Hector Machin
About Hector Machin
Hector Machin is an experienced IT professional and researcher, currently serving as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at multiple institutions and holding various engineering and programming roles across several organizations since 2008. He owns SRQ Cloud, an IT consulting firm, and has contributed to significant projects, including NASA's General Application Platform.
Current Work at School District of Hillsborough County
Hector Machin has been employed as a Senior Computer Programmer at the School District of Hillsborough County since 2013. His role involves developing and maintaining software solutions to support the district's educational initiatives. He has accumulated 11 years of experience in this position, contributing to the technological advancement of the school district in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida area.
Experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Hector Machin has served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2011. Over 13 years, he has engaged in various research projects, leveraging his expertise in computer engineering to support the laboratory's scientific missions in Livermore, California.
Educational Background in Computer Engineering
Hector Machin studied at the University of South Florida, where he earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Engineering from 2011 to 2013. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering from Universidad del Turabo, completing his studies from 2005 to 2010. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices.
Professional Experience in IT and Software Development
Hector Machin has held various positions in IT and software development. He has worked as a Lead Site Reliability Engineer and Senior Software Engineer at Element 84 since 2018. Additionally, he owns SRQ Cloud, an IT consulting firm specializing in AWS Cloud, full-stack software development, website design, creative content, and SEO solutions. His experience includes roles at Lockheed Martin as a Software Engineer and at Florida Polytechnic University as a Systems Administrator and Workday Technical Lead.
Contributions to NASA Projects
Hector Machin has contributed to significant NASA projects, including the development of NASA's General Application Platform (NGAP) system as part of the EOSDIS Evolution and Development (EED)-2/3 contract. He also supports the EOSDIS EED-3 project, applying his technical skills to enhance NASA's Earth observation capabilities.