Alan Blair
About Alan Blair
Alan Blair is an R&D S&E Optical Engineering professional currently working at Sandia National Laboratories and WaveFront Dynamics Inc. He has extensive experience in managing cross-functional teams and developing optical sensors.
Current Positions at Sandia National Laboratories and WaveFront Dynamics Inc.
Alan Blair is currently employed at Sandia National Laboratories as an R&D S&E Optical Engineer since 2021. Concurrently, he serves as Principal Optical Engineer at WaveFront Dynamics Inc., a role he has held since 2020. Both positions involve significant responsibilities in optical engineering, a specialization which Alan has developed throughout his extensive career.
Previous Roles in Optical and Electro-Optical Engineering
Alan Blair's career includes substantial roles in various companies within the optical engineering field. He was a Senior Optical Engineer at TriLumina Corp. from 2019 to 2020 and a Principal Electro-Optical Engineer at Spectral Sensor Solutions from 2018 to 2019. Prior to these roles, he was a Senior Engineer and Owner at Scienzia Systems Inc. from 2002 to 2018, exhibiting his entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in St. Paul, MN, and Albuquerque, NM.
Experience at ADC Telecommunications, AUGUST TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, and Kovex Corporation
Alan held the position of Senior Photonics Engineer at ADC Telecommunications from 2000 to 2002 and was a Senior Development Engineer at AUGUST TECHNOLOGY LIMITED from 1999 to 2000. Earlier in his career, he spent three years as a Senior Systems Engineer at Kovex Corporation from 1996 to 1999. These roles were based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area and significantly contributed to his extensive experience in optical and photonics engineering.
Educational Background in Electrical Engineering, Optics, and Physics
Alan Blair possesses a solid academic foundation in his field. He earned an M.S. in Electrical Engineering/Optics from The University of New Mexico, completing his studies from 1990 to 1992. Before that, he obtained a B.S. in Physics from the University of Minnesota, where he studied from 1985 to 1989. His education has underpinned his diverse and successful career in optical engineering.
Expertise in Optical Sensor Development and Cross-Functional Team Management
Alan Blair has a robust background in the development and management of optical sensor projects, specializing in electro-optical engineering. His extensive experience spans the entire lifecycle of optical sensors, from concept to production. Additionally, Alan is skilled in managing cross-functional teams that include optics, electronics, mechanical, and software disciplines, showcasing his versatility and leadership capabilities.