Robert Stowers
About Robert Stowers
Robert Stowers is a Software Engineer with a background in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. He has extensive experience in combustor thermal design and analysis, having worked at GE Aviation for over a decade before joining ACV Auctions in 2020.
Work at ACV Auctions
Robert Stowers has been employed as a Software Engineer at ACV Auctions since 2020. He operates from Buffalo, New York, where he contributes to the development of software solutions for the automotive auction industry. In his current role, he utilizes the FastAPI framework to create route handlers and endpoints in Python 3, specifically for ACV's Capital business. He also implements Atlassian's Jira for Agile ticket creation and tracking, enhancing project management and workflow efficiency. His work involves ensuring robust software performance and reliability.
Education and Expertise
Robert Stowers earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cincinnati - College of Engineering and Applied Science, completing his studies from 2000 to 2005. His educational background provides a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies to his work in software engineering and thermal dynamics. He possesses extensive experience in combustor thermal design and analysis, particularly for metal and ceramic matrix composite configurations.
Background in GE Aviation
Robert Stowers has a significant history with GE Aviation, where he held multiple engineering roles over several years. He served as a Thermal Design Engineer from 2006 to 2013, followed by a position as Lead Engineer - Thermal Dynamics from 2013 to 2018. He then advanced to the role of Advanced Lead Engineer - Thermal Dynamics from 2018 to 2020. Throughout his tenure, he worked remotely from Buffalo, NY, since June 2014. His responsibilities included developing various design and analysis tools and working on significant projects such as the GE9X Combustor.
Technical Skills and Tools
Robert Stowers has developed a range of design and analysis tools during his career, including 1DHT, 2DHT, film accumulation, and cooling layout tools. He employs Visual Basic, Excel, and Python for these developments. In his current position at ACV Auctions, he utilizes Jenkins for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, ensuring comprehensive testing that includes unit, smoke, API, and performance tests. His technical skills support his work in both software development and thermal dynamics.