James Burkart
About James Burkart
James Burkart is an Electronics Engineering Technologist at Sandia National Laboratories with a diverse background in sales, filmmaking, and electronics design.
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James Burkart is an Electronics Engineering Technologist currently working at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Current Employment
Since 2021, James has been employed at Sandia National Laboratories as an Electronics Engineering Technologist. His work is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Past Employment at Akima Infrastructure Services
Prior to his current position, James worked at Akima Infrastructure Services from 2020 to 2021. During his tenure of one year in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he served as an Electronics Engineering Technologist.
Role at Burkart Studios
From 2005 to 2020, James was the Owner and Filmmaker for Burkart Studios, a venture based in the San Francisco Bay Area. For 15 years, he focused on filmmaking, videography, and video production.
Sales Experience
James has a solid foundation in sales, having worked at Electronics Warehouse in Riverside, CA, from 1998 to 2005 for 7 years. Additionally, he worked in sales and PC support roles at PC Club, Inc. and Best Buy, Co., Inc., adding further to his extensive retail experience.
Education and Expertise
James earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology from Grantham University in 2017. He also studied at DeVry University, focusing on Electronics Engineering, where he was a Bachelor of Applied Science candidate from 2001 to 2016. His technical skills include expertise in PCB layout and electronics design.
Administrative and Technical Support Roles
Early in his career, James served as an Administrative Assistant at Lauren Studios of California in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, from 1996 to 1997. This role provided foundational administrative experience which later supported his technical and project management skills.