Melanie Phillips
About Melanie Phillips
Melanie Phillips is a STELR Engineer at SRC in the Syracuse-Auburn, New York Metropolitan Area, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University at Buffalo, and has extensive experience in research and engineering roles.
Current Role at SRC
Melanie Phillips has been employed at SRC as a STELR Engineer since 2020. In this role, she has contributed to various projects within the Syracuse-Auburn, New York Metropolitan Area. Her responsibilities include working on firmware and embedded software, leveraging her technical skills developed through her education and previous experiences.
Previous Experience in Research
Prior to her current role, Melanie worked as a Research Assistant at the University at Buffalo with The Center for Socially Relevant Computing from 2014 to 2017. She was involved in research initiatives that focused on socially relevant computing applications. Additionally, she served as a Research Assistant in the Neural & Cognitive Plasticity Lab in 2004 for seven months, contributing to research in cognitive science.
Educational Background
Melanie Phillips studied at the University at Buffalo, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from 2001 to 2005. She later pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Engineering from 2014 to 2017. Her educational background provided her with a strong foundation in both psychology and engineering, which she applies in her current engineering role.
STELR Program Participation
Melanie participated in the STELR Program, graduating in the Class of 2023. This program is a three-year rotational initiative that focuses on enhancing technical breadth, professional networks, business acumen, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills. As part of the program, she completed a senior capstone project that further developed her expertise in firmware and embedded software.
Diverse Work History
Before her engineering career, Melanie held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as an Office Manager and Acting Director at Kings County SPCA in 2008 and as a Worker's Compensation Claim Specialist at Utica National Insurance Group from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant at the University at Buffalo from 2015 to 2017, supporting students in their learning.