Federal Program Manager, Office of Fusion Energy Science, U.S. Department of Energy

2010- 2018 - Federal Project Director, National Spherical Torus Experiment-Upgrade - Responsible for direct government oversight of a $94.3M Total Project Cost capital improvement to a state of the art fusion energy research facility. Reports on project performance against baseline deliverables to higher authority. Validates that the project is delivering all design capabilities on cost and schedule. Utilizes an ANSI Standard/EIA 748 compliant Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to track project deliverables against approved baseline parameters. Leads the Integrated Project Team in all aspects of project delivery.2006-2010 Facilities and Infrastructure Manager – Provides direct government oversight of all aspects of F&I management. Duties include budget development for capital improvement projects as well as rolled up reporting on facilities with a Replacement Plant Value exceeding $500M. Instrumental in the development of a recapitalization plan for a 1950’s era National Laboratory that supports fusion energy and plasma science research.

2004-2006 Naval Submarine Support Center Groton, CT Operations Officer – Coordinator of all submarine movements at Naval Submarine Base. Report status of readiness and training for seventeen fast attack submarines. Balance maintenance, weapons and operational schedules with pier capabilities to maximize fleet readiness.2002-2004 USS Virginia (SSN 774) Engineer Officer – Responsible for all aspects of operation of submarine main propulsion plant and auxiliary equipment, including operation and maintenance of nuclear reactor and associated equipment. Trained and qualified a staff of 45 personnel in safe operation of nuclear reactor plant. Supervised complex testing program for a new construction submarine.2000-2001 Commander Submarine Group Two Groton, CT - Assistant Material/Readiness Officer - Managed major submarine maintenance periods and overhauls. Administered the development of an interactive courseware module used for qualification and training of 2nuclear operators. Coordinated critical crew certification examinations for submarines completing nuclear refueling maintenance periods.1996-2000 USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) Groton, CT - Communications Officer, Quality Assurance Officer, Assistant Department Head - Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the submarine’s electronic, communication and navigation equipment. Supervised, trained, and evaluated over forty technicians. Engineering Division Officer – In charge of the operation and maintenance of mechanical, propulsion and electrical systems vital for safe operation of the nuclear plant. Supervised several divisions of fifteen sailors.1986-1991 USS Helena (SSN 725) Pearl Harbor, HI - Engineering Laboratory Technician – Maintained the chemical environment of the nuclear power plant. Extensive experience in all aspects of operation, troubleshooting, and repair of U.S. Navy submarine reactor plants and steam-electric plants.