Paige Stafford
About Paige Stafford
Paige Stafford is a computer programmer with extensive experience in network management and application development, currently working at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2000. She holds multiple degrees in computer science and geology and has a background in military service with the Army Signal Corps.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Paige Stafford has been employed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) as a Computer Programmer since 2000. Over her 24-year tenure, she has contributed to various projects and initiatives that enhance the laboratory's technological capabilities. Her work includes developing and managing the DNS and DHCP infrastructure, as well as designing the Network Access Control Manager (NACmgr), which automates compliance verification. Additionally, she has been involved in implementing custom applications on the Service-Now platform through her collaboration with the Webwords Group in IT since 2015.
Education and Expertise
Paige Stafford holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Tennessee Knoxville, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. She also earned a Master's degree in Contaminant Hydrogeology from the same institution, studying from 1993 to 1996. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, studying from 1989 to 1993. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both computer programming and environmental science, complemented by her proficiency in various programming languages including C, C++, Python, and Java.
Background in Research and Teaching
Before her current role at ORNL, Paige Stafford worked at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville as a Researcher from 1996 to 1998. She also served as a Teaching Assistant at the same university from 1993 to 1996. During her time in academia, she published research in the Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, contributing to the field of environmental science. Her experience in both research and teaching has equipped her with valuable skills in communication and problem-solving.
Military Service and Technical Skills
Paige Stafford served in the Army Signal Corps for four years, where she gained knowledge in Morse code and developed technical skills relevant to her current profession. Her military experience complements her extensive expertise in managing Linux systems, network hardware, and network monitoring systems such as Cacti, Nagios, and Check_MK. This diverse skill set enhances her capabilities as a computer programmer and systems manager at ORNL.