Experience

Falconwood, Incorporated
• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Senior System Engineer

  • Jan 2019 - Present


General Dynamics Mission Systems

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Principle Systems Engineer

  • 2011 - 2018

  Lead systems engineer in the exploration of business opportunities for shipboard mission modules resulting in the pursuit of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Design, Engineering, Production and Sustainment (DEP&S), and Role 2 Enhanced (R2E) facility for the Capabilities-Based Medical Treatment Facility (CB-MTF) solicitations.Systems engineering lead applying Agile principles to design and develop software applications which both optimized placement of terrestrial mobile assets and performed risk assessment of plans for a satellite planning system. Show less

• Senior Technical Manager

  • 2004 - 2011

  Technical Lead of a major software build for the Navy’s Common Display System (CDS) console to support the DDG-1000 combat system. Developed program plans and managed the technical staff, budget, schedule, risk and engaged NSWC Dahlgren and PEO IWS 6.0 ensuring requirements were met and product qualified and delivered on schedule and under budget.Provided leadership in several key program areas during the development and deployment of the Common Network Interface (CNI), a COTS-based Command and Control system that supported Navy Expeditionary Strike Groups (ESG) onboard large deck amphibious ships.• System engineering lead for the development of system requirements and design.• System test lead for the integration of the CNI with the ACDS Block0 combat system at Combat Direction System Activities (CDSA) in Dam Neck and its verification and validation.• Installation and logistics lead overseeing the installation of the CNI onboard LHA and LHD class ships and the implementation of supporting logistics and training documents. Show less

• Senior Lead Engineer

  • 2003 - 2004

  Managed a team of seven hardware and software engineers responsible for the selection of COTS hardware and software for the production CNI system. Tasking consisted of: trade study to evaluate cost and performance; prototype systems and test-bed development; and system performance testing.

• Project Manager

  • 2001 - 2003

  Led the engineering team responsible for developing the software for a COTS based Tactical Control System prototype for Los Angeles and Virginia-class fast attack submarines resulting in the award of a multiyear production contract.

• Project Manager and Technical Lead

  • 1999 - 2001

  Provided technical expertise and leadership for the design, development and qualification of the COTS PC-based BQN-17 fathometer used on Los Angeles-class submarines.



ORBCOMM

• United States
• Software Development
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director Engineering

  • 1996 - 1999

  Launched a start-up line of business with two partners that multiplied to a 50 person operation. Instrumental in securing initial agreements with the largest trucking company in the United States and led the technical team in the design, implementation and deployment of an asset tracking and monitoring service for dry van trailers utilizing the ORBCOMM satellite communications network.

• Manager Applications Engineering

  • 1994 - 1997

  Established an engineering organization and program to provided technical support and training to ORBCOMM customers. Teamed with the Sales and Business Development groups to cultivate new customers in the personal messaging, utilities, transportation, and government markets.