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Palm Bay, Fl, Us

Kennedy Space Center

· Support NASA Office of Safety and Mission Assurance (OSMA) by conducting independent assessments that review and assess technical and mission risks associated with NASA Programs and Projects. Utilize skills in system engineering principles / risk management to perform complex analyses and technical assessments of aerospace components, system designs, testing, and validation.

Kennedy Space Center, Florida

· Provided safety oversight for the design, testing, and operation of critical systems, ensured contractor compliance with NASA/KSC and regulatory requirements. · Led and coordinated system safety activities for complex aerospace projects, including risk assessment, hazard identification, and safety analysis.· Conducted safety assessments of system designs and proposed modifications, provided recommendations for improvement.· Managed the investigation and closure of 50+ contractor mishaps or Close Call events. Ensured root cause analysis and associated corrective action plan appropriately addressed all safety concerns.

Orlando, Florida

· Developed and implemented safety plans, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices for a 24/7 microelectronics device production facility.· Collaborated with engineering teams to design and implement safety features and safeguards.· Maintained accurate and complete records of all environmental activities, reports, permits, licenses, and certifications, and ensured timely submission to federal and state regulatory agencies.· Partnered with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Osceola County Fire Rescue & EMS to develop and implement site specific risk mitigation and emergency response plans.· Three unannounced FDEP and four county regulatory site inspections yielded no violations.· Implemented initiative-taking measures that resulted in a "Zero Incident Culture.”

Rockledge, Florida

· Devised and implemented safety training, industrial safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental waste reduction programs for twelve regional work sites.· Developed and delivered safety training programs to enhance employee knowledge and awareness of safety procedures; 100% of employees and new hires met all training requirements.· Conducted scheduled site audits and inspections to ensure adherence to safety standards and implemented corrective actions, as necessary.

Melbourne, Florida Area

Developed safety programs that mitigated risk, ensured compliance and continuity of operations.· (FEMA /QLM) Led disaster field teams in the execution of disaster response, risk mitigation, and recovery plans. Obtained zero Lost Time Injury rate over contract duration. *12-month Contract.· (Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex) Developed and implemented environmental, health and safety programs and policies. Obtained NASA safety audit compliance rating of 97%, surpassing targeted goal of 85%. *8-month Contract.· (Alstom Transport) Operations focused multi-site environmental, health and safety leader responsible for safe operations program development. implementation, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance. ISO 9001 / 14001 implementation project leader. *12-month Contract.

Orlando, Florida Area

· Introduced Amazon Global EH&S programs, conducted site training, and implemented metrics reporting for 200+ new employees.· Established an environmental hazard management program that yielded zero citations during an unannounced inspection by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).· Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate safety risks, reducing incidents and workers’ compensation rates by 50% over a six-month period.· Utilized Gensuite to track regional EHS metrics, generate detailed reports, and manage incident investigations and corrective actions.

Melbourne, Florida Area

· Developed and implemented from the ground up an ISO 14001 based Safety Management Systems (SMS) that ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations in support of two manufacturing facilities. Structured and tracked company EHS sustainability initiatives.· Enabled delivery of mandatory occupational health and safety training to 300+ employees annually by devising a highly effective program with detailed training criteria and efficient tracking process.· Provided remoted / onsite EHS support to company facility in Mexico. Remotely supported facility in India.

Sandston, Va

· Defined procedures that communicated, and trained employees and contractors as new safety hazards, equipment, and regulatory changes were introduced into facility.· Saved company $300K annually in projected equipment engineering costs with introduction of Lean Six Sigma-based program that provided continuous monitoring and improved uptime, cycle time, reliability, parts usage, and preventive maintenance metrics.· Managed a team of 20+ service engineers and 16 technicians. Administered $4 million dollar equipment engineering budget.· Collaborated with major Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to formulate strategies to minimize safety and incident risks; current and next generation equipment impacted.

Orlando, Florida, United States

· Managed the assembly, testing, packaging, delivery, and field repair of combat simulation systems for Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT) and Advanced Gunnery Training System (AGTS) programs.· Assured all plant equipment, buildings, and company policies conformed to all federal, state, and city regulatory requirements including OSHA, RCRA, EPA, DOT, NFPA.· Orchestrated turn-around project plan that enabled two inherited behind schedule programs to meet customer commit dates resulting in the renewal of $10 million contract extension.

Bs, Electronics Engineering

Mba, Technology Management