# Jonathan Palko > Senior Software Engineer at Elucid Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/jonathanpalko As a graduate of both Drexel University's Bachelor's and Master's programs, my dedication to robotics and software development has flourished. While completing my co-ops at L3Harris, I gained invaluable experience in various areas of engineering such as hardware and systems engineering. However, it was through these experiences that I solidified my true passion for the development of medical devices and their applications. I have had the privilege of working on a diverse range of projects that have allowed me to merge my passion with my expertise. These projects include designing new applications for case analytics and developing software for surgical robots used in Spine and Cranial operations. It has been particularly rewarding to work on patient-oriented software, and I am eager to continue improving my skills in this area throughout my career. ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer (Visualization) @ Elucid Jan 2026 – Present | Boston, Massachusetts, United States - Architected and implemented ITK-based 3D image processing filters to edit and refine DICOM segmentations using HU values from DICOM CCTA series - Served as acting team lead for a ~20-person engineering team, managing sprint planning, backlog refinement, SRS development, and other Agile tasks - Led the design, development, and validation strategy of clinical imaging features supporting AI-driven models targeted for FDA submission - Defined validation pathways for new feature releases supporting FDA submission, contributing to verification, traceability, and compliance efforts - Coordinated multi-month, cross-component feature initiatives and guided integration of long-running branches into the main codebase - Mentored new & existing engineers on platform architecture and imaging best practices, accelerating onboarding and improving design consistency - Built and deployed containerized production services to AWS (ECS/EC2), supporting scalable clinical image processing workflows ### Software Engineer (Visualization) @ Elucid Jan 2024 – Jan 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States • Built advanced 3D visualization (VTK) and image processing (ITK) features to support cardiovascular analysis. • Implemented visualization of a 3D mesh representing the aorta based on patient CCTA data. • Expanded application support for cardiac anatomies to include variations of coronary vessel origins. • Streamlined vessel tree editing workflows, reducing manual rework, and enhancing vessel tree computations. • Developed frontend–backend RPC and websocket communication pathways to support interactive lumen flow visualization and additional user actions. • Created GitHub Actions workflows to automate DICOM server processing end-to-end testing and other testing frameworks. • Triaged issues in Dockerized AWS environments and wrote unit tests to capture any identified gaps. • Refactored MySQL queries and data handling to reduce processing time and mitigate SQL injection vulnerabilities. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, using the agile format, to deliver features using an IEC 62304 based development process. ### Software Engineer @ Globus Medical Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Methuen, Massachusetts, United States Same role and responsibilities as listed below. ### Software Engineer @ Globus Medical Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Audubon, Pennsylvania, United States Product Development Department - INR (Imaging, Navigation, and Robotics) Group • Engineered SQL database and backend functions to integrate surgical instruments utilizing physical landmark information and 3D CAD rendered models. [C++, SQL] • Participated in the end-to-end development of four major software releases of the Spine application, as a database architect and software lead. [C++, SQL, Python] • Mentored and managed a team of four employees, sharing knowledge of our systems, delegating prioritized work, and serving as a resource for support. • Re-designed the internal application, LogViewer, improving the usability of the application for post-op case analysis and investigation. [C++, XML, Python] • Created user interface (UI) and backend features for displaying real time measurements of patient movement during 2D radiographic imaging. [C++, QML] • Collaborated across various teams and tracked tasks using an agile scrum format and OKR format ### Associate Software Engineer @ Globus Medical Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Audubon, Pennsylvania, United States Product Development Department - INR (Imaging, Navigation, and Robotics) Group As a core developer, I am an integral part of the team working on the cutting-edge ExcelsiusGPS robotic system, which is revolutionizing the field of spinal surgery. My primary focus is on developing our Spine-specific application, utilizing my expertise in QML and Qt/C++ to implement innovative features that enable surgeons to plan spinal implants, track instruments in real space, and process radiographic images intraoperatively. In addition to my development work, I also play a crucial role in testing and validating these features in both dry lab and cadaveric settings, ensuring that our technology meets the highest standards of safety and efficacy. As part of my sustaining efforts, I provide ongoing support to in-field systems, leveraging my deep understanding of the Spine application to debug and solve any issues that may arise. ### Hardware Engineer Co-Op @ L3Harris Technologies Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Camden, New Jersey Tracked over $1.2M in material procurement using purchase order tracking system and long lead requests Drew schematics for cable assemblies for racks of equipment as part of international naval jobs Worked to help create the system architecture for a multi-million-dollar submarine communications system Re-purposed $20,000 of old material to create three functional training devices for the US Coast Guard ### Systems Engineer Co-Op @ L3 Technologies - Communication Systems-East Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Camden, New Jersey Worked in the system engineering department during my first co-op for Drexel at L3 Technologies CS-East. Was a member of a small engineering team tasked with determining technical specifications and implementation for rack systems aboard surface crafts for the navy. Communicated with multiple branches and vendors, as well as determined various cost effective alternatives to equipment and systems during my time there. Utilized various software including Creo Parametric and Zuken's E3 Cabling to portray electrical and mechanical characteristics and layouts. ### Engineering Intern @ Panther Technologies, Inc. Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Medford Bid on and wrote proposals for environmental engineering projects valued up to a few hundred thousand dollars, both nationally and internationally. Drew up several CAD schematics for job sites, and modeled various technical devices, such as well casings. Worked both on site and in the office to see that jobs were completed accordingly. ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Drexel University College of Engineering ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Mechanical Engineering Drexel University College of Engineering ### Minor in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Drexel University College of Engineering ### Private School The Peddie School ### High School Moorestown High School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jonathan-palko-4b73a713b --- Source: https://flows.cv/jonathanpalko JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/jonathanpalko/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-31