Payton Reid is an experienced Electrical Engineer and Systems Engineer with a strong background in curriculum development and systems design. Currently, Payton works at Florida State University, focusing on the development of course curriculums for the MSSE program, emphasizing Quality Management compliance and innovative educational materials. In addition to this role, Payton holds a position with the United States Department of Defense as part of the Palace Acquire program, contributing to the design and development of various testing and evaluation systems, including TSPI, GPS, telemetry, and encryption technologies. Past experience includes a role at INNOVATECH Engineering, where Payton designed and tested a pressure regulating valve, and a summer internship with the Department of Defense, where knowledge in circuit design and IRIG time code generation was gained. Payton holds a Master of Science in Systems Engineering and an Associate's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Florida State University.