Joaquín Madrid Larrañaga
About Joaquín Madrid Larrañaga
Joaquín Madrid Larrañaga is a Research and Development Intern at Sandia National Laboratories and a Residential Advisor at Occidental College, with a background in computer science and various internships in research and development.
Professional Experience
Joaquín Madrid Larrañaga has amassed diverse professional experiences across multiple roles and sectors. He is currently a Research and Development Intern at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His tenure at the lab includes implementing machinery to create representations of quantum circuits for equivalence proofing. Previously, he held a similar summer internship position at Sandia in 2019. Joaquín also actively serves as a Residential Advisor at Occidental College, starting in 2020 and held various roles at Neighborhood Partnership Program Occidental College as a Program Assistant and College Coach.
UI Design and Sales Roles
In addition to his work in R&D, Joaquín Madrid Larrañaga served as a UI Designer at Predictive Analytics Systems for Sports (PASS) in 2021. His role focused on user interface design within the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. Prior to this, he worked as a CUTCO Sales Representative at Vector Marketing from 2019 to 2020, where he developed sales strategies in the Albuquerque, New Mexico Area.
Educational Background
Joaquín Madrid Larrañaga holds a degree in Computer Science, specializing in Computer Software and Media Applications, from Occidental College, where he studied from 2019 to 2023. He completed his high school education at Albuquerque High School, earning his diploma between 2014 and 2019. His academic background aligns closely with his professional pursuits in technology and research.
Internships and Early Career
Joaquín's career includes numerous internships that provided valuable industry experience. He interned at the University of New Mexico School of Engineering in the summer of 2018 and at the UNM Center for High Technology Materials in the summer of 2015. He also served as an Avid Tutor at Albuquerque Public Schools from 2018 to 2019. These positions offered him a strong foundation in engineering and technology.
Contributions to Performing Arts and Education
Beyond his professional and academic pursuits, Joaquín produced a free virtual theater experience to support the performing arts during the COVID-19 pandemic. He is also passionate about bridging the college education gap, particularly for students from similar backgrounds. His work in this area underscores his commitment to community and education.