Emil Roy

Master's

Computer Science

NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Software Engineer Intern

- Developed Python-based visualization of data for the engineering cameras on the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover that is a more robust and user-friendly application optimizing and fine-tuning camera sequencing process. Improved operational efficiency by enabling precise control and monitoring of rover's imaging capabilities - Revamped visualization component of tool to incorporate flexible and resizable 2D graphics layer, streamlining daily operations for camera uplink operators with enhanced control and customization options - Undertook sole responsibility for end-to-end development of software and delivered results within 1/2 of expected timeframe. Wrote extensive documentation for Python project, boosting clarity, maintainability, and collaboration - Volunteered for additional project to reconfigure deprecated stereo cameras to analyze volcanic flows for the Venus Veritas mission, improving mission's data collection capabilities, leading to more comprehensive insights