Linda Gates

Lt. Gates was the Assistant Chief engineer onboard the USS Intrepid (NCC-1738) in the late 23rd century. 

Early life before the Intrepid
Linda was born on March 10, 2244 human calendar time on the planet Earth in Nashville, Tennessee.

Chronology

 * 2244: Linda is born on the planet Earth in Nashville, Tennessee.
 * 2261: Linda enters Starfleet Academy
 * 2265: Linda graduates Starfleet Academy and promoted to Ensign, his first assignment is the USSPythagorus as an engineer.
 * 2268: Linda is promoted to Lieutenant junior grade and is assigned to the USS Diana as an engineer.
 * 2270: Linda is promoted to full Lieutenant and is assigned to the USS Intrepid as an engineer.