Alexis J. Carr, M.S.
About Alexis J. Carr, M.S.
Alexis J. Carr, M.S., is a Software Engineer II specializing in Cloud R&D at ExtraHop, where she maintains and develops a critical cloud platform for machine learning services. She has a background in biomedical engineering and has held various roles in research and software development across multiple organizations.
Work at ExtraHop
Currently, Alexis J. Carr serves as a Software Engineer II in the Cloud R&D team at ExtraHop. Since joining in 2021, Carr has focused on maintaining and developing a mission-critical cloud platform that supports the company's machine learning services. This role involves participating in team on-call rotations to address customer and service issues, ensuring high availability of cybersecurity data.
Education and Expertise
Alexis J. Carr holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Houston, where studies were completed from 2011 to 2016. Carr furthered education at Texas A&M University, earning a Master of Science in Medical Sciences from 2016 to 2019. This educational background provides a strong foundation in both engineering and medical sciences, contributing to expertise in software engineering and cloud technology.
Background
Before joining ExtraHop, Alexis J. Carr gained diverse experience in various roles. Carr worked as a Software Engineer I and II at Eventbrite from 2019 to 2021, focusing on event infrastructure. Previous internships included positions at Project C.U.R.E. and the Texas A&M Health Science Center, along with research roles at the University of Houston's Surfaces and Interfaces Lab and MIDAS Lab.
Achievements in Communication and Team Efficiency
In previous roles, Alexis J. Carr advocated for improved asynchronous communication within distributed teams. Carr created JIRA templates for various issue types, enhancing team efficiency. Additionally, developed codified ticket writing norms to streamline communication and task management, contributing to overall productivity within the teams.
Research and Volunteer Experience
Alexis J. Carr has a strong background in research and volunteer work. As an Undergraduate Research Fellow at the MIDAS Lab, Carr contributed to immunobiology design algorithms and simulations. Additionally, Carr volunteered as a Software Developer for Code for America from 2018 to 2019, applying software development skills to support civic engagement initiatives.