 2013, overseeing navigation system upgrades and warfare certification management.

Corey's military experience also includes serving as a Commanding Officer on the USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) from April 2012 to February 2013, where they managed maintenance projects and oversaw combat systems, engineering, and navigation. Corey also worked as a Deployable Planner for Joint Maritime Operations at US Joint Forces Command from December 2009 to November 2011, specializing in team problem solving and coordinating interagency planning efforts in Afghanistan.

Additionally, Corey served as Deputy Force Nuclear Propulsion Officer at Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific from April 2008 to December 2009, where they provided oversight of multiple nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Corey also served as Executive Officer on the USS CHANCELLORSVILLE (CG 62) from September 2006 to March 2008, responsible for all aspects of operations and administration on the ship.

Corey's earlier experience includes working as a Reactor Training Assistant on the USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN 75) from July 2004 to April 2006, achieving crew readiness and managing junior officer development. Corey began their career in the military as a Combat Engineer in the US Marine Corps from June 1992 to July 1993.

With a combination of military leadership experience and technical expertise in web development, Corey brings a unique skill set to their current role as a Full Stack Developer at DroneBase.

Corey Wofford's education history includes a Master's Degree in Management, Strategy, and Leadership from Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business, obtained from 2014 to 2015. Corey also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from Naval Postgraduate School, achieved from 2000 to 2002. Corey Wofford completed their undergraduate studies at Michigan State University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering between 1990 and 1994. During high school from 1986 to 1990, they attended the Math/Science/Computer Program, specializing in programming languages such as BASIC, Pascal, and FORTRAN.

Additionally, Corey Wofford has obtained several certifications. In March 2002, they became a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). Corey also completed various online courses, earning Coursera Course Certificates for Agile Planning for Software Products (October 2016), Client Needs and Software Requirements (October 2016), Software Processes and Agile Practices (August 2016), and Introduction to Software Product Management (July 2016). Corey Wofford acquired additional Coursera Course Certificates for Using Databases with Python (May 2016), Using Python to Access Web Data (April 2016), and Python Data Structures (February 2016). Corey has also completed SitePoint certifications, including Setting Up and Kick Starting TypeScript (May 2019), Responsive Web Development (July 2017), React the ES6 Way (May 2017), and Step by Step SASS (May 2017). Lastly, they attained the Duolingo Spanish Fluency: Elementary certificate in November 2015.