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SummarySenior naval engineering professional with extensive experience in program management, systems engineering, and technical leadership. Proven expertise in talent development, resource management, and innovative solutions for complex ship systems, supported by a strong background in acquisition processes and requirements development.CORE COMPETENCIES AND KEY ACHIEVEMENTSTalent Management – Team leader, supervisor, results driven. Trained and developed the workforce. Developed and executed training programs. Supported extension of the Navy’s engineering competency at multiple warfare centers. Total Systems Engineering – Implemented processes and procedures that yielded integrated risk managed solutions. Evaluated the interaction and interface of multiple ship systems for safe and functional execution. Panel member and chair for readiness reviews and certification for fleet use.Battle Damage Assessment/Field Technical Assessments– Mine damage assessment and repair, Judges Advocate General technical advisor, Navy drydock inspector, technical lead on ship sea trials.Program Management -– Technical lead on multiple programs. Supported contract negotiation and policy development. Risk assessment and mitigation. Prepared major program cost estimates. Prepared response to congressional inquiries.Consensus Building – Demonstrated success at improving customer relations, spearheaded organizational change.Extensive Acquisition Experience -– Led technical aspects for multiple ship designs from development through testing, delivery and sustainment. Conducted requirements verification. Managed multi-million-dollar budget. Served on contract selection boards and technical evaluation teams. Assessed readiness for test and ultimately fleet use. Requirements Development and Implementation -– Pioneered precedent-setting designs, including blast-hardened structures and state-of-the-art hull plate material selection, implemented new structural design criteria for improved efficiency and cost.