Chris Gardner
About Chris Gardner
Chris Gardner is a Principal Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in overseeing technical teams and managing projects. He has worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2007 and has a strong background in designing advanced systems and electronics.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Chris Gardner has served as a Principal Electrical Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2007. In this role, he has developed test plans, traceable requirements, project proposals, and manufacturability road maps for various projects. He oversees up to 30 direct reports, fulfilling responsibilities as a technical lead, personnel manager, and project manager. Gardner also presents to customers and collaborating partners, representing the laboratory in various capacities.
Previous Experience at Applied Signal Technology
Prior to his current position, Chris Gardner worked at Applied Signal Technology as a Design Engineer from 2003 to 2007. During his four years there, he researched and developed architectures for advanced systems, including security systems, software-defined radios, ultra-wide band radar systems, and radiation detection. His role involved designing and simulating DSP and communication systems using Matlab.
Education and Expertise
Chris Gardner holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) from New Mexico State University, which he completed from 1995 to 2000. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the same institution, studying from 1994 to 1999. Additionally, he obtained a Masters Certificate in Systems Design and Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, completing the program from 2014 to 2015.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Gardner has expertise in designing analog and digital electronics printed circuit boards using Cadence simulation, schematic, and layout tools. He has implemented back-end modules interfacing with various technologies, including Flash, DDR3, PCIx, USB, Giga-Bit Ethernet, SPI, and I2C. His role also includes mentoring and career development for group members, contributing to their professional growth.