Josh Speciale
About Josh Speciale
Josh Speciale is a Principal R&D Electrical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in electrical and computer engineering.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Josh Speciale is currently serving as Principal R&D Electrical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been in this role since 2021, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His work includes designing stimulus and measurement circuitry and integrating system hardware, emphasizing innovation and technical proficiency.
Previous Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Before his current position, Josh Speciale held various roles at Sandia National Laboratories. From 2014 to 2021, he was a Senior R&D Computer Engineer, where he refined his skills in computer engineering. He initially started at Sandia as an R&D Computer Systems Engineer from 2010 to 2014, further expanding his expertise in engineering and technical development.
Educational Background in Electrical Engineering
Josh Speciale holds both a Master's (MS) and a Bachelor's (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. He received his BS from 2003 to 2008, and subsequently completed his MS between 2008 and 2010. His strong educational foundation has equipped him with extensive knowledge and skills pertinent to his field.
Early Career and Internships
Josh Speciale began his career as an Electrical Engineering Co-op at Kimberly-Clark from 2004 to 2006. He also served as a Student Academic Advisor and Undergraduate Lab Assistant at Purdue University between 2007 and 2008. These early roles provided him with practical experience and insights into engineering and academic environments.
Motivations and Expertise
Josh Speciale is motivated by the potential to develop signal and image processing techniques that can benefit society. He excels in leading project teams focused on machine vision and is driven by tackling grand engineering challenges that inspire future generations of engineers. His expertise also includes designing complex circuitry and system integration.