Sam Dillon

Python Developer | Rust Developer | Web Developer | Experienced in Industrial Automation & UI Design

Ballwin, Missouri, United States

About

Experienced Software Developer with a focus on UI design and IoT interaction. Skilled in Python, C++, and PyQt, I've developed GUI applications and automated test procedures, notably reducing testing times by 50% at Walker Products. With a background in engineering and drafting, along with strong organizational skills from my time as a Warehouse Assistant, I bring a well-rounded approach to problem-solving and collaboration. Let's connect and explore how I can contribute to your team's success!

Experience

  • Software Engineer at LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc.
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Walker Products Inc. (Full-time · 3 yrs 2 mos)
    • Software Engineer
      Jul 2023 - Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      • Used Rust and Tauri to write a production line application responsible for programming and calibrating 100+ highly accurate sensors daily. • Developed web application with Heroku, React, and PostgreSQL to collect millions of data points from test machines and display dashboards for engineers to visualize data and drive design decisions. • Led the transition from PyQt to Rust's Tauri with React, enhancing GUI development speed and utilizing more mainstream technologies. • Collaborated with a team of electrical, mechanical, and computer engineers to design sophisticated hardware testing procedures, enhancing testing accuracy and efficiency • Wrote PyQt application empowering technicians to safely control electrical testing of hardware components operating on 10,000+ volts of electricity. • Designed an ignition coil testing machine using Python and Qt, improving efficiency by 50% on thousands of daily parts tested • Engineered and developed test machines utilizing electronic and mechanical tools and actuators, ensuring the reliable performance of engine control components.

    • Computer Aided Design Drafter
      Sep 2022 - Jul 2023 · 11 mos

      • Designed 1000s of detailed mechanical drawings essential for engineering and production operations, ensuring precision and accuracy. • Leveraged AutoCAD 2D and SolidWorks 3D to create detailed plans used to produce 100,000s of parts annually. • Created and reviewed technical drawings ensuring accuracy and precision down to 0.001in.

  • Batteries Plus (1 yr 9 mos)
    • Assistant
      Apr 2022 - Oct 2022 · 7 mos

      • Oversaw the loading and delivery of goods to commercial customers throughout the St. Louis area, improving warehouse efficiency and customer satisfaction • Operated a forklift to handle and load Hazardous palletized goods, ensuring safe and secure transportation of items within the facility and during delivery. • Delivered goods to clients promptly and responsibly, managing the pickup of sulfuric acid-containing batteries and adhering to safety protocols, which ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and enhanced customer trust

    • Device Repair Technician
      Feb 2021 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Produce Clerk at Schnuck Markets, Inc.
    Jan 2021 - Feb 2021 · 2 mos