Alan Sesser

Alan Sesser is a Manufacturing Engineer IV at Lockheed Martin, specializing in innovative high-powered laser technology, particularly fiber laser modules.1 He graduated from Cal Poly Humboldt (formerly Humboldt State University) with a degree in Environmental Science.12

Sesser's career at Lockheed Martin spans over 15 years, beginning in Sunnyvale, California, during the dot-com boom.1 His primary responsibilities include creating detailed work instructions for technicians to build and test complex systems, ensuring precision and reliability.1 He enjoys a balance of desk work and hands-on involvement on the lab floor, collaborating with highly specialized engineers and technicians.1

Before joining Lockheed Martin, Sesser's journey to Cal Poly Humboldt was unconventional. He spent over three years in junior college before a camping trip to Sue-meg State Park inspired him to transfer.1 At Humboldt, he overcame financial challenges through scholarships and grants, and his passion for environmental science and technology flourished.1

Sesser credits his time at Humboldt for shaping both his personal and professional life, particularly the teamwork and problem-solving skills he developed through group projects.1 These skills have proven invaluable in his current role, where he manages the production process for unique, research-driven projects that often present unconventional challenges.1

Now living in Washington state, Sesser continues to work for Lockheed Martin, applying his environmental science background and technical skills to aerospace engineering.12