Joe Lake, M.S., Pmp
About Joe Lake, M.S., Pmp
Joe Lake, M.S., PMP, serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Quantum Science Center at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in various roles within the laboratory, focusing on strategic programs and project management in the field of quantum information sciences.
Work at Ridge
Joe Lake serves as the Chief Operating Officer at the Quantum Science Center within Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of laboratories and facilities while aligning with Department of Energy (DOE) programmatic goals. Prior to this position, he held various roles at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, including Strategic Programs Manager and Project Manager for multiple initiatives. His experience spans over a decade, focusing on strategic planning and operational management.
Education and Expertise
Joe Lake holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, which he completed from 2000 to 2004. He further pursued a Master of Science in Project Management at Boston University, graduating in 2011. Currently, he is studying Law at Lincoln Memorial University, where he is expected to earn a Doctor of Law (JD) degree by 2027. His educational background supports his expertise in project management and engineering.
Background
Joe Lake began his career at the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education as an intern from 2003 to 2004. He then joined Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked in various capacities since 2004. His roles have included Systems Engineer, Project Manager, and Research Project and Controls Manager, focusing on health data sciences and wireless instrumentation projects. His extensive experience in the laboratory environment has contributed to his current leadership position.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Joe Lake has managed several significant projects, including the DOE/NCI Joint Design of Advanced Computing Solutions for Cancer and the Wireless Instrumentation of Hazardous Industrial Environments. He has played a crucial role in coordinating strategic operational initiatives related to quantum information sciences, collaborating with other DOE QIS centers and agencies. His work has supported the development of strategic and business planning for the Quantum Science Center.