John Vranes
About John Vranes
John Vranes is a Senior Member of Technical Staff in Electrical Engineering at Sandia National Laboratories, responsible for critical power supply circuitry and coordinating design and testing efforts.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
John Vranes is currently serving as a Senior Member of Technical Staff in Electrical Engineering at Sandia National Laboratories. Since 2013, he has been responsible for the functionality of critical power supply circuitry. In his role, he coordinates with multiple engineers and technicians in the design and testing of development builds. He also creates layout constraints to meet challenging requirements and coordinates their implementation with board layout designers.
Previous Experience at Honeywell Aerospace
Prior to his current role, John Vranes worked as a Systems Engineer (Electrical) at Honeywell Aerospace from 2007 to 2013. During his six-year tenure, he gained substantial experience in electrical systems engineering, contributing to various projects and initiatives within the aerospace industry.
Educational Background in Electrical Engineering
John Vranes holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from The University of New Mexico, completed between 2010 and 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Brigham Young University, where he studied from 2000 to 2006. His educational foundation has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in both academia and industry.
Early Career and Internships
John Vranes began his career as a Process Engineering Technician at Precision Assembly in Orem, UT, working there for eight months in 2005. He also worked as an Intern at Sandia National Laboratories for three months in 2006, during which he gained initial exposure to electrical engineering tasks. Additionally, he served as a Teaching Assistant at Brigham Young University for three months in 2006.