Paco Maldonado
About Paco Maldonado
Paco Maldonado is a Technical Account Manager at National Instruments who has extensive experience in engineering and enjoys outdoor activities.
Current Role at National Instruments
Paco Maldonado currently serves as a Technical Account Manager at National Instruments. He has held this position since February 2020. In this role, he works with teams and organizations across the NNSA complex and DoD partners to build solutions. He assists clients in finding the right answers to meet their needs, ranging from hardware and software to complex solutions. His role requires him to be a trusted advisor to clients, building partnerships and working closely with them to find the right solutions.
Previous Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Before joining National Instruments, Paco Maldonado worked at Sandia National Laboratories. He served as a Principal Member of the Technical Staff from 2008 to 2020, a span of 12 years. In this role, he was involved in technical leadership and project management, contributing significantly to various technical projects and initiatives during his tenure.
Early Career in Engineering
Paco Maldonado began his engineering career at ATS Inland NW, where he worked as a Controls Engineer from 2006 to 2007. Following this, he worked as a SCADA Engineer at POWER Engineers from 2007 to 2008. These roles helped him develop a strong foundation in control systems and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, which informed his future work in more advanced technical positions.
Educational Background
Paco Maldonado attended the University of New Mexico, where he studied Electrical Engineering. He achieved a Master of Science (MS) degree in Electrical Engineering from 2009 to 2011. His academic background provided him with the technical knowledge and skills needed to excel in his career in various engineering and technical positions.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional life, Paco Maldonado enjoys outdoor activities and is a part-time marathoner. His passion for running and outdoor pursuits provides a balance to his technical career, allowing him to stay active and engaged in physical fitness.