# Alysha Helenic > Software Engineer Location: Austin, Texas, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/alysha Proficient: Python, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Typescript, Javascript (JQuery + Bootstrap), HTML5/CSS3, Docker, FastAPI, Flask, Git Working Knowledge: Amazon AWS, GraphQL (Neo4j) Project Frameworks and Tools: Scrum/Agile, JIRA, Confluence ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ Pearl Health Jan 2024 – Present ### Software Engineer @ Aledade, Inc. Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 Develop and improve ETL pipelines for claims and attribution data, handling diverse data sources (including BCDA [Beneficiary Claims Data API]) and data formats such as NDJSON (FHIR), Excel workbooks, CSVs, and fixed-width • Migrating the existing Airflow based ingestion processes to Databricks using PySpark, employing batch jobs for attribution data and Spark structured streaming for raw claims data • Collaborated with internal stakeholders and SMEs to integrate a new ACO REACH (Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health) attribution data ingestion pipeline into an existing MSSP (Medicare Shared Savings Program) pipeline, ensuring the data was captured and interpreted correctly and in alignment with their specific requirements and objectives • Created a FHIR-inspired (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) intermediate data format to standardize raw data from any payor. Implemented solution as dataclasses with format conversion and validation (Python, PostgreSQL). • Utilized collaborative visualization software (Miro) for system design and planning, project management, visualizing process challenges, and gathering feedback • Recommended a more comprehensive QA process to increase scrutiny on deployed work and foster a culture of continuous learning ### Software Engineer @ Self Financial, Inc. Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Austin, Texas, United States Software engineer supporting customers looking to improve their credit score and establish a payment history. • Migrating the local and offshore customer service teams (100+ agents) from an internal CRM tool to Salesforce to enable 24/7 customer support and improved case management • Spearheading the development of an API to allow Salesforce to write to core systems and fetch data on-demand (FastAPI). • Developing and maintaining ETL pipelines (Apache Airflow) for continuous data integration between core systems and external Salesforce services • Aligning engineering goals and business requirements through collaboration with product management teams to plan quarterly objectives and timelines • Guiding, mentoring, and tasking contractors and junior team members • Supporting development of a data virtualization service to deliver larger volumes of rapidly growing data to Salesforce for display (Typescript) • Improving Gitlab CI pipelines to automatically run unit tests and containerize services for rapid and stable deployments ### Consultant - Software Developer @ Apex Systems Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Austin, Texas Area Software developer at a fintech company providing a highly customized and novel mobile banking solution for one of our client’s premium customers. • Developed user-friendly and secure online banking application with a multidisciplinary team following an agile methodology • Utilized a proprietary Python web framework and SDK to securely and quickly retrieve data from multiple databases and APIs as well as to incorporate microservices • Created visually appealing and responsive frontend in JavaScript (JQuery, bootstrap) • Built REST APIs to integrate an external financial rewards engine • Designed and implemented stored procedures using MS SQL Server • Continuously delivered an evolving product to the client as their needs and schedules changed with 1-2 deployments monthly • Collaborated with 1-3 other developers using BitBucket as the code repository, git for versioning, and Confluence for documentation. ### Graduate Research Fellow @ The University of Texas at Austin Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 | Austin, Texas Area 2017 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow (Top 15% of applicants out of 13,000+) Data Analysis: • Visualized lithium content in Texas’s brackish water wells using Python (pandas, numpy) and a government dataset • Analyzed water desalination process data and calculated key measurement ranges using error propagation in R Chemical Engineering: • Created biomimetic metal organic frameworks (MOFs) in a polymer matrix with the goal of selectively removing lithium ions or fluoride ions from water. This technology could be used to harvest lithium from produced water (hydraulic fracturing) or remove excess fluoride from drinking water. • Studied commercial reverse osmosis (RO) membranes to analyze their effectiveness at desalinating salt water samples representative of those found in nature or industry (i.e. multicomponent salt solutions) • Modeled the above reverse osmosis operation using an updated Merten and Lonsdale model of salt and water transport • Synthesized epoxides using anionic and catalytic methods • Assessed materials and solutions using analytical instruments such as XRD, NMR, SEM, IC, flame AA, FTIR, impedance spectroscopy, SAXS, & GPC ### Process Engineer @ The Dow Chemical Company - DASTech Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Midland, MI • Modeled and designed a batch distillation column for raw material recycle using Aspen Batch and Aspen Plus • Outlined Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for a raw material recovery system that included instruments, operability considerations, and ability for integration into existing process • Created a Process Flow Diagram (PFD) for a new pilot plant unit operation that allows for maximum flexibility of operation parameters in order to properly scale-up production of molecules developed by R&D • Designed a high-alloy heat exchanger and a high-alloy centrifuge in collaboration with heat transfer and solids-handling Subject Matter Experts ### Process Safety Engineer @ The Dow Chemical Company Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Midland, MI • Evaluated and updated procedures to comply with Loss Prevention Principles (LPPs) and conducted a Management of Change (MOC) process to approve modifications • Investigated opportunity to reduce volume of waste water sent to incinerator by replacing steam jet vacuum pumps with dry screw vacuum pumps while avoiding possible detrimental side reactions • Assisted Run Plant Engineer in SR-1 Loss of Primary Containment (LOPC) gap closure initiative by collaborating with Technical Advisors to update sample collection procedures and by inspecting DOWTRAN alarm code for improvement prospects • Conducted a Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) assessment to evaluate and manage risks of converting an empty DFBN tank to propyl bromide storage ### Project Engineer @ Kraft Foods Group Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | Avon, NY • Designed a system that mixes and accurately dispenses a viscous suspension to reduce waste and raw materials costs for all Cool Whip products • Organized and meetings between engineering, quality, sanitation, operations, and research and development to plan the implementation of a new Cool Whip Frosting product and contain the new wheat allergen to comply with FDA standards • Met with equipment salespeople and directed engineering contractors to assist with the above projects • Created auto-updating displays for the plant floor to communicate current Cool Whip and Lunchables production efficiencies to the operators ### Research & Development Co-op @ Praxair Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | Tonawanda, NY • Analyzed process flow of ceramic product production for consistency and accuracy, in support of the Quality Management System • Designed and implemented online quality management system to monitor ceramic product production • Investigated porous aluminum coatings to enhance oxygen boiler systems • Participated in cross-functional team to develop alternate bonding techniques ### Undergraduate Researcher @ Rochester Institute of Technology Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | NanoPower Research Laboratories • Interpreted optical and electrical data from Raman and absorption spectroscopy comparing irradiated and unirradiated thin films • Improved column chromatography method of separating single-wall carbon nanotubes into metallic and semiconducting types • Investigated the use of single-walled carbon nanotubes thin films in the cathode of organic solar cells using TGA, 4-point probe conductivity, and absorption spectroscopy ### Office Assistant @ Rochester Institute of Technology Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 | Women in Engineering at RIT • Planned, organized, and led events for girls and women interested in engineering • Created database of engineering research projects on campus • Advised manager and other students on topics relating to research on campus ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Chemical Engineering The University of Texas at Austin Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 ### Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering Rochester Institute of Technology Jan 2009 – Jan 2013 ### Shrewsbury High School Jan 2005 – Jan 2009 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/alysha-helenic - GitHub: https://github.com/AlyshaHel --- Source: https://flows.cv/alysha JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/alysha/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22