Experience

APT (A-P-T Research, Inc.)

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director - Software Engineering Division

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Results-driven leader, analytical engineer with a stellar record of success developing and executing strategies and programs that engage and unite diverse missions and organizations. Skilled at creating a compelling vision, communicating a call to action, and building high- performing teams enthusiastic about achieving organization objectives. Recognized industry leader with excellent communication and expertise in topics on leadership, systems engineering, software development, process improvement, system safety, software safety, and risk management. Executed a diverse career across multiple government agencies, supporting a wide range of programs from manned to unmanned aviation, ground, and underwater vehicles, as well as established network of contacts locally and nationally. Analytical, collaborative, and success oriented looking to continue my careen in executive leadership roles.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS* Doubled the Software Engineering Division’s revenue, overcoming talent deficiencies, meeting customer expectations, and focusing on growth initiatives outside normal swim lanes.* Integral part of team that won a 5 year, $100+M Prime contract, by providing unique subject matter expertise and a long-term, successful relationship with the customer.* Successfully managed multiple business to business contracts, pushed division business development beyond government contracts and increased personnel, revenue, and business partnerships by supporting original equipment manufacturer (OEM) companies with specific SME expertise.* Engaged with multiple professional organizations, to increase company/division visibility, expand and grow customer base/network, provide data to the engineering community to promote company expertise.* Developed, managed, and promoted, innovative software tools, for in-house, industry, and customer use. Show less

• Senior Software Safety Engineer

  • Jul 2004 - Present

  I have provided system and software safety support to a variety of DoD systems. Manned and Unmanned aviation assets, manned and unmanned undersea assets, manned and unmanned ground vehicles, missile/rocket/launcher systems, as well as other weapon systems. Utilized various government safety standards to successfully complete objectives (MIL-STD-882, DO-178, JSSSEH, AMCOM 385-17, AOP-52, etc.)



APT Research, Inc

• Huntsville, Alabama Area

• Program Manager / Senior SW Safety Egnineer

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Providing program management as well as software safety expertise to multiple programs. Managing a team of personnel to accomplish system and software safety tasking. Currently supporting ground based vehicle(s) and gun mount programs. Providing program management as well as software safety expertise to multiple programs. Managing a team of personnel to accomplish system and software safety tasking. Currently supporting ground based vehicle(s) and gun mount programs.