Software Developer · USAF Technical Sergeant

From Flightlines
To Code.

M.S. Aeronautical Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. 18 years fixing jets and leading airmen. Now building open-source software through the DoD SkillBridge program.

Steven Koehl

About Me

USAF Technical Sergeant and avionics technician with 18 years of experience in circuit-level maintenance, program management, and technical instruction. I've managed $35M in assets, recovered $7M in fleet costs through deficiency reporting, and trained 800+ students with a 92% pass rate. Currently serving as Senior AFREP Technician and AI Developmental Lead at Fairchild AFB, while building open-source software through the DoD SkillBridge program before my June 2028 retirement.

18+Years Service
M.S.Aero Engineering
ERAUEmbry-Riddle
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Selected Work

Projects

Software Projects

Military Achievements

Program Management

$35M Maintenance Program Integration

Orchestrated a tri-functional management strategy synchronizing Technical Order distribution, Product Improvement, and Contract Oversight for a $35M fleet. Managed a 5,000-item Technical Order library with 98% audit accuracy and oversaw a $2M service contract with 100% PWS adherence.

  • Technical Orders
  • COR Oversight
  • Compliance
  • Contract Management

Education & Training

Electronics & AFREP Training Curriculum

Authored and delivered 300 hours of instructional material on complex electronics, micro-miniature soldering, and component-level diagnostics for the USAF at Sheppard AFB. Trained 800+ students annually, maintaining a 92% pass rate and zero lab safety mishaps.

  • Curriculum Design
  • ISD
  • Electronics
  • Micro-Miniature Repair

Technical Skills

Expertise

Software Development

  • TypeScript / JavaScript
  • React 19 / Next.js 16
  • Tailwind CSS / Vite
  • Firebase / Supabase
  • Zustand / IndexedDB
  • PWA / Workbox
  • Vitest / Testing Library
  • Git / GitHub Actions CI/CD
  • Zod / jsPDF / SheetJS

Avionics & Engineering

  • Aerospace Maintenance
  • Micro-Miniature Circuit Card Repair
  • Component-Level Diagnostics
  • Soldering & Circuit Analysis
  • Aeronautics
  • AutoCAD

Tools & Systems

  • ETIMS / Technical Orders
  • JDRS Deficiency Reporting
  • Cloud Computing
  • AI Integration
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Analytical & Data Tools

Leadership

  • Program Management
  • Contract Oversight (COR)
  • Instructional System Design
  • Team Building & Mentorship
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Risk Mitigation

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Open to software development roles and engineering opportunities.