Matthew Harris
About Matthew Harris
Matthew Harris is a software developer with extensive experience in web development and data visualization tools. He has worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2011 and has contributed to significant projects in climate data analysis and web technologies.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Matthew Harris has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2011, serving as a Software Developer for over 13 years. His role involves contributing to various software projects and initiatives that support the laboratory's research objectives. He has led recruiting efforts at California State University Chico, helping to attract new talent to the organization. Harris also holds a DOE 'Q' clearance, which signifies his capability to handle sensitive information with a high level of trust.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Harris studied Mathematics at Mendocino College, where he earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from 2001 to 2004. He furthered his education at California State University, Chico, obtaining a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from 2009 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both mathematical principles and computer science, which he applies in his software development work.
Software Development Projects
Harris contributed to the Earth System Grid Federation’s (ESGF) original web portal, utilizing HTML, JavaScript, and a Java Swing backend. He led a team of eight in developing the vCDAT GUI for Ultrascale Visualization Climate Data Analysis Tools (UV-CDAT), employing React and Redux with a Flask backend. In December 2017, he released a feature for vCDAT that allowed users to select, edit, and plot their data. Additionally, he developed a Python library named Webengine to automate the conversion of outdated web pages to Markdown/Jekyll pages.
Leadership and Management Experience
In his role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Matthew Harris has demonstrated leadership by managing a team of eight members in software development projects. He has also served as a systems administrator for eight GitHub Organizations, overseeing their repositories and ensuring effective management of code and resources. His experience in leading teams and managing projects highlights his capability in both technical and organizational aspects of software development.