Summary
Blakely Mcconnell is a Senior Software Systems Engineer with 12 years of experience designing automated data capture systems that bridge specialized hardware, computer vision, and machine learning. As lead architect at Fyusion, she built the capture system for the Manheim Fixed Imaging Tunnel deployed at around 100 US locations, and she directs infrastructure, container orchestration, and dev-ops work for production imaging pipelines. Her background spans interactive arts and mixed-reality installations, which informs a user-focused approach to system design and a flair for immersive, sensor-driven experiences. She has a track record of mentoring and hiring engineers while shaping product architecture and delivery. Based in Mexico City with an MFA in Digital Technology and a BA in Conceptual and Information Arts, she brings a rare blend of creative practice and production-grade engineering. Notably, her career combines public-facing art projects and high-scale industrial deployments, showing comfort across research, education, and commercial settings.
13 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine Arts, Conceptual and Information Arts, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine Arts, Conceptual and Information Arts at San Francisco State University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Digital Technology, Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Digital Technology at Arizona State University
Spanish, English, Portuguese