Experience

Madison Academy

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair Of The Board Of Directors

  • Nov 2009 - Present

  Oversee information technology operations, launching MacBook and iPad “one to one” program for entire school, becoming first school in Alabama to earn “Apple Distinguished School” status. Awarded prestigious two-year distinction in 2013-2014. Set growth and development goals for school, continuing financially viable development and technological rollouts. Direct personnel growth and policies as Chairman that include the school president, high school principal, elementary school principal, and lower school principal.



Lockheed Martin

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• System Engineering Manager

  • Mar 2021 - Present

   Manage Weapon System Analysis for the THAAD Program  Develop work plans and assignments for the System Engineering Analysis Team  Drive issue and observation tracking via JIRA Application  Manage test scenarios and test cycles verify capability improvements and issue resolution.  Insure that Key Performance Indicators are tracked and reported for better management of program.  Manage Weapon System Analysis for the THAAD Program  Develop work plans and assignments for the System Engineering Analysis Team  Drive issue and observation tracking via JIRA Application  Manage test scenarios and test cycles verify capability improvements and issue resolution.  Insure that Key Performance Indicators are tracked and reported for better management of program.



Lockheed Martin

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Staff Research Engineer / Lead Engineer

  • Nov 2012 - Jul 2018

  Spearhead licensing and development effort for large proprietary program, applying expertise in contract development, sourcing, program management, and engineering design. Formulate business strategic planning and operational policies specifying future view for company’s ground control systems and trainers. Liaise with government officials on Universal Mission Simulator training systems, providing technical and management expertise. Identify solutions and design concepts for new opportunities and ideas, conferring with Business Development department in preparation and submission of proposals to corporate invention website and patent counsel.

• Chief Engineer Ground Systems

  • Nov 2012 - Jul 2018



ChandlerMay

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Technology Officer

  • Feb 2009 - Nov 2012

  Directed strategical growth and future view for information technology while setting procedures for internal research and development. Launched Computer Aided Design System and improved configuration management processes. Spearheaded development of Universal Mission Simulator for U.S. Army and emulator systems for AAI Engineering. Directed strategical growth and future view for information technology while setting procedures for internal research and development. Launched Computer Aided Design System and improved configuration management processes. Spearheaded development of Universal Mission Simulator for U.S. Army and emulator systems for AAI Engineering.



Volatile Analysis Corporation

• Huntsville, Alabama Area

• General Manager / Chief Executive Officer

  • Oct 2008 - Dec 2008

  Managed startup activities for odor and aroma expert laboratory and problem-solving consulting firm, bringing growth and stability to firm. Oversaw key projects, designing new processes and submitting applications for three medical device patents. Won $150K contract for ongoing chemical analysis with Ebsco Industries/Pradco. Managed startup activities for odor and aroma expert laboratory and problem-solving consulting firm, bringing growth and stability to firm. Oversaw key projects, designing new processes and submitting applications for three medical device patents. Won $150K contract for ongoing chemical analysis with Ebsco Industries/Pradco.



Philips

• Netherlands
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Manager, American Region

  • Sep 1994 - Sep 2008

  Managed multiple business units (Philips Sound Solutions, Micro-Electronic Modules, Philips Automotive Displays, and Automotive Playback Modules), controlling operational budget of $5M. Grew accounts to more than $90M in sales. Reported directly to Business Unit CEO. Oversaw sales, finance, human resources, engineering, quality, contracted warehousing, and light manufacturing for multiple business units throughout North and South America. Conducted global price negotiations for U.S.-based customers.



American Honda Motor Company, Inc.

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Design Engineer

  • Apr 1992 - Sep 1994

  Project Leader and Senior Engineer - Project Leader for the electrical systems on the first Honda Electrical vehicle concept. Shown at the 1993 Auto Shows - Lived in Japan for three months – Special assignment - Managed rear lighting development for the 1995 Honda Accord Wagon - Awarded one Patent Project Leader and Senior Engineer - Project Leader for the electrical systems on the first Honda Electrical vehicle concept. Shown at the 1993 Auto Shows - Lived in Japan for three months – Special assignment - Managed rear lighting development for the 1995 Honda Accord Wagon - Awarded one Patent



FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Design Engineer

  • Sep 1985 - Apr 1992

  Product Design Engineer and Product Leader for Controller Products - Developed electrical and mechanical functions of single board engine controllers, transfer case control modules, and engine oil pressure transducers. - Awarded eight patents Product Design Engineer and Product Leader for Controller Products - Developed electrical and mechanical functions of single board engine controllers, transfer case control modules, and engine oil pressure transducers. - Awarded eight patents