People Highlights | Computing

Computing is a team of 1,000 smart, collaborative, innovative people who are inspired by working on advanced, game-changing solutions to some of the world’s most difficult problems. We’re world-renowned experts, mothers and fathers, award winners, strategic thinkers, sports enthusiasts, globetrotters, and lifelong learners—people whose personal values motivate them to make a difference in the world.

Learn more below about some of the people who make up our team, or check out people.llnl.gov for bios of many of our Computing team members.

All eyes on Kim Ferrari

Ferrari leads a group of developers and quality assurance personnel who support software that runs 24/7/365.

Careers | Diversity | Software Engineering | Software Quality Assurance

Carol Woodward helps scientists solve diverse challenges

An LLNL Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, Carol Woodward consults on a diverse array of projects at the Lab and beyond. “It’s nice because it means I can work at the same place and not just do one thing for a long time,” she says.

Nicole Santellano thrives on variety and challenge

After 15 years in the Lab’s Finance/Payroll organization, Nicole changed her career to become a Computing project manager.

Business Applications and Support | Careers | Information Technology

2022 Sidney Fernbach Postdoctoral Fellowship awarded to Chen Wang

As Computing’s sixth Fernbach Fellow, postdoctoral researcher Chen Wang will work on a new I/O programming paradigm and improve HPC storage consistency models under the mentorship of Kathryn Mohror.

Careers | HPC Systems and Software | Programming Languages and Models | Storage, File Systems, and I/O

Todd Gamblin enables developers

An LLNL Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, Todd Gamblin leads the Spack project, an open-source package manager with a rapidly growing global community that has changed the way people use HPC software.

Careers | HPC Systems and Software | Open-Source Software | Software Build and Installation

Lauren-Jiavanna Morita embraces mission and community connection

Software developer Lauren Morita is improving an application for tracking and managing radioactive hazardous waste. In the APAC networking group, she also helps enhance employees’ work experience.

Business Applications and Support | Careers | Diversity | Information Technology | Software Engineering

Angeline Lee makes the most of Lab opportunities

Angeline Lee simultaneously serves as a group leader, contributes to programmatic projects, and studies for her bachelor’s degree.

Careers | Data Science | Education | Software Engineering

Trevor Smith improves secure access to Livermore’s computing resources

Since 2018, software developer Trevor Smith has been putting his education and computing skills to good use supporting the Lab's HPC environment. He helps develop, deploy, and manage systems software that enables effective and secure use of computing resources.

Access Management | Careers | Cyber Security | HPC Systems and Software | Information Technology

Kevin McLoughlin applies computational biology to complex problems

Kevin McLoughlin has always been fascinated by the intersection of computing and biology. His LLNL career encompasses award-winning microbial detection technology, a COVID-19 antiviral drug design pipeline, and work with the ATOM consortium.

Bianca Toledo makes apps human-centric and aesthetically pleasing

UX designer Bianca Toledo helps make government applications more human-centric, user-friendly, and aesthetically pleasing. She joined the Lab in 2019 to find meaning in her work.

Careers | Diversity | Software Applications | Software Engineering

Jarom Nelson works on impactful problems

As group leader and application developer in the Global Security Computing Applications Division, Jarom Nelson develops intrusion detection and access control software.

Julian Andrej applies mathematics and engineering to support LLNL missions

Computational mathematician Julian Andrej began using LLNL-developed, open-source software while in Germany. Now at Livermore, he lends his expertise to the Center for Applied Scientific Computing, developing code for next-generation computing hardware.

Careers | Computational Math | Open-Source Software

Steven in front of the Merced River in Yosemite

2021 Sidney Fernbach Postdoctoral Fellowship awarded to Steven Roberts

As Computing’s fifth Fernbach Fellow, postdoctoral researcher Steven Roberts will develop, analyze, and implement new time integration methods.

Brian Gallagher combines science with service

Brian Gallagher works on applications of machine learning for a variety of science and national security questions. He’s also a group leader, student mentor, and the new director of LLNL’s Data Science Challenge.

AI/ML | Careers | Data Science | Outreach

Vanessa Sochat is building research software and open-source engagement

Computer scientist Vanessa Sochat isn’t afraid to meet new experiences head on. With a Stanford PhD and a jump-right-in attitude, she joined LLNL to work on the BUILD project, Spack package manager, and other open-source initiatives.

Careers | HPC Systems and Software | Open-Source Software | Software Build and Installation | Software Engineering

Called to a valuable function, Stephanie Brink streamlines the Lab’s code

Computing relies on engineers like Stephanie Brink to keep the legacy codes running smoothly. “You’re only as fast as your slowest processor or your slowest function,” says Brink, who works in CASC. By analyzing a legacy code’s performance, Brink and her team can reduce the amount of time it takes to run and allow for more critical science to be accomplished.

From intern to mentor, Nisha Mulakken builds a career in bioinformatics

Nisha Mulakken is advancing COVID-19 R&D and mentoring the next generation. “The opportunities we are exposed to early in our careers can shape the limits we place on ourselves and our approaches to challenges we encounter throughout our careers,” she says.

Bioinformatics | Careers | Data Science | Outreach

2020 Sidney Fernbach Postdoctoral Fellowship awarded to Stefanie Guenther

Lawrence Livermore National Lab has named Stefanie Guenther as Computing’s fourth Sidney Fernbach Postdoctoral Fellow in the Computing Sciences. This highly competitive fellowship is named after LLNL’s former Director of Computation and is awarded to exceptional candidates who demonstrate the potential for significant achievements in computational mathematics, computer science, data science, or scientific computing.

Alyson Fox applies math to HPC and national security challenges

Alyson Fox is a math geek. She has three degrees in the subject—including a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Colorado at Boulder—and her passion for solving complex challenges drives her work at LLNL’s Center for Applied Scientific Computing (CASC).

Careers | Computational Math | Computational Science

Rafael Rivera-Soto shares his passion for AI

Rafael Rivera-Soto is passionate about artificial intelligence, deep learning, and machine learning technologies. He works in LLNL’s Global Security Computing Applications Division, also known as GSCAD.

AI/ML | Careers | Data Science | Deep Learning

Louella Panaga helps keep the Lab running

The Lab is in many ways similar to a small city, and people like Louella Panaga help keep it operational day to day, hour to hour, and minute to minute.

Rachael Lemos constantly learns new things

Rachael Lemos is a software developer in Computing’s Applications, Simulations, & Quality Division, or ASQ. She’s a great example of the Lab’s student success, as she was a summer intern before landing a full-time job.

Business Applications and Support | Careers | Information Technology | Outreach

Jorge Castro Morales thrives on multiple responsibilities

Jorge Castro Morales likes having different responsibilities at work. He says, “I’m honored to be working with a diverse team of multidisciplinary experts to resolve very complex problems on a daily basis.”

Persistence pays for Jorge Escobar

There’s many a circuitous path to a career at Lawrence Livermore. Jorge Escobar, for instance, began as a custodian with Johnson Controls; today, he’s a member of the Livermore Information Technology (LivIT) institutional Mac services team in Computing's Information Technology Solutions division.

Careers | Computer and Mobile Device Support | Education | Information Technology

Cindy Gonzales forges a new career in data science

Cindy Gonzales earned a bachelor’s degree, started her master’s degree, and changed careers—all while working at the Lab. Meet one of our newest data scientists.

AI/ML | Careers | Data Science | Deep Learning | Education