Phil Lopreiato
About Phil Lopreiato
Phil Lopreiato is a Linux System Administrator with extensive experience in software engineering and research. He has contributed to major projects at Facebook and actively supports the FIRST Robotics Competition community.
Work at The George Washington University
Phil Lopreiato has been employed at The George Washington University Cloud Systems Lab since 2014. In his role as a Linux System Administrator, he has contributed to the management and optimization of cloud systems. Additionally, he serves as a Research Assistant, where he engages in various research projects that support the academic community.
Education and Expertise
Phil Lopreiato earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from The George Washington University, completing his studies from 2013 to 2017. His educational background provides a solid foundation in computer science principles, which he applies in his professional roles, particularly in system administration and software engineering.
Background in Software Engineering
Phil Lopreiato began his career as a Software Engineering Intern at Reality Interactive from 2012 to 2013 in the Hartford, Connecticut area. He later joined Facebook as a Software Engineering Intern in 2015, where he has worked for nine years. His contributions include refactoring and migrating the codebase for the Facebook Android Feed Platform and optimizing scroll performance for the Facebook for Android app.
Involvement in Robotics Community
Phil Lopreiato actively volunteers and mentors teams in the FIRST Robotics Competition community. His involvement supports the development of future engineers and promotes interest in robotics and technology among students. He also contributes to The Blue Alliance, an open-source platform for FRC data archival, further supporting the robotics community.
Internship Experience
Phil Lopreiato has gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked as a Research Intern at Hartford Hospital for two months in 2011, where he was involved in research activities. His internship experiences have contributed to his skill set and understanding of both research and software engineering.