Amanda Wachtel
About Amanda Wachtel
Amanda Wachtel is a Principal Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, leading the development of the Resilient Node Cluster Analysis Tool (ReNCAT) and focusing on equity initiatives in resilience projects.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Amanda Wachtel serves as the Principal Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories. In this role, she is responsible for leading various technical projects and applying her expertise in resilience theory, machine learning, and customized software development. She has held this position since 2022.
Previous Positions at Sandia National Laboratories
Before becoming the Principal Member of Technical Staff in 2022, Amanda Wachtel held several other positions at Sandia National Laboratories. From 2016 to 2022, she served as the Senior Member of Technical Staff, where she worked on advanced technical projects. Prior to that, she was a Member of Technical Staff from 2010 to 2016, marking the beginning of her career at Sandia National Laboratories.
Educational Background
Amanda Wachtel holds a Master of Science (MS) in Computation for Design and Optimization from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which she completed between 2011 and 2013. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics from The University of Alabama, where she studied from 2006 to 2010.
Development of Resilient Node Cluster Analysis Tool (ReNCAT)
Amanda Wachtel leads the development of the Resilient Node Cluster Analysis Tool (ReNCAT), focusing on enhancing community resilience. This tool is designed to address and improve community resilience through advanced computational techniques and resilience theory application. The project underscores her commitment to leveraging technology for societal benefits.
Collaboration and Multi-Stakeholder Projects
As part of her role, Amanda Wachtel collaborates with a wide array of stakeholders, including research laboratories, government agencies, universities, municipalities, utilities, and corporations. Her work on multi-stakeholder projects demonstrates her capability to bridge various sectors and apply her technical expertise in diverse, real-world scenarios.