Taimoor Tariq
About Taimoor Tariq
Taimoor Tariq is a Mechanical Engineer with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from San Francisco State University. He has held various engineering and management positions, including roles at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Tesla.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Taimoor Tariq has been employed as a Mechanical Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2021. His role involves applying mechanical engineering principles to various projects within the laboratory. Located in San Ramon, California, the laboratory focuses on scientific research and development, particularly in areas related to national security, energy, and environmental science.
Education and Expertise
Taimoor Tariq has a solid educational background in Mechanical Engineering. He studied at Diablo Valley College from 2010 to 2013, where he achieved General Education credits. He then attended Cañada College from 2013 to 2015, earning an Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Subsequently, he completed his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering at San Francisco State University from 2015 to 2017.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current position, Taimoor Tariq gained diverse work experience in various roles. He worked as a Store Manager at Subway from 2011 to 2014 in Pittsburg, California. He also held positions at Tesla as part of the Durability & Reliability Engineering Test Group for seven months in 2018, and at Pacific Gas and Electric Company as a Quality/Mechanical Engineer for four months in 2019. Additionally, he served as a Project Engineer II at Campos EPC from 2019 to 2021.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
Taimoor Tariq contributed to the community by serving as a Peer Mentor in the Bridge to Opportunities Peer Mentorship Program at Cañada College from 2013 to 2016. In this role, he supported fellow students in their academic and professional development, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Early Career Roles
In his early career, Taimoor Tariq also worked as a Sales Associate at Macy's for three months in 2012 and 2013 in Walnut Creek, California. These early roles provided him with foundational skills in customer service and team collaboration.