Gordon Brunton
About Gordon Brunton
Gordon Brunton serves as the Deputy NIF Director for Capabilities and Planning at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2020. With over 20 years of experience in control system engineering and leadership, he has held various roles in notable organizations including Raytheon and EDS.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Gordon Brunton has held multiple roles at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) since 2004. He served as a Consultant Systems Analyst from 2004 to 2009 and then transitioned to the position of Control Systems Lead and Administrative Group Leader from 2009 to 2021. In 2020, he became the Deputy NIF Director for Capabilities and Planning, a role he continues to hold. His work at LLNL focuses on control system integrated planning, management, design, and support within operational environments.
Experience in Software Engineering
Gordon Brunton has over 20 years of experience in software engineering, having worked at various companies including Raytheon Canada Limited and EDS. His tenure at Raytheon Canada Limited included positions as Senior Software Engineer from 1996 to 2000, Technical Lead from 2001 to 2003, and Principal Software Engineer for a brief period in 2003 to 2004. At EDS, he worked as a Software Engineer from 1993 to 1995. His roles involved leading teams and developing software for safety-critical applications.
Educational Background
Gordon Brunton studied Computer Science at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1989 to 1993. Prior to this, he attended Trinity Academy from 1982 to 1989. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in software engineering and control systems.
Leadership and Project Development Expertise
With over two decades of experience, Gordon Brunton specializes in large-scale control system engineering and leadership across all areas of the project development lifecycle. He is known for successfully leading and collaborating in complex solution developments in fast-paced environments. His emphasis on realistic planning and quality of work has been a significant aspect of his professional career.