Charles K.
About Charles K.
Charles K. is an engineer with a background in mechanical engineering and data analytics, currently working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has experience in various engineering roles at Pratt & Whitney and values dynamic work environments and continuous learning.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Charles K. has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2021, where he serves as an Engineer. He is part of the Defense Technologies Engineering Division, specifically focusing on Environmental Test. His role involves transforming broad requirements into actionable plans and strategies, which aligns with his preference for working in dynamic and multi-disciplined environments.
Education and Expertise
Charles K. holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Connecticut, which he completed from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Engineering in Thermal Fluids from the same university between 2014 and 2017. Additionally, he earned a Micro-Masters in Data Analytics from the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2020 to 2021. His educational background supports his expertise in engineering and data analysis.
Professional Experience at Pratt & Whitney
Charles K. has extensive experience at Pratt & Whitney, where he held multiple positions. He worked as a Test Operations Engineer for 8 months in 2014, followed by a year as a Non Intrusive Stress Measurement System Operations Engineer from 2013 to 2014. He then served as a Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer from 2014 to 2018, and later as a Senior Systems Analysis and Validation Engineer from 2018 to 2021. His roles involved various engineering responsibilities that contributed to his professional development.
Undergraduate Research Experience
Before his tenure at Pratt & Whitney, Charles K. worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at The University of Connecticut from 2012 to 2013. This role provided him with valuable research experience and laid the groundwork for his engineering career.
Internship at Aquarion Water Company
In 2011, Charles K. completed a one-month internship as an Information Technologies Intern at Aquarion Water Company in Monroe, Connecticut. This early experience in the field of information technology contributed to his skill set and understanding of engineering applications.