Alexander Capps

Bachelor's

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Leidos

Junior Software Engineer

- SMMTT. Clearance Level: SECRET - Potomac, Maryland, July 2023 - Present - Key Roles - Developed and enhanced high-fidelity simulations for the Submarine Multi-Mission Team Trainer - SMMTT), the U.S. Navy's premier combat system trainer for submarine warfare. Delivered - Contributed to the design and implementation of the Periscope Simulator (PSIM) using C++ and Unreal Engine's Blueprint system. Integrated with multiple training platforms, replicating - Collaborated on rigorous testing processes to ensure the successful integration of new - Navigation System Enhancement - Implemented Rule of the Road lights and day shapes across ships and watercraft, adhering to U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Rules. Increased simulation accuracy, allowing trainees to practice following navigation protocols - Scraped and processed large datasets to map light attributes, positions, and operational - Designed custom light objects with realistic color, intensity, patterns, and visibility - Realistic Environmental Simulations - Developed volumetric clouds that dynamically adapt to various weather conditions (density, storms, cloud cover, fog), enhancing the realism of training scenarios - Utilized 3D volumetric textures and height maps to create detailed cloud formations - Leveraged timelines to ensure seamless transitions between different weather conditions - Resolved round-world geocoordinate incompatibility with volumetric clouds