Experience

Synectic Solutions, Inc.

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Engineering Consultant

  • May 2018 - Present

  Support NAVFAC Expeditionary Warfare Center with system hardware development, testing, verification and reporting. Systems include improvements to amphibious lighterage and expedient fuel transfer operations in the near shore area in support of Navy and Marine Corps commands, Support NAVFAC Expeditionary Warfare Center with system hardware development, testing, verification and reporting. Systems include improvements to amphibious lighterage and expedient fuel transfer operations in the near shore area in support of Navy and Marine Corps commands,



GPA Technologies

• Malaysia

• Engineering Consultant

  • 2010 - Present

  Assisted in the updating of the INLS system documentation. Engineering development and design work on converting NL pontoon assets acquired by the US Army Corps of Engineers into a floating pier in St. Louis, MO. Engineering development and design work on converting NL pontoon assets acquired by the US Army Corps of Engineer into a fully functional Wicket Lifter Barge for use on the Ohio river near Paducah KY. Assisted in the updating of the INLS system documentation. Engineering development and design work on converting NL pontoon assets acquired by the US Army Corps of Engineers into a floating pier in St. Louis, MO. Engineering development and design work on converting NL pontoon assets acquired by the US Army Corps of Engineer into a fully functional Wicket Lifter Barge for use on the Ohio river near Paducah KY.



Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

• Division Director

  • 1995 - 2001

  Responsible for managing project teams in the development of new and improved Amphibious facilities including pontoons, fuel systems, temporary piers and port security barriers. Responsible for the continued improvement of existing Amphibious components and facilities in support of Navy and Marine Corps Units. Responsible for managing project teams in the development of new and improved Amphibious facilities including pontoons, fuel systems, temporary piers and port security barriers. Responsible for the continued improvement of existing Amphibious components and facilities in support of Navy and Marine Corps Units.



Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory

• Research Engineer

  • 1979 - 1995

  Directed research teams in the development of new Amphibious facilities including crane ships, fuel replenishment systems and temporary ports. Directed research teams in the development of improvements for existing NL pontoon facilities including Flexor Connectors, Pontoon Jewelry, Warping Tugs and the Elevated Causeway. Directed research teams in the development of new Amphibious facilities including crane ships, fuel replenishment systems and temporary ports. Directed research teams in the development of improvements for existing NL pontoon facilities including Flexor Connectors, Pontoon Jewelry, Warping Tugs and the Elevated Causeway.



Civil Engineering Support Office

• Specifications Engineer

  • 1975 - 1979

  Developed engineering criteria for a broad range of facilities and equipment including: construction hardware, temporary buildings and waterfront equipment. Developed engineering criteria for a broad range of facilities and equipment including: construction hardware, temporary buildings and waterfront equipment.



Atomics International

• Stress Analyst

  • 1973 - 1975

  Performed stress analysis of nuclear pressure vessels, piping and support structures. Performed stress analysis of nuclear pressure vessels, piping and support structures.