Dan Knight
About Dan Knight
Dan Knight serves as the Engineering Deputy Associate Director for Operations at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a position he has held since 2011. He oversees facility operations and safety measures while managing a significant budget for the Engineering Directorate.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Dan Knight has served as the Engineering Deputy Associate Director - Operations at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) since 2011. In this role, he coordinates safety and security assurances, focusing on both physical and computer security measures. Knight oversees the operations of approximately 700,000 square feet of laboratory, manufacturing, and office space. His responsibilities include developing and executing facility strategies and procurement processes specifically for LLNL's Engineering Directorate.
Education and Expertise
Dan Knight holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a focus on Aquatic studies from Virginia Tech. His educational background provides a foundation for his work in engineering operations and safety management at LLNL. Knight's expertise encompasses facility management, security protocols, and operational strategy development.
Budget Management at LLNL
In his role at LLNL, Dan Knight manages a budget of approximately $20 million dedicated to overhead and facility support within the Engineering Directorate. This budget management involves strategic planning and allocation of resources to ensure effective operations and maintenance of facilities.
Facility Strategy and Security Implementation
Dan Knight has implemented various strategies for facility usage, IT support, and security at LLNL's Engineering Directorate. His work includes coordinating safety measures and ensuring that security protocols are effectively integrated into the operational framework of the laboratory.