Steven Vahl
About Steven Vahl
Steven Vahl is a Software Engineer at UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Master's degree in Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has extensive experience in software development, particularly in embedded systems and algorithm design.
Work at UCAR
Steven Vahl has been employed as a Software Engineer at UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research since 2021. He is based in Boulder, Colorado, where he has contributed to software development for various atmospheric research initiatives. His role includes developing software solutions for the Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation (JCSDA) within UCAR Community Programs, focusing on enhancing data assimilation techniques.
Education and Expertise
Steven Vahl holds a Master's degree in Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mathematics from Washington University in St. Louis. His strong academic background in mathematics equips him with the skills to design mathematically-intensive algorithms, which are essential in his software engineering work.
Professional Background
Before joining UCAR, Steven Vahl accumulated extensive experience in software engineering. He worked at ASD Inc., a PANalytical company, as a Senior Software Engineer for 12 years from 2004 to 2016. He then served as a Senior Software Engineer at InDevR, Inc. for 2 years, followed by a position at NCAR - The National Center for Atmospheric Research from 2018 to 2021. His career began at J.D. Edwards, where he worked as a Software Developer for 7 years.
Technical Skills
Steven Vahl possesses proficiency in multiple programming languages, including C, C++, and C#. He also has experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks. His technical expertise extends to embedded systems, where he has worked with Windows Embedded and Embedded Linux environments, showcasing his versatility in software development across various platforms.