Julia Montoya
About Julia Montoya
Julia Montoya is a Senior System Software Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with over 20 years of experience in computing technology and extensive expertise in change, configuration, and release management processes.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Julia Montoya has been serving as a Senior System Software Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories since 2019. Based in Albuquerque, NM, she contributes to the development and maintenance of critical software systems. At Sandia, she leverages over 20 years of expertise in computing technology, specializing in both hardware and software domains.
Previous Role at Cherokee Nation Businesses
Between 2013 and 2019, Julia Montoya worked as a Senior Configuration Management Analyst at Cherokee Nation Businesses in the Albuquerque, New Mexico Area. Her role involved overseeing the configuration and release management processes, ensuring consistency and reliability of software systems.
Educational Background
Julia Montoya earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational/Instructional Technology from New Mexico State University in 2007. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from The University of New Mexico, which she completed in 2003.
Experience in Adult Education
Julia has an extensive background in adult education, having worked as an Adjunct Online Faculty at Everest University from 2011 to 2016, and as an Adjunct Faculty at Western International University from 2010 to 2016. Her experience in this domain spans over 12 years, with a focus on curriculum development.
Expertise in Software Configuration Management
Throughout her career, Julia Montoya has developed significant expertise in software configuration management. She previously worked at Ultramain Systems, Inc. (2008-2013) and Justice Systems, Inc. (2005-2008) where she managed configuration, quality assurance, and change processes. These roles have reinforced her as an expert in providing strong process discipline in her field.