Ronald Fisher III

IBM Power Systems Technical Specialist

July 2023 - Present

Build strong client relationships and understand their technical needs to provide the most suitable IBM Power server.

Present at various tech conferences, gathering insights, taking inventory of existing clients, and creating value propositions for IBM Power Systems.

Communicate the value of IBM's products to executive clients within their existing structures and collaborate with cross-functional team members to create client solutions, demos, and configurations.

TMI Episcopal Varsity Assistant Lacrosse Coach

April 2023 - May 2023

Analyzed historical records to build a strategic plan for the lacrosse team.

Implemented strategies over one-week iterations, continuously focusing on change management as the team elevated divisions.

Motivated the defensive team through adversity while progressing beyond playoff standing predictions, leading the defensive unit to the state championship game after upsetting the 2nd and 3rd seeds.

Meta Software Engineer Intern

May 2021 - August 2021

Developed a tool for Facebook Stories' engineers that converted scattered nodes from a codebase into a visual hierarchical decision tree with one click.

Delivered solutions in an agile environment while utilizing internal documentation and online resources to solve complex problems.

Reviewed code and conducted testing for features including data retrieval, user interface, and user experience.

Project Experience

CourseFlow Web Application

May 2022 - June 2022

My team and I designed a website using Python and Figma as an alternative to navigating the complex program guide.

The site allowed computer science students to easily explore upper-level elective courses based on their interests.

As a project manager and software engineer, I lead team meetings and created detailed project milestones.

Agility Cones Embedded System

September 2021 - December 2021

Developed smart cones that have sensors, buttons, lights, and timing capabilities designed to enhance an athlete's individual speed training.

Created an iOS app with Swift, providing a user interface for drill selection, timing, and Bluetooth communications between the cone and phone.

As a project manager and software engineer, I evaluated the team's technology needs and suggested improvements to hardware and software.

Dino Dodge PC Video Game

September 2018 - December 2018

Utilizing GameMaker, we implemented a maze-oriented game where the player, a caveman, has to navigate a maze to find the exit without getting caught by the dinosaur.

The game is accessible for players with glaucoma and color blindness because the player's screen is zoomed in on the caveman and his surroundings, not the entire maze, and the game includes a black-and-white color mode.

We presented our final game demo as a team to a group of high school students and received the second-best overall game out of ten projects.

Organizations

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Dallas Fort-Worth Professionals Chapter

Jan 2023 - Present

Serve as the University of Texas at Dallas NSBE Professional Ambassador.

Provide mentorship and guidance for aspiring black engineers through 1 on 1 and general body meetings.

Division 1 Varsity Men's Lacrosse Student Athlete

Jan 2020 - May 2022

2022 Defensive Scout Player of the Year

Two Time Academic All-Big Ten Honoree