# Alyssa Higdon

> Controls & Software Engineer @ Antora

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/alyssahigdon

As a Software Engineer at Siemens EDA, I specialized in developing tools for Electronic Design Automation, optimizing workflows, and collaborating across teams. Recently, I reduced a process's runtime from 16 hours to under one minute and implemented automated weekly code coverage tests. I thrive in agile environments, utilizing tools like Jira and Confluence to translate user stories into actionable tasks.

I’m passionate about learning and community engagement; during the pandemic, I configured a digital distribution platform for Cal Poly students, fostering collaboration and connection, which grew to over 2,000 members. My diverse skill set and commitment to delivering results make me a valuable asset to any team. I'm eager to connect and explore potential collaborations.

## Work Experience
### Controls & Software Engineer @ Antora Energy
Jan 2025 – Present
* Rearchitected and implemented the entire SCADA system for our R&D facility, improving scalability and reliability
* PLC Allen-Bradley Engineer

### Software Engineer @ Siemens Digital Industries Software
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024
*Developed a tool in C that integrated optimized, faster code with legacy systems, bridging the gap between the incomplete new codebase and the full functionality of the old system to ensure efficient workflow performance.
*Achieved a dramatic reduction in runtime from 16 hours to under one minute by synthesizing outputs from both optimized and legacy code
*Implemented a data workflow where customer-provided recipes for semiconductor AutoCAD files were parsed, split between optimized and legacy code, and synthesized into a single AutoCAD file
*Led and executed cross-team refactor of Jenkins code coverage automation

### Software Intern @ United Launch Alliance (ULA)
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Centennial, Colorado, United States
*Compressed flight test output files by 81%
*Saves up to 20 MB per flight run
*Researched functionality and compatibility of legacy code with new code

### Transmission & Distribution Intern @ Southern California Edison (SCE)
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
*Designed and modified CAD drawings for foundations, trenches, and detail drawings
*Provided quality control of team members’ CAD drawings
*Created a Job Aid for the Design Standard Decision Document Intake form


## Education
### Computer Science in Computer Science
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/alyssahigdon
- Portfolio: https://portfolium.com/AlyssaHigdon

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Last updated: 2026-04-11