Michael Abourizk

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Avionics Integration Specialist @ Metavonics
Glendale, AZ, US
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Glendale, Arizona, United States, United States
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About Michael Abourizk

Result driven avionics systems engineer and technical leader with proven record of timely program execution. Extensive experience in the development and certification of avionics systems.• Expertise in avionics systems development and certification - ARP4754a, DO-178C, ARINC 254, DO-297.• Research & Development lead for a US/China joint venture in Shanghai, China (AVIAGE SYSTEMS).• Trusted customer advocate resulting in quick decisions on critical issues.

Michael Abourizk's Current Company Details
Metavonics

Metavonics

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Avionics Integration Specialist
Glendale, AZ, US
Website:
metavonics.com
Employees:
29
Michael Abourizk Work Experience Details
  • Metavonics
    Avionics Integration Specialist
    Metavonics
    Glendale, Az, Us
  • Self Employed
    Avionics Specialist
    Self Employed Jun 2022 - Present
    United States
  • Aspen Avionics
    Technical Program Manager
    Aspen Avionics Mar 2019 - Jun 2022
    Technical/Program ManagerLeading the development, certification, and program execution for a family of ‘connectivity’ Wifi/Cellular products that moves data on and off air transport category aircrafts and the Pilatus PC12/24. Face to the customer in defining the requirements, integration testing, and functional deliveries that align with agreed to milestones.
  • Aerotec - Aerospace Testing Engineering & Certification L.L.C.
    Senior Avionics Systems Engineer
    Aerotec - Aerospace Testing Engineering & Certification L.L.C. Mar 2017 - Mar 2019
    Seattle, Washington
    Senior Systems Development Engineer (Contracting) Aircraft and Avionics Systems requirement development, Verification and Validation for the Mitsubishi MRJ aircraft. Working with the Nagoya Japan Systems, Certification, and Safety teams in developing an ARP4754a compliant requirements, validation and verification artifacts. DO-297 Task 4 integration for the Rockwell Collins Proline Fusion Avionics System.
  • Ge Aviation
    Senior Staff Engineer/Technologist
    Ge Aviation 2015 - 2016
    Clearwater Fl
    Senior Staff Engineer/Technologist 2015 – 2016Research and Development lead for the Controls Interface Product System (Data Concentrator Unit with ability to host utility functions) product line. • Developed a scalable product architecture that minimized cost of change, thus achieving recurring and non-recurring cost targets.• Led an initiative driving a common solution that spanned multiple product lines that significantly reduced development cost and time.
  • Ge Aviation Systems
    Lead Senior Avionics Systems Engineer
    Ge Aviation Systems 2013 - 2015
    Clearwater Florida
    Lead Senior Avionics Systems Engineer 2013 – 2015Multiple roles in driving the growth of GE’s integrated avionics systems portfolio.• Proposed integrated systems avionics solutions and architectures for major airframe manufacturers (Airbus, Gulfstream). • Provided technical proposals and trade studies identifying optimal solutions to meet customer Critical To Quality (CTQ’s). • Key contributor to the advance technology organization working on future generations of avionics systems, focusing on technologies that reduce Size, Weight, Power and Cost, and human factors that are intuitive, easily interactive thus reducing pilot training.
  • Ge
    Engineering Lead
    Ge 2010 - 2013
    Shanghai City, China
    On assignment in China standing up a GE and AVIC joint venture (AVIAGE SYSTEMS).• Created the Tier One Avionics Systems Team (TOAST) that led to AVIAGE SYSTEMS being rated as the number one supplier to COMAC for consecutive years.• Created and staffed the Advance Technology Organization for AVIAGE SYSTEMS.• Led the negotiation with COMAC in standing up their C919 aircraft Applications team.• The liaison between COMAC and the AVIAGE SYSTEMS engineering organizations to clearly communicate each other’s technical and non-technical needs.• Gained the trust with COMAC where I led technical coordination between them and Tier Two Avionics Suppliers.
  • Honeywell
    Marketing And Product Management
    Honeywell 2008 - 2010
    Glendale Arizona
    Responsible for the management of a set of product lines across multiple avionics electronic businesses.• Created a detailed business plan for Honeywell’s Air Transport and Business Aviation products lines that included the road map for the development of functionalities which were of value to targeted customers.• Identified investment strategies and timing to execute to the road map. • Led a team in defining and executing a process addressing component obsolescence that allowed us to continue delivering on our customer commitments.• Instrumental in developing a strategy where functionalities were developed as core/common.
  • Honeywell
    Technical Lead
    Honeywell 2004 - 2008
    Glendale Arizona
    Technical lead for resolving customer issues on five product lines. • Created and managed program plans that drove more than five product teams for a successful execution meeting customer commitments on budget and schedule.• Root cause analysis and trouble shoot testing in identifying difficult to re-reproduce in service failures.• Led a team to define processes and metrics that improved software quality, and proactively identify issues early enough to minimize impacts on the program.• Drove cultural changes at our customer to ensure timely and accurate requirements that minimized customer requested changes. • Created processes between Honeywell and Embraer to limit scope creep.• Key presenter at our customer program and technical coordination meetings.• Worked closely with the product groups to mitigate obstacles for a timely completion of their committed functionalities.
  • Honeywell
    Staff Engineer For The Embraer Family Of Regional Jets
    Honeywell 2003 - 2004
    Glendale Arizona
    Customer point of contact for developing and resolving issues dealing with the Displays System on the Embraer 170/190 family of aircraft’s. • Generated system level specifications for the Primary Flight Display System, Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System, and Synoptic Pages for seven aircraft utility systems. • Testing of such systems prior to delivery of final product to the customer.• Coordinated with the customer and the certification authorities (JAA, FAA, CTA) to demonstrate compliance with the certification requirements.• Generated the certification documentations that were submitted to the customer and the certification authorities that defined the means of compliance.
  • Honeywell
    Primus Epic™ Flight Controls Technical Manager
    Honeywell 2000 - 2003
    Glendale Arizona
    Provided technical leadership and management of a multi-disciplined group of engineers. • Delivered the system safety analysis and formal validation and verification (V&V) testing for the automatic flight controls systems for seven different Business Jets, Regional Jets, and Helicopter programs. • Coordinated with external suppliers in order to achieve our cost and schedule objectives. • Presented and coordinated with the certification authorities (FAA and JAA) to insure acceptable means of certification of the Primus EPIC™ Flight Controls System.• Coordinated with Honeywell legal department that identified licensing technologies.• Responsible for employees’ development and performance evaluations, including assistance with salary planning and promotional considerations.

Michael Abourizk Skills

Engineering Management Aerospace Systems Engineering Engineering Avionics Aircraft Systems Design Cross Functional Team Leadership Testing Six Sigma Embedded Systems Program Management Do 178b Integration Process Improvement Aviation Product Management Leadership Software Development Strategic Planning System Design Simulink Electronics Business Process Improvement Arp4754a Arinc 254 Do 297

Michael Abourizk Education Details

  • University Of Miami
    Bachelor Of Engineering (Beng), And Mba
  • St. Mary’S University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    St. Mary’S University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    B.S. Mathematics

Frequently Asked Questions about Michael Abourizk

What company does Michael Abourizk work for?

Michael Abourizk works for Metavonics

What is Michael Abourizk's role at the current company?

Michael Abourizk's current role is Avionics Integration Specialist.

What is Michael Abourizk's email address?

Michael Abourizk's email address is michael.abourizk@ge.com

What schools did Michael Abourizk attend?

Michael Abourizk attended University Of Miami, St. Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Michael Abourizk has skills like Engineering Management, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Engineering, Avionics, Aircraft, Systems Design, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Testing, Six Sigma, Embedded Systems, Program Management.

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