Michael Helland Email & Phone Number

Reston, Va, Us

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Quality Engineer (Electrical Engineer) with more than 6 years of Quality Assurance and Engineering Experience. Commitment to developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives through collection and analysis of trends and data and converting it to actionable information. Experienced in performing quality assurance audits, surveillances, and procurement supplier evaluations. Current Software Quality assurance lead for employer and experience in developing and testing software applications. DOE and manufacturing experience with a track record of improving all companies and clients worked for. Quality Engineer for a government contract regarding waste shipments and environmental remediation of contaminated areas and materials. Responsibilities include designing and implementing quality standards, inspections of materials, equipment processes and products. Develop quality control systems and determine corrective actions through audits and surveillances. Utilize troubleshooting skills to ensure that all processes and products consistently are meeting required quality standards. Work directly with engineering management to ensure all products and designs adhere to all related industry standards. Background in electrical engineering but have gained experience in civil and mechanical engineering standards. Currently serving as Software Quality Assurance technical lead and have developed and implemented testing and program requirements as per DOE Order 414.1D. I am certified as a receipt inspector and serve as the procurement quality assurance expert with reviews of all procurements. I have performed audits and completed supplier evaluations both remotely and onsite of vendors. I have increased production on all inspections and have continually performed at least two surveillances on field work every month. Currently Qualified/Certified as an NQA-1 Lead Auditor as of April 2023.

Franklin Park, Il, Us

- Outside Sales of chrome plating chemicals and equipment, including Chromic Acid, Lead Anodes, Rectifiers, Tank Liners, Plating Tanks, Chroma Pur, Evaps among others. - Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs- Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction- Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule- Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments- Analyze the territory/market’s potential, track sales and status reports- Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services

Los Alamos, Nm, Us

• Recommended design modifications to eliminate machine and system malfunctions • Identified design, process and equipment options to satisfy client needs, minimize costs and limit potential operational problems• Contributed and researched alternative programming for FPGA's to ensure data retrieval from satellites • Generated hard coding for Ethernet interfacing between multiple computer inputs and FPGA's (Field Programmable Gate Arrays)• Planned and coordinated strategy including cost to complete engineering projects• Supervised testing of programming and implementation onto prototype satellites• Python and C coding interfacing with Xilinx Platform studio and EDK• Aided in development of Error Correcting Codes for satellite data retrieval