Ethan Shepherd
About Ethan Shepherd
Ethan Shepherd is a Software Engineer currently employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California. He has over a decade of experience in software engineering, primarily with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, where he contributed to climate research and data tools.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Ethan Shepherd has been employed as a Software Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2023. In this role, he contributes to various projects within the laboratory, focusing on software development and engineering solutions. The laboratory is located in Livermore, California, and is known for its research in national security, energy, and environmental science.
Previous Experience at NOAA
Prior to his current position, Ethan Shepherd worked at NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration for over a decade. He served as a Software Engineer from 2012 to 2023, where he was involved in various software development projects. Before that, he held the position of Scientific Programmer from 2009 to 2012 and Systems Analyst / Web Application Developer from 2008 to 2009, all based in Asheville, North Carolina. His work at NOAA included operationalizing satellite-based Climate Data Records and developing tools for climate model distribution.
Education and Expertise
Ethan Shepherd holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of North Carolina Asheville, completing his studies there from 2004 to 2007. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software engineering and climate data applications.
Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career, Ethan Shepherd has worked on significant projects related to climate research. He has operationalized satellite-based Climate Data Records, which are essential for climate studies. Additionally, he has built web applications and data tools for in situ and paleoclimatological data. His contributions also include developing tools to modernize climate model distribution using BitTorrent technology, enhancing the efficiency of data sharing in climate science.