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Resume, CV, and professional portfolio showcasing multidisciplinary expertise in environmental science, legal operations, and software engineering. Transitioning to tech with EPA FOIA experience and full-stack development skills.

Scott Elliott - Professional Profile

Environmental Scientist & Software Developer transitioning from EPA FOIA operations to full-stack development.

📄 Resume Documents

🎯 Professional Focus

  • Focus: Software Engineering & Data Systems
  • Background: Forest Resources, Permaculture, Environmental Compliance, eDiscovery, Legal Research

🔗 Quick Links

📫 Contact

🛠️ Technical Expertise

Software Engineering

  • Languages: C++, Java, Python, R, SQL
  • Core Competencies: Object-Oriented Design, Data Structures & Algorithms, Software Architecture, Systems Design, Database Management
  • Development Practices: Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, Testing, Modeling, API Design, Cloud Computing
  • Tools: Git, Visual Studio, VS Code, jGrasp, Discord, R Studio, Relativity, PlantUML, FOIAXpress, SharePoint

Domain-Informed Systems

  • Federal Tech Systems (EPA): FOIAXpress, Relativity, RelOne Gov, FOIAOnline
  • Data & Analytics: Custom reporting systems, workflow automation, GIS integration
  • AI/ML: Google AI Essentials, Building AI certification, practical implementation

📂 Portfolio Projects

A comprehensive collection of C++ projects demonstrating software engineering principles:

  • 3D Image Generator - Advanced graphics and algorithm implementation with UML design
  • BST/Stack/Queue Data Structures - Custom implementations with templates
  • Koch Fractals - Mathematical visualization and recursion
  • Sorted List Class - Template-based data structure design
  • MTF Transpose CDLList - Algorithm optimization and memory management
  • University Housing Lottery - System design and simulation

🎓 Education & Certifications

  • Graduate Certificate in Software Design & Development – University of Washington Bothell (Expected 2026, GPA: 4.0)
  • Google AI Essentials Certificate – Coursera (2025)
  • Building AI with "Your AI Idea" Honors – MinnaLearn (2025)
  • Master of Forest Resources – University of Washington (2020, GPA: 3.9)

💼 Professional Experience

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 10 – Seattle, WA

Systems & Operations Specialist (2020-2026)

  • Led systems modernization on national editorial board for EPA's FOIAXpress system
  • Designed custom analytical reporting tools for performance metrics and compliance
  • Managed complex eDiscovery operations using Relativity and RelOne Gov
  • Created standardized operating procedures and automated workflows

Finca Sylvatica – Costa Rica

Founder & Technical Lead (2005-Present)

  • Designed proprietary relational database system for 3,000+ plant specimens
  • Engineered sustainable technical infrastructure and operational systems
  • Developed training programs for 300+ international volunteers

🧠 Development Philosophy

Combining rigorous academic training in software engineering with practical experience operating large-scale federal systems to build robust, scalable solutions for complex domain problems.


Last updated: January 22, 2026

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Resume, CV, and professional portfolio showcasing multidisciplinary expertise in environmental science, legal operations, and software engineering. Transitioning to tech with EPA FOIA experience and full-stack development skills.

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