Michael Wray Email & Phone Number

Tucson, Arizona, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Project manager in charge of devising & implementing test plan per sales proposal. Budget hours, inventory, programming & test resources. Focus on NI hardware & LabVIEW software to deliver prototypes, test bed, and all-in-one solutions for customers.

Poway, Ca

Part of the team that supports rocket motor test firing at the Lakeside Test Site• Operate data acquisition (DAQ) system during motor test firings• Write test plans in support of required & desired procedures and experiments• Oversee test plan implementation and installation of parts & equipment• Purchase & assemble needed parts, & install at remote site• Troubleshoot diagnostics, including inputs to DAQ system, & LabVIEW code• Use LabVIEW PXI & cRIO systems & implement VIs for testing and data acquisition• Assist with DAQ troubleshooting, implementation and maintenance at production facility

San Diego, Ca

Recruited by Emc2 upon resumption of government funding, both for my laboratory & scientific skills as well as knowledge of company history. Member of Board of Directors for 6 years.Manager of Laboratory Operations• Planned & implemented layout of lab equipment, pumps, vacuum chambers & chillers, in support of $10M+ fusion research experiment• Acted as lead purchaser for lab support systems, acquired over >$100k of equipment• Assisted in conducting high power plasma physics experiments, acquiring & compiling data• Implemented & carried out maintenance & inventory records & controls• Assisted in design and assembly of experimental equipment including vacuum & pressure vessels, high-current power supplies, high-field magnets wound in-house• Developed and administered radiation safety program Administrative Operations Manager• Board Treasurer & Secretary; actively involved in corporate strategy & governance• Served as interim head of Finance, Operations, & Human Resources• Directly administered $12M in government funding for alternative energy development initiatives• Liaison with key stakeholders, government proponents, & contract administrators• Responsible for administrative reorganization, payroll; learned & used QuickBooks• Trained new staff in both laboratory operations and administrative duties

Poway, Ca

Worked on hybrid rocket motor & satellite systems, installing and testing diagnostics • Laid out & implemented diagnostic sensor plan in support of rocket motor testing• Purchased & assembled needed parts, & installed at remote site• Troubleshot diagnostics, including inputs to DAQ system• Used LabVIEW PXI system & implemented VIs for testing and data acquisition• Performed tests on satellite parts, including thermal stress, battery discharge, vibration.

San Diego, Ca

Hired as part of a team of physicists and engineers testing specific theories relating to IEC fusion energy.• Conducted plasma physics experiments, compiled and analyzed data• Operated microwave interferometer, residual gas analyzer, photo-multiplier tube• Developed and administered radiation safety program • Assisted in design and assembly of experimental equipment• Summarized conclusions in technical reports, as well as submitting technical updates on a weekly basis

Bachelor'S Degree, Physics & Math

Nuclear-Qualified Electrician'S Mate