Retired

• Jan 2023 - Present

Senior Industrial/Production Engineer with Sumaria Systems, Inc.

• Nov 2020 - Present

Senior Industrial/Production Engineer

• Nov 2017 - Present

• Responsible for managing manufacturing and quality assurance matters on the Global Hawk Program • Performing technical evaluations of manufacturing/engineering related costs on three major Global Hawk contracts • Providing Systems Engineering support to mitigate program execution risks due to Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages • Responsible for managing manufacturing and quality assurance matters on the Global Hawk Program • Performing technical evaluations of manufacturing/engineering related costs on three major Global Hawk contracts • Providing Systems Engineering support to mitigate program execution risks due to Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages

Senior Systems Engineer

• Apr 2014 - Nov 2017

• Responsible for developing systems engineering and program management policy/processes for AFRL • Established policy for a major revision of an AFRL Systems Engineering Instruction • Co-authored a policy document which streamlined the management of scientific and technical data and the technical reporting processes by consolidating several policy documents into a single document which authorized more efficient business practices • Authored policy which established criteria for selecting Chief Engineers in the AFRL Technical Directorates to ensure technically competent leadership Show less

Plans & Programs Engineer

• Dec 2011 - Apr 2014

• Responsible for developing systems engineering policy and processes for the Air Force Materiel Command• Led a cost assessment of the impact of a new policy for managing the Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation on Ordnance (HERO)• Supported a strategic planning initiative for the AF Engineering Enterprise by co-authoring the Strategic Plan document

Test & Evaluation Engineer

• Dec 2008 - Dec 2011

• Responsible for managing financial & manpower resources for the AFMC Test and Evaluation (T&E) Enterprise • Developed the AFMC FY11, FY12, and FY13 POMs covering the budgetary requirements for Arnold Engineering and Development Center (AEDC) and the T&E sustainment, maintenance and restoration program• Led in the integration of formal requests to OSD for the closure and mothballing of key AFMC T&E facilities• Was instrumental in getting the communication plan for implementing in-sourcing at AEDC, a highly contentious initiative approved by the HQ AFMC Vice Commander Show less

Sustainment Technology Process Team Leader

• Aug 2006 - Dec 2008

• Led a Materiel Enterprise wide team in a major initiative championed by the HQ AFMC Vice Commander which promoted technology as a driver in achieving aggressive Air Force sustainment transformation goals--- The initiative established Air Force senior leader strategic focus and advocacy for funding required to implement game changing technologies and new depot maintenance capabilities• Established a governance structure and charter for the new business practices• Stood up technology working groups to develop roadmaps for various sustainment technology focus areas• Established prioritized technology requirements which were approved by senior leadership as input to the FY09 APOM and FY10 POM Show less

Production Operations Chief

• Sep 2005 - Aug 2006

• Supervised a seven person team which managed the manufacturing performance & quality assurance associated with the development and acquisition of the Air Force’s premier fifth generation jet fighter• By partnering with Lockheed Martin Aerospace, Boeing and the Defense Contract Management Agency to incorporate industry best practices such as critical chain scheduling, lean manufacturing concepts and emerging manufacturing technologies on the F-22 production program, a 54% increase in aircraft deliveries was achieved in 2005 compared to the previous years• Led the Production Operations Team in the development and maintenance of a user friendly and automated production database capable of forecasting aircraft deliveries with high confidence• Served as a key member of the team evaluating production costs to support annual F-22 Lot Buy negotiations, successfully negotiating technical positions which resulted in a $46M Lot 5 savings to the government Show less

Marietta Production Site Team Leader

• Jul 2000 - Sep 2005

• Led a five-person team which managed the manufacturing performance associated with F-22 production activities at Lockheed Martin’s Marietta GA aircraft assembly facility• Led an initiative to build the Air Force leadership’s and Congress’ confidence in delivery schedule forecasts by assessing performance and constraints at work stations along the critical path of the F-22 final assembly process• Led the charge in implementing injection molding technology on the F-22 canopy transparency, which provides less process variability, better material properties, reduced manufacturing cycle time and improved costs• Led an initiative to assess the F-22 program’s ability to ramp-up from 36 to 56 delivered aircraft/yr in order to deliver capability to the warfighter sooner Show less

Production Support Group Leader

• Feb 1997 - Jul 2000

• Supervised an eight-person team responsible for managing projects supporting the manufacturing and modification of the B-2 Bomber.• Managed allocation of aircraft parts to competing program requirements, which balanced on-schedule deliveries of B-2s from the production/modification line and providing spares to reduce the downtime of fielded aircraft• Led major program initiatives such as reducing traveled work on the production/modification line and planning maintenance work on a non-interference basis with the production/modification schedule Show less

Manufacturing Systems Engineer

• Sep 1987 - Feb 1997

• Developed policy and guidance for Air Force acquisition programs.• Lead in the management of ASC’s industrial base planning program• Served as a manufacturing technical expert in source selections, evaluations of production cost proposals and production readiness reviews (necessary for authorization to proceed to production) for major aircraft acquisition programs• Led the team that developed guidance documents for conducting program specific industrial base assessments and manufacturing cost assessments which served as supplements to systems engineering guidance• Led financial planning for the Industrial Modernization Incentives Program, which enhanced the affordability of ASC weapon systems by incentivizing industry to implement state of the art manufacturing processes Show less

Industrial Engineer

• Sep 1986 - Sep 1987

• Served as the SPO technical expert for work measurement, industrial modernization and producibility policy on multiple systems acquisition programs. Provided support to the development of requests for proposals• Participated in source selections for production contracts for common avionics, ground support equipment and life support/chemical defense systems

Industrial Engineer

• Nov 1982 - Nov 1986

• Served as the manufacturing project officer on the KC-10, C-22, T-46 and C-130 aircraft acquisition programs• Performed technical evaluations of manufacturing cost for these programs as well as the C-17, C-5B and KC-135 Re-Engine programs. Served as a technical expert and evaluator on the source selections for the European Distribution System Aircraft, C-19 and C-22 programs