Clare Nicholson

OBJECTIVE
I am applying for the position of Information Technology Engineer 1 at Boeing.

SUMMARY

Familiar with Boeing processes after internship in 2020

UC Santa Barbara graduate with Master of Sciences - Computer Sciences

8+ years of experience with Unix/Linux operating systems

Comprehension of
Panasas storage device
bash and Perl scripting language
High-Performance cluster computing
HCP cluster operation
NIS
Ability to provide comprehensible advice to those less experienced with the aforementioned software/devices/systems
Innovative, creative, and responsible
Work well with others, as a leader, subordinate, or an equal.

EXPERIENCE
Scientific Applications Software Engineer, Jet Propulsion Labs
Pasadena, California 2022-present
At JPL, I work as a member of the Instrument and Science Data System Operations Group, collaborating with instrument engineers and
team members, participating in regular group meetings and reviews.

Accomplishments
Performed tasks for the MLS (Microwave Limb Sounder) project, including (but not limited to) updating the MLS
operations webpage and operating the MLS device.
Monitored instrument operation and functionality
Suggested improvements that were integrated, improving uses of certain technologies
Worked well under minimal supervision
Became acquainted with NASA/JPL procedures/policies

Propulsion Engineer Intern, Boeing

Huntington Beach. California 2020
As a Propulsion Engineering Intern for the Boeing Space Launch System Propulsion team I was responsible for the design, development,
test and evaluation of Boeing propulsion subsystems.

Accomplishments
Analyzed engineering data and design concepts/techniques
Gained broad knowledge of propulsion system design, integration, and analysis
Became familiar with decision making and taking initiative
Gained knowledge of systems used at Boeing

Retail Associate, Peets Coffee

Santa Barbara, California 2017-2019
As a Retail Associate, it was my job to be the face of Peets Coffee, engage customers daily, promote products, and prepare
beverages
Accomplishments
Won Employee of the Month (2018, 2019)
Honed social skills
Known for flexibility; depended upon to fill in when/where needed

EDUCATION
University of California - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California 2017-2022
Five-Year Bachelor of Science/Master of Science Program - Computer Science

SKILLS

Work well independently, and as part of a team

Critical thinker and problem solver
Able to:
apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to computer science.
analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to
meet desired needs.
recognize hardware/operating system issues
benchmark hardware/software
provide software/computer support to others
Exercise good judgement and keen perception in decision making
General knowledge of spacecraft operations
Thorough understanding of Unix/Linux operating systems
Work well under pressure

REFERENCES

Susan Neely, current EOS MLS Science Computing Facility Manager at JPL
Professor Divyakant Granawal, Professor of Computer Science at UC Santa Barbara