First Merit Solutions provides Software and System Safety Engineering Management for PM STORM (Strategic and Operational Rockets and Missiles) on all Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS), subsystems, and munitions. First Merit also provides Engineering Support services across multifunctional disciplines.

Software and System Safety Engineer for PM ASH (Armed Scout Helicopter) supporting all scout helicopter systems and subsystems. Software Safety Engineer on the US Army's first organic software development project for the M142 and M270 MLRS Fire Control Systems.

Performed Maintenance Test Pilot duties in support of all Armed Scout Helicopters in the U.S. Army inventory deployed world wide performing real world missions. Conducted review and analysis of existing systems and subsystems for safety and operational concerns. Utilized 20 years of Army Aviation experience to advise ARH PM on proposed new equipment for the Armed Scout Helicopter community.

22 years of Active Federal Service in the US Army. Served in various positions of increasing responsibility. Senior enlisted assignment included the AVIM Maintenance Lead and Technical Inspector duties for F Company, 1-160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, FTCKY, responsible for the worldwide support of 71 MH-60 and MH/AH-6 series airframes. Performed Pilot-in-Command (PIC) duties while operating the Armed Scout Reconnaissance Helicopter, volunteered to attend the Maintenance Test Pilot… Show more 22 years of Active Federal Service in the US Army. Served in various positions of increasing responsibility. Senior enlisted assignment included the AVIM Maintenance Lead and Technical Inspector duties for F Company, 1-160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, FTCKY, responsible for the worldwide support of 71 MH-60 and MH/AH-6 series airframes. Performed Pilot-in-Command (PIC) duties while operating the Armed Scout Reconnaissance Helicopter, volunteered to attend the Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) course, and was later assigned as the lead MTP serving in the ARH PMO, PEO AVN RSA. Performed system and software safety management for the Iraqi Armed 407 and OH-58F aircraft. Hired as the on-site lead for 35 VT Group employees supporting the Utility Helicopter PMO, PEO AVN. Lead the software developmental team in spearheading the first major organic government software development safety confirmation process for S3I(SED). Performed independent review of the software safety LOR artifacts of vendor and government developed software in support of PM STORM. Show less