Nickolas Cassidy | Jared-Lee D. Futch | OEF Veteran & Quantum Physics Engineer

About Me

Hello! I’m Nickolas Cassidy (aka Jared-Lee D. Futch), born August 21, 1986, in Ogden, Utah. After an honorable service career in the Air Force maintaining radar systems, I transitioned into IT and web development—bringing a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership, and creative problem-solving.

I’m passionate about quantum physics, telecommunications, and leveraging technology to build meaningful solutions. Outside of tech, I enjoy family time with my wife Jenna and our two children, Luke and Leaunna.

Quick Facts

🎓 B.S. in Physics (VCU), A.S. in Electrical Systems & Physics
🚀 Deployed to Afghanistan with the 2nd Infantry Division (2009–2010)
🏅 Honor Graduate, Basic Training & Distinguished Graduate, Electronics
💼 Founder & Lead Developer of Tech-World LLC since 2015
📜 Certified Journeyman Ground Radar Technician (5-level)

My Mission & Values

I believe in blending rigorous scientific thinking with empathetic leadership to solve complex challenges. My core values are:

• Integrity – Doing the right thing, even when no one’s watching.
• Collaboration – Empowering teams to achieve more together.
• Growth – Lifelong learning in technology, science, and leadership.
• Innovation – Pushing boundaries through curiosity and experimentation.

Interests & Hobbies

When I’m not writing code or diving into quantum theories, you’ll find me:

🔭 Stargazing & exploring recent breakthroughs in physics
💡 Tinkering with Raspberry Pi and Arduino projects
🎶 Building motion-detecting music boxes for fun
🏞️ Hiking with my family through Virginia’s trails

Experience

Ground Radar Technician, U.S. Air Force

2004 – 2012

Maintained and repaired TPN-19 mobile radar systems across 21 deployment locations in Afghanistan, supporting the 2nd Infantry Division’s communications.
Installed and configured SIPR/NIPR satellite networks using SNAP terminals and fire keys, ensuring secure data links for tactical operations.
Honor graduate of basic training; distinguished graduate in electronic principles, demonstrating technical mastery and leadership.

Assistant Manager, Sonic Drive-In

2004 – 2005

Promoted to managerial role at age 18, overseeing daily operations, staff scheduling, and inventory management.
Implemented customer service standards that increased satisfaction ratings by 15%.

Camera Interface Developer

2013

Designed and coded a Raspberry Pi camera interface for an Atomic Force Microscope, enabling high-resolution imaging control via Python scripting.
Collaborated with faculty and graduate students to integrate custom software modules, improving data capture workflow.

Freelance IT Consultant

2012 – 2015

Provided IT and web services to local businesses—server setup, network configuration, and custom WordPress scripting.
Developed automation scripts and troubleshooting guides, reducing client support requests by 40%.

Founder & Lead Developer, Tech-World LLC

2015 – Present

Architected and deployed custom websites and web applications for diverse clients, focusing on responsive design and SEO optimization.
Built PHP/Stripe-powered payment portals, invoicing systems, and AI-driven chatbots, enhancing client engagement and revenue tracking.
Integrated advanced JSON-LD schema and analytics to improve search visibility; secured government contracts via SAM.gov registration.
Managed end-to-end project lifecycles—from requirement gathering through deployment—ensuring 95% on-time delivery rate.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

HTML & CSS

Quantum Physics Theory

PHP

WordPress

Arduino & Raspberry Pi

React

Docker & AWS

Linux Systems

IoT & Embedded Systems

AI & Automation Integration

IT Consulting

Tech Support

Circuit Card Repair

Electrical Maintenance

Time Management

Portfolio

Custom Invoicing App

A PHP/Stripe-powered client invoicing portal with dynamic receipt generation.

Image Converter

A Python-based converter (CLI & GUI) and web app for HEIC, JPG, PNG, ICO, WEBP and PDF output.

AFM Camera Interface

Raspberry Pi camera integration for an Atomic Force Microscope using Python and custom scripts.

Motion-Detecting Music Box

Arduino-powered sensor box that triggers PWM audio playback when movement is detected.

Interactive Pricing Tool

JavaScript-driven configurator for custom website and IT service bundles with live quotes.

Chatbot Survey Widget

Vue.js/Tailwind interactive widget that captures user intent and collects project details.

Stripe & PayPal Portals

Secure checkout integrations with dynamic receipts and client portal login.

Legal AI Assistant

Custom GPT-powered assistant for drafting legal reports and automating GAL files.

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What Is Tech-World LLC?

Tech-World LLC is your all-in-one technology partner—building sleek, responsive websites; powering secure payment portals; automating workflows with custom scripts; and integrating AI-driven chatbots to boost engagement.

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Contact

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