Michael Cardenas
About Michael Cardenas
Michael Cardenas serves as the WP&C Training Integration Manager at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2020. He holds multiple degrees and certificates in fields such as Teaching & Learning with Technology, Organizational Leadership, and Electrical Engineering, and has extensive experience in work planning and safety management.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Michael Cardenas has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2018. He currently holds the position of WP&C Training Integration Manager, a role he has occupied since 2020. In this capacity, he is responsible for advanced planning of work activities that encompass complex programmatic science and research and development (R&D), maintenance, construction, and subcontractor services. He also develops detailed technical work documents and Job Hazards Analyses (JHAs) to support various operational activities, including those related to nuclear and explosives work. Cardenas supports the High Explosives Applications Facility (HEAF), a recognized Center of Excellence for high-explosives research and development.
Education and Expertise
Michael Cardenas has a diverse educational background that supports his professional expertise. He earned a Master of Arts in Teaching & Learning with Technology from Ashford University from 2007 to 2009. He also obtained a Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University between 2011 and 2013. Cardenas completed a Supervision Certificate Program at the University of the Pacific in 2009. His foundational studies include a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management & Leadership from Charter Oak State College (2006-2008) and an Associate of Arts in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from San Joaquin Delta College (1991-1995). He furthered his technical education with an Associate of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from ITT Technical Institute-Rancho Cordova.
Background
Michael Cardenas began his career as an Industrial Electrician at Rare Parts Inc from 1995 to 1998. His technical background in electrical and electronics engineering has been instrumental in his subsequent roles. Cardenas has worked at the Nevada National Security Site as Diagnostics Manager for Subcritical Experiments since 2017. His experience spans over two decades in various capacities, allowing him to develop a broad knowledge base in Environmental Safety & Health (ES&H) and facility/program operations.
Responsibilities and Contributions
In his current roles, Michael Cardenas is responsible for facilitating the definition of work scope and boundary conditions. He conducts job walk-downs, hazard identification, evaluation, and control measures. Cardenas leads planning team discussions and establishes post-work acceptance criteria within the High Explosives Applications Facility (HEAF). His contributions are vital in ensuring safety and efficiency in high-explosives research and development activities at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.