Matt Rippa

Matt Rippa is a seasoned Senior Controls Software Engineer at Gemini Observatory since March 2006, where expertise in control system software and the establishment of technical standards for new software practices are key responsibilities. Previous roles include Senior Software Engineer and Software Engineer at the same organization, focusing on the design, implementation, and maintenance of software for telescope operations, particularly the Secondary Mirror Control System and the Gemini Near Infra-Red Spectrograph. Prior experience includes working as a Software Engineer at Joint Astronomy Centre, providing support for the James Clerk Maxwell and UKIRT telescopes, and as an Electronics Technician at Lunar and Planetary Labs, contributing to the 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft. Educational qualifications include a B.S. in Engineering Mathematics from the University of Arizona and a Certificate in Embedded Systems Engineering along with Specialized Studies in Digital Signal Processing Systems Engineering from UC Irvine.