Experience

EXB Solutions, Inc

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SW Safety Engineer

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  EXB Solutions is a leading provider of engineering services focused on mission and safety critical applications. With a strong reputation for delivering innovative solutions to clients in the aerospace, defense, space, and other safety-critical industries, we are committed to ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of critical systems. Our team of experienced engineers specialize in developing solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. We work closely with Fortune 50 clients to understand their unique requirements and develop solutions that are tailored to their specific needs. Whether it’s developing custom avionics software for unmanned aerial vehicles or implementing safety-critical software for medical devices, we have the expertise and experience to deliver the highest quality solutions. At EXB Solutions, we are committed to excellence because #whatwedomatters. Show less



Strunk Works Consulting

• Nashville, Tennessee, United States

• Human Systems Integration (HSI)/Human Machine Interface (HMI) Architect

  • Feb 2023 - Sep 2023



Townsend Learning Center

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Personal Tutor (Collegiate & HS Sciences & Languages)

  • Feb 2003 - Sep 2023

  Provide personal tutoring services and study packages in the following subject areas: - College and HS AP/Honors/General Pre-Algebra - Differential Equations - College and HS AP/Honors/General Physics - College and HS AP/Honors/General Chemistry - College and HS AP/Honors/General English - SAT/ACT Math Prep Provide personal tutoring services and study packages in the following subject areas: - College and HS AP/Honors/General Pre-Algebra - Differential Equations - College and HS AP/Honors/General Physics - College and HS AP/Honors/General Chemistry - College and HS AP/Honors/General English - SAT/ACT Math Prep



EaglePicher Technologies

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Functional System Safety Engineer

  • Mar 2023 - May 2023



Colonial Staffing Group Inc.

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Systems Integration & Engineering (American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC.)

  • Mar 2021 - Oct 2022

  Human System Integration (HSI) Human Factors Engineer (HFE) for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) Digital Engineering Phase. Through participation in a variety of matrix-structured cross-functional IPTs ensured application of proper user-centered design and human engineering principles to product research, development, and design based on SOPs, HSI guidelines, Military Specifications, SAE STD(s) and DoD regulations and guidelines. Contributed to System Arch through collaboration of Functional and Critical Task Analysis (CTA) of Primary Operating Functions, Use Cases and Trade Studies Per Customer CDRLs responsible for development of Human Systems Integration Program Plan (HSIPP) System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) and Human Systems Integration Report (HSIR) documents to senior management Supported Risk Management of associated product use errors and safety considerations through collaboration of risk analysis and resolution Responsible for decomposition of customer requirements into HSI-specific contractor requirements. Show less



Raytheon

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

• Human Factors Engineer (HFE) / System Safety Engineer (SSE)

  • Jul 2020 - Mar 2021

  SSE for Silent Knight Radar - Integration (SKR-I), Republic of Korea (RoK) Identify Friend Foe (IFF) Test Capability - Airborne (ITC-A), RoK Truth Source Data Recorder (TSDR) programs. Responsible for updating SSE deliverables per RP-ENG-004 System Safety Program (SSP) & MIL-STD-882E System Safety to include the following: System Safety Design Verification Checklist (SSDVC) and Safety Assessment Report (SAR) Responsible for development of Operation & Support Hazard Analysis (O&SHA) per RP-ENG-004 System Safety Program (SSP) & MIL-STD-882E System Safety HFE Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ITC-A & RoK TSDR Responsible for development of HFE artifacts per SE-0013-PR Human Factors Engineering Practice: Task Analysis, JACK Anthropometric Analysis, and Human Engineering Technical Memorandum Cost Account Manager (CAM) for: all SSE task/activities for V-22 SKR-I, and all HFE/SSE task/activities for RoK Mode 5 Upgrade ITC-A / TSDR and overseeing Schedule Performance Index (SPI), Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Responsible for developing HFE / Human Systems Integration (HSI) Bids & Proposals (B&P) for the Sidekick Weapon Deployment Station (WDS) for F-35 and Exportable Avionics Functional V-22 Trainer (EAFVT) Responsible for developing SSE B&P for EAFVT Participated in development of whitepaper for SKR-I Level of Rigor (LoR) effort Show less



The Computer Merchant, LTD (TCM)

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• System Safety Engineer (Raytheon Technologies)

  • Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

  SSE for SKR-I, RoK ITC-A and RoK TSDR programs Responsible for development of SSE deliverables per RP-ENG-004 System Safety Program (SSP) & MIL-STD-882E System Safety to include the following: System Safety Program Plan (SSPP), Preliminary Hazard List (PHL), Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Safety Requirements Hazard Analysis (SRHA), Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), System/Subsystem Hazard Analysis (S/SHA), SSDVC and SAR CAM for all SSE task/activities for SKR-I, RoK ITC-A and RoK TSDR overseeing SPI, CPI and EVMS Responsible for developing HFE / Human Systems Integration (HSI) Bids & Proposals (B&P) for the Sidekick Weapon Deployment Station (WDS) for F-35 and Exportable Avionics Functional V-22 Trainer (EAFVT) Responsible for developing SSE Bid & Proposal (B&P) for RoK ITC-A and RoK TSDR Show less



Panasonic Energy of North America

• United States
• Automotive
• 700 & Above Employee

• Environmental Health Safety (EHS) Human Factors Engineer (HFE)

  • Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

  Served as SME for development, implementation, management and maintenance of program elements for PENA safety management system (SMS) in accordance with ISO-45001 Served as SME for development, implementation, management, and maintenance of program elements for company’s environmental management system (EMS) in accordance with ISO-14001 Served as SME of human cognition /psychophysical capabilities and limitations in optimizing human performance in systems operation Performed HFE analyses (HMI, hierarchical task analysis, manpower analysis and determination, personnel and workforce management, training requirements and efficacy, training and job aid development, system/life safety and human error proofing to optimize systems usability, cost, quality, performance, and safety) Promoted HSI Program Quality Control throughout the PENA organization Oversaw the design, implementation and maintenance of plans, policies, procedures and training programs to ensure compliance with NVOSHA, EPA, NDEP regulations and standards Served as SME of HFE standards, procedures, and research Served as SME of EHS regulatory standards and good industry practices Developed & implemented training programs, policies, workplace instructions, and guidance documents to reduce human error in O&M Performed EHS audits, inspections, and assurance pros Served as PENA and Gigafactory safety council representative Root cause and corrective action (RCCA) into development and implementation of time-bound action plans to resolve EHS non-conformance issues related to HFE Data analyses for continuous improvement in reduction of mishaps due to human error causal factors SME to senior management, departmental managers and supervisors, other company employees, suppliers, contractors, and customers Show less



Drive DeVilbiss International

• Germany
• Medical Device
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineer

  • Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

  Application of FDA Quality System Regulation and ISO-13485 Execution of Risk Management activities (Hazard Analysis, DFMEA/uFMEA) and RAM (Reliability/Accessibility/Maintainability) Analysis Analysis of device requirements and development of Test Plans and Protocols to Verify/Validate requirements compliance Execution of Verification/Validation (V&V) Tests/Evaluations Application of statistical analysis (ANOVA) to V&V data Preparation of formal V&V Technical Reports Application of Medical Device Safety Standards and Specifications (IEC 60601-1 and all collateral standards) Development of Design History Files (DHFs) Show less



Zimmer Biomet

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Usability Consultant, Risk Remediation (GForce Life Sciences)

  • Nov 2017 - Mar 2018

  Reviewed post market data such as Non-conformances and complaints analysis and coordinated risk remediation activities with stakeholders and peers. Analyzed results from Hazard Analyses, DFMEAs, Safety Test Reports and Design Validation Studies and ensured product design met ISO 13845, ISO 14791, IEC 62366 and IEC 60601-1 (all collateral standards) requirements Participated in the evaluation of risks related to product use with focus on both standard operating procedures and any current existing risk management files Generated Usability Engineering Files (UEF) and provided input into Risk Management Files (RMF) for Sixty-one (61) Class I/II(b) legacy surgical product Design History Files (DHFs) supporting that use requirements were met and necessary risk controls were applied and effective Show less



ZOLL Medical Corporation

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Principal Human Factors & Usability Engineer

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Responded to FDA inquiries pertaining to findings derived from structured product evaluations, usability assessments and Verification & Validation (V&V) studies of medical devices as part of the Pre-market Assessment (PMA) for a Class III Public Access Device (PAD) Principal Observer in HFE Summative Study to support design optimization and identify potential use errors of a mechanical ventilation (Class III) medical device Responded to FDA inquiries pertaining to findings derived from structured product evaluations, usability assessments and Verification & Validation (V&V) studies of medical devices as part of the Pre-market Assessment (PMA) for a Class III Public Access Device (PAD) Principal Observer in HFE Summative Study to support design optimization and identify potential use errors of a mechanical ventilation (Class III) medical device



Zimmer Biomet

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Usability Consultant, Risk Management (GForce Life Sciences)

  • Feb 2017 - Mar 2017

  Reviewed post market data such as Non-conformances and complaints analysis and coordinating risk remediation activities with stakeholders and peers. Analyzed results from Hazard Analyses, DFMEAs, Safety Test Reports and Design Validation Studies to ensure product design meets ISO 13845, ISO 14791, IEC 62366 and IEC 60601-1 (all collateral standards) requirements Participated in the evaluation of risks related to product use with focus on both standard operating procedures and any currently existing risk management files Generated usability engineering files and providing input into risk management files for Sixty-one (61) Class I/II legacy surgical product Design History Files (DHFs) supporting that use requirements were met and necessary risk controls were applied and effective Show less



General Dynamics

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

• Senior Systems Engineer, HSI/HFE/CCB-L (ILS)

  • Sep 2004 - Apr 2016

  HSI liaison between Management, the User and USG for two large-scale System-level MDAP development efforts As HSI lead provided oversight over the following areas: HFE, SSE, HH, MPT & SSv Through participation in a variety of matrix-structured cross-functional IPTs ensured application of proper user-centered design and human engineering principles to product research, development, and design based on SOPs, HFE guidelines, Military Specifications and DoD regulations and guidelines. Contributed to WSA and SRS through collaboration of Functional and Critical Task Analysis (CTA) of Primary Operating Functions, Use Cases, Trade Studies and UI Specs Per Customer CDRLs provided periodic HSIPP, HSI Issues Database, HESAR, HEDAD-O/HEDADO-M, Crew Performance & Workload Analysis, SSv Assessment (ARL-PAL) documents to both USG and senior management Contributed to Risk Management of associated product use errors and safety considerations through collaboration of risk analysis and resolution using RCCA processes Served as Senior Systems HFE Technical Lead on a variety of System-level/Subsystem-level product upgrade efforts Translated customer requirements into key HFE-related System/Subsystem-level specifications Developed Test Plans, questionnaires, metrics and test reports for both User verification and validation studies of new HW/SW UIs and their impact to performance Served as CCB-L to USG for FSRs, OPNET, FLMNET, ICLS, RPSTL, LE, ME & TE for ILS activities Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives in terms of standardizing company-wide procedures and identifying opportunities to integrate emergent technologies in new product development efforts Performed periodic internal department audits and updated standard practices and procedures based on findings Contributed to development of Bids and Proposals for New Business opportunities Possessed a Secret-level security clearance Show less



Booz Allen Hamilton

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant, HSI/HFE - Human Systems Information Analysis Center (HSIAC)

  • Sep 2000 - Jan 2003

  Project manager for the development of training materials to facilitate use of the Defense Technical Information Center MIS in the contract approval process Provided HSI guidance into the network design of a large-scale system-level MAIS Provided usability and human factors guidance into the network design of a large-scale system-level MAIS Researched and identified emerging tools in user-centered designs, including the framework for Cognitive Task Analysis (Workload Assessment) Possessed a Secret-level security clearance Show less