Jordan Bunker
About Jordan Bunker
Jordan Bunker is a Staff Hardware Engineer with extensive experience in hardware engineering and technical support. He has worked at various companies, including SPAN and Tableau Software, and has contributed to the Maker community through teaching and non-profit initiatives.
Current Role at SPAN
Jordan Bunker currently serves as a Staff Hardware Engineer at SPAN, a position he has held since 2023. He also holds the title of Senior Hardware Engineer, a role he has been in since 2022. His responsibilities include overseeing hardware development and contributing to research and development projects. SPAN is known for its innovative approach to energy management solutions.
Previous Experience at SPAN
Prior to his current role, Jordan worked at SPAN as a Senior R&D Engineering Technician from 2021 to 2022. In this capacity, he focused on research and development initiatives, contributing to the advancement of hardware technologies within the organization. His tenure at SPAN reflects a commitment to engineering excellence.
Work History in Engineering
Jordan has a diverse work history in engineering and technical roles. He worked at Next Thing Co. as a Pretengineer for five months in 2016, and at Palace Games as an Interactive Infrastructure Engineer from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes roles at Tableau Software, where he served as a Technical Support Analyst and later as a Technical Support Specialist, contributing to software support and customer engagement.
Educational Background
Jordan studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Alaska Anchorage from 2006 to 2009 and later attended the Illinois Institute of Technology in 2009. He completed his high school education at Service High School from 2002 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his engineering career.
Contributions to the Maker Community
Jordan has made significant contributions to the Maker community, helping to establish several non-profit organizations that support Makers across North America. He has also taught classes on electronics and delivered talks at various universities and design schools. His work has been recognized in a TED talk by Catarina Mota, highlighting his efforts to expedite the spread of academic research through DIY projects.