Megan Lerman
About Megan Lerman
Megan Lerman is a Software Engineer currently employed at UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research since 2022. She previously worked as a Computer Scientist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division and has held various roles in analytics, research, and education.
Work at UCAR
Megan Lerman has been employed at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) as a Software Engineer since 2022. Her role is remote, allowing her to contribute to projects focused on atmospheric research and data analysis. At UCAR, she is involved in maintaining and developing software solutions that support the research community.
Previous Experience at NAWCWD
Before joining UCAR, Megan Lerman worked at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) as a Computer Scientist from 2018 to 2022. During her four years at NAWCWD in Pt Mugu, CA, she contributed to various projects related to software development and systems engineering.
Education and Expertise
Megan Lerman earned a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from San Diego State University, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in data analysis and statistical methods, which she applies in her software engineering role.
Internship and Early Career
Megan gained early experience as a Shared Analytics Customer Engagement Intern at Kaiser Permanente in 2017. She also served as a Research Intern at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in 2016. These positions allowed her to develop skills in analytics and research methodologies.
Community Engagement and Open Source Projects
Megan Lerman has engaged with external stakeholders through community support channels while maintaining a significant open source software project. This project is utilized by academic, government, and private atmospheric researchers, and is funded by the National Science Foundation, showcasing her commitment to collaborative research efforts.