Garrett Thompson
About Garrett Thompson
Garrett Thompson is a Reliability Engineer currently employed at Canonical, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Master of Science in Applied Physics from Northern Arizona University and has previous experience in various engineering and teaching roles at Amazon and other institutions.
Work at Canonical
Garrett Thompson has been employed at Canonical as a Reliability Engineer since 2020. His role focuses on ensuring the reliability and performance of systems and services. Located in Boulder County, Colorado, he has contributed to various projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and system resilience.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Garrett Thompson held multiple positions at Amazon, starting as a Support Engineer II from 2017 to 2018. He then advanced to Support Engineer III from 2018 to 2020, where he provided technical support and solutions. In 2020, he briefly served as a System Development Engineer I for six months, contributing to system development projects in the Greater Seattle Area.
Education and Expertise
Garrett Thompson earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Physics from Northern Arizona University, studying from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics with a Minor in Mathematics at California State University, Sacramento, from 2010 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied physics.
Teaching and Research Experience
During his academic career, Garrett Thompson served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Northern Arizona University from 2015 to 2017. In this role, he assisted in teaching undergraduate physics courses. Additionally, he worked as a Researcher at Lowell Observatory from 2016 to 2017, where he engaged in research activities related to astronomy and physics.
Early Career at California State University, Sacramento
Garrett Thompson began his career as a Physics Department Assistant at California State University, Sacramento, from 2014 to 2015. In this position, he supported the department's academic and administrative functions, contributing to the educational environment for students and faculty.