Karl Mitchell
Planetary Scientist at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, California, United States
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Top SchoolKarl Mitchell is a planetary scientist and program leader with nearly two decades at JPL specializing in radar and topographic remote sensing and geological fluid processes across worlds from Titan to Enceladus and Uranus. He combines hands-on science—serving as Project Scientist on multiple mission concept studies—with program management of research portfolios, shepherding projects from early formulation through mission implementation. Known for operating at the science-engineering interface, he develops novel approaches to mission design and teaches interdisciplinary teams to collaborate under constrained, high-stakes environments. Karl has mentored hundreds of early-career scientists and engineers who remain active in the planetary community, reflecting a lasting investment in workforce development. Based in Pasadena, he brings a rare mix of field-tested volcanology/cryovolcanism expertise and systems-level mission leadership to drive ambitious exploration goals.
9 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Dame Alice Owen's SchoolMaster of Science - MS, Remote Sensing, Master of Science - MS, Remote Sensing at University of LondonBSc, Physics with Space Science and Technology, BSc, Physics with Space Science and Technology at University of LeicesterPhD, Environmental Science (Planetary Science), PhD, Environmental Science (Planetary Science) at Lancaster University
Github Skills (22)
gstreamer2
tesla2
gateway2
api2
api-documentation2
rockchip1
grafana1
trend1
mixer1
docker1
encoder-decoder1
historical1
hardware-acceleration1
hardware1
monitoring1
Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (4)
karllmitchell/Channels-DVR-to-Plex
Jan 2017 - Oct 2017
Contributions:127 commits, 126 pushes, 1 branch in 9 months
vloschiavo/powerwall2
Jul 2018 - Jul 2018
Contributions:5 comments, 1 issue in 3 days
api-gatewayapitesla-powerwallapi-documentationgateway
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