Engineer, Next Gen Surface Search Radar IPT Lead, NSWC PHD, S40

• Sep 2018 - Present

Lead Electronics & Systems Engineer for the Next Generation Surface Search Radar (NGSSR) system. As the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA), responsible for all life-cycle engineering, software engineering, system safety, quality assurance, test & evaluation, maintenance engineering, and logistic support aspects of the shipboard surface search radar system. Responsibilities include production design through all life-cycle phases, including the improvement of operational systems and mitigating critical design problems through equipment modifications or alterations, to ensure success of the DoD's effort in the development, maintenance, and operation of this critical system. Show less

Detachment Lead (OIC) for Coast Guard's Operational Testing Authority

• Apr 2015 - Jun 2018

Officer-In-Charge (OIC), directs Operational Testing & Evaluation for all U.S. Coast Guard systems acquisitions in Air, Surface, C4ISR, and Cybersecurity domains. Directs team of 15 Active Duty and contractors in independent design and execution of comprehensive operational test and evaluation, data collection, and analysis. The interface between Coast Guard Headquarters leadership and Department of Homeland Security executive oversight for integrated surface, air, C4ISR, and logistics systems with a total acquisition cost of $25+ billion. Ensures strict adherence with government acquisition regulations (DHS/DoD/U.S.Coast Guard) and promotes strategies to mitigate program risk. Liaison between U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy to leverage expertise and apply best practices. Generates multi-year workforce and budget requirements to ensure resource availability. Contracting Officer's Representative for a $6.5 million support services contract. Show less

Operational Test & Evaluation Director and Program Manager

• Jul 2011 - Jun 2015

Responsible for the planning, development, execution, and reporting of comprehensive Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) for independent evaluation and analysis of aviation acquisition programs with a total life-cycle cost of over $10 billion. Conducted OT&E to identify and resolve operational risks for 3 fixed-wing, 2 rotary wing, and unmanned aerial surveillance programs. Liaison between the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy to leverage U.S. Navy and DoD expertise and best practices in operational testing. Developed and coordinated project schedules, budget plans, and resource requirements for systems under test with program managers and sponsors. Supervised a contract support staff of four. Contracting Officer's Representative for a $3.6 million support services contract. Show less

Administrative Officer/Deputy Executive Officer - Aircraft Commander HU25 Fixed-Wing aircraft

• Jul 2007 - Jul 2011

Director of the Coast Guard's sole Aviation Training Center Command Administrative duties to include all internal/external correspondence, command duty watch bill, contract galley services and operations for 550+ members, and the unit mail room. Managed a $5.2 million galley contract and 73 room/81,000 square foot unaccompanied personnel housing complex. Supervised 35 Active Duty and contractors. As an HU25 Aircraft Commander responsible for the safe and effective operation of a sophisticated multi-million dollar aircraft and 5-member crew flying CG missions in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. Show less

Chief, Engineering Support Branch - Aircraft Commander/Test Pilot HU25 FW aircraft

• May 2006 - Jul 2007

Responsible for directing and providing technical and engineering support, integration assistance, policy and strategic guidance to Aircraft Repair & Supply Center depot/production lines, and twenty-six air stations supporting over 200 aircraft. Directed activities of six sections (Support Equipment, Aviation Life Support Equipment, Avionics Logistics, Aviation Sensors Engineering, Communications/TEMPEST, and Navigation/Networking). Managed a $12.8 million operating budget and oversight of $15 million for aviation projects. Supervised 30 Active Duty, Civil Service, and contractors. Principal member on two DoD review committees. Show less

Chief, Planning Branch - Aircraft Commander/Test Pilot HU25 FW aircraft

• Jul 2001 - Apr 2006

Responsible for planning and execution of operations at Coast Guard's sole depot-level maintenance facility. Managed overhaul progress and transfer of four aircraft types to include supporting operational commander's asset and maintenance requirements though coordination of delivery and receipt for all CG airframes. Managed a $275 thousand travel budget to supports transfers as well as a $1.27 million annual division budget. Directed an extensive daily flight schedule that encompasses test, training, and logistics related events for four aircraft types totaling more than 900 sorties and over 3,000 flight hours annually. Supervised a staff of nine Active Duty members and civilian employees. Show less

Aeronautical Engineering Officer and Aircraft Commander (AC), HU25 Fixed-Wing aircraft

• Jun 1998 - Jul 2001

Supervised and responsible for a 60 Active Duty member workforce in 24-hour maintenance routine of four HU25 fixed-wing aircraft required for multi-mission effectiveness in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Caribbean nations. Managed a $260 thousand annual budget and $4.5 million parts inventory. Conducted HU25 test flights. HU25 Aircraft Commander responsible for the safe and effective operation of a sophisticated multi-million dollar aircraft and 5-member crew flying CG missions in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Caribbean nations. Show less

Communications Officer & Command Security Officer - Aircraft Commander HH65 Rotary-Wing aircraft

• Mar 1995 - Jun 1998

Student Pilot - Naval Aviation

• Jun 1993 - Feb 1995

Department Head - Deck Department (First Lieutenant/Weapons Officer)

• May 1991 - Jun 1993