Eric Padgett Email & Phone Number

Orlando, Florida Area

• Manage and own the successful completion and timely execution of Applications Engineering activities including designing and implementing software application solutions using the appropriate programming language to control test assets or equipment and application specific hardware requiring generation of block diagrams, electrical schematics and wire lists.o Analysis on UUTs (Unit Under Test) to understand functionality, use case, and to determine application requirements o Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis during initial development, integration and/or issues reported by end users and customers.o Perform application software and hardware validation and verification testing.o Responsible for the revision tracking and release of application solution documentation package.• Meet customer/stakeholder requirements and expectations by delivering high quality, robust applications and solutions.• Management tasks include applications software and hardware estimation, planning, requirements analysis, and application design as well as mentoring and oversight of applications engineering team promoting project leadership and teamwork.• Generate material required for product demos and perform on-site training to potential and existing customers.• Work effectively in cross functional teams by participating in product definition activities, feature and top-level requirements analysis.

Orlando, Florida Area

• Responsible for managing the on-time delivery of multiple radio test solution products. o Coordinating with manufacturing and test across multiple production facilities to ensureadequate product stock to support existing and forecasted orders. o Provide direction to finance, production control, and shipping to ensure the necessary jobnumbers, stock rooms, and product movement takes place in the system• Determine new product and accessory pricing based on material and labor cost, overhead burdens, anddesired return on sale percentages.• Provide approval on product quotes to ensure accurate part numbers, prices, and lead times are quoted.• Work closely with Engineering throughout the new product development cycle to ensure a smoothtransition from development to low rate initial production• Provide technical and customer support for production and warranty repairs across several radio testproduct lines.• Act as a SME across multiple radio test product lines to assist in system integration, applicationdevelopment, and qualification.

Orlando, Florida Area

• Managed Manufacturing and Production Test Departments ensuring all aspects of manufacturing andtesting were completed across multiple programs and products.• Responsible for allocating and scheduling production resources to ensure both internal and customerfacing program schedule dates were met.• Coordinated with Production Control to ensure proper material was on order to ensure on-timedelivery of product orders

• Managed Production Test Department of 5-10 test technicians responsible for ensuring production testing was complete to meet program deliveries for RF and digital based systems. • Member of an Integrated Product Team for software defined radio test products and responsible for presenting any issues and improvements involving Production Test and providing solutions for review by the team.• Deemed Subject Matter Expert for multiple generations of software defined radio test products. Trained technicians to test and troubleshoot RF (up to 3 GHz) and digital based circuit card and systems. • Designed and implemented an intranet based product status and failure tracking database using php and mySQL technologies to enable failure trend analysis and to maintain module and system level testing data history.• Assisted Test Engineering in the generation, review, and integration of system and RF module Acceptance Test Procedures as well as module and system level troubleshooting.• Maintained daily status and schedule of all testing activities, allocated personnel, and test equipment to meet program goals and warranty schedules.• Worked closely with Quality and Manufacturing departments to coordinate rework and inspection efforts.• Volunteered to be COMSEC Custodian Alternate and was responsible for reporting our current radio inventory to NSA and DSS and handled day to day COMSEC responsibilities including issuing radios to authorized users, vault checks, and dealing with any COMSEC violations.

• Performed acceptance test procedures on RF modules (up to 2 GHz) and radio test systems using a variety of RF and measurement test equipment. Included running RF calibration and performance testing.• Troubleshot system failures down to module level and interfaced with manufacturing and quality departments to expedite repairs.• Assisted in the software build process for multiple radio test products. Included verifying software load and configuring the system image on bootable self-installing discs.• Performed regression testing for test program sets during customer sell-off of radio test products. Included fault insertion and maintaining detailed test logs and test discrepancy reports.• Modified and developed applications to improve tracking of system configuration, calibration information, and overall test department status.

• Key member on a team that designed and installed site wide networks for the International Peace Keeping program. Networks included e-classrooms, file/email/simulation servers, secure wireless networking between buildings, auditoriums, and VoIP systems. Provided onsite technical support for the Bangladesh Army to repair a PC based driving trainer and provided a 2 week training course.• Performed the functions of an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for a PL1 classified Information System (IS). Included configuration management, audit, training, and security responsibilities working directly with DSS.• Implemented a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to allow customers and employees to access work data remotely and designed, built, and configured an in-house FTP server to allow a larger storage limit on data received from customers. Implemented a data tape system and schedule to backup all company critical data.• Redesigned the corporate website to include current programs, capabilities, program media, and FTP access for easier customer use.

Orlando, Florida Area

• Packaged, labeled, and shipped 60-80 automotive aftermarket performance parts (turbo kits, intercoolers, boost controllers, blow off valves, etc) per day.• Maintained inventory control on over 3000 items kept in stock.• Provided email and phone based customer service pertaining to shipment tracking and status, part exchanges, and returns.

Orlando, Florida Area