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Experienced in a range of flight test related facets including conducting flight tests, collecting data during flight tests, developing data systems, instrumenting aircraft, calibrating sensors, interfacing with aircraft data busses and data collection hardware, processing and delivering raw and engineering unit data, and analyzing and producing data plots. Worked closely with all parties involved in flight testing including local and offsite engineers, DER and FAA test pilots, instrumentation technicians, and customers to accomplish multiple effective flight test programs. Strong background in Information Technology including Microsoft and Linux based servers, desktop workstations, networking hardware and services, and software installation and configuration. Ability to work effectively with users of limited computer experience all the way to power users. Thorough, detailed, and familiar with managing multiple tasks. Able to adapt to different personalities and work environments. Quick and eager to learn new knowledge and skills.

Listed skills include Flight Test, Instrumentation, Information Technology, Network Administration, and 11 others.

• Instrumentation Supervisor / It Administrator / Engineer

  Flight Test Associates

  Jan 2003 - Sep 2012 - Mojave, California

  Collect data and support various flight test programs. Design and calibrate instrumentation packages on aircraft. Develop software to interface with data busses and sensors on various instrumented aircraft. Write software to process, merge, and analyze data collected during flight tests. Manage all company IT assets including computers/servers, software, network, and network resources. Assist the engineering department with various technical tasks.

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  University Of Phoenix

  Information Technology / Computer Programming