Daniel Strong Email & Phone Number

• US Navy Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to foreign military customers (Australia, Japan, and Korea) for the MK 160 Gun Computer System (GCS) housed on Frigate and Destroyer class ships• Execute full software and hardware product lifecycle efforts (cradle to grave); including engineering development, system integration, testing, hardware design, ship installation, logistics, and training systems• Interface and communicate directly with business financial managers, contract representatives, systems engineers, technical personnel, configuration management representatives, In-Service Engineering Agents, program office representatives, and sponsors in resolving issues, preparing documentation, and answering action items and data calls• Technical oversight and direction to contractors and field activities when coordinating efforts with other combat system elements to address system integration and interoperability• Establish and formally present budgets, timelines, risks, and progress to the O-6 level, foreign militaries, and internal portfolio managers• Provide pros and cons to foreign militaries regarding deviations from their current combat system architectures and the impacts of their decisions

• Oversight and direction for the Unmanned Systems and Autonomy Division (associated with: Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Fluid Dynamics), 15 personnel, and a cumulative budget of 3.5M• Created a dynamic V&V process that ensured both the customer and the Software Team could compromise on changing requirements and Military testing/integration milestones while executing a fluid and fast paced project• Responsible for creating conceptual R&D projects and presenting them to Military customers with the intent of being awarded funding for development• Continual Collaboration with Weapon System manufacturers, Unmanned Platform Manufacturers (USV, UGV and UAV), and Military customers with the intent to expand and advance the Autonomous Weapons portfolio • Create and manage project plans for Autonomous Software and Weapon System integration efforts, detailing requirements, budget, schedule and detailed tasking efforts• Act as Officer in Charge at testing events, responsible for the safety and management of all range activity and personnel during live fire testing events• Continued participation in Engineering tasks that bridge gaps between team member expertise and enable team efficiency

• Developed software interfaces for direct end-to-end control of multiple Remote Weapon Stations by implementing ICDs and by translating serial to Ethernet formats• Minimized cost due to software integration by researching multiple solutions and evaluating local support capabilities• Designed the project’s electrical system, ensuring seamless fleet integration• Reduced system footprint by analyzing structural features and component layout in SolidWorks• Utilized 3D printing and laser cutting technologies for rapid prototyping and system demonstrations

• Oversee contractor upgrades, budget allotments and timelines to ensure lab facilities meet the technological demands of the warfighter• Integrated fleet hardware solutions by addressing capability needs, design considerations, limitations imposed by technology, budget and schedule• Demonstrated the pros and cons of converting SLBM engineering documents into a model-based systems engineering platform

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Glen Allen, Va

• Review drawings for constructability and provide interpretation for subcontractor installation • Monitor construction activities to ensure quality, project schedule adherence and compliance with drawings, specifications and codes through regular inspections• Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with the preparation of material requisition orders• Carry out site visits in order to assist in producing daily reports of the work and/or subcontractors activities

Shady Grove, Pa

• Interpreted electrical and hydraulic schematics and participated in daily discussions offering ideas on how to improve the overall crane control system• Innovated techniques and procedures to measure and graph crane dynamical responses • Instrumented multiple cranes with high-precision diagnostics, such as fast response transducers, to monitor and record comparison control data over CANOpen network• Collaborated with experienced crane operators and crafted a questionnaire which offered-survey based assessments of desirable/undesirable characteristics of crane control• Methodically created and designed test procedures for crane operators to conduct prior to taking the questionnaire• Documented and clearly defined customer grievances, engineered methods of gaining and analyzing essential data, and collaborated with multiple engineering divisions to successfully improve crane performance

Sasebo, Japan

• Supervised both commissioned and non-commissioned officers and managed day-to-day activities in the aviation hydraulic shop• Engineered and tested aviation components vital to keeping maximum aircraft in flight status• Disassembled faulty aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic components, visually and instrumentally tested each subcomponent, repaired or replaced all deficient subcomponents and reinstalled the component to the aircraft • Performed scheduled and impromptu inspections and repairs on aircraft structures and hydraulic systems on the following aircraft: AV-8B Harriers, AH-1 Cobras, CH-53 Helicopters, H-60 Helicopters and CH-46 Helicopters• Troubleshot solutions to spontaneous hydraulic complications involving shipboard equipment, landing craft air cushions (LCAC), landing craft units (LCU) and amphibious assault vehicles (AAV)• Managed USS Essex Hydraulic Contamination Control program which included establishing policy, responsibilities, and requirements for implementing and maintaining techniques to achieve and maintain a satisfactory level of fluid purity in hydraulic systems and provide for safe and efficient operation of naval aircraft, weapon systems, and support equipment

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Electromechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Tau Alpha Pi

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Engineering Management