At Rice University, I am developing my own approach to modern Expert Technical Leadership. I am earning a Professional Master of Engineering Management & Leadership (MEML) and building upon over two decades of Marine Technology and Ocean Operations experience in my courses. The Rice MEML Program infuses management & leadership best practices with strategies for integrating Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g. digital connectivity and data analytics). I am also specializing in Energy Transition science and engineering, as Rice is a leader in research, policy, and partnerships to achieve a clean energy future.With a deep knowledge of marine technology and future-facing education from a top-tier university, I am focused on creating a clean future though ocean science and powered by data analytics. ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT COURSESRCEL 501: Engineering Management & Leadership Theory and Application ("Leadership as a Science")RCEL 502: Engineering Project Management (with PMI® PDU hours) RCEL 503: Engineering Product Management in Industry 4.0RCEL 504: Ethical-Technical LeadershipRCEL 505: Engineering EconomicsRCEL 506: Applied Stat & Data Science for Engineering Leaders (Python-based Machine Learning)RCEL 507: MEML CapstoneENERGY TRANSITION COURSESCEVE 502: Sustainable Design CEVE 507: Energy and the EnvironmentEEPS 638: Nature Based Carbon Sequestration CEVE 534: Fate and Transport of Contaminants in the Aqueous Environment [Audit]EEPS 582: Geosciences for the Energy Transition [Audit]CEVE 514: Coastal Hazards in a Changing Climate [Audit]

Ocean Operations Support: Observations, Survey, Installation Autonomous Vehicles: sensors, development, applications, markets Project planning, engineering, management Oceanographic Research (Glider SME) Technical writing Business Development

Secretary of the New England Section

Role: Manage the design team of an underwater glider. Perform key Business Development functions.Responsibilities: Supervise Mechanical, Electrical, Software, & Firmware engineering design teams. Write Scientific & Technical Proposals &Papers. Manage key research & commercial relationships. Vehicle Sales. Run vehicle prototype Testing Program. Advise on Ocean Science, Marine Tech, & Operations. Personnel management.

Managing Hugin AUV Hydrographic Survey Project Operations and Reporting.Managing Global AUV AssetsSupervising Glider Deployments, Operations, Maintenance, Data Processing, & ImprovementsDeveloping Scientific & Autonomous Capabilities for the CompanyDirecting R&D Projects for OOS DepartmentAdvising on Oceanographic Research

Role: Operating & servicing Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Underwater Gliders in-field/at-sea for global customer base.Responsibilities: Collecting and interpreting data from Side-Scan Sonar, Interferometric Sonar, SubBottom Profilers, CTDs, and other ocean sensors integrated into robotic systems. Utilizing INS/DVL Navigation, DGPS, Iridium, Acoustic Modems, USBL positioning, and control software to run navigationally precise AUV operations. Preparing and operating Slocum Gliders. Glider ADCP operation and consultation.PC Use: Gavia Control Center, GeoSwath+, EdgeTech Discover 4200, SeaScan Survey, TeraTerm, PuTTY, VNC, SeiSee, RxControl, SketchUp, Garmin Basecamp, MS Office, Teledyne Glider Software.Equipment: Acoustic modem, Directional Acoustic Transmitter (DAT), Hydraulic dock crane, and operating a 5.9m catamaran & inflatable motor boat.Other Experience: Technical document writing, contract bidding, technical presentations, trade shows, oceanographic consultation, marketing publication consultation.http://www.teledynegavia.com/http://teledynewebbresearch.com/

Bringing together marine technology professionals in private industry, scientific research, and public investment. Working as an active community to serve Oregon during a time of rapid ocean industry growth and opportunity.

Role: Perform operations in lab and at sea to maintain continuous operation and data collection by underwater gliders (buoyancy-propelled AUVs) off the Oregon Coast and in the North Atlantic. Responsibilities: Remotely operate, deploy/recover, and perform electronic / mechanical maintenance on gliders. Process and analyze data collected from oceanographic sensor observations. Individual Research: Develop methods to obtain absolute current velocities from glider-mounted Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs). Collect data from Office of Naval Research and Oregon State projects. Equipment/PC Use: MatLAB, Webb Slocum Gliders, UW Seagliders, RDI ADCPs, CTDs, dissolved O2 sensors, fluorometers, instrument-communication software, manual and electronic tools, forklifts. Vessel Experience: R/V Elakha (54)', R/V Miss Linda (76)', R/V Pacific Storm (84)'. UNOLS: R/V Endeavor (185)', R/V Cape Hatteras (135)', R/V Atlantis (274)'. Travel: Sargasso Sea (out of NC, USA), North Atlantic Gulf Stream (out of MA, USA), South Korea, and Oregon Coast.Advisor: Dr. Kipp Shearman

Local Vice Chair for MTS, the international maritime science and engineering professional organization.

Seattle Political Chair for WA Congress, Mayor, City Council & Referendum elections

Role: Plan and execute seafloor survey operations, tests and mobilizations for AUV & towed-sonar systems.Responsibilities: Write operational and equipment-test procedures. Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical & hydraulic equipment. Perform field ops including tow-fish / AUV launch & recovery. Plan and monitor AUV missions. Drive tow-fish & control data acquisition. Survey equipment used: Multibeam, side-scan & sub-bottom profile sonars. Sediment Coring. Magnetometer.Equipment / PC Use: Bluefin AUV operation & control software, Sonar data interface software, tow-fish sonar controls, electrical diagnostic meters, hydraulic cranes & machinery, Zodiac boat.Vessel Experience: M/V Fugro Gauss (226’). Defender IV (48’). Golden Dolphin (75’).Travel: Djibouti and Egypt.

Role: Vessel Supt. /Project Mgr. for an ROV/Survey Vessel for an LNG Offloading APL-Turret Buoy. Responsibilities: Provide vessel and operational management onboard a survey vessel. Oversee bridge, ROV and survey crews with 25 POB. Perform additional project engineering and logistic actions to support project. Project: "Energy Bridge - Northeast Gateway'' Pipelay / Burial Project; contracted by Horizon Offshore. Vessel Experience: S/V Sun New York (130)'. Travel: Boston, MA.

Role: Analyze data and design solutions for client-oriented coastal projects including marina construction, shoreline erosion, sediment scour/transport. Perform construction site inspections for the City of Bellevue. Perform land surveys. Equipment / PC Use: AutoCAD (Map and Land), Surfer 8, SMS, MS Project. Land Survey rod and laser.

Role: Plan, design and implement large-scale offshore, subsea construction projects for energy sector. Responsibilities: Write operational procedures and analysis reports. Interface with client. Oversee subcontractors. Design seafastening/deck plans. Design/select project equipment and rigging. Schedule project phases. Perform risk assessments. Offshore: Implement installation plans. Mobilize vessels. Maintain project records. Perform safety briefings. Devise contingency technical solutions. Provide engineering support for all vessel crews. PC Use: MS Project, AutoCAD. Projects: Offshore installation of LNG terminal (180-ton buoy, mooring system, flexible riser). On/Offshore installation of 36” pipeline project. Installation of subsea oilfield control systems (umbilicals, flying leads, etc.), pipe sections, risers and other structures. Subsea intervention on oilfield systems. Project Clients: APL, NGC-Trinidad, Total, and BP. Vessel Experience: DP construction and pipelay vessels with WROV and diver capabilities. Seaway Eagle (453’), Seaway Kestrel (328’), Seaway Hawk (309’). Travel: Gulf of Mexico ports, France, Norway, Sweden, Scotland, and Trinidad (living abroad).

Role: Plan, design and implement large-scale offshore, subsea construction projects for energy sector. Responsibilities: Write operational procedures and analysis reports. Interface with client. Oversee subcontractors. Design seafastening/deck plans. Design/select project equipment and rigging. Schedule project phases. Perform risk assessments. Offshore: Implement installation plans. Mobilize vessels. Maintain project records. Perform safety briefings. Devise contingency technical solutions. Provide engineering support for all vessel crews. PC Use: MS Project, AutoCAD. Other Experience: Market analysis, project tendering (engineering), engineer recruitment. Projects: Installation of subsea oilfield control systems (umbilicals, flying leads, etc.), pipe sections, risers and other structures. Subsea intervention on oilfield systems. Project Clients: Shell and BP. Vessel Experience: DP construction and pipelay vessels with WROV and diver capabilities. Subsea Viking (338’), Toisa Perseus (371’), and Scandi Navica (354’). Travel: Gulf of Mexico ports, Norway, and Angola.