Jason Shepherd
About Jason Shepherd
Jason Shepherd is a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories with a diverse background in engineering and scientific computing.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Jason Shepherd currently holds the position of Distinguished Member Of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been in this role since 2021, contributing his extensive experience in technical and scientific research.
Previous Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Jason Shepherd has a long history with Sandia National Laboratories, where he has worked in various capacities over the years. Prior to his current role, he served as Principal Member of Technical Staff from 2013 to 2021, and as Senior Member Technical Staff from 1999 to 2013. His tenure at Sandia has been marked by his significant contributions to scientific and technical projects.
Experience as a Fellow at U.S. House of Representatives
From 2017 to 2019, Jason Shepherd was a Fellow at the U.S. House of Representatives in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. During his two-year stint, he applied his technical expertise to assist in policy-making and legislative processes.
Academic Qualifications in Scientific and Engineering Fields
Jason Shepherd's academic background is extensive. He earned a PhD in Scientific Computing from the University of Utah, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, he completed a MS in Civil Engineering in 1999 and dual BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Civil and Environmental Engineering from Brigham Young University, where he studied from 1994 to 1998.
Early Career and Research Positions
Jason Shepherd’s early career includes a variety of roles. He was a PhD student at the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute, University of Utah, from 2004 to 2007. Before that, he worked at Brigham Young University as a research and teaching assistant, CAD programmer (1996-1999), and at Thomas Engineering Co. as an engineering consultant (1994-1996).