Hi, I'm Marcus Lowry

I am an engineer who enjoys building data pipelines, APIs, and the infrastructure behind them.

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About Me

I am a backend and DevOps engineer building an observability platform for a Civil Engineering consulting company. With a background in data science, I also enjoy crafting clean, intuitive user experiences when the work calls for it. My toolkit includes Python, TypeScript, SQL, AWS, Docker, Terraform, and REST APIs.

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Professional Experience

Backend Software Engineer

Bridge Diagnostics, Inc. | 2025 - Present

  • Leading DevOps initiatives for observability platform development
  • Designing and implementing scalable REST APIs using TypeScript
  • Managing AWS infrastructure with Terraform for cloud deployments
  • Building data pipelines to support real-time analytics and monitoring
  • Implementing Docker containerization for consistent deployment environments
  • Optimizing SQL database performance for high-traffic applications

Data Scientist

Bridge Diagnostics, Inc. | 2023 - 2025

  • Integrated LiDAR, GNSS, and IMU data to produce geospatial orthophotos for overlaying NDE results
  • Served as primary analyst for structural assessments using phased array radar, ultrasonic, and impact-echo data
  • Produced multi-phase reports combining advanced analytics with CAD deliverables for clear client communication
  • Designed and implemented ML models (regression, decision trees) to assess structural integrity and support evidence-based decision-making
  • Cross-validated results with infrared thermography, ground-penetrating radar, and concrete coring
  • Developed web apps to streamline QA/QC workflows, reducing turnaround time and improving field/team collaboration

Data Analyst

Bridge Diagnostics, Inc. | 2020 - 2023

  • Performed numerical and finite element analysis of complex structures against applicable codes and standards
  • Conducted field testing/instrumentation using destructive and non-destructive methods (acoustic, ultrasonic, electromagnetic, electrochemical)
  • Managed sensor/instrumentation data lifecycle: extraction, cleaning, filtering, analysis, and presentation

Certifications

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services

Engineer in Training

NCEES

Education

North Carolina State University

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering