Emily Quinnan
About Emily Quinnan
Emily Quinnan is a Project/Program Manager with extensive experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2005. She has successfully developed a multi-million dollar program for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and has contributed to the establishment of open standards for cargo security technologies.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Emily Quinnan has been a Project/Program Manager at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2005, accumulating 19 years of experience in this role. Prior to her current position, she held various roles at the laboratory, including Principal Investigator/Project Manager from 2001 to 2002, Lead Engineer from 2000 to 2001, and Software Project/Contract Manager from 2002 to 2004. She also served as Engineering Project Manager from 2004 to 2005 and returned to the Software Project/Contract Manager role for a brief period in 2004. Her extensive tenure at the laboratory reflects her expertise in managing complex projects and programs.
Education and Expertise
Emily Quinnan studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree. She furthered her education at Stanford University, obtaining a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Design. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in project and program management, particularly in the field of engineering and technology development.
Achievements in Project Management
Quinnan successfully grew an initial project into a multi-million dollar, multi-year development program for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She led the development of open standards for cargo security technologies, which included creating test plans and evaluating proposed solutions. Her efforts resulted in an over 20% increase in programmatic budget and scope for two consecutive years, attributed to exemplary team performance. Additionally, she has received personal commendations from Bob Knetl and Ken Concepcion for her outstanding support in developing advanced technologies for DHS.
Security Clearance and Professional Trust
Emily Quinnan maintains an active Top Secret Security Clearance, which indicates a high level of trust and responsibility in handling sensitive information. This clearance is essential for her work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she engages in projects that require stringent security measures and confidentiality.