Don Bender
About Don Bender
Don Bender is a Principal System Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in engineering leadership and technology development.
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Don Bender is currently a Principal System Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, CA. He has been serving in this role since 2014.
Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Don Bender joined Sandia National Laboratories as a Principal System Engineer in 2014. In his role, Don has been instrumental in leading engineering teams to integrate diverse technologies. His work primarily focuses on system engineering, process development, and strategic planning within the laboratory.
Past Roles
Don Bender accumulated extensive experience across various organizations before joining Sandia National Laboratories. He served as Chief Technology Officer at Helix Power Corporation from 2013 to 2014. From 2002 to 2011, he held the position of President at Exceptional Needs Network. He was also the Chief Technology Officer at AFS Trinity Power from 1995 to 2012. Earlier in his career, Don worked as a Group Leader at LLNL from 1983 to 1995 and as an Engineer at Ingersoll Rand from 1979 to 1980.
Education and Expertise
Don Bender holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which he earned in 1982. He also completed his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from the same institution in 1979. Don's expertise covers flywheel technology and magnetic levitation. He specializes in PHEV power trains, strategic supplier relationships, program creation and management, and IP creation and licensing.
Technical Specializations
Throughout his career, Don Bender has specialized in various cutting-edge technologies. His primary areas of expertise include flywheel technology, magnetic levitation, and PHEV power trains. He has significant experience in establishing and managing strategic supplier relationships, creating and managing programs, and leading initiatives around IP creation and licensing.