Thaddeus Preston
About Thaddeus Preston
Thaddeus Preston is an R&D S&E, Controls Engineer SE at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in systems engineering and maintenance supervision.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Thaddeus Preston currently holds the position of R&D S&E, Controls Engineer SE at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been with the organization since 2012. His role involves conducting research and development in control engineering, contributing to various projects within the laboratory.
Previous Experience at ASRC Federal
From 2007 to 2012, Thaddeus Preston served as a Systems Engineer at ASRC Federal. During his five-year tenure, he played a significant role in systems engineering tasks, likely involving the development and implementation of technical solutions.
Military Experience and Roles
Thaddeus Preston has a substantial background in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as an Electronic System Security Assessment (ESSA) Maintenance Supervisor from 2000 to 2003, and later as a Ground Radio Maintenance Supervisor at Hill Air Force Base from 2006 to 2007. Preston also held roles as an Engineering Support Technician at the Intelligence Squadron from 2003 to 2006, and as a Ground Radio Communications Apprentice from 1998 to 2000.
Educational Background
Thaddeus Preston has pursued education extensively in related fields. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Science from the University of Maryland University College between 2002 and 2010. Additionally, he completed an Associate of Arts in General Education from the same institution between 2002 and 2006. He also acquired an Associate degree in Applied Science, Electronic Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force from 2000 to 2004.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Thaddeus Preston possesses a range of technical skills. He has expertise in configuring Layer 3 Cisco switches, and is proficient in using Microsoft Visio for creating system design diagrams. He has experience in web development using the MVC design pattern and is familiar with Visual Studio software development environments. Additionally, he has the ability to evaluate and derive system requirements for both small and large-scale projects.