FSRI / UL Research Institutes

As Lead Software Engineer on the NERIS (National Emergency Response Information System) platform, I architect and build the front-end systems that power critical public safety data collection and visualization across all 50 states. The platform aggregates fire department incident data at a national scale, providing the analytics and reporting tools that inform policy decisions and resource allocation for emergency services.

The technical challenge centers on rendering complex data visualizations performantly across a wide range of devices and network conditions. Fire departments in rural areas often operate on constrained bandwidth, so the application must be lean and resilient. I implemented progressive data loading patterns that render meaningful visualizations within two seconds even on 3G connections, then progressively enhance as more data streams in.

Beyond the code, this role involves close collaboration with government stakeholders, UX researchers, and data scientists. Translating policy requirements into technical specifications requires a different communication style than typical product engineering. Every feature decision carries implications for how emergency response data is collected and used nationally, which demands careful consideration of accessibility, data integrity, and long-term maintainability.