Leadership & Expertise
Michael Eaton is the Founder and Director of AMDG Technologies, Inc. With over 20 years of experience advancing signal processing, state estimation, sensor fusion, and real-time systems, he brings deep technical expertise and a commitment to technology that serves the greater good.
Michael Eaton
LinkedIn . mpeaton@amdgtechnologies.com . (410) 575-3321 . amdgtechnologies.com
Professional Summary
Founder & Director, AMDG Technologies, Inc. — Inspiring Technology, for Good.
20+ years advancing signal processing, state estimation, sensor fusion, and AI/ML across defense, aerospace, biomedical, and scientific domains. Deep roots in medical signal processing (B.S. Biomedical Engineering), missile guidance/tracking, RF geolocation, avionics/EW, and real-time neural net deployment.
Applying rigorous engineering through a greater-good lens (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam) to STEM education, work-study programs, and defense-adjacent innovation that serves the common good.
Core Competencies
Algorithms & AI — neural networks, sensor
fusion, tracking, super-resolution, cognitive modeling, state
estimation, Kalman filtering.
Medical Signal Processing — biomedical engineering
(pre-med), biometric signals, audio/video processing; USAF School of
Aerospace Medicine collaboration.
Guidance & Direction — missile (RF/EO/IR) guidance
& tracking, beamforming/DOA, RF SIGINT geolocation, radar
(SAR/GMTI).
Engineering & Circuits — FPGA DDCs, avionics/EW
integration, embedded/SDR, HWIL, precision systems.
Technologies — Python, C/C++, MATLAB, TensorFlow/Keras,
Scala/Rust, JUCE/OpenCV, Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift, Dask, Linux.
Experience
Founder & Director
AMDG Technologies, Inc., Cincinnati, OH
2013 – Present
- Founded C-corp focused on STEM/work-study education programs + defense-adjacent innovation through a greater-good lens (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam).
- Led R&D in audio/video/biometric signal processing (JUCE, OpenCV, TensorFlow) and cognitive modeling algorithms; integrated research with USAF School of Aerospace Medicine.
- Directed startup operations including business development, marketing, systems administration, and technical consulting.
Computer Engineer (AI/ML for Sensor Systems)
Northrop Grumman, Orlando, FL
2021 – 2023
- Developed neural network training pipelines and co-developed real-time C++17 neural net inference engine; designed TF/Keras models and enterprise MLOps (K8s/OpenShift/MLflow/Kaniko/AWS) for defense analytics (AFSIM/DIS).
- Product Owner for MLOps in agile setting.
Embedded Software Engineer (Cognitive SDR)
GIRD Systems, Inc., Cincinnati, OH
2019 – 2021
- Built FastAPI/MongoDB analytics + Python SDR signal processing for cognitive systems; led DevOps/HWIL automation for Redhawk-based distributed demos.
Scientific Software Developer
_Quansight / 84.51°, 2016 – 2019
- Verification/ETL for Dask distributed analytics; OSS contributions (Dask, PyArrow, Ibis, Intake). SDLC & Docker envs for forecasting/data science teams.
Electronics Engineer (Avionics & EW)
USAF / AFMC / AFLCMC, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
2011 – 2013
- Lead avionics sensor engineer for EW/electronic attack on HC/MC/AC-130J special-mission aircraft. Architecture reviews, integration, risk/performance analysis.
Principal Systems Engineer (Radar)
Northrop Grumman, Baltimore, MD
2009 – 2010 - Radar M&S (SAR/GMTI).
Senior Systems Engineer (DSP/SIGINT)
Spectral Systems Inc. (acq. Sierra Nevada), Beavercreek,
OH
2005 – 2007 - RF SIGINT geolocation analysis; designed DDC FPGA chains;
beamforming DOA & channelizer algorithm analysis.
Systems Engineer II (Guidance & Tracking)
Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, AZ
2001 – 2005 - M&S for RF/EO/IR missile guidance, tracking, sensor
fusion; EO/IR super-resolution R&D, pattern recognition,
discrimination; GPU computing & visualization.
Education
Master of Science – Electrical Engineering
Wright State University, Dayton, OH
Bachelor of Science – Biomedical Engineering
(Pre-Med)
Wright State University, Dayton, OH
SPRDE Level II – Systems Engineering
Defense Acquisition University, Dayton, OH
Additional
- Open Source: Contributor to Dask, PyArrow, Ibis, Intake and scientific Python ecosystem.
- Music / Audio Engineering: Self-taught guitarist & audio engineer (practical DSP application).
- Endurance Sports: 6 marathons + 50-mile ultra; disciplined pursuit of challenging goals.
- Values: Maximizing human potential and ensuring advanced technology serves the common good.