Marco Palmeri
About Marco Palmeri
Marco Palmeri is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in backend geospatial data pipelines and services. He has worked for notable companies such as Uber, Google, and the Electric Power Research Institute, and holds a Master's degree in Geography from San Francisco State University.
Work at REPLICA
Marco Palmeri has been employed as a Software Engineer at REPLICA since 2020. In this role, he focuses on backend geospatial data pipelines and services. His work involves the development and optimization of data models, as well as the implementation of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes. Palmeri contributes to the automation and analysis of geospatial data, leveraging his extensive background in the field.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining REPLICA, Marco Palmeri held several positions in software engineering and data analysis. He worked at Uber as a Senior Software Engineer in Maps Data from 2015 to 2020, where he specialized in geospatial data management. His earlier roles included GIS Data Analyst and Operations Lead at Google, and Engineering Estimator at Pacific Gas and Electric Company. His diverse experience spans various industries, including transportation, energy, and sustainability.
Education and Expertise
Marco Palmeri holds a Master of Arts in Geography with a concentration in Resource Management and Environmental Planning from San Francisco State University, completed in 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and the Human Environment, focusing on Techniques of Spatial Analysis, from the same university in 2006. Additionally, he studied Computer Science at the University of Arizona from 2001 to 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in backend geospatial data pipelines and services.
Career Background
Marco Palmeri's career spans various roles in transportation planning, project engineering, and data analysis. He began his professional journey at Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc. as a Transportation Planner II from 2007 to 2010. He then transitioned to the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) as a Project Engineer/Scientist and GIS Manager from 2010 to 2012. His experience also includes working at SolarCity as a Research Analyst and leading a brief stint as President at Euclid Environmental Consultants.
Specialization in Geospatial Data
Marco Palmeri specializes in backend geospatial data pipelines and services. His primary toolbox includes technologies such as Java, Spark, Cascading, Hadoop, MapReduce, and Piper, which is Uber's fork of Airflow. His expertise encompasses the development of data models, ETL processes, and automation, as well as analysis in various fields, including aerial imagery, regional transportation forecasting, and urban planning.