Experience

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  Maryland Transit Administration

  • United States
  • Truck Transportation
  • 500 - 600 Employee

  • Chief of Equipment Engineering

    • Jan 2017 - Present

  • Principal Engineer

    • Jun 2016 - Present

  • Light Rail Maintenance Instructor

    • Nov 2010 - Jun 2016

     Develop and conduct various training programs on rolling stock, signaling and traction power and communication systems for Light Rail maintenance employees. Worked with light rail vehicle, signaling and traction power equipment manufacturers to develop training material for MTA personnel. Extensively work with Microsoft Office programs and the MTA’s Learning Management System in implementing and tracking of employee training.

  • Assistant Superintendent Light Rail Systems Maintenance

    • Oct 2009 - Nov 2010

     Management and evaluation of union and management personnel, writing and maintaining of contracts for railroad signaling and traction power equipment. Act as an operations liaison by overseeing and assisting engineers, consultants and contractors with the scheduling, installation, modification of railroad signaling and traction power equipment on the MTA’s Light Rail System.

  • Light Rail Systems Maintenance Supervisor

    • Oct 1999 - Oct 2009

     Supervise the performance of a technical staff of electronic technicians; oversee the work of railroad consultants and contractors involved in installation, testing, commissioning and modifications of traction power, train control, signaling and communication equipment. Knowledge and application of MTA operating procedures, work rules and practices, and insured the adherence and compliance to FRA and FTA regulations of transit rail. Developed skills in emergency management, budget preparation, labor management, accident investigation working with the NTSB, FTA and MTA’s legal staff.

  • Light Rail Electronic Technician

    • Feb 1992 - Oct 1999

     Troubleshooting and repair of Light Rail rolling stock, involving computer controlled electronics and electromechanical equipment. Testing, repair and maintenance of railroad signaling, traction power and train control equipment.

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  US Navy Reserve

  • Baltimore, Maryland

  • Electronic Technician First Class

    • Sep 1990 - Sep 1992
    • Baltimore, Maryland

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  AAI Corporation

  • Hunt Valley, Maryland

  • Calibration Technician

    • Jan 1991 - Feb 1992
    • Hunt Valley, Maryland

     Calibration and repair of microwave surveillance receivers. IFF transponders for remote pilotless aircraft.

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  US Navy

  • Norfolk, Virginia Area

  • Electronic Technician First Class

    • Jul 1984 - Jul 1990
    • Norfolk, Virginia Area