Mike Slatt Email & Phone Number

Breinigsville, Pa, Us

Allentown, Pennsylvania Area

Electrical Engineering Department staff member with multi-functional roles as an instructor, mentor and administrator. Named Executive Assistant to the Department Chair in 2013 with oversight for budgeting, scheduling, communications and administration activities for a 40+ person organization and $450K annual budget. * Applied detail-oriented, hands-on management approach to schedule personnel across 70+ sections, and organize and facilitate complex, challenging tasks, special projects and programs (with multiple stakeholders and organizations).* Leveraged communication and organizational skills to address legacy department issues. Improved collaboration and support to both administration and faculty, and created an operationally efficient organization. * Led 7 months of in-depth planning and logistics to execute a multi-cycle 4-week flagship training program designed to train, develop, and evaluate 320+ students intent on seeking Marine Corps commissions.* Combined hands-on training and formal instruction to competently instruct 3 of the department’s core courses in cyber security, digital communications, electronics and electrical engineering to 80+ technical and non-technical students each year.* Lauded by students and faculty as a top instructor, achieving zero failures over 3 years based on ability to advance understanding of complex subject matter, and improve critical thinking, analysis and solutions. * Achieved record-setting results for student mentoring, culminating in selection for the senior mentor role directing 30 leaders providing career development coaching to 4K+ students.

Received 100% scholarship for full-time enrollment in the Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Science research programs. Utilized technical, scientific and engineering principles, and converged physics, mathematics and engineering theory into real world application in the areas of mechatronics, robotics, unmanned systems and other advanced technologies.* Obtained a thorough understanding of experimental engineering, design, prototype development and testing processes.* Conducted basic and applied research and next generation design of unmanned autonomous vehicles for use by government organizations involved in communications, defense, energy, and intelligence. * Collaborated with Case Western Reserve University’s world-leading Biologically Inspired Robotics Laboratory on prototype development of Whegs™ robots for interchangeable locomotion over different types of land/sea terrain.* Received specialized training in electromagnetic sensors, acoustics and energy systems to address current and future challenges in a variety related to mobility, power distribution and operation of mobile platform designs.* Utilized 3D modeling, software development and rapid prototyping tools to design the chassis, suspension, drive and power system for an amphibious biologically inspired robot.

Served 9 years as an AV-8B Harrier Pilot, and distinguished as a high-potential professional and leader. Earned progressive promotions, advanced certifications and increased responsibility for personnel, equipment, operations, maintenance, quality assurance and safety. * Named Acting Maintenance Officer leading 75+ personnel during leadership transition, poor morale and need to immediately fix inoperable equipment in a remote overseas location. * Certified as a Landing Signals Officer requiring mature judgment, quick decision-making and strong communication skills to sustain a 100% safety record for carrier operations.* Sustained year after year top performance as an Operations Officer/Flight Leader. Developed schedules, training, qualifications and professional development for 20+ pilots. * Completed 900+ hours of flight time (50+ in combat). Earned Air Medal One Strike/Flight Award Medal during deployment to the Middle East (Northern Arabian Gulf, Kuwait, Iraq).* Increased 85+ person maintenance department capabilities, certifications and contributions to upkeep, operational readiness and safety of $150M in systems, equipment and aircraft. * Collaborated with manufacturers and software developers on upgrades, certification and troubleshooting/quality assurance. * Hand-picked from 3 peers for new position to address the ground hazards impacting aircraft expeditionary operations. * Identified key areas of concern, outlined best practices and procedures, and recommended solutions to mitigate risks going forward.* Achieved measurable increase in equipment up-time, and awarded commendation for program management.* Developed hazard prevention policy including 16 key requirements and standards for facility design/construction projects, ground inspections, facility maintenance, and aircraft operation. * Collaborated with multi-functional groups on program implementation, and shared prevention methods with operations nationwide.

Ms, Applied Physics

Special Projects in Mechatronics, Robotics and Applied Physics; 3.86 GPA

Bs, Systems Engineering

Concentration in Weapons and Control Systems; 3.42 GPA

Safety Officer Course

Emphasis on Operational Risk Management, Preventative Programs & Engineering/Maintenance Investigations