MADELINE MARQUARDT
Tempe
Summary
Software Engineer with expertise in terrestrial and planetary sciences, contributing to NASA missions through advanced software solutions. Skilled in requirements gathering, stakeholder collaboration, system design, and data visualization. Adept at translating complex technical challenges into actionable solutions, optimizing workflows, and ensuring alignment between business needs and software development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Bell Research Group, ASU
Tempe
07.2022 - Current
- Requirements Gathering & System Design: Worked closely with researchers, engineers, and external collaborators to define functional requirements for enterprise-grade scientific software solutions.
- Utilized GitLab and CI/CD pipelines to manage builds and ensure code integrity across multiple environments, including implemented testing workflows and DevOps practices.
- Advanced OpenLayers Integration: Led the implementation of interactive geospatial data visualization, integrating OpenLayers with React and NodeJS to enhance user engagement.
- Memory Management Software Development: Designed and deployed Python-based monitoring software for real-time flash memory analysis of Psyche Multispectral Imager, improving data handling efficiency.
- Django & Celery Task Automation: Developed a task execution and tracking system using Django and Celery, ensuring streamlined workflow automation for mission operations.
- Development of Psyche Imager Calibration Software: Led the effort to produce a pipeline based software to calibrate Psyche Imager products to Radiance and I/F calibrated products for the science team
- Technical Documentation: Created and maintained system architecture diagrams, API documentation, and technical specifications to support development and testing.
Graduate Researcher
School of Earth and Space Exploration, ASU
Tempe
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Data Analysis & Systematic Research: Developed the first extensive dataset on zircon in achondritic meteorites, contributing to planetary geochronology research.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Worked with multidisciplinary teams at UCLA’s SIMS lab to obtain high-precision U-Pb isotopic measurements.
- Requirements & Documentation: Defined analytical requirements for geochemical modeling, ensuring accurate interpretation of data.
- Process Improvement: Utilized SIMS to refine analytical procedures, reducing error margins and improving data reliability.
Undergraduate Research & Capstone Project
ASU
Tempe
08.2019 - 05.2020
- System Requirements & Design: Developed system requirements, preliminary designs, and test plans for satellite imagery analysis software in Python.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with Planet Inc. to assess vegetation recovery post-volcanic eruptions, integrating remote sensing data.
- Software Development & Testing: Conducted multiple design reviews, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and technical feasibility.
Education
M.S. - Geological Sciences
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ04.2022
B.S. - Astrobiology
Arizona State University, Barrett, The Honors College
Tempe, AZ05.2020
Skills
- Programming languages: Python, JavaScript (React, NodeJS), Bash, C, IDL
- Frameworks and tools: Django, Flask, Celery, OpenLayers, Docker, JIRA, GitLab, GNU Make
- DevOps and CI/CD: GitLab pipelines, automated testing, deployment workflows
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle
- Other skills: API development, data visualization, system architecture, project management, Agile practices
Timeline
Software Engineer
Bell Research Group, ASU
07.2022 - Current
Graduate Researcher
School of Earth and Space Exploration, ASU
08.2020 - 05.2022
Undergraduate Research & Capstone Project
ASU
08.2019 - 05.2020
M.S. - Geological Sciences
Arizona State University
B.S. - Astrobiology
Arizona State University, Barrett, The Honors College
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