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Greater San Diego Area

Developed a comprehensive Military Standard (MIL-STD) test and certification program for a U.S. Navy satellite communications system, which provides an ongoing revenue stream through recurring terminal conformance testing and satisfies regulatory requirements for system verification. -Manage multiple stakeholders with competing interests by developing a high-level strategy, including process plans, flow charts, cost and schedule estimates, and managing risks. -Improve end product performance and reduce deployment timelines by ensuring effective issue resolution and reduction in test cycles.-Eliminate delays related to regulatory compliance by developing strategies for hardware and software implementation. -Effectively communicate program information through presentations, technical reports, and white papers in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs)

Greater San Diego Area

Oversaw personnel and budgets, including funding and expenses, for multiple small Government Acquisition Support contracts.-Ensured compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs).-Created and negotiated cost and technical proposals for $20- $50M multi-year contracts.-Established effective and innovative teams that performed above and beyond contractual expectations

Greater San Diego Area

Led a team to develop top-level system requirements for a multi-billion dollar defense acquisition program involving multiple radio and software products. -Developed a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM), still in use today, by parsing system requirements into technical specifications for constituent product lines.-Ensured compliance with contractual coverage for system requirements across multiple contracts. -Improved end-user satisfaction through regular contact with soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines and continually refining capabilities.-Assured products were delivered on time and according to specifications by implementing a quality control verification system.

Bryan/College Station, Texas Area

A federally licensed Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) responsible for the everyday operation of the Texas A&M University 1-Megawatt research reactor. This included supervising operators, scheduling reactor operations, billing, maintenance, and servicing internal and external customers.-Increased personnel safety by conducting regular employee training in equipment operations and safety procedures.-Exceeded production goals and guaranteed customer satisfaction by planning and establishing work schedules, assignments, and production sequences.-Ensured compliance with DOT regulations by overseeing transportation logistics for shipping radioactive material to various customers.-Maintained a $5.8M budget for reactor refueling by coordinating with multiple regulatory, manufacturing, and transportation organizations and creating a detailed, comprehensive plan.-Held field lectures for Nuclear Engineering graduate and undergraduate students.

Greater San Diego Area

Hands-on technical expert for the installation and maintenance of EXCIMER lasers and supporting equipment in a manufacturing production line, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and electronic components.-Ensured production line performance and safety through regular testing/calibration, troubleshooting, repairing faulty components and modules, and effective issue resolution. -Developed and maintained a comprehensive tool calibration program for over 1500 tools, companywide.

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General, Cum Laude

Graduated with Honors

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Economics, Magna Cum Laude

Graduated with Honors