Liam McKane

The Engineer

JUL 2022 - PRESENT

Quality Engineer II · Alarm.com

Technologies: Java, Python, ADB, Linux, REST APIs, embedded systems debugging
  • Built automation tools and testing frameworks to improve validation coverage for embedded video doorbell platforms.
  • Led cross-functional testing and performance analysis for 1M+ deployed IoT devices, identifying reliability and thermal performance issues.
  • Performed low-level debugging on embedded Linux video platforms using UART access to SoC and MCU logs.
  • Supported integration and testing of Sunflower Labs’ autonomous security drone within the Alarm.com ecosystem.
  • Serve as a team resource for AI-assisted development workflows, helping engineers leverage LLM tools and automation to accelerate debugging and internal tooling development.

MAY - AUG 2021

Software Engineer Intern · MicroStrategy

Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Eleventy, Jekyll, DocFX
  • Built components for an internal developer documentation portal using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and static site generators.
  • Contributed frontend features and tooling improvements during Agile development sprints.
  • Participated in internal hackathons exploring data visualization and API integrations.

JUL 2022 - PRESENT

Quality Engineer II · Alarm.com

Technologies: Java, Python, ADB, Linux, REST APIs, embedded systems debugging
  • Built automation tools and testing frameworks to improve validation coverage for embedded video doorbell platforms.
  • Led cross-functional testing and performance analysis for 1M+ deployed IoT devices, identifying reliability and thermal performance issues.
  • Performed low-level debugging on embedded Linux video platforms using UART access to SoC and MCU logs.
  • Supported integration and testing of Sunflower Labs’ autonomous security drone within the Alarm.com ecosystem.
  • Serve as a team resource for AI-assisted development workflows, helping engineers leverage LLM tools and automation to accelerate debugging and internal tooling development.

MAY - AUG 2021

Software Engineer Intern · MicroStrategy

Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Eleventy, Jekyll, DocFX
  • Built components for an internal developer documentation portal using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and static site generators.
  • Contributed frontend features and tooling improvements during Agile development sprints.
  • Participated in internal hackathons exploring data visualization and API integrations.

JAN 2026 - PRESENT

M.S. in Computer Science · Johns Hopkins University

Focus Areas: Machine Learning and Intelligent Systems

AUG 2018 - MAY 2022

B.S. in Computer Engineering · George Mason University

Relevant Coursework: Embedded systems, operating systems, computer networking, FPGA design.

JAN 2026 - PRESENT

M.S. in Computer Science · Johns Hopkins University

Focus Areas: Machine Learning and Intelligent Systems

AUG 2018 - MAY 2022

B.S. in Computer Engineering · George Mason University

Relevant Coursework: Embedded systems, operating systems, computer networking, FPGA design.
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