LAURA MARTIN
New York,NY
Summary
Senior Software Engineer specializing in Java and Python backend systems, with experience building secure distributed platforms and satellite data processing infrastructure for mission-critical defense applications. Skilled in AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD automation, and Linux platform engineering. Proven ability to modernize legacy systems, automate deployments, and implement secure infrastructure compliant with DoD security standards. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Computer Science at Georgia Tech remotely with a focus on distributed systems and cloud computing.
Active Secret Security Clearance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
ODME Solutions LLC.
01.2023 - Current
- Led development of SATVUL, a satellite communications system for submarines, achieving secure and high-performance software integration for mission-critical defense operations.
- Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot applications on AWS (EC2, S3), while managing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and source control with Git/Bitbucket.
- Automate deployment and configuration tasks with Python and Bash scripting, improving system efficiency and reducing manual work.
- Integrate and test security patches, ensuring compliance with DoD STIG requirements and long-term platform stability.
- Support multi-tenant operations through Kubernetes, virtual machines, and cloud-native practices, ensuring reliability and scalability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan roadmaps and execute upgrades, troubleshooting fleet-wide software installs to enhance operational capabilities.
- Build and maintain secure infrastructure in an Agile/SCRUM environment with daily standup's and bi-weekly sprints, using Jira to manage backlogs and sprint planning.
- Administered RHEL and Cloudera environments, performing RPM packaging via YUM, software installs, and system hardening to maintain system integrity.
- Government contractor delivering engineering services for the Department of Defense.
Full Stack Developer
Facility Management Planners Inc.
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Developed and demonstrated new platform features to clients, evaluating feasibility of additional requirements and iterating based on feedback.
- Created solution design documents from client requests and recommended alternative solutions to enhance end user experience.
- Created, edited, and deleted database information using SQL. Programmed products in XML and JavaScript.
- Used Jira and Bitbucket to plan project trajectory and facilitate version control.
- Evaluated effort required for implementing client feature requests on legacy infrastructure.
- FMP makes Integrated Workplace Management System solutions to help clients continuously extract maximum value over the lifecycle of their real estate and facilities assets.
Education
Masters - Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology
06-2027
Bachelors - Computer Science
Western Washington University
01-2021
Skills
Cloud & Infrastructure
- AWS (EC2, S3), Kubernetes, OpenShift, Terraform, Ansible, Cloudera
DevOps & CI/CD
- Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure automation
Programming
- Python, Bash, Java, SQL, JavaScript
Operating Systems
- Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu), Unix, Solaris, Windows
Security
- DoD STIG compliance, system hardening, patch management
Tools
- Jira, Virtual Machines, Visual Studio, WinMerge
Websites
Certification
- Secret Security Clearance
- AWS Cloud Practitioner certified
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
ODME Solutions LLC.
01.2023 - Current
Full Stack Developer
Facility Management Planners Inc.
04.2022 - 07.2022
Masters - Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelors - Computer Science
Western Washington University