I'm a Master Sergeant in the United States Army, currently serving as an Data Engineer at the Army's Artifical Inteligence Intergration Center in Pittsburgh, PA 🎖️. A native of Texas, I've dedicated over 17 years to serving our nation while pursuing my passion for aviation and technology 💻. When I'm not training the next generation of Soldiers, you can find me working on my pilot certifications ✈️, building technical solutions 🔧, running 🏃, and spending time with my family ❤️.

Current Role: AI2C Tech - Data Engineer Years of Service: 16+ years (2008 - Present)
Rank: Master Sergeant (E-8)

• Battalion SARC - Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
• Brigade SARC - Sexual Assault Response Coordinator for 2,000 AIT Trainees, Instructors, and Cadre
• 15F Senior Instructor Writer / Platoon Sergeant - Senior 15F Instructor for 12+, trained 120+ students
• Production Control NCOIC - Managed $929M in aircraft assets
• Platoon Sergeant - Led 29+ Soldiers across multiple deployments
• Recruiter - Top performer, 100% mission success
• Brigade NEO Coordinator - South Korea operations
• Brigade Human Resoreces Specialist - Developed, Built and managed personal management database for over 2,500 Soldier's

• Afghanistan (2013) - Operation Enduring Freedom XIII
• Germany (2019, 2021) - Operation Atlantic Resolve
• South Korea (2009-2012) - Area III/Brigade Coordinator
• D-Day 75th Anniversary - Presidential Support Mission

- Database Development - Advanced Spreadsheet Automation - Embedded Systems - System Administration - Network Management

- Avionics Maintenance - Flight Computer Systems - ADS-B Receiver Development - Stratux Integration

• Brigade Personnel Database - Streamlined 2,500+ Soldier management in South Korea
• NEO Operations System - Coordinated evacuation procedures for Camp Humphreys
• Maintenance Tracking System - Managed aircraft production control for 45+ aircraft
• Training Automation - Developed procedures for 172+ annual students

• Raspberry Pi Flight Tracker - Home-built aircraft tracking system
• Network Ad Blocker - Linux-based home network protection
• ADS-B Weather/Traffic System - Custom aviation safety enhancement
• Multi-Server Management - 70+ aircraft notebooks, 8 servers, 2 VSAT terminals

🎓 Bachelor's Degree: Operational Management and Analysis
🏫 Institution: University of Arizona Global Campus

• Senior Leader Course (SLC)
• Advanced Leaders Course (ALC)
• SHARP Foundation Course
• Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course
• Army Recruiting Course
• Master Fitness Trainer Course

• Private Pilot License (In Progress - 29+ flight hours)
• IFR Rating (Planned)
• CFI Certification (Planned)
• A&P License (Planned)

🎖️ Military Decorations:

• 1x Meritorious Service Medal
• 7x Army Commendation Medal
• 7x Army Achievement Medal
• 4x Army Good Conduct Medal
• 2x Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
• 1x Humanitarian Service Medal

🏆 Special Recognition:

• Brigade NCO of the Year Winner
• Division NCO of the Year (3rd Place)
• Battalion "Heavy Hitter Club" Member
• TRADOC NCO Induction Week Judge
• Fort Eustis Half Marathon - Top 5 Finisher

🏈 Youth Football Coach - Fort Eustis Community (40+ volunteer hours)
⛪ Worship Leader - Local religious fellowship
🏫 JROTC Judge - 120+ cadets across 5 high schools
🎃 Community Events - Fort Eustis Fall Fest (3,500+ attendees)
💰 Fundraising - $3,500+ raised for SFRG activities

🚁 Aircraft Managed: 45+ (Worth $929M+)
👥 Soldiers Led: 167+ across multiple companies  
🎓 Students Trained: 172+ annually in AIT program
💻 Computer Systems: 70+ aircraft notebooks managed
🌍 Geographic Coverage: 4,355+ square miles (recruiting)
👨‍💼 Population Served: 273,670+ during recruiting duty

• 🎖️ Sergeant Audie Murphy Club induction
• ✈️ Complete Private Pilot License requirements
• 📚 Obtain Senior Instructor Badge
• 🔧 Complete A&P Certification process
• 🛡️ Advance Brigade SARC qualifications

• 👨‍🏫 Mentor 10 Sergeants to Sergeant First Class
• 🏆 Lead SAMC Club community outreach at Fort Eustis
• 🎓 Complete Master's Degree and Six Sigma certifications
• ✈️ Obtain IFR, CFI, and CFII ratings
• 🎖️ Continue advancing in senior leadership positions

"I am the best qualified leader not because of my outstanding abilities to perform. My approach to leadership is people first. The golden rule is the key to successful leadership. Treat others with dignity and take care of what matters to them most - treat them like members of the team that are not commodities but hard-to-come-by assets. Everyone has value."

🔑 Core Principles:

• Integrity First - Leading by example in all situations
• Service Before Self - Mission and Soldiers always come first
• Excellence - Never accepting anything less than the best
• Adaptability - Embracing change and finding creative solutions
• Mentorship - Developing the next generation of leaders

"Dedicated to excellence in military service, aviation, and technology - always ready to serve, lead, and innovate."

Welcome to my page!
I'm Hezekiah Jenkins, Data Engineer and Master Sergeant from Texas, USA, currently serving at Army AI Integration Center, Pittsburgh, PA.

🎓 Program	🏛️ Institution	📊 Status	🔧 Key Technologies
Accelerated Technician Course	Carnegie Mellon University		Full-Stack Development, Data Engineering, DevOps
Bachelor's Operational Management	University of Arizona Global		Operations Analysis, Project Management
Private Pilot License	Pittsburgh Flight Training		Aviation Systems, Navigation, Safety

🚀 Projects	🔧 Tech Stack	📊 Status	🎯 Impact
AI2C Data Pipeline	Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes		Real-time military data processing
Brigade Personnel System	Django, React, MongoDB, Docker		2,500+ Soldier management system
ADS-B Flight Tracker	Python, JavaScript, JSON, Raspberry Pi		Real-time aircraft monitoring
Maintenance Data ETL	NiFi, Trino, Terraform, Jupyter		$929M aircraft asset tracking
API Gateway System	KrakenD, Node.js, Docker, Kubernetes		Microservices orchestration

• Completed CMU Accelerated Technician Course
  Intensive full-stack development and data engineering program sponsored by the US Army
• Deployed Kubernetes-based Data Pipeline
  Scalable microservices architecture for AI/ML workloads at AI2C
• Built React-based Personnel Dashboard
  Modern web interface for military personnel management systems
• Leading Data Engineering at Army AI Integration Center
  Developing AI/ML solutions using Python, FastAPI, and modern DevOps practices
• Brigade SARC for 2,000+ Personnel
  Sexual Assault Response Coordinator ensuring unit safety and wellness

Currently, the weather is: 68°F, partly cloudy
Today, the sun rises at 06:45 and sets at 19:30.

This README file represents my journey in military service, aviation, and technology!
Last update: June 13, 2025 | Recently completed CMU Accelerated Technician Course
Serving with Honor, Integrity, and Excellence