Kevin Gill, M.S. ‘11

Science Data Software Engineer
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA

How did Riv prepare you for your career?  Rivier taught me many of the algorithms and development practices I still use today at NASA. In fact, I can trace the lineage of code currently running on NASA systems directly to my final Master’s project.

What do you enjoy most about what you do? I feel that I am providing a real benefit to society with the tools and applications I am helping to create. I enjoy the creative process and seeing the science requirements become actual tools. I enjoy the challenge of designing and developing new technologies to aid in analysis and discovery. These are systems support a range of scientists specializing in areas of climate, oceanography, asteroids, planetary science, and others.

Your advice to future students?  Embrace the small nature of the school and the classes, and get the most out of the attention and additional help you’re able to access from the professors and advisors.