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Falls Church, Va, Us

Tysons, Va, Us

• Lead technical inputs to key proposal activities including writing, editing and expert review of other engineers’ inputs.• Prepared presentation material and proposal executive summaries for key opportunities.

Tysons, Virginia, Us

• Provided strategic , business development, sales, and technical support for supporting initiatives to grow and execute business in various engineering and technical disciplines (structural, thermal, et al) and domains (position, navigation and timing, precision weapons, guidance and control, rotary wing, space, et al).• Performed feasibility studies for providing superfast internet using laser-satellite communications in conjunction with TNO Netherlands, European Space Agency (ESA), Airbus Defence and Space, Facebook and SpaceX.

Hunt Valley, Md, Us

• Wrote performance specifications, developed source selection criteria, and acted as Control Account Manager (CAM) and Payload Lead for next generation EO/IR payload programs for the RQ-7Bv2 Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) and variants for SOCOM.• Managed and supported the development of multiple ISR-related IRAD payload projects for the Aerosonde MK 4.7G Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) in conjunction with UTC/Goodrich ISR/Cloud Cap Technology.• Core responsibilities included definition and trade studies of camera optics, sensors, lasers, and packaging, as well as interaction with electrical, mechanical, software, aero, systems, and flight crew teams on integration of payloads onto air vehicles (AVs).• Performed EO and IR Sensor Performance Modeling with NVESD SSCam IP and NVTherm IP.• Provided Payload Engineering support to the PM UAS IOP/ICWG meeting in order to keep current with the latest requirements for NATO STANAG messaging, HSI (Hyperspectral Imaging), and GMTI (Ground Moving Target Indication) to name a few.• Led avionics improvement efforts for Ground Control Stations with the introduction of new decoders to work with HD video payloads.

• McIntosh Technologies is an early-stage, high-tech company focused on the development of cutting-edge unmanned robotic vehicle systems and renewable energy systems. McIntosh Technologies will design, develop, manufacture and market these technologies to both government and commercial customers. The robotics focus will primarily be Unmanned Ground Utility Systems (UGS) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for both public and private markets. The alternative energy systems focus will be on Clean Energy Generation Systems (CEGS) and eventually hybrid vehicle technologies in the areas of drive-train and propulsion.• We are currently at the stage of prototype development positioned to pursue seed capital in the coming months to launch the company. McIntosh Technologies currently has prototypes developed for both the UGS system and the CEGS system: The UGS system has been developed to the point of being a fully functional, all-terrain, robotic ground vehicle platform that can accept a wide variety of payloads customizable to the specific user (i.e. versions for firefighting; military or law enforcement; construction; disaster response; agriculture; domestic; commercial version; etc). Think of these systems as "Robotic Swiss-Army Knives". We will develop and market both the UGS platform and the various payload packages to a wide array of government and commercial markets. The CEGS has been developed to the point of about 60% (100% being a proof of concept prototype used for demonstration and fundraising). This initial prototype is expected to be complete within the next few months. This patent-pending clean energy generation system is expected to completely revolutionize the alternative energy industry by harvesting the otherwise-wasted energy of decelerating vehicles on roadways and converting this energy into an extremely abundant source of electricity.

• Provided IT and embedded software support to Federal Contractors as needed for national security/cryptographic systems.

San Diego, Ca, Us

• Managed the overall architecture and design of a multidisciplinary crystallization system for manufacturing advanced LCD and OLED displays, including: optics, stage, laser, metrology, electronics, and software control. Developed the overall system architecture and managed all interfaces between the modules. Defined critical experiments, specifications, interpreted data to quantify performance, and engaged in system troubleshooting.• Acted as the technical owner of the system stability performance for Deep and Extreme Ultraviolet (DUV/EUV) Light Source products at customer sites, responsible for assessing, implementing, reviewing and validating the system-level performance to enable customer functionality, improvement and problem escalation.• Performed Design of Experiments, advised management on technical aspects of system performance and operation, and provided technical recommendations on problem solution path. Provided key system requirements to Marketing & Development teams, Cymer, Carl Zeiss SMT, and overseas manufacturing facilities for future tool development.

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

• Provided technical support in the acquisition of encryption & decryption devices for space-to-ground, ground-to-space, and satellite-to-satellite cross link data in the US Air Force’s Cryptologic Systems Group Special Projects Directorate (CPSG/ZJ) for the GPS III/OCX Program. Reviewed contractor specifications, designs, test plans, and results for accuracy and to ensure proper application of engineering principles. Participated in requirements reviews, design reviews, program management reviews, and technical interchange meetings. Witnessed contractor testing and reviewed and evaluated test data. Conducted engineering assessments, reviews of Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and evaluated Change Proposals (ECPs). Performed system integration, verification and validation, risk assessment and mitigation planning, supportability, and effectiveness analysis for embedded software-intensive crypto systems.

Falls Church, Virginia, Us

• Led the development and manufacturing of MicroIR® uncooled infrared imaging modules (based on VOx microbolometers) for the IRIS (Infrared Imaging Systems) group, which were integrated into ruggedized, weatherproof camera systems and supported numerous security and surveillance applications for the DoD/MoD/and other NATO allies. Assisted the Chief Architect and Senior Principal Systems Engineer in the management of systems engineering and architecture for new business initiatives by providing requirements definition and flow down, writing proposals, trade studies and analyses, cost models, risk mitigation, and FPGA/brass board designs.

Falls Church, Va, Us

• Performed systems engineering for government-sponsored programs in market areas, such as: Advanced Concepts, ISR, SATCOM, Missile & Space Defense, Directed Energy Systems (Lasers & KEWS), and Civil Space. Supported the end-to-end concept definition, design, launch, and on-orbit operations of space and ground systems. Responsibilities included definition of mission conops and architectures, performing requirements definition and flow down, trade studies and analyses, simulation and modeling, reliability and safety, integration and test activities, and interface with NGST customers, system end-users, product centers, and technologists.• Drafted a Technology Roadmap for Directed Energy Systems and planned related IR&D.• Assisted in the definition of the Mission System Engineering process; reviewed technical products; managed indirect IR&D, training, and PM&P budgets; reviewed program milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.); contributed, reviewed, and authorized proposal content; supported definition of future concepts in responsive space.• Solicited, evaluated, proposed, executed, and managed large and small firm fixed price and cost plus government contracts and subcontracts; developed mission concepts (utility & performance analysis, trades, and architecture definition) and system engineering products (requirements, OpsCon, Verification/Test, ICDs) in ISR, Civil Space, Missile Warning, SATCOM, and Directed Energy Systems domain areas; experience with spacecraft bus architectures, technologies, and Payload (EO/IR & RF) integration and management.• Developed conceptual designs for high performance microsatellite and spacecraft subsystems including: space power systems, advanced miniaturized avionics and lightweight composite structures, to government and commercial customers.• Developed verification and validation (V&V) procedures of satellite systems for major programs including AEHF, F6, JWST, TDRSS, and NPOESS for technicians.

Haslet, Texas, Us

• Managed the design and development of a performance evaluation system for SMDC/JTO's JHPSSL 100 kW Program, including requirements definition, opto-mechanical design, performance analysis, and integrating diagnostics/controls programming with electro-mechanical, electro-optic, opto-mechanical, and data acquisition hardware.• Conducted system and subsystem analyses and trades to minimize risks and develop mitigation alternatives as necessary.• Identified risks to performance, hardware components, schedule, and cost within the framework of the established system architecture.• Contributed to proposals and white papers for potential future program acquisitions.• Supported senior laser scientists and engineers in the design, analysis, assembly, and testing of laser hardware for various programs including DARPA HELLADS, GE SILEX, and IRADs.• Designed and tested optical path for heterodyne receiver. • Installed complete optical system on Mt. Haleakala.• Lead Field Engineer for successful high power CO2 laser.

• Designed, tested and improved cutting-edge optical metrology equipment used in semiconductor industry. Responsible for identifying and solving design issues in optical equipment comprised of wafer handling robotics, precision motion control, complex optical assembly and software control system. Worked with electrical/mechanical/software engineers, research scientists, and manufacturing engineers to ensure a successful product development from conception to manufacturing transition.• Ensured all products were designed and tested to comply with domestic and international machine design, safety, and electromagnetic compatibility requirements.• Managed product design and documentation, engineering department resources to achieve performance targets, and the department budget.• Traveled domestically and internationally to initiate partnering with potential vendors for our product line.

Wilsonville, Or, Us

• Worked on product development of a new class of infrared MEMS optical CBRNE sensors (SOC) including housing and opto-mechanical design.• Designed packaging and mechanical PCB layout for array of high-intensity infrared emitters for military and para-military identification and signaling. • Designed and performed thermal analysis of a solid-state spectrometer to integrate within a custom drill segment for the Mars Deep Drilling Platform in collaboration with Honeybee Robotics and NASA/JPL.• Assembled, analyzed, and tested various cryogenic dewars for space-borne sensor applications.• Utilized 2/3D CAD (AutoCAD/Solid Edge) to create detailed drawings and solid models of design concepts for finite element analysis and production.• Designed and implemented test and automation fixtures for experimental R&D and volume production as well as developed LabVIEW software for data acquisition.• Designed, constructed, and executed experiments in infrared absorption spectroscopy, photonic crystal physics, as well as MEMS device and materials characterization.

• Assisted in the design and development of DARPA funded biomimetic lobster, which is an 8-legged ambulatory vehicle that is intended for autonomous remote-sensing operations in rivers and/or the littoral zone ocean bottom with robust adaptations to irregular bottom contours, current and surge.

Novi, Michigan, Us

• Developed motorized and solenoid fuel tank selector valves for light and medium duty trucks and recreational vehicles. These products allow the operator of the vehicle to select diesel or gas fuel from multiple tanks via an electrical switch inside the cab. The valves are available as individual components or as kits.• Designed simple and complex electro-mechanical test fixtures for mounting various automotive actuators using AutoCAD 2002 and I-DEAS.• Machined, assembled, and completed all testing on actuators as well as documented results in technical reports.• Created, conducted, and analyzed Design of Experiments (DOE) for Six Sigma Quality Control of New Linear Actuator production. • Designed electrical connector products and accessories for the Commercial Trucking, Automotive Trailer Tow, Construction, Recreational Vehicle, Marine and Agricultural markets. These products range from single pole connectors capable of 300 amps continuous duty to nine pole connectors for specialized applications. Pollak connectors are designed to provide reliable electrical power from a towing vehicle to the trailer.• Optimized sound chamber software code using MATLAB and developed LabVIEW VIs for data acquisition.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

• Convinced the Gillette Executive Team to purchase 500M RFID tags from startup Alien Technology, which saved the company over $1.2M/year in logistics costs.• Assisted in the design and implementation of customized nanoscale instrumentation for evaluating experimental razor blade performance and programmed data analysis code for AFM software using MATLAB.• Reduced cost of scanning electron microscope (SEM) operation by over $500k/yr while tripling the output rate of evaluated blades in the development of an atomic force microscope (AFM).

• Prepared billing summaries, check-cutting, and provided billing and auditing support to the Controller and Accounts Payable Departments.

Master Of Science - Ms, Laser And Optical Engineering

Dawia Level Iii Equivalent For Non-Federal Employees, Systems Engineering, Research & Development, Acquisition, Program Managament

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering; Minors In Electrical Engineering & Physics

High School, College Preparatory & Classical Education Curriculum