Experience

Raytheon Technologies

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Risk Based Engine Development Program Lead

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  Develop a statistical risk modeling framework to predict and proactively address learning during engine development that facilitates development of a mature and reliable product. Goal is to increase the number of significant engineering escapes found during engine development, reduce the number of significant escapes found in the field, improve product maturity, while improving the likelihood of certifying on schedule Develop a statistical risk modeling framework to predict and proactively address learning during engine development that facilitates development of a mature and reliable product. Goal is to increase the number of significant engineering escapes found during engine development, reduce the number of significant escapes found in the field, improve product maturity, while improving the likelihood of certifying on schedule



Pratt & Whitney

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Certification & Airworthiness Foreign Validation Manager

  • Jul 2016 - Mar 2023

  Coordinated with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to apply for Type Certification Validation of P&W Commercial Engines for import and operation within a foreign country • Lead Certification / Validation projects with Foreign Aviation Authorities to obtain First of Type approval in a foreign country • Briefed Foreign Aviation Authorities on engine product design and history. Discuss product service history including any corrective measures. Support technical meetings as necessary • Instruct Foreign Aviation Authorities on FAA type certification basis and present evidence of equivalent compliance with local regulations Show less



Pratt & Whitney

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Oct 2013 - May 2016

  Principal responsibility to manage Systems Engineering & Validation (SEV) engineering & development budgets for PurePower® engine models to meet annual and cumulative targets including development of program plans, waterline evaluations of scope, resource allocations, and identifying risks & opportunities• Provided transparent budget management to customer on a timely basis and of high-quality by supplying cost/schedule variance explanations, monthly program review financial presentations, and communications regarding risks and plan changes• Managed SEV program cost, schedule and technical performance associated with (>$100M) annual budgets to support program goals and customer requirements• Supported Program Management Team, in conjunction with the Program Chief Engineer, to plan and execute program tasks including defining work scope, development of detailed schedules and associated estimates• Advised SEV control account managers on Earned Value Management System (EVMS) methodology to ensure compliance Show less

• • Jul 2011 - Oct 2013

  Managed cost/schedule control systems in support of PW1900G, PW1700G, PW1500G, PW1200G and PW800 Engine Validation Plans and budgets. Provided budget planning, forecasts, estimates, and overall integrated product team support to accomplish program goals and objectives. Successfully executed multiple Engine Validation Plan rebaseline directives from Program Management Office.



Pratt & Whitney

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Experimental Commercial/Military Test Engineer

  • Sep 2007 - May 2011

  Principal responsibility for coordinating assembly, test, post-test disassembly and inspection of experimental aircraft engines and related component systems, applying engineering principles as well as current aeronautical propulsion technology in support of preliminary design, detailed design and validation/verification testing phases. • Lead other development engineers and technicians to prepare, run and analyze altitude, sea-level engine tests, and computer-based aerodynamic tests to ensure engines meet performance and operability requirements • Resolved quality issues that arose during development testing by performing RCCA, detailed documentation of findings, and implementation of corrective actions Show less



Belcan

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Engineer - Contractor

  • Mar 2006 - Sep 2007

  • Assisted in the building and testing of various prototypes, test rigs, equipment and/or products • Developed lean processes to maintain traceability of development Pratt & Whitney military aircraft engine hardware in addition to sustaining bill of materials integrity and compliancy of the configuration with government requirements throughout the teardown, rebuild, and test process • Provided engineering analysis of hardware to determine candidates for test in accordance with test plan and module configuration requirements Show less



Aerotek

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Test Engineer

  • Mar 2004 - Mar 2006

  • Collaborated with Pratt & Whitney engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for validation of military aircraft engine systems, components, and modifications • Gained familiarity with development Pratt & Whitney commercial and military aircraft engines • Gained familiarity with a variety of the field's engine maintenance concepts, practices, and procedures • Instructed other test engineers in the configuration management of engine bill of materials and the disposition of hardware using Teamcenter® and SAP® software • Compiled steady state & transient test data; Analyzed test results and provided regular progress reports Show less