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Lead a team of Service Engineers, Customer Service Representatives, and a global network of over 200contracted Field Service Technicians. Focused on growing sales by improving product quality and customer experience.

Product Management, Quality Management, and High level troubleshooting of complex pump systems in a customer facing environment.

Lead multiple diverse teams in all aspects of mechatronic new product development projects.

Managed a diverse and bilingual team in all aspects of a dynamic lean manufacturing environment.

Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer managing a division in charge of the maintenance and operation of all electrical systems within a nuclear power plant onboard an aircraft carrier. Develop the careers of 65 employees, preparing a new generation of leaders for the US Navy. Charged with improving standards in technical expertise, quality assurance, and safety of over 400 personnel within the department. Managed the preparations and maintenance of the high voltage electrical system and electronics equipment leading up to and during an arduous deployment in the Middle East.

Graduated with distinction.Graduate coursework in mathematics, thermodynamics, chemistry, physics, electrical engineering, materials, and nuclear engineering, followed by applied study in the design and operation of mechanical and electrical systems in a nuclear power plant including training in integrated operations during war fighting scenarios.

Led 3 divisions totaling 65 personnel through multiple freedom of navigation operations and an extended maintenance availability. Served as project manager for over 3 million dollars of electronic warfare upgrades to the ship, dramatically improving the ship’s warfighting capabilities. Coordinated the overhaul of 8000 square feet of real estate as well as installation of 5000 square feet of radar absorbing tile on the external area of the ship. Developed and executed all aspects of the short and long term schedule for the ship, including personnel staffing, corrective equipment maintenance, and operational training. Additionally served as the Safety Lead, Improving the overall safety of personnel with the implementation of a stringent safety program resulting in fewer on the job accidents during a dynamic industrial maintenance period.

Operated in a high-throughput laboratory, utilizing various analytical methods as well as robotics. Focused on improving productivity via innovation, problem solving, and time management, while maintaining a strict level of accuracy. Trained and mentored fellow employees in technical methods and quality assurance.

Published author in peer-reviewed journal, Biochemistry: (2013) Long-Range Architecture in a Viral RNA Genome.Presented findings as Honors Thesis at the Undergraduate Research Symposium.Formulated experimental protocols in pursuit of analytical determination of the secondary structure of STMV RNA genome.Employed the use of advanced analytical techniques such as RNA sequencing and SHAPE analysis.