Michael Wells
About Michael Wells
Michael Wells is a Principal Research and Development Computer Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in software engineering and system integration.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Michael Wells currently serves as a Principal Research and Development Computer Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been with the organization in this role since 2019. Sandia National Laboratories is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In his capacity as a Principal R&D Scientist, he continues to contribute to cutting-edge research and development projects, particularly in areas that focus on improving system integration and advancing computing technologies.
Previous Experience at MyLens Inc.
Before his tenure as a Principal R&D Computer Scientist, Michael Wells worked at MyLens Inc. as a Lead Developer from 2018 to 2019. This role marked his transition to a pioneering stage startup environment, influenced by former teammate and co-founder Cody Eilar. In this position, Michael was responsible for overseeing the company’s software development efforts and played a key role in shaping their technical direction.
Tenure at Sandia National Laboratories
Michael Wells initially joined Sandia National Laboratories as a Senior Research and Development Computer Scientist from 2015 to 2018. During this time, he was part of foundational teams that explored the possibilities of cloud computing and container-based architectures. His work spanned across three different teams, where he developed a broad spectrum of skills and gained significant expertise in system integration and usability testing.
Career at Lockheed Martin
Michael Wells spent a substantial portion of his early career at Lockheed Martin. From 2007 to 2012, he served as a Software Engineer in Denver. He was later promoted to Senior Software Engineer, a position he held from 2012 to 2015 in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area. At Lockheed Martin, he gained extensive experience in software engineering and system integration, significantly contributing to projects at the Multi-Mission Satellite Operations Center and the Distributed Mission Operations Center.
Educational Background
Michael Wells holds a Master of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from the Colorado School of Mines, earned between 2005 and 2007. He also achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the University of St. Thomas (TX), where he studied from 2001 to 2005. His educational background laid a strong foundation in mathematical theory and computer science, which has been integral to his career development and professional achievements.