Quality Assurance Specialist

• Dec 2019 - Present

Quality Control Inspector

• Apr 2018 - Nov 2019

Upon transitioning to Quality Control in early 2018, my primary role was in Receiving Inspection. Responsibilities included First Article Inspection, random sampling of lots, non-conformance detection, use of standard metrology equipment, as well as application of optical measuring tools. Additionally, I worked with Engineering, Manufacturing and Production to ensure processes and acceptance criteria were continually met seamlessly throughout the product cycle, facilitating and participating in daily SQDIP meetings. Show less

Materials Specialist

• Jun 2016 - Apr 2018

Upon joining LivaNova Material Operations in 2016, I was instrumental in helping our team to achieve an unprecedented period of error-free operation, culminating in highly successful regulatory audits from both US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Brazilian Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA). Day to day responsibilities involved movement of materials throughout the LivaNova supply chain, both domestically and internationally. Consequently, managing the coordination of those shipments with carriers and vendors, utilizing both QAD and SAP systems was a key function. Show less

Inspector, Quality Control

• Mar 2013 - Nov 2014

Instrumental in the implementation, roll-out, and acceptance of new corporate wide Quality Assurance standards and procedures, culminating with securing Oceaneering Internationals 1st ever API-Q1 quality certification. As a direct result of this Quality Initiative, Oceaneering not only experienced its highest company growth, achieved their greatest revenues to date, but also their greatest quarterly profits in company history. My day to day work included the enforcement of the Quality Assurance (QA) program to assure company production efforts were in compliance with customer directives, requirements and specifications. Show less

NDE Inspector

• Oct 2012 - Mar 2013

Performed Level II Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Level I Liquid Penetrant (PT), Eddy Current (ET), and Visual (VT) Inspections, as required, in accordance with ASNT Codes. Provided technical support to Lead American Petroleum Institute (API) Inspectors with the completion of project goals and day to day objectives. Performed Level II Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Level I Liquid Penetrant (PT), Eddy Current (ET), and Visual (VT) Inspections, as required, in accordance with ASNT Codes. Provided technical support to Lead American Petroleum Institute (API) Inspectors with the completion of project goals and day to day objectives.

Flight Crew Operations Support

• May 2006 - Oct 2010

Analysis and coordination of changes to hardware, software, and procedures that impact crewmembers in the areas of safety, operations, training, and habitability. Represented the Astronaut Office as liaison at various boards throughout NASA and the International Partner community, coordinating responses between NASA, IPs, and contractor officials. Assisted management with the development of program documentation, specifically as it relates to crew procedures.

Lead - Flight Data File Operations

• Dec 1988 - May 2006

Directed all personnel assigned to the department. Accountable for training, certifying and assigning all departmental operations work on Shuttle and ISS missions, both in Houston as well as at the KSC Launch Facility. Additionally provided support as the Deputy FDF Subsystems Manager, certifying flight hardware and software in addition to maintaining Quality Control for bonded storage.