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Boston, Ma, Us

Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Project Lead for the Tomahawk Cruise Missile Trainer Personal Computer (CMTpc). Leads a team of 16 personnel in the Software Development of the application that is provided to the U.S. Naval Fleet to ensure personnel are highly trained in the requirements for utilizing the Tomahawk missile system. Leads the Team, including the Product Owner, Scrum Masters, System Engineers and Software Developers using the Agile process to ensure an in depth understanding of the technical demands and risks to ensure development plans are resourced and tracked to successful completion.Provides task, cost, schedule, budget and staffing related inputs to Program Managers, Financial Support Teams, Branch and Department Heads.

Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Test Lead for the next generation Submarine Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle which will be be capable of utilizing AI/ML to carry out fully autonomous missions.

Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Lead Naval Undersea Warfare Center System Engineer for the BYG-1 Tactical Control System Mission Planning Application (MPA). Participated in Development in an Agile environment in coordination with General Dynamics and managed implementation of accepted enhancements to the Application. Conducted significant testing and problem identification in order to ensure the best product was delivered the Fleet. Ultimately responsible for implementation of the Satellite Vulnerability module in MPA and closely collaborated with John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory and the Naval Network Warfare Command. Collaborated with multiple entities to ensure MPA grew into a product Submarine Commanders could utilize for full fusion Mission Planning, Course of Action Analysis and implementation.

Newport, Ri

• System Engineering Services in support of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center• Management, planning, systems engineering, integration and test evaluation, development and maintenance related to the Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TTWCS) and BYG-1 Combat Control System on U.S. Naval Submarines and Foreign Navy Platforms.

Newport, Ri

• Contracted System Engineering Services in support of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center• Management, planning, systems engineering, integration and test evaluation, development and maintenance related to the Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TTWCS) and BYG-1 Combat Control System on U.S. Naval Submarines and Foreign Navy Platforms

• Managed and developed Department of Defense (DoD) & Nuclear Industry sales opportunities• Developed strategic business recommendations reflecting DoD and Nuclear Industry trends• Implemented Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFARS)• Implemented Defense Audit Agency requirements for Prime and sub-tier contracting• Implemented Federal web-based information systems (IS) for invoicing, receipt and inspection• Led close engagement with local and Congressional legislators in support of the Defense Industry and Advanced Manufacturing• Collaborated with relevant trade organizations and governmental institutions in support of manufacturing initiatives• Collaborated with relevant trade organizations in support of local and regional workforce development programs• Upgraded the ISO-9001 Quality Management System• Revised quotation preparation to reflect Defense Audit Agency requirements• Devised the business strategy to support the Company’s business expansion• Established and oversaw Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives including Value Stream Mapping, Constraints-based reorganization and Process Engineering enhancement• Developed and maintained Divisional marketing collateral and marketing strategies• Redesigned and maintained the Company Naval & Nuclear Products website• Identified and maintained web-based IS related to Defense and Federal opportunities, Company performance and Military Standard and Specification documentation• Introduced new markets including the Defense Logistics Agency and implemented the Wide Area Work Flow payment system and MyInvoice payment tracking program

• Led and mentored a Department of 80 Officers, Professors and Enlisted personnel. Superlative oversight resulted in flawless mission accomplishment and 100% personnel retention.• Designed and implemented a strategic facility plan to incorporate personnel and technology growth. Seamlessly managed over $2M of upgrades and integrated modifications.• Provided results-oriented management of manpower and resources for more than 500 War Gaming events, enabling the development of strategic leaders and International partnerships.• Organized and participated in myriad and diverse team projects; interacted with Departments across the organization spectrum to accomplish specific mission objectives.

• Orchestrated Operation McCall, a $76M extraction of 550 tons of yellowcake uranium and several highly radioactive sources from Baghdad, Iraq during a period of heightened conflict.• Supervised strategic and operational planning, execution and logistics for McCall, adjusting to rapidly shifting threat conditions and managing over 200 military and contracted personnel.• Developed and implemented the Strategic Plan for all Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces for the 2009 Iraqi Elections. Personally advised the MNF-I Commanding General, General Odierno.• Coordinated with Joint Service, Interagency and Non-Governmental Organizations and the United Nations to conduct McCall and the resoundingly successful 2009 Iraqi Elections.

• Expertly planned and executed all operations for SSN-22 over a 51 month period, including multiple Class Certifications and Missions Vital to National Security.• Designed and administrated the Officer and Quality Assurance programs, ensuring 100% adherence to operational and procedural directives and maintenance requirements.

USS Connecticut (SSN-22) Dec 1998 - Feb 2003USS Rickover (SSN-709) Dec 1999 - Feb 2000USS Salt Lake City (SSN-716) Jun 1994 - Sep 1994USS Los Angeles (SSN-688) Feb 1993 - Apr 1996 (Includes an Engineered Refueling Overhaul)

• Instructed Naval Architecture and Weapons Systems courses for ROTC and general University students.• Led 60 midshipmen from 4 colleges in their endeavors to become Naval Officers. Achieved a 100% graduation rate. Reorganized the Department to achieve highly improved efficiencies

B.S., Aerospace (Astronautical) Engineering

M.S. (Eq.) - Plant Propulsion Systems, Naval Nuclear Power (Degree Courses Classified)

M.A., National Security And Strategic Studies

M.S., Financial Planning