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Washington, DC, US

Innovations within energy, aircraft, ships, communications, transportation and unique technology opportunities.

Curator of historically significant aircraft, and historical artifacts related to aeronautics and aerospace. Guardian of the family library which includes +6,000 books on manufacturing, repair, academics, theory, industry, and build publications.The library is organized in sections: - pre-WW2- WW2 to 1975- 1975 to present

Washington DC, US

Our role has recently changed to foster support in the autonomous systems industry as a leader in artificial intelligence policy and defense applications. The coalition’s historic mission was to serve as a thought leader in the C-UAS ecosystem to provide its expertise on how C-UAS technologies should be regulated and technology developed to combat threats..

Great Falls, VA, US

Kashmir World Foundation (KwF) was founded in 2008 as a 100% volunteer-run initiative to preserve endangered species' habitats. KwF has been at the forefront of conservation efforts, leveraging cutting-edge technology like AI-equipped autonomous drones and collaborating with scholars and conservationists to pioneer innovative approaches to success.

Provides leading advocacy efforts in the unmanned aircraft systems industry, managing government relations, committees of association, executing legislative and regulatory strategies. Works independently on advocacy issues, educating the clients on public policy issues quickly by engaging team members to facilitate successful results. Client policy issues.

Middletown, VA, US

Adjunct professor instructing on the safe use of unmanned aircraft systems for the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) located at Vint Hill.

Plaisir, FR

• Formerly Zodiac Aerospace now Safran Aerosystems
• Translate complex, technical information into clear and simple language.
• Compose a variety of aerospace specific documents, written in Simplified Technical English (STE) using written specifications of iSpec 2200, ASD-STE100, and S1000D for the purpose of authoring training manuals.
• Prepares and improves templates to ensure consistent high quality written work.
• Oversees, edits, and approves the work of on-site and off-site employees in the Technical Writing and Illustration function.
• Experience with screen capturing, creating illustrations diagrams, and graphical manipulation.

• Technical writer for Advanced Aerials (1994) also know as A2USA, one of the first UAV/UAS companies in the industry. Advanced Aerials maintains current contracts with US Army and US Navy in the location and detection.
• Provides written communication and gathers technical requirements for content construction in the defense industry.
• Writes and composes educational documents pertaining to automation and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) for technical staff, partners, educational institutions and in the federal government.
• Composes government and military documentation and scientific formats that aid in the creation of quad sheets, white papers, business materials, marketing materials, and online communication.
• Fuses civilian and military technical modes of communication.
• Demonstrates knowledge of financial management, government supply chain and professional editing.

• Freelance IT & Web Developer with experience in the following areas:
• Analyzed and calculated cost estimations for customer accounts.
• Provided technical support, for Windows Environment, MS Office Suite, IT project management, customer end user support, website, SEO and written advertising services.
• Managed, hired, trained, employees and interns for recruiting and local placement and supported daily operations within sales, advertising and technical personnel.
• Created and managed online marketing and advertising campaigns by using Google Analytics, Adwords, blogging, link-wheels, and 3rd party software.
• Assessed and managed organic search engine results, insured that results were meeting clients’ goals and adjusted keywords to provide for better search results.

Maintained inventory of tools, equipment and aircraft for family business started in 1948. Helped clients repair aircraft, while instructing proper maintenance procedures for the safe handling and ownership of aircraft. Assisted in over 300 annual inspections, 20 engine overhauls, 5 engine replacements and numerous repairs in sheet metal and engine.

• Member of the 29th Infantry Division 3/116th Military Occupation Specialties -11B1 Machine Gunner, Small Arms Trainer & Foreign Weapons SpecialistExtensive knowledge of the various types of U.S. and foreign small arms.
• Expert Marksman -Grenades, Machine-gun
• Sharpshooter -Rifle
• Air Assault –Fast rappelled from helicopters Huey and Blackhawks
• Foreign Weapons Training

Master Of Science Degree, Technical & Scientific Communication

Bachelor Of Science Degree, Aeronautical Science & Technical Communication

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Network Engineering And Management

Faa Certified Commercial Pilot, Aviation/Airway Management And Operations