Russell Folk
About Russell Folk
Russell Folk is a Software Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in computer science and extensive experience in IT and technology roles.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Russell Folk has been employed as a Software Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories since 2017. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he specializes in embedded systems software engineering. His role encompasses a variety of software engineering tasks and involves expertise in several programming languages and technologies such as Java, PHP, HTML, and CSS.
Graduate Fellowship with DISSECT GK-12
Since 2014, Russell Folk has held a position as a Graduate Fellow with the DISSECT GK-12 Fellowship in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This role involves active engagement in graduate research and contributions to educational initiatives. His work as a fellow leverages his expertise in computer science to support various academic and research endeavors.
Previous Role at Spira Footwear, Inc.
Russell Folk served as a Senior Information Technology Specialist at Spira Footwear, Inc. from 2009 to 2016. Over the span of seven years, he was responsible for overseeing IT operations and providing technology solutions within the organization, located in El Paso, Texas.
Education in Computer Science
Russell Folk has an extensive academic background in Computer Science. He earned a Master of Science (MS) degree from New Mexico State University, studying from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science at the same university, between 2011 and 2014. Additionally, he holds an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Computer Science from El Paso Community College, achieved from 2007 to 2009.
Technical Skills and Experience
Russell Folk has a diverse skill set in desktop publishing, web programming, and design. His technical proficiencies encompass general computer, network, and security repair and services. His programming expertise includes languages and technologies such as Java, PHP, HTML, and CSS. Furthermore, he has contributed to projects such as the design and creation of a quarterly newsletter for the Yucca Council.