Hello, my name is Michael Powers, and I am a dynamic and solutions-oriented professional with specialist expertise in a number of engineering disciplines, including design, analysis, development, and testing. I am an analytical and detail-oriented individual with excellent problem-solving and crisis management skills; able to look at complex problems and provide simple and cost-effective engineering solutions. I have a proven track record of introducing multiple process improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. I possess strong proficiencies in budget administration, cost controlling, and quality compliance. I am capable of preparing complex compliance documentation for obtaining regulatory approval from FAA, EASA, CAA, DoD, and NASA.Following are some of the highlights of my career: - Directed a $30+ million project to build a multi-faceted theme park attraction in China by supervising overall aspects of design, construction, and installation of show and ride systems.- Contributed efforts towards managing and retaining accounts worth $8 million and driving long-term revenue growth by collaborating with clients in identifying and resolving service delivery issues. - Successfully developed and tested novel design projects for water supply, temperature regulation, and egress hardware for space flight, while staying within schedule, scope, and budget.- Led the design and development of full-scale mock-up of the Orion capsule for the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) to be used by astronauts to verify egress hardware.My colleagues know me for applying “out-of-the-box” approaches to resolve complex technical problems and for ensuring smooth workflow of operations. I am an expert presenter, negotiator, and businessperson; able to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders. Want to know more about my experience, passion, areas of expertise, or the improvements I can make to your organization? Connect with me at .