Hi there! I’m Gurpreet Singh Kalsi, a field-ready engineer who loves leading cross-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative, scalable solutions under pressure. I specialize in large-scale software, Linux, and embedded systems, with a passion for rapid prototyping and hands-on hardware-software integration. Nice to meet you! I’ve led DoD-focused projects across Army, Navy, and Coast Guard environments, driving 100% MVP objectives and delivering real-time, field-ready systems. I thrive in mission-driven settings and enjoy mentoring engineers to push boundaries while keeping quality and reliability at the forefront.

Gurpreet Singh Kalsi

Hi there! I’m Gurpreet Singh Kalsi, a field-ready engineer who loves leading cross-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative, scalable solutions under pressure. I specialize in large-scale software, Linux, and embedded systems, with a passion for rapid prototyping and hands-on hardware-software integration. Nice to meet you! I’ve led DoD-focused projects across Army, Navy, and Coast Guard environments, driving 100% MVP objectives and delivering real-time, field-ready systems. I thrive in mission-driven settings and enjoy mentoring engineers to push boundaries while keeping quality and reliability at the forefront.

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Hi there! I’m Gurpreet Singh Kalsi, a field-ready engineer who loves leading cross-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative, scalable solutions under pressure. I specialize in large-scale software, Linux, and embedded systems, with a passion for rapid prototyping and hands-on hardware-software integration.

Nice to meet you! I’ve led DoD-focused projects across Army, Navy, and Coast Guard environments, driving 100% MVP objectives and delivering real-time, field-ready systems. I thrive in mission-driven settings and enjoy mentoring engineers to push boundaries while keeping quality and reliability at the forefront.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Mission Software Engineer at Fury
January 1, 2025 - Present
Migrated an existing k3s cluster to a k3d-based system, enhancing platform diagnostics, deployment velocity, and flexibility. Debugged a large codebase with a focus on modularity, reliability, and real-time performance. Led automation and CI/CD efforts to support field deployments.
Technical Lead at Ocean Surveillance Initiative – Minotaur/Maven
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Designed, integrated, tested, and documented software for the Minotaur ISRT ecosystem—spanning 30M+ lines of code and supporting 24/7 real-time, multi-platform, multi-sensor data ingestion, processing, exploitation, visualization, and dissemination for tactical and national systems.
Electrical/Embedded Tech Lead at Strength Augmenting Robotic Exoskeleton (STAR X)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Led design, integration, and testing of electrical and embedded components including PCB design, MCU programming, and sensor/actuator integration; drove hardware/software interface reliability and field readiness.
Embedded Engineer at Missile Guidance - Weapons Open Systems Architecture (WOSA)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Redesigned and implemented software for missile guidance architectures; optimized data flow for real-time tracking and sensor fusion; collaborated with hardware teams on integration and testing.
Lab Manager at Independent Lab
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Acquired and maintained $1M+ in software and hardware infrastructure for 80+ researchers; ensured systems compliance with AP, DfARS, and other policies; oversaw lab operations and project scheduling.
System Architect at Maritime Targeting Cell
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Orchestrated dynamic DoD field integrations, coordinating multi-branch missions and adapting to evolving demands; led end-to-end architecture for maritime targeting systems.

Education

Master of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering at University of Michigan Ann Arbor
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Physics at University of Michigan Ann Arbor
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Minor in Mathematics at University of Michigan Ann Arbor
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

TS/SCI Clearance
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other