Francis Rei L Israel
About Francis Rei L Israel
Francis Rei L Israel is a Senior Member Of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in Computer Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Professional Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Francis Rei L Israel is currently a Senior Member Of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he began his tenure at Sandia in 2011. His role involves developing complex technical solutions and contributing to various high-stakes projects within the laboratory. His tenure at Sandia has afforded him extensive experience in technical staff operations and research implementations.
Previous Positions and Experience
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, Francis worked as a Student Technician at Applied Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at Austin, for 6 months in 2010. Earlier, he served as a CompuCamp Instructor at the University of Houston-Downtown for one month in 2009. These roles provided him with foundational experiences in technical research and instructional environments, preparing him for his subsequent responsibilities.
Educational Background
Francis Rei L Israel holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, which he completed between 2011 and 2012. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 2011. His academic background has equipped him with a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied aspects of engineering.
Technical Projects and Innovations
Francis has made significant contributions to the gaming and tech communities through his development of plugins for Bukkit, a Minecraft Server Modification. Two of his plugins have been notably successful, being used by 6,500 and 1,500 servers respectively. Additionally, he created WyVR, a VR game available on Steam, along with several VR experiments focused on perspective and locomotion aimed at minimizing motion sickness.
Participation in Sandia Masters Fellowship Program
While pursuing his Master’s degree at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Francis participated in Sandia National Labs' Masters Fellowship Program. This opportunity allowed him to integrate academic learning with practical research experience at the labs, fostering his skills in both academic and applied research settings.