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• Principal investigator for three simultaneous internal research and development projects with a total of fifteen engineers under my purview and track record of on-time delivery.• Concise technical response delivery to customer requests for proposals resulting in three awarded contracts.• Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, variable environment with aptitude in maintaining team engagement.• Willing to undertake roles beyond scope of work including role as laboratory manager ensuring proper function of the environment to include network infrastructure and logistics tasks.• Proclivity towards customer engagement with a keen eye for detail during interactions.• Sought out internally for my expertise in the flight critical avionics domain in a consulting role.• Operate projects under a hybrid Agile approach to include sprints, stand ups, and storyboard management.• Direct multidisciplinary teams to include hardware, software, and simulation development.

• Design and maintain VMS architecture system for flight critical interfaces, to include requirements capture for wing deployment actuators, air data capture, position navigation and timing, and multiple other systems.• Contribute engineering artifacts throughout the initial design cycle from conceptual design to demonstrators and full flight test vehicles.• Mature definition of system interfaces encompassing vehicle management computer and other subsystem devices. • Ally with and advise program management, relevant subsystems engineers and configuration management personnel to develop a wholistic perspective of the air vehicle.• Author technical documentation to disseminate critical information to the customer.• Manage VMS specification development, requirements definitions, modeling, and testing.• Cross-train on the electrical power system to develop power distribution unit schematic.• Contribute to capture teams as VMS lead on multiple programs.• Act as lab environment manager with primary role to manage statement of work execution.• Act as formal mentor for engineering intern in 2021 and 2022.• Utilize the following tools: LTSpice, Atlassian suite, Linux Environment, System on Module / Single Board Computer, Visio, Git version control, Oscilloscope, Multimeter, Arbitrary Waveform Generator, etc. • Holistic understanding of a flight vehicle interfacing with fuel management, air data, positioning, navigation, & timing, electrical power system, flight control actuation, and flight termination for unmanned systems. • Familiar with MIL-STD-810, DO-178, DO-254, SMC-S-018, MIL-STD-704, DO-160, etc.• Ability to drive requirements in the absence of strong guidance from customers.• Successfully execute statement of work. • Interface with customers for major design reviews and as needed. • Employ circuit analysis skills in the context of lab grade electronics and test configurations. • Travel to customer sites and test facilities for company objectives.

• Authored automated test scripts to evaluate articles under test. • Coordinated and organize testing phase.• Trained and mentored newly hired employees.• Led meetings to develop testing standards.

• Performed work with guidance from senior engineer.• Developed touchscreen GUI to alleviate technical microprocessor programming.• Wired electrical conduit to power motor controller and motor assembly. • Developed and performed response rate testing on new temperature sensor housing.• Created an algorithm for accelerometer sensing in distinct application. • Employed Hall Effect and Eddy Current principles to measure processes unobtrusively.• Collaborated with multiple engineers and technicians to fulfill work load expectations.

• Performed environmental testing on electronic and mechanical components.• Troubleshoot electronic failure due to environmental testing.• Generated internal documentation related to testing.• Collaborated with engineers to accomplish assigned tasks.

Decorations:• Afghanistan Campaign Medal With Campaign Star• Army Commendation Medal• Army Achievement Medal• National Defense Service Medal• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal• Army Service Ribbon• Overseas Service Ribbon• Armed Forces Reserve Medal With Mobilization Device• NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Medal

• Supply team lead, supporting motor pool inventory.• Verified and sustained inventory documents and records.• Sign for, confirm quantity and receive incoming materials. • Provide performance feedback to subordinates.

• Collaborated with specialized team to acquire equipment necessary for operations.• Worked directly with Commander and supervisor to maintain accountability for two million dollars of equipment.• Processed and Utilized Secret Documentation and Sensitive information.• Independently fulfilled daily orders to maintain proper quantities of material on hand.

• Completed additional Occupational Training. -Military Occupational Speciality Code: 92A (Automated Logistical Specialist)

• Completed Basic Combat Training.• Completed Advanced Individual Training.- Military Occupational Specialty Code: 88M (Motor Transport Operator)

• Signed Initial Service Contract.