W. M. Keck Observatory
Matthew Wahl is an experienced professional in the field of astronomy and engineering, currently serving as an Astronomical Observing Assistant at W. M. Keck Observatory since September 2021, where responsibilities include configuring the facility and telescope for scientific observations. Prior to this, Matthew worked at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan for four years as an Observation System Associate, overseeing telescope operations and ensuring safety under challenging conditions. Matthew's background includes roles as a Senior Automation Engineer at Globant, an Infrastructure Engineer at Autodesk, and a Senior Systems Engineer at ITsavvy, as well as research and technical positions during studies at Stony Brook University, where a Master's degree in Astrophysics and a Bachelor's degree in Astronomy and Physics were earned. Matthew possesses extensive technical skills in both observational astronomy and virtual desktop infrastructure management.
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W. M. Keck Observatory
The W. M. Keck Observatory operates one of the largest, most scientifically productive telescopes on Earth. The two, 10-meter optical/infrared telescopes on the summit of Maunakea on the Island of Hawaii feature a suite of advanced instruments including imagers, multi-object spectrographs, high-resolution spectrographs, integral-field spectroscopy, and a world-leading laser guide star adaptive optics system. The Observatory is a private 501(c) 3 non-profit organization and a scientific partnership of the California Institute of Technology, the University of California and NASA.