David Brickner
About David Brickner
David Brickner is a Cryogenic Operations Gas Process Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in manufacturing, research, and organic chemistry.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
David Brickner serves as a Cryogenic Operations Gas Process Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has been in this role since 2020, contributing to the laboratory's mission, particularly in supporting the National Ignition Facility's goal of achieving inertial confinement fusion ignition. His responsibilities include overseeing cryogenic operations and ensuring the safety and efficiency of gas processes within high-risk environments.
Education and Expertise
David Brickner obtained an Associate's degree in Mathematics from Antelope Valley College, where he studied from 2008 to 2011. He furthered his education at the University of California, Berkeley, earning a degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from 2011 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in engineering and chemistry, particularly in the fields of manufacturing and organic chemistry.
Background in Chemical Engineering
David Brickner has a diverse professional background in chemical engineering. He began his career as a Propellant Chemist Co-op at the Air Force Research Laboratory from 2008 to 2011. He then worked at The Dow Chemical Company in various roles, including Production Engineer and Lead Production Engineer, from 2014 to 2019. His experience also includes a position as Operations Leader at Corteva Agriscience and an R&D Engineering Internship at Yingli Green Energy Holding Co., LTD.
Experience in High-Risk Environments
David Brickner possesses extensive experience in high-risk environments, emphasizing hands-on troubleshooting and safety practices. His roles in various organizations have required a focus on maintaining safety standards while managing complex engineering processes. This experience is particularly relevant to his current position at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where safety is paramount in cryogenic operations.