Summary
Marion Sudvarg is a postdoctoral researcher and software/firmware lead with 13 years of engineering experience, blending a PhD in computer science and graduate training in data mining and machine learning with undergraduate degrees in math and physics. Based at Washington University in St. Louis, Marion develops robust, adaptable, and secure real-time computing systems for rapid localization and multi-messenger follow-up of astrophysical transients as part of the ADAPT collaboration. Past roles span IT and network leadership, product-facing web and e-commerce engineering, and running a small tech firm, giving a rare mix of hands-on systems engineering, ops, and entrepreneurial ownership. Known for shipping real-time algorithms and embedded firmware, Marion brings practical production experience to academic research, prioritizing reliability under strict latency and security constraints.
12 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Master’s Degree, Computer Science, Master’s Degree, Computer Science at Washington University in St. Louis