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San Diego, CA, US

Poway, CA, US

Task management and troubleshooting for UAVs and associated support equipment across various customers and platforms.

Poway, CA, US

Poway, CA, US

• Collaborates with SMEs, design and test teams to manage system and component requirement databases from design to completion of testing artifacts for multiple programs
• Uses Integrity Lifecycle Manager to create test plans and test points, and verifies their traceability in support of DCS ST&Q group.
• Writes functional requirements based on existing and planned product capabilities.
• Represents Systems Engineering group during design reviews and program meetings.
• Coordinates and schedules integration of evolving product capabilities with multiple stakeholders.

Poway, CA, US

Works with Systems Engineering group building and managing requirements on various aircraft platforms.

Washington, DC, US

• While standing watch as Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor, oversaw three separate teams in charge of operating and maintaining a shipboard nuclear reactor and all support equipment and systems.
• Managed 34 associates in the operation, troubleshooting, scheduling, and performance of planned and corrective maintenance of all equipment necessary for the propulsion and production of power and clean water necessary.
• As a Nuclear trained planner (NEC 3377), wrote work packages and procedures for high visibility repairs of over 20 pieces of equipment, ensuring proper techniques used, resulting in first time quality and zero rework.
• Worked as divisional Quality Assurance representative, responsible for training over 100 personnel in proper QA and maintenance practices.

Washington, DC, US

• Stood watch as Chief Machinery Operator, supervising and assisting a team of 8 personnel in the operation of Main Propulsion Units, Turbine Generators, Water Distilling Units, Air Compressors, Oily Waste Separators.
• Organized, scheduled, and supervised all planned and corrective maintenance items on steam systems and pollution control systems on a Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier.
• Worked with Puget Sound Naval Shipyard to ensure retesting, repairs, and overhauls were performed correctly and in accordance to designed specifications.
• Essential member of the Reactor Department Drill team, supervising and training coworkers through greater than 100 high-risk evolutions, ensuring proper understanding and operation of equipment in emergency situations.

Washington, DC, US

• Qualified on and operated and performed maintenance on Main Propulsion Units, Turbine Generators, Air Compressors, Water Distilling Units, and Boilers.
• Discovered, troubleshot, and led teams to perform repairs for all damaged or dysfunctional equipment used for propulsion and production of power and clean water onboard a Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier.

Washington, DC, US

• Sampled and tested lubricating oils used on Main Propulsion Units, Turbine Generators, and Air Compressors to ensure adequate viscosity and cleanliness for proper operation.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Transfer To San Diego State University For B.S., Mechanical Engineering