Frank Hummer

Broad background in both pure and applied math and statistics, as well as philosophy. 16 years of experience giving real guidance and encouragement to undergraduate math students, including both STEM majors and Humanities majors, at all course levels. 24 years of experience solving math and engineering problems in GPS, cryptology, wireless network performance, image processing, coding theory, statistics, and algorithm design. Creative problem solver who finds unexpected solutions to tough problems. Highly regarded as an outstanding communicator by students, coworkers, and customers.

Mathematician (Independent Contractor) at Mercor Intelligence (2025-08 – 2026-05)

• Independent contractor providing expertise in mathematics to improve models for a top AI lab

Senior Systems Engineer at Rockwell Collins (Collins Aerospace/Raytheon) (2003-11 – 2024-09)

• Developed algorithms that greatly improved GPS and wireless network efficiency. Improved GPS security algorithm speed by several orders of magnitude.
• Researched energy efficiency trade-offs related to various Sensor Network protocols
• Created a statistical tool enhancing the NIST Pseudorandom Number Generation standards
• Earned two patents for cryptographic authentication in mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs)
• Accelerated chip-design project by two months through my three-day effort to optimize the Montgomery multiplication algorithm
• Revised algorithms and test cases for cryptographic chip design, saving $2 million, and obtaining NSA certification for the chip
• Received an Innovation Award for my efficient algorithm for key exchange (for frequency hopping sequences) in an ad hoc wireless network
• Improved efficiency of statistical tests of system performance through Importance Sampling and sophisticated Tail Modelling techniques
• Performed analysis of the new military GPS signal's response to ionospheric scintillation

Adjunct Instructor at Southern New Hampshire University (2014-06 – 2016-06)

• Taught Statistics, Cryptology, and Financial Math using interactive online teaching protocols

Adjunct Instructor at Coe College, Kirkwood Community College, Des Moines Area Community College (2000-01 – 2003-12)

• Taught undergraduate Astronomy, Physics, Calculus, Statistics, Algebra

Book Reviewer and Test Writer at Prentice Hall Publishing Company (2001-01 – 2002-08)

• Identified as a top reviewer/proofreader and test-item writer for two college math texts

Temporary Assistant Professor at Iowa State University (1994-08 – 2001-12)

• Taught a wide variety of undergraduate mathematics courses (Calculus 1, 2, and 3; Differential Equations with Laplace Transforms; Linear Algebra; Finite Math; Trigonometry)
• Was Course Supervisor for Finite Math (Matrix Algebra, Linear Programming, Probability)
• Measurably improved the performance of business majors in later math-related courses
• Improved student morale and performance using novel grading and testing methods

Assistant Professor at Valley City State University (1992-08 – 1994-05)

• Taught: Calculus 1, 2, and 3; Advanced Calculus, Abstract Algebra, and more
• Participated in a faculty group exploring the use of Cooperative Learning in education
• Did astronomical calculations for a Stonehenge-like student project, the "Medicine Wheel"

Research Assistant at Iowa State University (1991-08 – 1992-08)

• Researched image processing algorithms for image enhancement and feature detection
• Electrical Engineering Courses in Neural Networks and Computer Vision
• Published paper concerning my application of Neural Networks to image processing

Cryptologic Mathematician at Department of Defense (1988-01 – 1989-08)

• Implemented many encryption and decryption algorithms
• Independently solved a long-standing cryptology problem. Published a classified paper presenting my algorithm to the intelligence community

PhD in Mathematics