About

Maria Maynard is a skilled Software Engineer at Google, with a focus on web development and a strong interest in software development. She holds a Bachelor's of Science and Arts in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin, where she also completed a Business Minor. Maria has a total of 8.20 years of relevant experience in the field of Software Engineering. During her time as a Student Technician at the Applied Research Laboratories of the University of Texas at Austin, Maria created a graphical user interface in Python that simulates a quantum optics lab. She then moved the python interface into a web app developed in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, and verified and validated the implementation of optics lab equipment using physical models. As a Software Engineer Intern at Google Quantum AI, Maria unblocked the migration of a complex in-house RPC framework to gRPC for use by Google Quantum AI. She also added to an in-development gRPC service discovery system, surfacing RPCs and information critical to experiments and hardware troubleshooting. Additionally, Maria implemented full-stack integration tests that validate client correctness across network boundaries, and unblocked deployment of gRPC discovery system by addressing multiple thread access, allowing safe server-to-server interaction. Maria's technical skills include Software Engineering, Web Development, AI, Integration, Javascript, and Java. She is a driven and dedicated professional, with a passion for creating innovative solutions to complex problems. Maria's experience and expertise make her a valuable asset to any team, and she is committed to continued growth and development in her field.