Patrick Rademacher
Portland
Summary
Early-career cloud and data engineer with a Master’s in Computer Science and hands-on experience supporting modern software workflows, scientific instrumentation, automation pipelines, and enterprise application development. Strong foundation in Python, SQL, API-driven systems, cloud fundamentals, and debugging technical environments. Demonstrated ability to learn complex systems quickly, collaborate with engineering teams, and contribute to modernization and data-driven initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Front-End Developer
Beaverton School District
Beaverton
01.2018 - Current
- Deliver engaging lessons to diverse student groups across various grade levels.
- Adapt teaching methods to accommodate varying learning styles and needs.
- Provide individualized instruction to support special needs students as required.
Software QA & React Development Contractor
Vernier Science Education
Beaverton
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Improved the stability and accuracy of a scientific data-collection React application through systematic debugging, API testing, and front-end performance fixes.
- Contributed to a 30% improvement in measurement accuracy by optimizing gallery rendering logic and eliminating data flow inconsistencies.
- Supported technical QA cycles, including log analysis, device communication troubleshooting, and automated test scenario validation.
- Collaborated with software engineers to reproduce and resolve cross-platform issues involving sensors, data pipelines, and cloud-connected workflows.
Automation & Electron Microscopy Support
Health Technology Innovations
Portland
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Built and maintained Python automation scripts to streamline electron microscopy imaging processes, enabling more consistent, high-throughput data acquisition.
- Diagnosed and resolved failures in imaging workflows involving robotics, sensors, and microprocessor-controlled systems.
- Improved system reliability by analyzing logs, interpreting calibration data, and refining automated routines used by research teams.
- Documented reproducible errors, proposed code-level fixes, and communicated solutions directly with engineers and microscopy specialists.
Front-End Developer
XPO Logistics
Portland
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Contributed to front-end development of an enterprise Angular application used for shipment tracking and logistics operations.
- Integrated REST APIs, resolved state-management bugs, and improved UI responsiveness for high-volume data views.
- Participated in code reviews, sprint planning, and QA/bug triage workflows involving distributed engineering teams.
- Strengthened understanding of large-scale systems, deployment pipelines, and cross-team communication in a production software environment.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Portland State University
Portland, Oregon, OR08-2020
Bachelor of Arts - English (Secondary Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2013
Skills
- Languages: Python, SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, C, C, Haskell
- Cloud: AWS (S3, IAM basics, EC2 basics, VPC concepts), Serverless basics
- Dev Tools: Git, Postman, VS Code, Nodejs, Docker, Linux, Jupyter Notebook
- Concepts: ETL workflows, API integration, cloud migration fundamentals, data modeling, logging/monitoring, CI/CD familiarity
Timeline
Software QA & React Development Contractor
Vernier Science Education
01.2024 - 01.2025
Automation & Electron Microscopy Support
Health Technology Innovations
08.2022 - 08.2023
Front-End Developer
XPO Logistics
07.2021 - 07.2022
Front-End Developer
Beaverton School District
01.2018 - Current
Master of Science - Computer Science
Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts - English (Secondary Education
Michigan State University