Jim Peak
About Jim Peak
Jim Peak is a Plant Simulator Modeler and Engineer at Amentum, where he has worked since 2016. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having held various positions at companies such as Microsoft and RCS Corporation.
Current Role at Amentum
Jim Peak serves as a Plant Simulator Modeler / Engineer at Amentum, where he has been employed since 2016. His work primarily involves developing a simulator project that replicates the control room environment for training operators in a nuclear waste vitrification plant. He is part of a small team responsible for assembling, testing, and modifying software models for plant simulation. His focus is on creating reliable and well-documented software to ensure functionality in critical environments.
Previous Experience at RCS Corporation
Before joining Amentum, Jim Peak worked at RCS Corporation as a Software Applications Engineer for 11 months in 2015. His role involved developing software applications that supported various engineering tasks. This position was located in the Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington area.
Career Background in Software Engineering
Jim Peak has a diverse background in software engineering, having held several positions in the field. He worked as a Software Test Engineer at Cadwell Laboratories from 2012 to 2014 and at Future Point Systems from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, he served as a Developer at Knoware from 1982 to 1984. His early career included roles at Microsoft, where he was a Product Support specialist and an Independent Developer, co-authoring the MS Applesoft Compiler.
Educational Background at MIT
Jim Peak studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science. His academic journey spanned from 1980 to 1993, providing him with a solid foundation in computer science principles and practices.