Rodney Northrop
About Rodney Northrop
Rodney Northrop is a Senior Software Engineer at Terabase Energy, specializing in solutions for electric and solar utility scale projects. With extensive experience in GIS architecture and database management, he has contributed to various organizations over his career, including First Solar and Salt River Project.
Work at Terabase Energy
Rodney Northrop has been employed at Terabase Energy as a Senior Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing solutions for electric and solar utility scale projects. His responsibilities include creating both user and technical documentation for complex systems, ensuring that the software meets the operational needs of the company and its clients. Terabase Energy is known for its innovative approaches to renewable energy, and Northrop's contributions support the company's mission in the energy sector.
Education and Expertise
Rodney Northrop holds an Associate of Science degree in CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology from ITT Technical Institute. He also studied Management Information Systems at Western International University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software engineering, particularly in developing solutions for utility-scale projects. Northrop is skilled in RDBMS design and development, enhancing database management systems, and proficient in Microsoft Azure and web services.
Background
Rodney Northrop has a diverse professional background in software engineering and GIS technology. He worked at Salt River Project as a Senior Programmer/Analyst for 18 years, from 1991 to 2009. Following this, he spent a decade at First Solar as a GIS Solutions Architect, where he utilized ESRI and open-source platforms for web mapping projects. His extensive experience in these roles has equipped him with advanced skills in AutoDesk and GE Smallworld GIS technologies.
Achievements in GIS Technology
Throughout his career, Rodney Northrop has demonstrated proficiency in GIS architecture and web mapping projects. His role as a GIS Solutions Architect at First Solar involved leveraging ESRI and open-source platforms, showcasing his ability to integrate complex geographic information systems into utility-scale projects. His advanced skills in GIS technologies have contributed to the successful implementation of various projects in the renewable energy sector.