Steven Saavedra

Radiography and Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Subject Matter Expert with experience in aerospace, defense, additive manufacturing, and scientific R&D. I am well versed in a variety of NDE methods, including ultrasonics (UT), radiography (RT), magnetic particle inspection (MT), liquid penetrant inspection (PT), eddy current (ET), visual inspection (VT), and mass spectrometer leak detection (LT). While my experience with radiography includes film, computed radiography, and digital radiography on systems with energies ranging from tens of kilo-electron volts to tens of mega-electron volts. I specialize in microfocus and mesofocus computed tomography (CT). In addition to acquiring and reconstructing radiographic data utilizing advanced reconstruction techniques and software, I also utilize Hexagon's Volume Graphics software to analyze volumetric data and provide valuable data insights. I am passionate about applying NDE to ensure the safety and reliability of engineered systems and for the furtherance of the national security of the United States of America. I am dedicated to continuously improving my skills and knowledge through ongoing learning and professional development. Currently, I support the National Nuclear Security Administration’s missions working at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory where I maintain a DOE Q clearance (DoW Top Secret). I am zealous about furthering my knowledge of and supporting our multiple missions of strategic deterrence and global security. Certified as a high explosives handler through an intensive year of formal training, I attended Texas A&M’s Explosives Safety Applications for National Laboratories course and successfully passed my board hosted by the nation's leading experts in high explosives. Outside of my responsibilities at the laboratory, I am the acting Vice Chairman of the California Bay Area chapter of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing.