Nicole Pacheco
About Nicole Pacheco
Nicole Pacheco is a Program Manager at General Atomics, specializing in project management and subcontractor relationships. She holds a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering and is currently pursuing a Graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh.
Current Role at General Atomics
Nicole Pacheco serves as a Program Manager at General Atomics since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for managing subcontractor relationships to ensure that project milestones are achieved. Her position is based in Rancho Bernardo, California, where she oversees various aspects of program management, ensuring effective communication and coordination among project stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Pacheco is currently studying Nuclear Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, where she has been pursuing a Graduate certificate since 2020. She previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from UC San Diego from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she obtained a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from UC San Diego from 2014 to 2015. Nicole has expertise in using Aspen Plus for chemical process simulation, which supports her technical capabilities in engineering.
Professional Experience
Prior to her current role, Nicole Pacheco worked at General Atomics as an Engineer from 2016 to 2022. She also held various positions at UC San Diego, including Graduate Student Researcher in the Department of NanoEngineering from 2013 to 2015, Teaching Assistant from 2014 to 2015, and Area Safety Coordinator from 2014 to 2015. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor at Rancho Family YMCA Branch from 2011 to 2016.
Communication with Department of Energy
In her role as Program Manager at General Atomics, Nicole Pacheco communicates with the Department of Energy's Advanced Manufacturing Office (DOE AMMTO). This interaction is part of her responsibilities in managing projects that may involve advanced manufacturing technologies and initiatives.
High School Education
Nicole Pacheco completed her high school education at Ramona High School in California, graduating in 2010. During her time there, she focused on a college preparatory curriculum, which laid the foundation for her future studies in engineering.