Chris Jenkins
Chris Jenkins was born and raised in Peoria, Ill. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin, both in computer engineering. His research focused on accelerating algorithms in modern high-performance microprocessors. Chris did internships in information technology and mining truck radar research. He spent time in Taiwan with the National Science Foundation’s East Asia and Pacific summer institutes. Chris joined Sandia in early 2012 and is studying new ways to design computer systems to mitigate malware damage. His technical interests include computer architecture, low-level software and firmware, mobile computing platforms, and security analysis. Outside work he practices Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, salsa and bachata dancing, cooking, and auto mechanics.
Photo by Randy Montoya.
Chris Jenkins
Chris Jenkins was born and raised in Peoria, Ill. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin, both in computer engineering. His research focused on accelerating algorithms in modern high-performance microprocessors. Chris did internships in information technology and mining truck radar research. He spent time in Taiwan with the National Science Foundation’s East Asia and Pacific summer institutes. Chris joined Sandia in early 2012 and is studying new ways to design computer systems to mitigate malware damage. His technical interests include computer architecture, low-level software and firmware, mobile computing platforms, and security analysis. Outside work he practices Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, salsa and bachata dancing, cooking, and auto mechanics.
Photo by Randy Montoya.