Software Engineer
Software Engineer

Biography

Allister Aniceto serves as a software engineer I at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), where responsibilities include the development and deployment of innovative web and cloud-based applications supporting a range of research initiatives. Recent contributions focus on porting backend systems from Python FastAPI to C# .NET 8 for the performance report application under the MOSAIC project, enhancing schema and endpoint functionality while refining the application's React-based frontend. Expertise extends to modernizing CI/CD pipelines, transitioning workflows from Azure DevOps to GitHub Actions to improve maintainability and streamline deployment processes. Projects also facilitated the integration of federal data sources into AI research tools through MCP server development.

Allister started at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) as a technical intern in Jul 2023 where efforts centered on augmenting 3D contaminant modeling tools and streamlining internal workflows through automation. Development work encompassed a diverse set of technologies, including Svelte, React, and ASP.NET, alongside the creation of Power BI dashboards and Power Automate flows to enhance operational efficiency. 

Allister's technical skill set spans a variety of programming languages, frameworks, and tools, with proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, C#, and SQL; frameworks including React, Svelte, and FastAPI; and cloud platforms like Azure and AWS. Proficiency in DevOps involves automation tools such as Docker and GitHub Actions, with additional expertise in data visualization libraries and automated testing frameworks.

Allister achieved a BS in computer science, magna cum laude, from Washington State University in 2024 and actively contributes to advancing technological solutions that drive innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration across research domains.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Washington State University - Tri-Cities
  • Associate of Science in General Education, Columbia Basin College