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Ellicott City, Md

Design & create custom small wood products using J Tech pro series laser and Snapmaker 2.0 3-in-1 Modular 3D printer machine.Knowledge and use of CAD/CAM programs required for project design and to process jobs [CAD/CAM software; Inkscape Vector Graphics Editor software, Cut2D CNC Toolpath Converter software (converts CAD and graphics files to Gcode/CNC Toolpaths) and Universal G-code Sender].Additional Services: Systems Engineering & Configuration Management consulting.

Laurel, Md

Systems Engineer, Wood Consulting Services, Inc, Laurel, MD. 10/2018 to Present - Enterprise Configuration Manager Level 5 Currently working as an Enterprise Configuration Manager supporting the Systems Engineering Processes team. Duties include providing customers with assistance in developing and implementing Configuration Management Plans, standing up Configuration Control Boards (CCB), developing CCB Charters and other CM related processes per guidance as directed by corporate policy. This also includes in-person customer engagement to perform assessments for gap analysis to better understand the customer requirements. To perform these duties, a thorough knowledge and understanding of Configuration Management functions and principles is required. Familiarity with tools used in traditional, Agile and DevOps environments to perform configuration management activities is also required.

Fulton, Md

Laurel, Md

System Engineer IV Vencore, Inc, Laurel, MD. 12/2016 to 10/2018- Assist Vencore customers with obtaining IEEE, ANSI, ASME and other relevant standards for use across the enterprise to perform mission related work and internal infrastructure development - Develop justification cases to be presented to our internal customer for approval to update our databases (internal developed database and JIRA)- Participate in meetings/technical working groups to assist our customer with staying informed about the latest information and action items required to perform mission related activities- Obtain and gather relevant information from the technical working group meetings and online sites, and then upload the information into our SharePoint database for stakeholders to reference and utilize as needed

Chantilly, Va

Configuration Manager/System Integrator Vencore, Inc, Chantilly, Va. 03/2015 to Present- Design and deliver comprehensive Configuration Management Plans for executive staff to implement a process that meets the requirements across multiple divisions - Set up a new Change Control Board (CCB) to better facilitate the vetting of proposed changes to the baseline infrastructure- Facilitate engineering (2) and procurement (1) board meetings; includes setting up video teleconferencing equipment, coordinating attendees, ensuring documentation is available for viewing by internal and external staff for presentation, taking & then posting minutes to SharePoint- Assisted Procurement Team with the development of a process to meet the requirements laid out by the executive staff for a new procurement strategy- Create flow charts for Configuration & Change Management and Procurement Processes using Microsoft Visio- Create Microsoft PowerPoint briefings with ideas for creating a Configuration Management framework (personnel & CM tools) and present to the executive staff

Columbia, Md

- Development team member for an online part and document number system (provided configuration & requirements specifications); resulted in increased speed and efficiency of selection process. Replaced a manual system in place for many years.- Draft Configuration & Data Management plans for projects and programs based on requirements from Development & Operation teams.- Perform Configuration Management functions utilizing Exelis' CM tools; continuous version control & baseline validation required for software code, parts and electo-mechanical systems (SolidWorks PDM, Parts & Vendors PLM, Microsoft Office Suite and Online Repository).- Familiar with software source code & version control system Subversion (tutorial & training only)- Provided Engineering team with assistance for Solidworks file releases & status changes (Design, Prototype, Production, Obsolete, etc) as well as perform SolidWorks PDM administrator functions.- Assist Configuration Manager @ Herndon, Va. location with writing Configuration Management process for proposal. Leveraged SharePoint for document retention, team review and approvals.

Landover Maryland

- Engineering representative and major contributor on implementation team for installing Agile Product Lifecycle Management Software. Successful, on time and within budget, the system provided better visibility and quick access to documentation, as well as improving team communication, product time to market and overall quality.- Develop configuration management plans and work instructions to utilize Agile PLM system based on Manufacturing, Engineering & IT department input. Increased understanding of configuration management process and responsibilities. Employee training required.- Agile Administrator & Change Analyst; configure Agile system, manage product baselines, conducted audits- Change Control Board facilitator; set agendas, maintained logs, addressed End of Life issues, provide status reports. Participation from several business units including China.- Design and documented electro-mechanical systems, from concept to production, via CadKey 3D software.

Columbia, Md

- Product Support Team member responsible for providing assistance to engineering and production teams to maintain product integrity, quality and accurate documentation for smooth production flow. Support included performing dimensional analysis to ensure the feasibility and manufacturability of product designs. Successful analysis of fit issues saved money by reducing scrap and production assembly time.- Investigate and draft Engineering Change Request & Change Orders; implemented approved changes via CAD.- Engineering representative on Material Review Board, ECO and Purchasing Technical Issues Committees.- Conceptual design of mechanical parts and assemblies via Cimlinc Cim Cad and Autocad.