Justin O'connor
Senior Software Engineer, Computational Mechanics
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States
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Top SchoolJustin O'Connor is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in computational mechanics and design optimization, blending a PhD in Applied Mathematics with practical engineering at Divergent. He applies deep expertise in preconditioning and topology optimization to production-ready design tools, moving from intern to senior engineer within a few years. Justin's background in physics and secondary education gives him a rare mix of rigorous analytical skill and clear technical communication, evidenced by teaching calculus and improving middle school test scores earlier in his career. Based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, he pairs research-grade numerical methods with hands-on product development to accelerate complex engineering workflows. Notably, his trajectory shows a continual focus on translating academic advances into industrial optimization software.
2 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Applied Mathematics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Applied Mathematics at Colorado State UniversityHigh School Diplomma, High School Diplomma at Rampart High SchoolBachelor's Degree, Physics, Bachelor's Degree, Physics at Texas A&M UniversityMaster of Education - MEd, Secondary Education and Teaching, Master of Education - MEd, Secondary Education and Teaching at University of Notre Dame
Github Skills (10)
parallel-computing10
computational-science10
scientific-computing9
amr9
scalable9
c-library9
cpp9
hpc9
finite-element-analysis8
multiphysics8
Programming languages (1)
Github contributions (1)
mfem/mfem
Jul 2023 - Feb 2024
Lightweight, general, scalable C++ library for finite element methods
Contributions:1 review, 1 comment, 2 issues in 7 months
c-plus-plusfinitefemamrc-library
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