Mark Story
About Mark Story
Mark Story is a Senior R&D Staff member at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar Processing and Underwater Acoustics. He has extensive experience in algorithm development using Python and Matlab, and has held various engineering roles throughout his career.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Mark Story has been employed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2022, serving as Senior R&D Staff. His role focuses on Synthetic Aperture Radar Processing and Underwater Acoustics. Prior to this position, he worked at the same laboratory as an Active Imaging Scientist from 2017 to 2022. His experience at Oak Ridge has contributed to advancements in radar technology and underwater acoustic systems.
Education and Expertise
Mark Story holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which he completed from 1991 to 1996. He furthered his education at The University of Texas at Austin, earning a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering in 1997 and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in the same field from 1997 to 2006. His expertise includes both linear and nonlinear system theory, as well as proficiency in Python and Matlab for algorithm development.
Background in Engineering
Mark Story began his engineering career as a Co-op Engineer at Tektronix in 1995. He gained extensive experience at The University of Texas at Austin, where he worked for 12 years in various roles, including Engineering Scientist, Teaching Assistant, and Graduate Research Assistant. His background includes project management, data collection, and processing, enhancing his technical and analytical skills.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Mark Story has held several engineering positions. He worked at Tektronix in various co-op roles from 1993 to 1994 and interned at Rockwell Collins in 1997. His diverse experiences have equipped him with skills in diagnosis and debugging, particularly in 'after-the-fact' design, which are essential for developing effective engineering solutions.