Stacey Yamanaka Sams
About Stacey Yamanaka Sams
Stacey Yamanaka Sams is a Senior Project Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, with extensive experience in project management and government contracts. She has previously held positions at Sandia National Laboratories, SRI International, JDSU, and Texas Instruments, and holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Stacey Yamanaka Sams has been serving as a Senior Project Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2020. In this role, she applies her extensive project management skills to ensure the successful delivery of projects. Her responsibilities include designing, organizing, and tracking project plans, which are critical for meeting project objectives. She utilizes her expertise in managing government contracts and subcontracts to navigate complex project requirements effectively.
Previous Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Before her current position, Stacey Yamanaka Sams worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Sandia National Laboratories from 1994 to 1996. During her two years in Albuquerque, NM, she contributed to research initiatives that aligned with the laboratory's mission. This role provided her with foundational experience in research and project execution within a national laboratory setting.
Professional Background at SRI International
Stacey Yamanaka Sams held the position of Principal Research Engineer at SRI International from 2008 to 2019. Over the course of eleven years in Menlo Park, CA, she focused on understanding and defining customer needs and requirements. Her work involved bridging communication between technical teams and stakeholders, ensuring that project goals aligned with client expectations.
Educational Qualifications in Chemistry and Biochemistry
Stacey Yamanaka Sams earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in scientific principles, which she applies in her engineering and project management roles.
Experience in Project Management Tools
Stacey Yamanaka Sams is experienced in using project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). These tools assist her in organizing and tracking project plans effectively, contributing to the successful delivery of projects across her various roles.