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Justin Schlag

Computer Engineering • Honors College • USC

About Me

Justin soldering a board Working on ETVS wiring

Hi! I’m Justin Schlag, a Computer Engineering student at the University of South Carolina Honors College. I hold a Secret security clearance, support undergraduate research under the Office of Naval Research, completed two internships with NIWC Atlantic, a Department of Defense naval facility, and worked as a network operator with USC’s Division of IT. I’m passionate about engineering solutions and open to new opportunities.

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Work Experience

Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate Research Assistant — USC / ONR

ONR-funded computer vision work with Dr. Yan Tong: built SAM2 labeling tools and U-Net segmentation pipelines to advance raindrop removal in maritime environments.

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NREIP Intern — NIWC Atlantic

Held a security clearance and contributed to Air Traffic Control engineering systems during Summer 2025.

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Network Operator — USC Division of Information Technology

Cleared and processed enterprise switches (Aruba, Cisco, Juniper), managed RMA tracking, organized inventory, and performed AP diagnostics and cable fixes across campus.

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SEAP Intern — NIWC Atlantic

Supported Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and mobile app development at NIWC Atlantic, contributing to projects that enhance military capabilities.

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Skills & Resume

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Languages

  • Java
  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • HTML & CSS

AI & Research Tools

  • YOLO Object Detection
  • PyTorch
  • SAM2
  • OpenCV
  • MATLAB

Hardware & Electronics

  • Soldering & Wire Splicing
  • Heat Shrinking
  • Radio Tuning (CM300/350)
  • Transceiver Work
  • ETVS Rack Setup
  • Wiring & Circuitry

System & Network Tools

  • Unix/Linux Command Line
  • Secure Device Configuration
  • Basic Diagnostics (Switches, APs, Cabling)
  • PuTTY & Terminal Networking

Software & Platforms

  • VS Code
  • Git & GitHub
  • PuTTY

Networking Hardware

  • Aruba Switches & APs
  • Cisco Switches
  • NetAlly Tools
  • NetScout Devices

Career Timeline

Summer 2025
NREIP Internship card

Held a security clearance; Air Traffic Control engineering at NIWC Atlantic.

✈︎ ATC 📅 DoD
March - August 2025
Network Operator role

Process Aruba/Cisco/Juniper switches; RMA inventory; campus AP diagnostics.

🧠 50+ switches 🔌 AP servicing 📦 Inventory
August 2024 – Present
Undergraduate Research

ONR-funded CV work: SAM2 labeling tool and U-Net segmentation pipeline.

🔍 Research 📊 Modeling 💾 Data
Summer 2024
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Supported Foreign Military Sales and mobile app development at NIWC Atlantic.

🪙 FMS 📱 Mobile