Larkin Ison

About Larkin Ison

USMC Veteran | 2nd-generation nuclear professional | 20+ years in high-risk/impact projects | Technical leader with sharp business acumen | Develops people, processes, procedures, programs, & partnerships | Data & science-driven innovatorLarkin Ison, Jr. is a technical leader with years of diverse experience on dynamic, momentous projects in the construction, industrial, technological, and utility sectors. Agile, innovative, strategic, servant leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, dedicated to developing and improving human performance and quality of products and services. Champion of excellence in safety, quality assurance, continuous improvement, and change management for sustainable, measurable productivity. Proven business acumen evidenced through effective project/program development and management with consistent schedule and budget adherence.

Experience

1. Manager, Simulator Solutions Engineering

   Westinghouse Electric Company

   Nov 2025 — Present · Cranberry Township, PA, US

   As a technical leader in Global I&C / Advanced Operations & Controls Engineering (AOCE), managing the Simulator Solutions Engineering (SSE) organization, I guide software development, simulation architecture, and engineering teams in designing, developing, and deploying advanced nuclear simulator systems. I ensure safe, high‑quality execution across test labs and operational environments… meeting nuclear, industrial, and personnel safety standards while delivering on schedule, within budget, and aligned with strategic growth objectives. I’m committed to advancing digital technologies, including AI, machine learning, and large language models, to strengthen business operations, elevate simulation fidelity, and accelerate innovation.What I do:• Lead & Develop Talent — Build and mentor a world‑class engineering organization with clear career paths, innovation‑driven culture, and performance‑focused development.• Drive Breakthroughs — Deliver solutions for AP300, and the eVinci Microreactor, integrating AI/ML/LLMs to enable next‑generation reactor design, training, and operational excellence.• Strategic Planning — Align organizational capabilities with project and lifecycle demands, ensuring scalability and readiness for global deployment.• Shape Nuclear Simulation — Standardize processes, implement advanced technologies, and continuously improve systems to meet evolving industry needs.• Promote Safety & Excellence — Strengthen a Safety Conscious Work Environment (SCWE) and embed human performance and technical rigor into operations.• Collaborate Across the Ecosystem — Integrate simulator strategy with Westinghouse’s Advanced I&C roadmap to ensure cohesive product development and customer success.This role reflects my 20‑year journey in nuclear construction, maintenance, operations, training, and simulation engineering… driving innovation through emerging technologies to transform nuclear operations, simulation, and training ecosystems.

Education

• University of Alabama in Huntsville

  Liberal Arts/General

• Athens State University

  Business - Management of Technology

  2016 — 2019

• edX

  Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Selection

  2020

• Calhoun Community College

  Dual Associate’s of Applied Science (A.A.S) Degrees, Electrical Technology w/ Electrical Specialization; Electrical Technology - Instrumentation Spec.

  2003 — 2003

• University of the South/Sewanee

  Liberal Arts/General

• Coursera

  Data Citizen Development Program - 2023

• Morehouse College

  Liberal Arts/General