Aaron Starks, P.E. Email & Phone Number

Henderson, Nv, Us

Henderson, Nv, Us

North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Managing the Engineering scope, schedule, and budget for the tasks that are assigned over the entire lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, and closure).Acting as the lead integrator of the various design entities and providing operational supervision to Engineering personnel assigned to the project team.Planning and executing the Engineering Work Plan and/or scope as defined in WBS Dictionaries.Determining and applying appropriate design requirements and criteria to satisfy customer needsEnsuring that design output documents accurately reflect the design basis.Coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines, facility managers, and project managers.Interacting with the Engineering Managers and various departments within the Company to ensure Projects are compliant in all areas.Coordinating multidisciplinary and SME reviews of the designs and approval by the appropriate Design Authority as required.Evaluating and contributing to subcontractor statements of work, bid evaluations, award recommendations, and submittalsServing as an expert advisor to other project personnel, technical staff, and management on technical issues and providing advice to senior management regarding strategic development opportunities using MSTS technologies and capabilities.Building teaming relationships with technical and other company organizationsMentoring engineering staff and technical management in methods, processes, and best practicesPerforming all appropriate paperwork and reporting per Engineering requirements.Reporting project progress and issues in division staff meetings.Performing site walk downs as requiredAttending Tier 1 meetings and being an active participant in the discussionsPerforming management assessments.

Design, create, and modify ESS designs from initial concept to release for construction (RFC)Interpret specifications and requirements, and prepare requests for information (RFIs) when neededRead and interpret blueprints and system wiring schematicsAssist project manager in planning and scheduling work packagesWork closely with Engineers and the Project Management team to modify or change designs as neededModify, update, and prepare red-line & As-Built drawing setsProvide project status/updates to the respective project manager and team leaderUtilize controlled documentation and government standards, application guides, and industry best practices to complete onsite installations at various locations, worldwideApply existing knowledge base to rapidly obtain proficiency on newly developed components and systemsLeverage manufacturer’s literature and technical support to quickly develop a finished productInstall, program, troubleshoot, and test electronic security system components such as:- Input-Output devices- Layered Network switches- RF network systems- Battery Backup systems- Command, control, and display equipment- Access control and credentialing systems (e.g., Genetec, Lenel, AMAG, Vindicator, Software house)- CCTV cameras and video management servers (e.g., Genetec, Bosch, Vindicator)- Sensors, such as motion detectors (PIR), balanced magnetic switches (BMS), vibration detectors, buried line sensors (BLS), fiber optic sensor systems (FOSS), and RADAR/microwaves

Las Vegas Metropolitan Area

Design, testing, and implementation of remote management projects at the device and sub-system levelsProvide project manager direction through project kick-off meetings, engineering and development team review, customer design reviews, project scheduling and resource management, and customer acceptanceProject Subject Matter Expert (SME) for systems deployment and integration of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCiM) systemsDevelop installation and integration plans with system validation and checkout proceduresCreate product marketing requires for design and development by software engineering teamsDevelop Ladder Diagrams and Function Block Diagram for PLC programmingProvide sales and client demonstrations and training to present functionality of the remote management systems platformCoordinate release timelines with executive leadership and product development teamsExtensive use of Linux/UNIX command-line tools for deployment and troubleshooting of system integrationsAssemble and manage multi-discipline team for product development and solution deploymentConduct solutions oriented employee and customer training sessions on system use and designLead design and development of Access Control and Surveillance module, including directing User Interface wireframes and Sequence of Operations for database structuring

Sterling, Virginia

Tysons, Va

Review and respond to contractor requests for informationReview customer specifications and submit requests for informationReview customer specifications and determine material and engineering requirements to provide pricing and contract bid dataDevelop system CAD drawings, to include: riser diagrams, floor plans, conduit layouts, and mounting and wiring detailsCreate and maintain engineering schedules, to include: component requirement and wiring tables, power and networking interconnection tables, and power distribution and network requirement tablesCreate and perform system and component level Pre-Installation Test and Check-Out (PITCO), Field Device Tests, and Performance Validation TestsPerform system/software installation and integration with third-party serversMaintain system integrity through comprehensive troubleshooting and diagnosticsPerform client walkthroughs and training to provide system comprehension and ensure usabilityProvide project engineering support to project managers, project technicians, and project owners/clients as needed

Sandston, Va

Create Electrical CAD drawings, including Single-Line Diagrams (SLD), from project scope provided and explained by management and sales specificationsEffective use of Design Software and CAD to calculate Load, Voltage Drop, Fault Calculations and Cable SizeCoordinate and review Electrical Drawings with Mechanical Design Engineering staff to complete feasibility/reliability studies and generate Bills-of-MaterialsWork in close contact with other trades, project management, and sales personnel for fast changing items and new additions to contract drawings.Interact with clients at site level for systems integration, testing/troubleshooting, and repairDevelop factory acceptance tests and site level Methods of ProcedureManage testing and production personnel in systems manufacturing and testing processesImplementation of plant-wide Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

Nellis Afb, Nv

Provide component level testing, troubleshooting, and repair of F15/F16 avionics equipment, to include: Navigation, RADAR, Displays, and Communications, in accordance with Technical Directives/Orders.Test, troubleshoot, and maintain component testing equipment, such as: Electronic Systems Test Station.Schedule and perform interval maintenance, including calibration.Inventory, inspect and allocate components and equipment with a value exceeding $5,000,000.Completed all requirements for 7-level qualification (Craftsman) for QA.

Henderson, Nv

Nas Lemoore, Ca

Supervised up to 30 personnel across 4 work centers in component level testing, troubleshooting, and repair of F18 avionics equipment.Conduct research on aircraft components and systems using FEDLog, IPBs, and TOsEvaluated developmental testing components in collaboration with DoD ContractorsObtained 4 work center Collateral Duty Inspector (Craftsman) qualifications for QAEstablished training requirements for entry-level personnel on Aircraft Engine Components Test Stand and Hornet/Super Hornet Generator Assemblies.

Graduate Certificate, Business Management, 4.0

Master Of Science - Ms, Interdisciplinary Engineering, 3.61

Bachelor’S Degree, Electrical And Computer Engineering

Extensive Education and Use of MATLAB, PSpice, LTSpice, and Altium and Eagle PCB design.

Associate Of Arts (Aa), General Studies