Alexander Haugstad
About Alexander Haugstad
Alexander Haugstad is a Software Engineer with a background in climate science and meteorology. He has held various positions in research and consulting, including roles at the University of Washington and NOAA, and currently works at Patterson Companies, Inc.
Work at Patterson Companies
Currently, Alexander Haugstad serves as a Software Engineer at Patterson Companies, Inc. since 2021. His role involves working on the Dolphin Blue cloud-based product, contributing to the development and enhancement of software solutions within the company. Patterson Companies, Inc. is known for providing products and services to the dental and animal health markets.
Education and Expertise
Alexander Haugstad holds a Master’s Degree in Atmospheric Science from the University of Washington, which he completed from 2015 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences and Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, he graduated with a minor in Mathematics. His educational background provides him with expertise in climate science and meteorology.
Background
Prior to his current position, Alexander Haugstad gained diverse experience in various roles. He worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Washington from 2015 to 2017. He then transitioned to Fast Enterprises, LLC as an Implementation Consultant from 2017 to 2019. Following that, he held multiple positions at APi Group, including Integrated Solutions Engineer, Clean Data Specialist, and Data and Systems Analyst between 2019 and 2021. He also interned at NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration in 2014.
Professional Experience
Alexander Haugstad's professional experience spans several years and various roles in the technology and environmental sectors. His tenure at Fast Enterprises, LLC as an Implementation Consultant lasted from 2017 to 2019. At APi Group, he worked in multiple capacities, including Integrated Solutions Engineer for 7 months in 2020 and Clean Data Specialist for 9 months in 2019. His early career included a summer internship at NOAA in 2014, which provided him with foundational experience in research.