In this episode of Micro Journeys, Daniel Marrujo sits down with Schoeller Porter, President of Nimbus Services, to explore how his unconventional journey from aerospace engineering to big data, emulation, and defense infrastructure is reshaping the future of microelectronics. With a deep-rooted curiosity in technology and an early passion for problem-solving, Schoeller discusses how foundational experiences—from working at Wolfram Research to leading projects with the F-35 program—prepared him to address some of the Department of Defense’s most pressing challenges.
The conversation dives into how Nimbus has spearheaded innovations in trusted cloud environments, digital twin modeling, and emulation infrastructure that support U.S. national security. Schoeller shares key insights into building systems for data traceability and reliability at scale, the evolution of secure collaborative design, and how digital tools are accelerating defense acquisition, sustainment, and mission readiness.
By linking computation with mission success, Nimbus is helping to future-proof defense platforms and sustainment systems. Through pilot programs with DARPA, AFRL, and the F-35 Joint Program Office, Nimbus has enabled a paradigm shift in how critical microelectronics are modeled, validated, and deployed.