James Ging
About James Ging
James Ging is a Senior Materials Engineer at QuEST Global and a Quality Assurance Engineer at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) in the Greater San Diego Area. He has extensive experience in materials science and engineering, having worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Stony Brook University, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Title
James Ging holds the position of Senior Materials Engineer and is also a Quality Assurance Engineer at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) in the Greater San Diego Area.
Professional Experience at QuEST Global
James Ging serves as a Senior Materials Engineer at QuEST Global. He is part of a cross-functional and diverse leadership team, contributing his expertise in materials engineering to the company’s projects and initiatives.
Professional Role at Defense Contract Management Agency
Since April 2019, James Ging has been working at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) as a Quality Assurance Engineer. His work focuses on maintaining and assuring high-quality standards in materials engineering within the Greater San Diego Area.
Research Experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
James Ging worked as a Research Assistant at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in 2015. During his 6-month tenure, he contributed to various research projects focusing on materials science, enhancing his knowledge and expertise in this field.
Academic Background and Education
James Ging studied at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he achieved a Master of Science in Materials Science from 2013 to 2014, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Science from 2009 to 2013. His strong academic background laid the foundation for his career in materials engineering.
Research Internships at National Institute of Standards and Technology
James Ging completed two research internships at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, each lasting three months, in 2012 and 2013. These internships provided him with valuable experience in standards and measurements critical to his field.
Insights on Business Agility and Crisis Management
James Ging authored a blog post discussing the importance of agility in business during the COVID-19 pandemic. He highlighted how 80% of employees transitioned to working from home within two weeks and emphasized strategic thinking, rapid execution, and empathy in handling business disruptions.