Sophie Gairo

Sophie Gairo

Hello, I'm Sophie Gairo

 

Software Engineer. | Solar System Ambassador. | Commissioner @ City of Austin. | Open-Source Enthusiast.

Austin, Texas

Sophie Gairo

Software Engineer. Solar System Ambassador. Commissioner @ City of Austin. Open-Source Enthusiast.

Skillset

Object Oriented Programming
Agile Software Development
Project Facilitation
Back-end Development

Social Profiles

Professional Profile

I am a software engineer working at VMware on the vSphere Integrated Containers Engine team. I proactively seek new research projects and opportunities that range in diversity in order to explore the physical connection between programming, design, and innovation, in an attempt to discover both what impassions me as well as where my proficiencies lie.

I am a Solar System Ambassador for NASA and work to bridge Jet Propulsion Laboratory's initivatives with public interest through education. My research and professional interests include the following: Blockchain Application, Empirical Software Engineering, Self-Adaptive Systems, Software Architecture, Security and Privacy, Computer Science Education .

What Interests Me

Research and Professional

Blockchain Application

I enjoy exploring applications of decentralized philosophies, particularly in ways that can improve and benefit society.

Empirical Software Engineering

I look to explore the best ways that the use of empirical studies to accumulate knowledge and collect data can validate theories.

Self-Adaptive Systems

I am interested in the capability of software to evaluate and change its behavior if the evaluation reflects that the software is not achieving optimum balance.

Software Architecture

My focus is centered on quality driven software architecture and the attributes of extensibility, maintainability, and usability.

Security and Privacy

Areas of interest include web security, mobile phone security, anonymity, and censorship.

Computer Science Education

I am interested in finding the ideal balance between content knowledge learning and pedagogical learning, indicators of student success, and the contributions to other disciplines.

Resume

My education and experience.

Education

Bachelor of Science-Computer Science

Built a strong foundation of general knowledge while simultaneously learning the technical skills needed for practical application in industry and research.

St. Edward's University

2013 - 2017

Experience

Software Engineer

I build advanced product features and tools and work to integrate Docker features with vSphere technology. Additionally, I contribute to creating a customized agile development process for the team as the scrum master. Also, I am a mentor to female VMware interns to help them navigate their internship successfully.

VMware

May 2017-Present

Solar System Ambassador

I engage communities in NASA's mission by communicating the science and excitement of NASA's space exploration missions and discoveries.

NASA

January 2018-Present

Software Engineering Intern

I aided in the creation of Cloud-Native Apps on vSphere Technology. Additionally, I contributed to the open-source code base.

VMware

May 2016-May 2017

Research Assistant

I worked to build a background of knowledge on type systems and aid in the generation of ideas and was tasked with the design of an empirical evaluation of the type system to be built. To support this, I built an Eclipse Plug'in to host the type system. I coded each lab task for the experiment and presented in the Summer Seminar Software Group.

Carnegie Mellon University

2015

Undergraduate Researcher

Worked with a research group in creating a software built on the concept of mapping and recording observations to track the biodiversity of Wild Basin. Additionally, I was specifically responsible for the design and implementation of the database. I collaborated with biologists and chemists at Wild Basin in order to define all system requirements and then presented in the NSF/TG/Keck Foundation Summer 2014 Research Symposium.

St. Edward's University

2014 & 2015

Contact Me

Drop me a line or give me a ring. I'd love to hear from you.

I am eager to hear about any opportunities or just chat about a variety of computer interests. I'll get back to you shortly!

  • Austin, Texas