Andrea Walker
About Andrea Walker
Andrea Walker is the R&D Manager for W87-1 Product Realization & Qualification at Sandia National Laboratories, with a background in mathematics and extensive experience in various R&D roles.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Andrea Walker is currently serving as the R&D Manager for the W87-1 Product Realization & Qualification at Sandia National Laboratories. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Andrea has been in this role since 2020. The position involves overseeing research and development activities related to the W87-1, ensuring that product realization and qualification processes are carried out effectively.
Previous Roles at Sandia National Laboratories
Before her current role, Andrea Walker has held multiple managerial positions at Sandia National Laboratories. Between 2018 and 2020, she was the R&D Manager for Firing Sets & Controllers. Prior to that, from 2015 to 2018, she managed the System Software & Virtualization department. Andrea also led the Cybersecurity R&D, Analytics & Cryptography team from 2009 to 2015. Each role was based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and involved significant responsibilities in various specialized R&D fields.
Educational Background
Andrea Walker holds a Master of Science degree in Pure Mathematics from The University of New Mexico, which she completed in 1970. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Willamette University, also in 1970. Her extensive educational background in mathematics has provided a solid foundation for her various research and development roles throughout her career.
Professional Experience in Cybersecurity
Andrea Walker has significant experience in the field of cybersecurity. From 2009 to 2015, she worked at Sandia National Laboratories as an R&D Manager in Cybersecurity, Analytics & Cryptography. This role involved leading research initiatives and developing advanced cryptographic solutions, as well as implementing analytics to enhance cybersecurity measures.