Michael Skroch
About Michael Skroch
Michael Skroch is the Manager of Simulation Modeling Sciences at Sandia National Laboratories and the President of Technivise LLC, with extensive experience in computational mechanics and high-performance simulation technologies.
Current Roles at Sandia National Laboratories
Michael Skroch currently holds the position of Manager, Simulation Modeling Sciences at Sandia National Laboratories since 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico Area. Additionally, he serves as Manager, Computational Solid Mechanics & Structural Dynamics since 2015. In these roles, he manages teams that focus on advanced computational mechanics, including leading groups dedicated to Geometry & Meshing, Topology Optimization, and Inverse Optimization for the Sierra Mechanics software suite.
Career History at Sandia National Laboratories
Over the years, Michael Skroch has held multiple significant roles at Sandia National Laboratories. Between 2012 and 2015, he worked as Strategic Capabilities Deputy in various critical areas such as Energy, Non-Proliferation, and High-Consequence Security. From 2007 to 2012, he managed Interactive Systems Simulation & Analysis. Earlier, as Manager of the Information Operations Red Team & Assessments from 2001 to 2007, he contributed to various information security initiatives. Starting his career at Sandia as a Member of Technical Staff from 1987 to 1999, Michael has made substantial contributions in diverse technical and managerial capacities.
Previous Experience
Michael Skroch has an extensive background in technical and managerial roles outside of Sandia National Laboratories as well. He worked as an OSD/C3I Information Assurance Analyst at the US Department of Defense from 2000 to 2001 and served as a Program Manager at DARPA from 1999 to 2001. His earlier roles include being a Research Assistant at Bahr Technologies, an Assistant Electrical Engineer at Calspan Advanced Technology Center, an Assistant Engineer at IBM, and a Senior Technician at COMSAT Corporation.
Education Background
Michael Skroch holds a Master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, achieved between 1985 and 1987. He completed his undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Rochester Institute of Technology, which he attended from 1979 to 1985. Additionally, he pursued a Technical Management Program at the University of California, Los Angeles Extension in 2018. These academic achievements have laid a strong foundation for his extensive career in various technical and managerial roles.
Technivise LLC
In addition to his responsibilities at Sandia National Laboratories, Michael Skroch is also the President of Technivise LLC, a role he has held since 2001. Based in the Albuquerque, New Mexico Area, Technivise LLC is Michael's venture focusing on providing specialized consulting and technical services. His leadership at Technivise LLC showcases his ability to manage multiple high-level roles simultaneously while contributing to both industry and research.