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Alex Glocer

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Alex Glocer

Over a two-month period, contributed to SWMFsoftware/BATSRUS and SWMFsoftware/share by focusing on stability, maintainability, and build reliability. Led an architectural refactor in BATSRUS to centralize Used_GB management, standardize module imports, and reduce cross-module dependencies, using Fortran and emphasizing disciplined code reversion and dependency management. Investigated and resolved a name-conflict risk related to Used_GB on specific compiler versions, ensuring compatibility across platforms. In SWMFsoftware/share, enhanced the Linux build system by introducing a dedicated Makefile for Intel Fortran (ifx), streamlining build processes and improving reproducibility. Demonstrated strengths in Fortran programming, Linux development, and build system automation.

Overall Statistics

Feature vs Bugs

67%Features

Repository Contributions

4Total
Bugs
1
Commits
4
Features
2
Lines of code
424
Activity Months2

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195 people

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Work History

March 2026

1 Commits • 1 Features

Mar 1, 2026

In March 2026, delivered a Linux build system enhancement for SWMFsoftware/share by introducing a dedicated Makefile to compile Fortran code with the Intel Fortran compiler (ifx) on Linux. This change improves build reliability, reproducibility, and onboarding, enabling faster, more predictable Linux builds and smoother CI integration for the Space Weather Modeling Framework.

August 2025

3 Commits • 1 Features

Aug 1, 2025

August 2025 monthly summary for SWMFsoftware/BATSRUS focusing on stability, maintainability, and scalable grid data handling. Key architectural refactor centralizes Used_GB management and standardizes imports, reducing cross-module conflicts and setting a foundation for future enhancements. A critical Used_GB name-conflict risk was investigated and mitigated through an approach that tested module source alignment across compiler variants, with a subsequent revert to maintain compatibility, and thorough documentation of the path forward.

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Quality Metrics

Correctness90.0%
Maintainability85.0%
Architecture80.0%
Performance70.0%
AI Usage20.0%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

FortranShell

Technical Skills

Code RefactoringCode ReversionDependency ManagementFortran ProgrammingFortran programmingLinux developmentModule ManagementSoftware ArchitectureSoftware Developmentbuild systems

Repositories Contributed To

2 repos

Overview of all repositories you've contributed to across your timeline

SWMFsoftware/BATSRUS

Aug 2025 Aug 2025
1 Month active

Languages Used

Fortran

Technical Skills

Code RefactoringCode ReversionDependency ManagementFortran ProgrammingModule ManagementSoftware Architecture

SWMFsoftware/share

Mar 2026 Mar 2026
1 Month active

Languages Used

FortranShell

Technical Skills

Fortran programmingLinux developmentbuild systems