Elliot Trapp

Mars Sample Return Lander (SRL) Flight Software Developer: Delivered python autocode modules to write C flight software for the SRL project enabling telemetry uplink and downlink from the surface of Mars.

Mars 2020 Entry Decent & Landing Visualization Developer: Integrated orbiter telemetry, empowering the world to witness the real-time location of the MRO and MAVEN orbiters on landing night.

Operational Cloud Store (OCS) Cognizant Engineer:

• Developed and deployed AWS infrastructure utilizing services including S3, OpenSearch, DynamoDB, APIGateway, CloudFormation EC2, ECS, and more, facilitating secure data transmission between 27 engineering teams and diverse international partners.
• Defined Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices and produced dozens of Terraform and Serverless modules across the Europa Clipper mission, contributing to ongoing optimizations in DevOps practices and security.
• Conducted training sessions on operations topics, fostering team knowledge in system administration and cloud operations.

Distributed Object Manager Operational Lead:

• Spearheaded the implementation of a new Ground Data System (GDS) paradigm, overhauling the command product uplink pipeline in use by 12 active flight missions.
• Led a high-performing team of 4 engineers and three cohorts of interns to provide mission-critical support for 12 flight projects, ensuring operational excellence and reliability.