Ken Abernathy Email & Phone Number

Fishers, IN, US

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Developed comprehensive implementation plans to address deficiencies and incorporate enhancements into defense aircraft for three branches of the military. This involved conducting in-depth documentation research and.
• Oversaw hardware and software integration tests, representing customer interests throughout the process
• Honored with an innovation award for designing a noise mitigation system for avionics lab equipment
• Managed the timely manufacturing and installation of the noise mitigation system
• Designed and led the installation of hardware for the integration and remote utilization of a new aircraft Ethernet router and switch
• Directed a cross-company team in redesigning electronic warfare laboratory bays to accommodate a revised processor

Andover, Massachusetts, United States

• Coordinated with teams both stateside and overseas to support software testing and hardware installation. Supported software testing and preparation for overseas installation, while assisting the hardware installation.
• Collaborated with a cross-functional engineering team to create and execute a robust verification and validation strategy
• Executed system tests and demonstrations, regularly presenting findings directly to clients
• Worked with procurement and supply chain teams to monitor order status and manage budgets for multiple projects, each exceeding $200K
• Designed, researched, and sourced components for test interconnects, enabling the adaptation of legacy hardware for integration with data injection simulators
• Acted as an intern ambassador, promoting a dynamic and educational environment for developing engineers

Sterling Heights, MI

• Oversaw the seamless integration of new capabilities into land-based vehicles by:
• Collaborating with design engineers to ensure manufacturability and ease of installation/maintenance
• Developing and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs), ordering and tracking materials
• Coordinating scheduling for vehicle modifications, facility usage, and personnel
• Communicating with customers to provide project status, estimated completion times, and address potential roadblocks
• Compiling modification instructions based on customer technical manuals

Indianapolis, Indiana Area