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Technical Program Manager for commercial pilot partnership with Uber; rapid launch of autonomous vehicles for rideshare and delivery missions. Drove continuous improvement initiatives managing cross-functional teams in the development, integration, testing, and deployment of advanced features and capabilitiesKey Accomplishments- Autonomous rideshare: managed multiple technical upgrades for improved autonomous operation, expanding the operational domain, enhanced rider experience, scaled commercial fleet; over 4x increase in ride volume, met/exceeded KPIs - Autonomous delivery: managed autonomy and user experience enhancements, expanded area of operations, scaled commercial fleet; over 10x increase in delivery volume, met/exceeded KPIs

Key Accomplishments- Developed and executed aggressive schedule to launch autonomous vehicles on Uber’s rideshare network; robust risk mitigation plan to overcome challenges while enabling on-schedule launch

Supervised team of officers and manages enterprise workforce of 38K active duty and reserve enlisted personnel. Responsible for strategic resource planning and staffing to efficiently achieve organization's missions. Controlled obligation of $1.9B pay account by setting authorized accessions, rate training, and promotion levels. Developed/interpreted complex computer models to guide executive decision making involving human resources.Key Accomplishments- Optimally allocated $33.5M in recruiting/retention funds eliminating 1500 person workforce gap.- Strategically developed out-year projections for recruiting and training needs providing vital lead time for enabling accession increases to meet future operational demands. - Created versatile decision optimization tool to quantitatively assess workforce impacts from human resource proposals.

Responsible for strategic oversight, guidance, and life cycle management of Engineering, Human Resource Acquisitions Management, Medical, and Reserve Program Administration officers to include recruiting, accession, education, and career development for over 1600 positions. Managed $2.5M annual Advanced Education Program budget supporting over 200 officer and enlisted students.Key Accomplishments - Expertly managed workload analysis of over 1000 enlisted engineering positions and identified workforce efficiencies to develop lowest risk options for force reduction.- Led initiatives to combine multiple officer specialties, considered personnel and organizational issues to provide greater workforce flexibility and improved management of the mission support community.- Developed comprehensive shore-based Master Training List improving alignment of training requirements and resources to meet mission execution demands.

Supervised four Ship Superintendents in support of the $182M Patrol Boat Mission Effectiveness Program. Managed routine major ship repair projects, emergency vessel repairs, and planned off-site ship renovation projects. Key Accomplishments - Completed Mission Effectiveness Program $8M under budget.- Lean Six Sigma process improvement project resulted in savings of over $1M per year.- Analyzed change request decision timeline, identified bottlenecks, and involved customer to improve processing times for critical path items.- Developed innovative engineering solution to attach protective hull underlayment improving boat resilience in ice rescue operations.

Completed fellowship in the Force Projection Sector to develop preliminary manpower requirements in support of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel (ACTUV) program.Key Accomplishments- Completed pre-construction operation and maintenance manpower requirements estimate for operation and maintenance activities for ACTUV program.- Created life cycle cost estimate for operation and maintenance staffing supporting the program's concept of operations.- Presentation to APL and DARPA program managers and senior staff.

Coordinated/taught Calculus I, Calculus II, Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, and Basic Naval Architecture.Center for Advanced Studies (CAS) Fellowship (2007): "Optimal Sensor Placement: Maximizing Probability of Target Detection in a Maritime Domain"Senior Capstone Project Advisor:- "ISC Miami: Simulated Work Force" (2007)- "An Economic Order Quantity Analysis to Determine Optimal Reordering Points for the Coast Guard Exchange Retail System" (2008)- "Risk Based Decision Making: ATON Metrics" (2009)

Earned MS in Applied Mathematics while on active duty in preparation for follow-on assignment as a Mathematics Instructor at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

Responsible for all resource planning, estimating, cost accounting, labor hour tracking, and overhead funds management for over 450 Industrial Service Orders ($6M) per year in support of District 1 (North Atlantic) cutters, boats, and shore facilities. Supervised 4 GS and 4 WD/WG civilian personnel.Key Accomplishments - Optimized management of human resources in executing over 450 work orders using Primavera project planning software increasing fleet readiness.- Greatly improved inventory management; implemented just-in-time procurement, min-max inventory control, and safety practices. Developed bar coding solutions for inventory accountability.- Utilized measurements to track on time delivery and increased storage efficiency eliminating the need for additional costly facilities.- Assumed additional management duties allowing the consolidation of Logistics and Business branches reducing organizational overhead costs while maintaining effectiveness.- Expertly scheduled workload of ship repairs and leveled resources maximizing workforce utilization.

Auxiliary Machinery and Damage Control Division Officer. Responsible for the maintenance, operation, and repair of all auxiliary machinery and damage control equipment, providing daily stability reports to the Commanding Officer, and developing/executing the cutter's damage control training plan. Supervised 2 Chief Petty Officers, 7 Petty Officers, 4 non-rated personnel, and managed $100k annually.Key Accomplishments- Ensured ship's Damage control readiness by planning/executing individual and ship wide training and drills.- Developed shop work request system to improve time and personnel management and provide improved scheduling and management of large volume of ship-wide projects.- Qualified as in-port and underway Engineer Officer of the Watch (EOW), served as the cutter Gas Free Engineer, and HAZMAT coordinator.