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Austin, Texas Area

Patuxent River, Maryland

Responsible for effective implementation of Critical Item Management (CIM) policy in both acquisition and sustainment environments. Ensured standardization of policy interpretation and implementation. Facilitated emergencies or issues dealing with critical items or suppliers; contributed to CIM policy development; managed CIM funding; provided CIM metrics.

Patuxent River NAS, Maryland

Controls Representative for F-5N/J85 CIPPerformed testing on the analog Engine Amplifier as installed on the aircraft in a test cell to prove that a certain temperature step limit was not occurring. Controversial results as the proper operation of the Engine Amplifier was critical in Navy Test Pilot School applications and the USAF having Configuration.

Patuxent River NAS, Maryland

Controls Representative for C-2A NP2000 Flight Test Responsible for ensuring software updates were certified airworthy. To ensure a standardized review process for software updates, authored a Standard Work Package. Documented the cooperative use of an outside agency to ensure Code Reviews at contractor’s location were conducted satisfactorily. Reviewed.

Waco, Texas Area

Utilized SoftVelocity’s Clarion versions 3.0 and 5.5 to debug existing software systems. Modified systems to meet with customer requirements. Used RoboHelp to convert existing company documentation into an on-line Help system.

Waco, TX

Performed various thermal analyses for the Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) project including tradeoff analysis of insulation thickness, temperature, and air speed. Identified qualified equipment, such as fans, valves, and instrumentation, to be used for the SOFIA project. Assisted in testing, data reduction, and test validation.

Waco, TX

Participated in the development of the Maintenance Engineering Analysis Plan for the Special Sensor Improvement Program for the USN’s EP-3E aircraft. Experienced in Task Analysis using MIL-STD-1388-2B as a guide and using the SLIC2B software as a database. Interfaced with Integrated Logistics Support, Design Engineering and Maintainability, Reliability to.