Vinh Van
About Vinh Van
Vinh Van is an Optics Coordinator at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2021. He has over two decades of experience in optics and metrology, with previous roles at JDSU, L-3, Coherent Inc., and Zygo Corporation.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Vinh Van has been serving as the Optics Coordinator at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing optical systems and ensuring their precision and functionality. The laboratory, located in Livermore, California, focuses on national security and scientific research, making the role of an optics coordinator critical to its operations.
Previous Experience in Metrology and Optics
Prior to his current position, Vinh Van accumulated significant experience in the field of optics and metrology. He worked at JDSU as a Metrology Technician from 1999 to 2007 for eight years. Following that, he held a similar role at L-3 from 2007 to 2015 for another eight years. His expertise continued to grow at Coherent Inc. as Optical Tech Staff from 2015 to 2018, and at Zygo Corporation as Optical Technician IV from 2018 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Vinh Van holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Sonoma State University, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2002 to 2005. He also earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) in Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician from Santa Rosa Junior College, completing his studies from 2000 to 2002. His educational background supports his technical expertise in optics and management.