August Pereira
About August Pereira
August Pereira is a Software Engineer II with a diverse background in nanoengineering and biotechnology, currently working at Q-Centrix in San Diego, CA. He has held various roles in software engineering and technical positions, including experience in the military and public health sectors.
Work at Q-Centrix
August Pereira has been employed at Q-Centrix as a Software Engineer II since 2019. In this role, he focuses on automating routine tasks to address more complex challenges. His work involves conducting extensive research and employing trial and error methods based on the project's cost and scope. This position allows him to apply his diverse background in software engineering and biotechnology.
Education and Expertise
August Pereira holds multiple degrees in engineering and computer science. He earned a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from The Johns Hopkins University from 2016 to 2019. He also achieved a Master of Science (MS) in NanoEngineering from UC San Diego from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in NanoEngineering from UC San Diego from 2010 to 2013 and an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Mathematics from Palomar College from 2007 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in software engineering.
Background
August Pereira has a varied professional background that includes roles in the military and public health sectors. He served as a Cryptologic Arabic Linguist in the United States Marine Corps from 2003 to 2008. Following his military service, he worked as a Lab Technician II at the San Francisco Department of Public Health for nine months in 2016. His experience also includes positions at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the National Institute of Standards and Technology as a Full Stack Software Engineer.
Previous Employment
Prior to his current role at Q-Centrix, August Pereira held several positions that contributed to his development as a software engineer. He worked as a Senior Consultant - Software Engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton from 2018 to 2019. He also served as a Full Stack Software Engineer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology from 2017 to 2018. His earlier roles include working as an Analytical Technician at Scripps Institution of Oceanography in 2015 and as a Student Researcher at UC San Diego from 2012 to 2014.
Personal Interests
In addition to his professional pursuits, August Pereira engages in personal interests that include gardening and home improvement projects. He balances his professional development with these activities, reflecting a commitment to lifelong learning. He continuously explores new programming languages and frameworks to enhance his skills, demonstrating a proactive approach to personal and professional growth.