Steven Owen
About Steven Owen
Steven Owen is a Principal Member Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, where he leads the CUBIT Geometry and Mesh Generation Toolkit project and manages a software research and development team of over 30 staff members.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Steven Owen holds the position of Principal Member Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories. His work primarily focuses on the development of CAE software. Owen has been affiliated with the organization in various capacities since 1999. In his current role, he oversees significant technical projects and contributes to advancements in engineering software solutions.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to his current position, Owen served as a Senior Member Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories from 1999 to 2003. Before that, he worked as a Senior Development Engineer at ANSYS Inc between 1995 and 1999. His earliest professional experience includes managing software at the ECGL, Brigham Young University from 1990 to 1995. These roles have equipped him with a robust background in software engineering and technical leadership.
Education and Academic Background
Steven Owen has an extensive academic background in Civil Engineering. He completed his Ph.D. at Carnegie Mellon University between 1995 and 1999. Before that, he was a Ph.D. Candidate at Brigham Young University, where he also earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering. His educational journey at Brigham Young University spanned over a decade, providing him with a strong foundation in his field.
Leadership in Software Development Projects
Owen leads the CUBIT Geometry and Mesh Generation Toolkit project at Sandia National Laboratories, a crucial initiative in the field of computational engineering. Additionally, he manages a software research and development project involving over 30 staff members. His leadership roles underscore his expertise and commitment to advancing software solutions for engineering applications.