Marshall Mc Donnell
About Marshall Mc Donnell
Marshall Mc Donnell is a Research Software Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2019. He specializes in developing neutron scattering software and enhancing software deployment processes through CI/CD pipelines.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Marshall Mc Donnell serves as a Research Software Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2019. In this role, he contributes to the development of neutron scattering software for data reduction and analysis. He also promotes DevOps practices within the Application Engineering Group, focusing on infrastructure-as-code and configuration management. His work enhances software deployment processes through the development of CI/CD pipelines, improving efficiency and reliability in software delivery.
Previous Experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Prior to his current position, Marshall worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from 2016 to 2019. During this three-year tenure, he engaged in various research initiatives, furthering his expertise in software engineering and data management. His contributions during this period laid the groundwork for his current projects and responsibilities.
Educational Background
Marshall Mc Donnell earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Chemistry from Lincoln Memorial University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from 2011 to 2016. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research and engineering work.
Military Service
Marshall served in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Staff Sergeant and Squad Leader from 2003 to 2015. His twelve years of service in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area contributed to his leadership skills and teamwork experience, which are valuable in his current engineering role.
Research and Development Contributions
In addition to his software engineering responsibilities, Marshall is involved in projects related to embedded systems and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He also focuses on data management projects, emphasizing linked data and distributed data systems, which are crucial for advancing research capabilities.