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Bethesda, Md, Us

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Spearheaded the design and implementation of a cyber hardened architecture for aircraft systems, ensuring the protection of critical data and mitigation of cyber threats.Conducted thorough threat modeling and risk assessments, utilizing techniques such as Mission Thread Analysis, Trusted Networks and Systems Analysis, and STRIDE, to identify and analyze potential vulnerabilities and prioritize mitigation efforts.Designed and implemented robust security controls and countermeasures, including access controls, authentication mechanisms, encryption methods, and intrusion detection systems, to safeguard aircraft systems.Collaborated closely with system architects, engineers, and stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity measures into the aircraft system architecture, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulations.Maintained compliance with aviation cybersecurity regulations (DO-326, DO-356, CSEIG, NIST 800-160), industry standards, and best practices, conducting regular assessments and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented security measures.Stayed current with emerging cyber threats and industry trends, conducting research, evaluating new technologies, and recommending innovative solutions to enhance the cybersecurity posture of aircraft systems.Communicated complex cybersecurity concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating understanding and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Conducted in-depth evaluations and analyses of available mission systems components and subsystems. Collaborated with stakeholders to define system requirements and identify the most suitable equipment to meet the mission objectives.Developed comprehensive integration plans, considering the unique requirements and constraints of the aircraft and mission. Coordinated with various teams, including engineering, procurement, and operations, to ensure seamless integration of the selected components.Worked closely with suppliers and vendors to optimize the performance of mission systems components within the given aircraft platform. Conducted extensive testing and verification to ensure that the integrated systems met the required performance standards.Managed the configuration of mission systems components and subsystems throughout the integration process. Ensured proper documentation, version control, and traceability of the integrated configurations.Planned system integration testing activities to validate the functionality and interoperability of the integrated mission systems. Worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, suppliers, military personnel, and project managers, to ensure successful integration and mission execution. Coordinated closely with stakeholders to address any technical challenges or programmatic constraints.Prepared detailed technical documentation, reports, and presentations to communicate integration progress, challenges, and recommendations to stakeholders. Ensured accurate and timely reporting on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.Ensured compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and military specifications throughout the integration process. Adhered to security protocols and safeguarded sensitive information related to mission systems integration.

London, Gb

JSF F-35 Systems Integration and Test - WeaponsAvionic Weapon System Integration Lead for F-35 UK Weapons. Lead the execution of laboratory and flight test; including requirements development.Coordinated flight test planning of UK Weapons for F-35, on-site test procedure development, flight test execution, and perform flight test data analysis, anomaly resolution and requirements analysis of UK Weapons and Sensors.Support International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) classification and TAAs as the Engineering liaison.Business & technical background with practical experience providing program / project management to government & commercial customers domestically & globally. Extensive supplier/OEM management experience.

Stratford, Connecticut, Us

Project Engineer with responsibility for the acquisition and integration of Link-11 and SATCOM Link-11 Capabilities for the CH-148 Helicopter Program. Subcontractor management with oversight for data link integration life-cycle to include complex hardware and software systems, integrated master schedule planning, risk management, software & hardware design, development, change control, manufacture, test, installation, verification, & production phases with heavy emphasis on the quality process to obtain final solution to meet customer requirements.• Control Account Manager for Tactical Data Link Equipment including full EVMS Reporting and Program Planning.Business & technical background with practical experience providing program / project management to government & commercial customers domestically & globally. • Extensive supplier/OEM management experience.

Managed Communication, Navigation, and Identification (CNI) Systems Integration team in the start-up of newly formed business unit focused on the development and delivery of new capabilities worth more than $1.7B for the Republic of Korea F-16 fleet. Managed CNI Engineering team developing Platform and Interoperability Requirements for Tactical Data Link (MIDS), Transponder (IFF), and Navigation Subsystems.Program & technical manager for complete product life cycle to include complex hardware and software systems during requirements development, integrated master schedule planning, risk management, software & hardware design, development, change control, manufacture, test, installation, verification, & production phases with heavy emphasis on the quality process to obtain final solution to meet customer requirements.Control Account Manager CNI Integrated Product Team with $220M budget including full EVMS Reporting and Program Planning.Business & technical background with practical experience providing program / project management to government & commercial customers domestically & globally. Extensive supplier/OEM management experience.

Developed and documented data link Information Exchange Requirements.Planned Data Link message implementation using iSMART Engineering Process.Developed Data Link test plan.Managed supplier subcontracts for Transponder and Data Link (MIDS) systems.

Managed TDL IPTLead team through all engineering aspects of multiple data link projects.Conducted Requirements Analysis, Implementation and Validation, Product Design and Testing for AGILE, SMART, Cayman, and associated data link software.Wrote documentation milestone associated defined in the Systems Engineering Management Plan, Requirements Documents, Design Documents, Testing Plan Documents, Integration Documents, Integration Test Reports, and Acceptance Test Reports.Trained and mentored team members in Quality Management, Configuration Management, and Coding Standards.Gathered engineering artifacts from all stages of program for use in milestone reports.Worked directly with US DOD and FMS customers for development and delivery of TDLTraining, Simulation and Operational Communication Systems.

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Worked with US DOD and Foreign Military Sales FMS customers defining programspecific requirements for data link simulation and operational systems.Analyzed and integrated customer specific requirements with Military Standards to ensurecompliance with interoperability requirements, primarily Mil-Std-6016, 6017, 6011, 3011and equivalent NATO Standardization Agreements (STANAGS).Participated in all aspects of development using C++, C#, and .NET in a team environmentusing the Agile development process on data link software.

Windsor Locks, Ct, Us

Journeyman Machinist

Golden, Colorado, Us

Designed machine interfaces.Quality control Trainer for production employees.Programmed Computer Numeric Controls.