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At Keysight, Devin tests the Parts Database, communicates software findings and potential fixes to developers, negotiates with suppliers, and creates and completes purchase orders through Keysight’s Parts Database and Oracle resource-management software. Previously at RTX, Devin supported Aftermarket Distribution through LLM adaptation, process-analysis optimization, customer-order issue resolution, shelf-life analysis, material-data maintenance, and internal product distribution. Devin also built a chess-development application that combines Stockfish, custom heuristics, and an LLM to provide move commentary. With a 1700 Elo chess rating, Devin uses domain expertise and user feedback to validate technical work, including approaches for noisy engine evaluations and LLM chess-understanding challenges. Devin has worked independently on end-to-end projects with mentorship and seeks hands-on opportunities to build, code, and own meaningful outcomes. ## Highlights - Works as a Procurement Logistics Specialist at Keysight Technologies supporting the Aerospace/Defense Custom Solutions team. - Conducts exploratory testing of Keysight’s Parts Database, identifies software issues, and presents findings and potential fixes to the development team. - Negotiated with new and existing suppliers as the primary point of contact to secure optimal pricing and lead times for qubit hardware, custom rigid cabling, sheet metal, and other key components. - Creates purchase orders and ensures completion through Keysight’s Parts Database and Oracle resource-management software. - Spearheaded AI/ML adoption efforts at RTX by adapting LLM software for Aftermarket Distribution report-generation, analysis, and ROI-estimation use cases. - Served as the liaison between military and commercial customers and RTX to resolve issues with five- and six-figure aftermarket purchase orders. - Optimized Process Analysis software at RTX to streamline Work Stoppage reporting and identify critical delays. - Integrated RTX Process Analysis software with SAP, Kardex PowerPick, and Microsoft Suite tools. - Performed Shelf Life Analysis on Distribution Center products at RTX. - Maintained the Material Master Database and managed disposal efforts for expired material at RTX. - Coordinated product distribution to engineering, manufacturing, and R&D at RTX. - Assisted with setup, hosting, and cleanup for multiple large-scale remote social events as a Project Event Coordinator at Outstanding in the Field. - Built a chess-development application integrating Stockfish, custom heuristics, and an LLM for move commentary. - Holds a 1700 Elo chess rating and applies chess-domain expertise in technical work. - Uses Python and chess-related development skills, including custom heuristic creation. - Has experience with LLM prompt engineering and data-pipeline design for contextually accurate outputs. - Integrated multiple complex data sources into deterministic workflows. - Developed practical approaches for complex engine-evaluation inconsistencies and noisy engine evaluations. - Validated technical work through qualitative domain expertise and user feedback, not only quantitative metrics. - Worked independently as a solo contributor on end-to-end projects with mentorship. - Pursues a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Computer Science in Supply Chain Management and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning at Colorado State University. - Competed in big-mountain skiing with the Squaw Valley Big Mountain Ski Team. - Holds Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver training in Marine Transportation and Cleanup through PADI. ## Experience - **Procurement Logistics Specialist at Keysight Technologies** (2024-08-01–2024-12-01) — Engaged in exploratory testing of the Parts Database to identify software issues, and succinctly present findings and potential fixes to development team. Negotiated with new and existing suppliers as primary point of contact to ensure optimal pricing and lead time for key components - qubit hardware, custom rigid cabling, sheet metal, etc. Interfaced with Keysight's Parts Database and Oracle resource management software to create purchase orders and ensure their completion. - **Supply Chain and Procurement Intern at RTX** (2023-05-01–2023-12-01) — Spearheaded AI/ML adoption efforts by adapting LLM software for Aftermarket Distribution use cases \(report generation/analysis, ROI estimations\). Served as liaison between military and commercial customers and RTX to correct issues with 5-6 figure aftermarket purchase orders. Optimized Process Analysis software to streamline the Work Stoppage reporting process and identify critical delays. Integrated software with SAP, Kardex PowerPick, and MS Suite tools. Performed Shelf Life Analysis on Distribution Center products, maintained Material Master Database, and managed disposal efforts of expired material. Coordinated product distribution to interior business functions - engineering, manufacturing, R&D. - **Project Event Coordinator at Outstanding in the Field** (2021-07-01–2021-11-01) — Assisted with the set up, hosting, and clean up of multiple large scale social events in remote locations, offering guests a comprehensive dining experience. ## Education - Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning — Colorado State University (2021-01-01–2025-01-31) - Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver, Marine Transportation and Cleanup — Professional Association of Diving Instructors \(PADI\) (2012-01-01–2020-01-31) - Competitor, Big Mountain Skiing — Squaw Valley Big Mountain Ski Team (2012-01-01–2018-01-31) ## FAQ ### What does Devin do? Devin is a Colorado State University student pursuing Computer Science and Supply Chain Management. Devin also works at Keysight Technologies as a Procurement Logistics Specialist supporting the Aerospace/Defense Custom Solutions team. ### What is Devin studying at Colorado State University? Devin is pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Computer Science in Supply Chain Management and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning at Colorado State University. ### What does Devin do at Keysight Technologies? At Keysight Technologies, Devin conducts exploratory testing of the Parts Database to identify software issues and succinctly communicates findings and potential fixes to the development team. Devin also uses the Parts Database and Oracle resource-management software to create purchase orders and ensure completion. ### What supplier work has Devin done at Keysight? As the primary point of contact with new and existing suppliers, Devin negotiated to secure optimal pricing and lead times for key components, including qubit hardware, custom rigid cabling, and sheet metal. ### What did Devin do with AI and LLMs at RTX? At RTX, Devin spearheaded AI/ML adoption efforts for Aftermarket Distribution by adapting LLM software for report generation and analysis and ROI-estimation use cases. ### How did Devin support RTX customers? Devin served as a liaison between military and commercial customers and RTX to correct issues involving five- and six-figure aftermarket purchase orders. ### What process-improvement work did Devin complete at RTX? Devin optimized Process Analysis software to streamline Work Stoppage reporting and identify critical delays. Devin integrated the software with SAP, Kardex PowerPick, and Microsoft Suite tools. ### What supply-chain operations work did Devin perform at RTX? Devin performed Shelf Life Analysis on Distribution Center products, maintained the Material Master Database, managed disposal of expired material, and coordinated product distribution to engineering, manufacturing, and R&D. ### What did Devin do at Outstanding in the Field? Devin served as a Project Event Coordinator at Outstanding in the Field, assisting with setup, hosting, and cleanup for multiple large-scale social events in remote locations that provided guests with a comprehensive dining experience. ### What technical skills does Devin bring? Devin is proficient in Python and chess-related development, including creating custom heuristics. Devin is also experienced in LLM prompt engineering and designing data pipelines for contextually accurate outputs. ### What chess application did Devin build? Devin built a chess-development application that integrates Stockfish, custom heuristics, and an LLM to provide move commentary. The work included addressing the challenge of LLM chess understanding. ### How does Devin’s chess experience inform technical work? Devin has a 1700 Elo chess rating and applies chess-domain expertise to technical work. Devin has also developed practical approaches for handling noisy engine evaluations and complex engine-evaluation inconsistencies. ### How does Devin approach independent technical projects and validation? Devin has worked as a solo contributor on end-to-end projects with mentorship. Devin validates work through qualitative domain expertise and user feedback rather than relying only on quantitative metrics. ### What kind of work does Devin prefer? Devin prioritizes hands-on building and coding while seeking meaningful ownership of outcomes. Devin has experience integrating multiple complex data sources into deterministic workflows. ### What skiing and SCUBA credentials does Devin have? Devin competed in big-mountain skiing with the Squaw Valley Big Mountain Ski Team and holds Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver training in Marine Transportation and Cleanup through the Professional Association of Diving Instructors \(PADI\). ### What does Devin enjoy outside of work and school? Outside of work and study, Devin enjoys rugby, rowing, skiing, SCUBA diving, reading, sailing, and spending time with friends and family. ## Links - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-lucas