Tyler Malone
Software Developer | Automated Workflow Designer | AI Engineer
Email: tylermalone@contraptionsoft.com
Phone: (910) 357-4200
About

Hello! I'm Tyler Malone, a software developer with expertise in automated workflow design and AI engineering. With a diverse background, I've developed a unique blend of technical and interpersonal skills. I am committed to continuous learning and leveraging technology to solve real-world problems.

Work Experience
Waffle House
Grill Operator
Apr. 2015 - Sep. 2018
I prepared and cooked food in a fast-paced environment, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction. This role honed my time management and multitasking skills, as well as my ability to perform under pressure.
Time Management
Multitasking
Customer Service
Egg Flipping
US Marine Corps
Refrigeration Technician | Utilities Operations SNCO | Utilities Quality Control SNCO
Oct. 2018 - Oct. 2022
Managed and maintained field-expedient utilities equipment used for electrical power generation, refrigeration and air conditioning, and freshwater and saltwater purification. I led maintenance operations in garrison and in the field environment. I designed and supervised the implementation of fielding plans for:
  • Electrical distribution and phase balancing for all 4th Marines field operations from 2021 - 2022
  • Temperature controlled environments for sensitive intelligence equipment, field mess, and medical establishments
  • Water purification workflows
This position enhanced my leadership, designing and planning, and technical skills.
Technical Training
Basic Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Technician's Course
Advanced Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician's Course
Military Awards
National Defense Service Medal
Awarded for active federal service in the armed forces between June 27, 1950 - July 1954; Jan. 1, 1961 - Aug. 14, 1974; and from Aug. 2, 1990 - Dec. 31, 2022.
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
Awarded to Marines after three consecutive years of honorable and faithful service.
USMC Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (x3)
Awarded to Marines who complete a deployment at sea or with an overseas unit.
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Awarded to military personnel who have served in support of operations related to the Global War on Terrorism.
Special Military Recognitions
Meritorious Promotion to Noncommissioned officer
Soochow Creek Medal
Awarded to me by the 4th Marine Regiment Commanding Officer, Colonel Tracy, for exemplary performance of my duties at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meritorious Mast
I won 1st place in our company shooting competition, after which I went on to compete against the Japanese Self-Defense Forces in a joint-service shooting competition.
Leadership
Strategic Planning
Technical Expertise
Colorado State University
Teaching Assistant | Python | Java | Software Development
Mar. 2023 - present
Assisted in teaching coding fundamentals and object-oriented programming to students. Provided guidance and support, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Teaching
Public Speaking
Mentorship
Education
Colorado State University
BS Computer Science
Jan. 2023 - present
Graduation: Dec. 2025
Extracurricular Activities
Game Development Club
Participant
Collaborated with fellow students on game development projects and participated in game jams. This experience enhanced my teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Teamwork
Creativity
Problem-Solving
HAPI Lab
Volunteer
Assisted with writing code and creating tutorial documentation for the Fetch robot. This role improved my technical writing, coding, and instructional skills.
Technical Writing
Coding
Instructional Skills
Projects
Developed a machine learning model using TensorFlow and Keras to predict the best moves in Connect 4. Utilized a dataset from the UCI Machine Learning Repository and implemented a predictive algorithm for optimal gameplay.
Created a React app integrated with the Spotify API to build custom playlists based on audio features. Implemented a Java backend for executing searches and clustering songs using k-means.
Fish Tank Monitoring System
Designed and built a Raspberry Pi-based system for monitoring and managing a fish tank. Features include temperature monitoring, underwater video, and automated feeding and lighting controls.