Wilfred Nocon
About Wilfred Nocon
Wilfred Nocon is a Quality Engineer with extensive experience in the commercial real estate and data center industries. He has a background in both military and civilian sectors, including roles as Chief Building Engineer and Senior Consulting Field Engineer.
Current Role at General Atomics
Wilfred Nocon has been employed as a Quality Engineer at General Atomics since 2019. His role involves ensuring the quality and reliability of engineering processes and products within the organization. Nocon's experience in the commercial real estate and data center industry supports his contributions to quality assurance. He operates from the San Diego, CA, location, where he applies his extensive background in engineering to enhance operational efficiencies.
Previous Experience at CBRE
Prior to his current position, Nocon worked at CBRE as Chief Building Engineer for a period of six months in 2019. His responsibilities included overseeing building operations and maintenance in the Greater San Diego Area. This role allowed him to leverage his engineering expertise in a commercial real estate context, further developing his skills in facility management.
Background in the US Navy
Nocon served in the US Navy for 20 years, where he held the position of Reactor Electrical Leading Chief Petty Officer on the USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70). His military experience provided him with a strong foundation in operational planning and systems engineering, particularly in nuclear operations. This background contributes to his unique perspective in quality engineering roles.
Education and Technical Training
Nocon has a diverse educational background in engineering and technical management. He studied at Nuclear Power School - Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC) from 1993 to 1995, focusing on Nuclear Engineering Technology and Electrical Operator training. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Technical Management from DeVry University between 2013 and 2015. He also completed training at Radioman 'A' School, where he studied Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Nocon has held various engineering roles, including Senior Consulting Field Engineer at AMSEC LLC from 2013 to 2015 and Chief Engineer at JLL from 2015 to 2019. His experience spans both military and civilian sectors, allowing him to develop a comprehensive understanding of engineering practices and quality assurance in different environments.