Elaine Chung
About Elaine Chung
Elaine Chung is an engineer with over five years of experience in leading critical projects at IBM and National Instruments. She holds a BSEE in Electrical Engineering from Rice University and currently works at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Elaine Chung has been employed as an Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2020. In this role, she contributes to various engineering projects, leveraging her extensive background in high-performance computing and hardware design. The laboratory focuses on national security, scientific discovery, and energy solutions, providing a platform for Elaine to apply her skills in a mission-driven environment.
Education and Expertise
Elaine Chung earned her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Rice University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Her education provided a solid foundation in electrical engineering principles, which she has applied throughout her career. Elaine's expertise includes system control structure design and implementation, particularly on IBM POWER servers, highlighting her proficiency in high-performance computing hardware.
Background
Elaine Chung has over five years of experience in engineering roles, primarily with IBM and National Instruments. She began her career as a Summer Undergraduate Researcher at the University of Maryland in 2010 and later at NIST in 2011. Following her graduation, she worked as a Digital Hardware Engineer at National Instruments from 2013 to 2015 and then as a System Control Engineer at IBM until 2020.
Achievements in Project Management
Elaine Chung has demonstrated strong leadership and project management skills throughout her career. Notably, as the volunteer race director for the Decker Challenge Half Marathon and Daisy 5K from 2015 to 2019, she managed a team of over 100 volunteers. Under her leadership, participation in these events increased significantly, with a reported rise of 40% and 400% in engagement.