Senior Engineer

• Jan 2011 - Present

Government Engineer supporting program management and source selection activities. Government Engineer supporting program management and source selection activities.

Product Integration Branch Head

• Nov 2008 - Jan 2011

Branch Head within the Product Support Division for the integration of the SIAP Integrated Architectural Behavior Model (IABM). Integration of a common IABM written in UML, into service specific land, air and sea based weapons systems, was the program goal. My role was to address problems found in the field by integrators and developers. Problems were addressed using a Help Desk website and resolved through coordination with the engineering review board.

Engineer

• 2009 - 2010

General Engineer

• Dec 2007 - Nov 2008

Provided configuration management and UNITED KINGDOM (UK) liaison support, duties were: 1. Review, evaluate, coordinate changes to the Strategic Weapons System (SWS). Changes deal with modification, alteration and integration across all engineering disciplines (systems, electrical, electronic, mechanical, software, test, manufacturing, quality). 2. Evaluate parts substitution and standardization practices. 3. Audit/inspection/evaluation team member. 4. Collaborate with the UK to ensure joint policies, guidelines and procedures were addressed in accordance with agreements. 5. Review and acceptance of configuration management and technical documentation. 6. Write and present cost justifications for management budget meetings. Show less

Computer Engineer/Deputy Program Manager

• Jan 2003 - Dec 2007

Provided engineering oversight and program management for the acquisition of the Ballistic Missile Defense Simulation (BMDS) International Modeling and Simulation tool (BMDS-ISIM). My job functions were as follows: 1. Analysis, resolution of technological and program management issues associated with the design and development of BMDS-ISIM.2. Complete technical evaluations and negotiation of cost associated with new work; 3. Analysis and disposition of software change requests; 4. Make and present award fee determinations; 5. Operate aspects of the simulation in international war games; 6. Review Earned Value Management data (EVMS) to track cost, schedule and technical performance 7. Evaluate new technologies for use in BMDS-ISIM development. 8. Verify requirements were written correctly and entered into the DOORs application database. 9. Prioritize requirements and resources to achieve acceptable mix of cost and performance. Show less

Electronic Engineer

• May 1992 - Jan 2003

Electronic Engineer performing oversight on development efforts for a wide variety of weapons systems. Oversight activities included but not limited to Hardware/Software audits, Failure investigation and resolution, Process evaluations and improvement, Technical and Programmatic Data analysis, Mandatory Government Inspections and Adjudication of waiver/deviation requests. Weapons systems supported were the B-2 Bomber, F-22 HUD & Stick, MP-RTIP Radar and F-18 E/F. Electronic Engineer performing oversight on development efforts for a wide variety of weapons systems. Oversight activities included but not limited to Hardware/Software audits, Failure investigation and resolution, Process evaluations and improvement, Technical and Programmatic Data analysis, Mandatory Government Inspections and Adjudication of waiver/deviation requests. Weapons systems supported were the B-2 Bomber, F-22 HUD & Stick, MP-RTIP Radar and F-18 E/F.

Electronic Engineer

• Dec 1984 - May 1992

Electronic Engineer responsible for implementing and running software test and evaluation activities for the EA-6B Electronic Warfare aircraft. In this capacity I evaluated and modified existing contractor test procedures, wrote new test procedures, coordinated with laboratory staff to set up test stations, ran tests, performed troubleshooting of squadron software trouble reports and wrote test reports. Electronic Engineer responsible for implementing and running software test and evaluation activities for the EA-6B Electronic Warfare aircraft. In this capacity I evaluated and modified existing contractor test procedures, wrote new test procedures, coordinated with laboratory staff to set up test stations, ran tests, performed troubleshooting of squadron software trouble reports and wrote test reports.

In Service Engineering Agent

• Aug 1983 - Dec 1984

Electronic Engineer acting as an In service Engineering Agent responsible for the proper operation of the Vertical Launching System (VLS). In this capacity, I reviewed technical documentation for completeness, supported preliminary at sea testing, reviewed and evaluated maintenance assistance modules and provided technical consultation to logistics personnel in conducting audits. Electronic Engineer acting as an In service Engineering Agent responsible for the proper operation of the Vertical Launching System (VLS). In this capacity, I reviewed technical documentation for completeness, supported preliminary at sea testing, reviewed and evaluated maintenance assistance modules and provided technical consultation to logistics personnel in conducting audits.

Field Service Engineer

• Nov 1980 - Aug 1983

Field Service Engineer responsible for the proper operation, repair and maintenance of power distribution equipment applied across a full spectrum of industrial applications. Industrial applications included waste water treatment facilities, large scale printing machines, steel mills, specialized machine tools and power distribution substations. Power distribution equipment worked on were drives, motors, circuit breakers, transformers and bus work. Field Service Engineer responsible for the proper operation, repair and maintenance of power distribution equipment applied across a full spectrum of industrial applications. Industrial applications included waste water treatment facilities, large scale printing machines, steel mills, specialized machine tools and power distribution substations. Power distribution equipment worked on were drives, motors, circuit breakers, transformers and bus work.