Michael Griffith
Combat Systems Port Engineer at T-Solutions, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Maritime Shipyard Employment
OSHA Safety Training InstituteSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Operational Risk Management Leaders Course & Integration Course
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Safety & Health Training
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CPR/AED/First Aid
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First Line Leadership Development Program Certificate
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Navy Instructor Training
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Quality Assurance Inspector Training
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Secret Clearance
US Navy
Experience
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T-Solutions, Inc.
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United States
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Defense & Space
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100 - 200 Employee
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Combat Systems Port Engineer
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Aug 2022 - Present
Driving performance excellence for COMNAVSURPAC via a US government military contractor, I validate shipboard conditions as an active leader of the maintenance team while serving as Type Commander (TYCOM) overseeing ship maintenance and modernization. This entails verifying and checking all validated off-ship maintenance utilizing 2-kilo validation comprised of equipment testing and system performance; recommend repair actions and modernization recommendations to the maintenance plan. Key contributions: • Collaborating with cross-functional teams including department heads, commanding officer, and crew • Convening and facilitating meetings to solve issues, ongoing implementation, and shortfalls • Introducing cost-effective maintenance measures to ensure timely repairs and mission-readiness • Leading risk assessment efforts, including maintenance and repair assessment events • Recommending ship owner authorization or deferral of identified maintenance requirements • Screening authorized work to appropriate industrial activities and continuous maintenance availability periods • Optimizing work packages by integrating authorized work items for industrial activities • Championing quality control and improvement through ongoing monitoring of industrial availability execution • Delivering insightful engineering and technical recommendations on the design, installation, logistic support, and priority of planned modernization initiatives Show less
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager/Combat Systems Maintenance Manager, USS DECATUR DDG 73
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Jul 2018 - Sep 2022
Spearheading project management to ensure full operations readiness, I delivered 700+ work items and 102 system operability verification tests and ordnance alterations across 4 departments for a $77M Chief of Navy operations effort. This entailed leading an electronics readiness team of 5 warships to achieve maximum air defense and directing 90 top-performing personnel through 2 warfare areas to ensure operational testing pre-deployment.Other key contributions: • Delivered a successful Board of Inspection effort and survey and completed 250 inspection guides between deployments • Sustained a reputation as a foremost expert on combat systems maintenance, overseeing the direction, integration, and management of combat systems maintenance for the FIFTH fleet • Presided over 328 personnel across 19 divisions to execute 2K+ maintenance actions with meticulous attention to detail• deliver 30+ technical and tactical training courses, training 260 personnel across 10 ships• Evaluated combat systems material and operational readiness across the fleet • Ensured combat system alignment, leveraging deep knowledge of complex equipment, the weapons system information technology (IT) platform, security infrastructure, and local area network (LAN) operations• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement policy development; recommended and executed maintenance policies and procedures as the point of contact for combat systems maintenance issues • Engaged in fleet response plan management, implementation, and planning processes • Captured feedback and lessons learned by leading mission-essential review and evaluation processes• Raised the climate assessment by 30% and retained 100% of the team through mentorship and guidance Show less
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Senior Training Instructor, STSTC DET WEST
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May 2015 - Jul 2018
Executing 18 tactical missions across 12 ships, I directed, guided, and coached 13 senior-level leaders. One of my chief contributions was completely overhauling the Combat Systems Maintenance Manager course, designing and implementing a new strategy, curriculum, and instructional materials to deliver expert instruction to 12 leaders. Other key contributions: • Concurrently developed the training curriculum for Combat Systems Coordinators, training 20+ staff• Trained +200 personnel and delivered 400 hours of best-in-class instruction across multiple units • Handpicked to develop, implement and pilot the Integrated Air & Missile Defense Advance Warfare Training curriculum using best practices for AEGIS Baseline 9C; deployed the curriculum across 10 pre-commissioned vessels and Combat Information Center training teams, yielding 480+ hours of training • Researched, revised, or built the highest caliber of training materials, administered testing, and counseled diverse participants to attain learning objectives across various training environments • Evaluated training programs and integrated continuous improvement to continually elevate training program standards Show less
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Assistant Project Manager, Weapons Systems Maintenance, USS SPRUANCE DDG 111
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Mar 2010 - Apr 2015
Heading key operations of 4 large departments’ weapons system maintenance, I drove 100% passage of formal assessments. I co-directed workflows and responsibilities of 10-15 skilled technicians, aligning individuals to accomplish functional integration and operation of all elements of the weapons system including interface with other systems. Other key contributions:• Supported a $77M multi-year effort with zero tag-out violations • Played a pivotal role in key modernization initiatives, achieving 100% legacy system integration • Oversaw and coordinated robust maintenance actions including testing and performing operational procedures on all combat system elements to accomplish military performance standards and design specifications • Synchronized teams to accomplish an integrated approach to optimize combat systems operations • Produced 250 inspection guides to ensure the success of a 7-month deployment • Delivered 300+ hours of training to 320 personnel across all departments to improve team cohesiveness • Isolated and troubleshot faults and failures within the combat system through systematic diagnosis and testing• Scheduled equipment maintenance requirements and monitored workflows to ensure seamless support • Qualified 39 personnel including technical staff to advance knowledge and skillsets in critical areas of operation • Maintained paperwork and reporting requirements for compliance purposes in a timely, accurate manner• Communicated proactively with cross-functional teams to fulfill performance objectives and goals Show less
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