Leah Sanchez
Student
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
A highly skilled and motivated professional with experience in high-stakes operational environments. Currently pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science with a concentration in Data Analysis. Seeking to leverage my technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and drive for excellence in a Data Science or Computer Science Internship. Previous work experience as: Operations Center Operator at a Hazard Category II nuclear facility at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Particle Accelerator Operator at a Department of Energy Particle Accelerator at LANL. Navy Nuclear Power Plant Supervisor with eight years of experience in maintenance, operations, troubleshooting, and repair of nuclear reactor plants.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Operations Center Operator
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Primary duties include but are not limited to: Facility Access Control and work release by tracking, screening, and ensuring all work activities have been properly scheduled through the Plan-of-the-Day )POD); administration of the lockout/tagout management program including issuing locks and procedural development; responsible for tracking and ensuring all Technical Safety Requirements (TSR) and Administrative Surveillance Instruction (ASI) surveillances of facility systems are in conformance with the established authorization basis for operation.
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, including effective interpersonal skills with team members, other employees, and customers.
Accelerator Operator
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
02.2018 - 09.2021
- Assisted in establishing and maintaining the LANSCE particle beams for four successful run cycles using computer control systems and locally adjusted devices.
- Demonstrated experience with personal computers and software such as spreadsheets, databases, and word-processing programs.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
- Experienced in analyzing performance to identify trends, strengths, and weaknesses.
Nuclear Electronics Technician
United States Navy, USN
Bremerton, WA
10.2009 - 08.2018
- Qualified Reactor Technician/ Reactor Operator/ Shutdown Reactor Operator.
- Directly oversaw preventative and corrective maintenance related to reactor instrumentation and control equipment.
- Directly oversaw major reactor evolutions and operations such as startups, shutdowns, and testing.
- Instrumental in safely and correctly controlling reactor operations while operating and shutdown.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science W/conc Data Analysis
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH 06.2023 - 03.2026
Associate of Science - Computer Science & Web Architecture
Digital Film Academy
New York, NY 01.2022 - 05.2023
Skills
Programming Languages: Python, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science W/conc Data Analysis
Southern New Hampshire University
06.2023 - 03.2026
Associate of Science - Computer Science & Web Architecture
Digital Film Academy
01.2022 - 05.2023
Operations Center Operator
Los Alamos National Laboratory
09.2021 - 01.2022
Accelerator Operator
Los Alamos National Laboratory
02.2018 - 09.2021
Nuclear Electronics Technician
United States Navy, USN
10.2009 - 08.2018