About | Cole Mullenbach

My Background

🏠 Osage, Iowa

Originally from Osage, Iowa, where I grew up with small-town values and a curiosity about technology. This foundation shaped my practical approach to problem-solving and my appreciation for community.

🎓 Iowa State University

Graduated with a degree in Software Engineering from Iowa State University. The rigorous program taught me both theoretical foundations and practical application of software development principles.

🌍 Middle East Deployment

During college, I completed a deployment overseas to the Middle East while serving in the Army National Guard. This experience taught me invaluable lessons about leadership, adaptability, and working under pressure.

🚗 Detroit, Michigan

Now based in Detroit, Michigan, I'm open to relocating for the right opportunity that offers growth and meaningful impact. The automotive industry here provides fascinating technical challenges.

Professional Journey

⚙️ Excel Engineering

As a Software Engineer at Excel Engineering, I bridge the gap between technical complexity and user experience. My work focuses on creating solutions that people actually want to use.

🔧 Automation & Data

My work spans from data analysis tools to automation pipelines for diesel emissions testing. I specialize in making complex technical processes accessible and efficient.

💻 Full-Stack Development

I'm currently expanding my skills in full-stack development during my free time while managing end-to-end project management at work. Always learning, always building.

Technical Focus

🐍 Programming Languages

I specialize in Python, MATLAB, and SQL development. These tools allow me to tackle everything from data analysis to automation workflows with precision and efficiency.

🖥️ Homelab Infrastructure

My homelab runs Proxmox and TrueNAS, hosting everything from development environments to media servers. It's my playground for learning and experimentation.

🌐 Web Development

Currently diving deeper into full-stack development and exploring modern web frameworks to complement my automation and data analysis expertise.

Leadership & Values

🎖️ Military Leadership

Having served as an Infantry Mortar Squad Leader in the Army National Guard, I understand the importance of clear communication, team dynamics, and mission success.

💼 Business Vision

My goal is to eventually start a business where employees are genuinely happy, fairly compensated, and excited about their work. People-first leadership drives everything I do.

🎯 Technology Philosophy

I believe the best technology is invisible to users while solving their actual problems effectively. Good engineering is about making complex things simple.

What I'm Currently Working On

🏭 Work Projects

At work, I'm focused on whole end-to-end project management for diesel emissions testing, building automation tools that streamline complex workflows and improve efficiency.

🚀 Learning & Growth

In my free time, I'm learning full-stack development to expand my technical toolkit. I'm always exploring new ways to make technology more accessible and user-friendly.

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