Pernell Lowery
About Pernell Lowery
Pernell Lowery is an Engineering Technician IV at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he supports testing and commissioning activities. He has a background in technical support and systems analysis, with previous roles at companies such as Wells Fargo, Apple, and Zynga.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Pernell Lowery serves as an Engineering Technician IV – Duty Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has been in this role since 2021. His responsibilities include supporting formal testing and commissioning activities, as well as updating database set-points for various hardware devices. Lowery monitors processes during operations, commissioning, and new software release testing. He collaborates directly with engineers and hardware technicians to troubleshoot, commission, and qualify equipment and devices as they come online.
Previous Experience in Technical Support
Prior to his current position, Pernell Lowery worked at Best Western® Hotels & Resorts/AutoClerk as a Tier II Technical Support Analyst from 2020 to 2021. In this role, he provided technical support and assistance to users. He also held the position of Systems Support Analyst III at Wells Fargo from 2014 to 2018, where he contributed to system support and analysis. Additionally, he worked at Apple as an Operations Support Technician from 2011 to 2012 and at Zynga as a NOC Engineer/Jr. Systems Administrator from 2013 to 2014.
Educational Background
Pernell Lowery studied at San Francisco State University, where he pursued a degree in Business Information and Computing Systems from 1979 to 1982. He also completed a certification program in Technical Training at ASCOLTA TRAINING Facility in San Ramon, California, from 2001 to 2002. His educational background provides a foundation for his technical expertise in various roles throughout his career.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Pernell Lowery possesses expertise in executing NIF shot checklists and performing ICCS software system restarts. He provides feedback to software developers, engineers, engineering associates, and designers regarding the appropriateness and accuracy of software and control system documents. His detailed understanding of the structure, operation, and deployment plans for the ICCS and Shot Data System suite of software applications enhances his effectiveness in his current role.