Jennifer Dacanay
About Jennifer Dacanay
Jennifer Dacanay serves as a Senior Capstone Project Electrical Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and has experience as an Electrical Engineering Intern at Caltrans District 3. She is also a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of California, Davis, where she supports students in electrical engineering courses.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Jennifer Dacanay has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2020 as a Senior Capstone Project Electrical Engineer. In this role, she has guided students in utilizing the ADALM-PLUTO active learning module, which is designed for oscilloscope and signal generator applications. Her work contributes to the educational development of engineering students, enhancing their practical skills in electrical engineering.
Current Role at Caltrans District 3
Since 2021, Jennifer Dacanay has been serving as an Electrical Engineering Intern at Caltrans District 3. In this position, she is involved in various engineering tasks that support the operations and projects of the California Department of Transportation. This internship provides her with hands-on experience in the field of electrical engineering, complementing her academic background.
Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of California, Davis
Jennifer Dacanay has held the position of Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of California, Davis since 2021. She assists in the course EEC10: Introduction to Digital and Analog Systems. Her responsibilities include instructing students on generating readable figures for lab reports and introducing best practices for debugging circuits. This role allows her to support student learning and engagement in electrical engineering concepts.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Dacanay earned her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Davis. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the same institution, completing her studies in 2022. Her academic background equips her with a solid foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of electrical engineering.
Technical Skills and Student Support
In her educational roles, Jennifer Dacanay has assisted students with C/C++ programming using Code Composer Studio (CCS) and has provided support in debugging robotic system learning kits (RSLKs). Her technical skills enable her to effectively guide students through complex engineering concepts and enhance their learning experiences.