Christopher "Kit" Decker
About Christopher "Kit" Decker
Christopher 'Kit' Decker is a Senior Electronics Technologist with extensive experience in managing electronics systems and teams. He currently works at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and has a background in various roles within the electronics field, including co-founding Counterbalance Solutions LLC.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Christopher Decker serves as a Senior Electronics Technologist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the development and implementation of electronic systems, particularly focusing on x-ray diagnostic systems for Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) experiments. His work supports the mission of the National Ignition Facility, which is pivotal in advancing research in fusion energy.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Decker has a solid educational background in engineering and physics. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, studying from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, he holds an Associate of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology from City College of San Francisco, completed in 2013. His expertise lies in the development of electrical and electronics systems, particularly in high-stakes scientific research environments.
Background in Electronics and Engineering
Christopher Decker has extensive experience in the electronics and engineering fields. He worked at Alstom as an Electrical Industrial Engineer from 2018 to 2022 and previously held various positions, including Electronics Repair Shop Technician and Train Control Electronics Technician at BART. His career also includes roles as an Event Lighting Technician at Impact Lighting & Production and as an Electronics Engineering Technician at Intellipro Group Inc.
Co-Founder of Counterbalance Solutions LLC
Since 2021, Christopher Decker has been a Co-Founder of Counterbalance Solutions LLC, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this capacity, he collaborates with a team to develop innovative solutions in the electronics sector, leveraging his extensive background in engineering and technology.
Teaching Experience at City College of San Francisco
Christopher Decker has been a part-time faculty member at City College of San Francisco since 2016. In this role, he imparts knowledge in electronics and engineering to students, drawing from his professional experience and academic background to enhance the learning environment.