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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Leading a centralized One-Stop-Shop for all things Operations, Logistics, Safety and Testing at the National Robotics Engineering Center. Engaging in engineering development projects across multiple disciplines, locations and technologies. We create and deliver appropriate, targeted project test strategies while providing for proper test site, environment and structure. Trained personnel offer independent oversight and objective analysis of Project Testing, Field Operations, Logistics and Safety.Previously, Validation Project Lead for NREC with Caterpillar 's Autonomous Haulage System .Site manager for operations at a newly established 8,000 sqft robotic vehicle field support facility located adjacent to 300 acres of Test Grounds- Provide direct support for military autonomy projects, unmanned air vehicles, underground and lunar robotics. "Robot Ridge - Where Robot's Dreams Come True."Lead for Test, Validation and Field Operations for Tartan Racing in the Urban Challenge, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's inner-city driverless vehicle challenge.***Winning Team of DARPA's Urban Challenge.

National Robotics Engineering Center, Pittsburgh, Pa

Leading a centralized One-Stop-Shop for all things Testing, Logistics and Safety at the National Robotics Engineering Center. Engaging in engineering development projects across multiple disciplines, locations and technologies. We create and deliver appropriate, targeted project test strategies while providing for proper test site, environment and structure. Trained personnel offer independent oversight and objective analysis of Project Testing, Field Operations, Logistics and Safety. Previously, Validation Project Lead for NREC with Caterpillar 's Autonomous Haulage System . Site manager for operations at a newly established 8,000 sqft robotic vehicle field support facility located adjacent to 300 acres of Test Grounds- Provide direct support for military autonomy projects, unmanned air vehicles, underground and lunar robotics. "Robot Ridge - Where Robot's Dreams Come True."Lead for Test, Validation and Field Operations for Tartan Racing in the Urban Challenge, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's inner-city driverless vehicle challenge. ***Winning Team of DARPA's Urban Challenge.

Establish storefront business and processes to provide video conversion services. Reel-to-Reel films, Beta, VHS, Camcorder tapes, Photo albums, all converted to DVD and other formats.

Responsible for all aspects of equipment and facility maintenance at this high volume railroad axle production plant. Plan, schedule and coordinate daily work assignments of 31 men in three departments. (Millwrights, Electricians and Machinists)

Banksville Road, Pittsburgh, Pa

Manage production, scheduling, manufacturing engineering and design, inventory control, materials management, and shipping/receiving of a power transmission assembly facility. Sole supplier of precision gearboxes for the Segway Human Transporter. Oversee Prototype Operations department for new design projects. Provide prototypes and support for in-house FDA testing of the IBOT Wheelchair to a “Fortune 100” Company. Develop new product integration assembly processes and requirements. Pursue the development of innovative manufacturing processes and techniques.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Plan, schedule and coordinate daily work assignments of a 23-man repair department in this 168-acre Coke and Byproduct Recovery Plant. Spearhead various equipment and system field modifications and overhauls. Manage predictive/preventive maintenance program. Ensure compliance to federal, state and local regulations. Research and write controlled safety lockout procedures. Provide department training, safety audits and material management.

Uss Gato (Ssn-615) Fast Attack Out Of Groton, Ct

Senior Mechanic, SubSafe and Nuclear Level Quality Assurance Inspector, Damage Control Petty Officer.

420Th Combat Engineers, Pittsburgh, Pa

Mechanized Infantry Unit - Armored Personnel Carrier Driver, Bridging, Rigging, Mine Warfare and Demolition