John Bangsund
Director Of Science & Technology at Better Data Center Project
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolJohn Bangsund is a Director of Science & Technology with over a decade of hands-on experience designing and characterizing optical and electronic devices—from photovoltaics and OLEDs to biosensors—while leading the development of bespoke measurement hardware and open-source scientific software. He combines deep experimental skill (optics, microfabrication, ellipsometry, electrical characterization) with code for data acquisition, modeling, and visualization to diagnose degradation mechanisms and optimize device performance. His PhD work established practical diagnostics and self-assembled photonic structures for OLEDs and lasers, and his early research led to a licensed patent for near-infrared absorbers in organic photovoltaics. Based in Minneapolis, he moves fluidly between lab bench and software stack, mentoring students and translating academic insight into industry-ready device development. Notably, he brings a community-minded perspective to technology through leadership at the Better Data Center Project, aligning technical expertise with social and environmental justice.
10 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Materials Science and Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Materials Science and Engineering at University of MinnesotaMaterials Science and Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering at Michigan State University
English, Spanish
Github Skills (16)
jupyter9
data-science9
python9
data-analysis9
data-structure9
jupyter-notebook9
pandas9
data-structures9
notebook9
polygons6
oasis6
matplotlib6
cpp3
cad3
eda3
Programming languages (4)
Github contributions (5)
jsbangsund/jsbangsund.github.io
May 2019 - Feb 2026
Contributions:31 pushes, 1 branch in 6 years 10 months
jsbangsund/measurement-automation-tools
Aug 2018 - Aug 2020
Contributions:19 commits, 18 pushes, 1 branch in 2 years
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