Loren Updegraff
About Loren Updegraff
Loren Updegraff is a Systems Integration Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in chemical engineering and accounting.
Current Title and Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Loren Updegraff is currently serving as a Systems Integration Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories. In this role since 2013, Loren has worked on various complex engineering projects aimed at improving system efficiency and reliability.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Accounting
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, Loren Updegraff held multiple roles across different industries. From 2011 to 2013, Loren worked as a Process Engineer at Oso BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC. Prior to that, in 2010-2011, Loren served as an Accountant at Atkinson & Company, Ltd. Loren also worked at Eli Lilly and Company from 2001 to 2004 as a Process Engineer.
Education in Chemical Engineering and Accounting
Loren Updegraff has an academic background in both Chemical Engineering and Accounting. Loren completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from New Mexico State University, graduating in 2000. Additionally, Loren earned a Master’s degree in Accounting from the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management.
Certifications and Security Clearance
Loren Updegraff is certified in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, having received Green Belt training and certification in March 2005, followed by Black Belt training in April 2008. Loren has maintained a Q Security Clearance for five years, highlighting a commitment to roles that require a high level of trust and security.
Roles in Portfolio Management and Qualification Engineering
In an earlier tenure at Sandia National Laboratories, Loren Updegraff worked as a Portfolio Manager and Qualification Engineer from 2004 to 2010. These roles involved managing project portfolios and ensuring the qualification of engineering processes and systems.