• Provides technical guidance and instruction for an organized, structured, and robust Innovation Program which supports Continuous Improvement and Innovation (CI2) for all operations.• Provides technical direction in project management, team building, facilitation, process improvement analysis, and the methodology required to develop and substantiate a business case for selected projects.• Responsible for detailed analysis, facilitation, reporting, and providing recommendations for technical solutions, business process improvements, improving quality, reducing costs, and establishing appropriate process metrics and process controls for effective evaluation of implemented process improvements and innovations.• Utilizes CI2 methodology including but not limited to a wide range of statistical methods and tools, mathematical techniques, simulation, modeling, design thinking, and process mapping.

• Led and/or managed science and technology research and engineering activities supporting acquisition programs, projects, or activities.• Ensured appropriate systems engineering technical and technical management processes and tools are properly applied during science and technology research and engineering activities.• Performed contract management support/oversight in the areas of Quality, Manufacturing, Software, Contractor Engineering System Oversight and Pricing support.• Led and/or managed, or provided technical oversight of engineering activities in Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Robotics, and Unmanned Systems Technologies relating to the design, development, fabrication, installation, modification, sustainment, and/or analysis of systems or systems components.

• Performed professional project management work in the areas of aviation, aerospace defense systems, components, and/or associated equipment in support of acquisition, development, and/or sustainment of aircraft weapon systems and subsystems.• Employed scientific and engineering principles to design, develop, test, evaluate, and/or determine maintenance requirements in the areas of aviation, aerospace defense systems, components, and/or associated equipment.• Performed analysis and uses systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, and document projects or tasks.

• Employed specialized knowledge and skills in applying scientific and engineering principles, criteria, and techniques to identify hazards and then to eliminate the hazards or reduce the associated risks when the hazards cannot be eliminated.• Applied engineering and management principles, criteria, and techniques to achieve acceptable risk within the constraints of operational effectiveness and suitability, time, and cost throughout all phases of the system life-cycle.• Identified hazards; assessed and mitigated associated risks; and tracked, controled, and documented risks encountered in the design, development, test, acquisition, use, and disposal of systems, subsystems, equipment, and infrastructure.

• Worked with clients to identify opportunities for innovation in processes, programs, and partnerships that accelerate transition of Air Force Research Laboratory work. • Assembled and facilitated high performance collaborative teams to rapidly develop and implement innovative and sustainable solutions. • Researched, developed, and partnered to design and implement best practices for technology transition to the warfighter. • Identified, developed, adapted, and applied technology, tools, techniques, and resources for innovation events and activities. • Worked with client and small businesses to transition Air Force Small Business Innovation Research/Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) technologies for insertion into the Air Force. • Worked with client to build and enhance a culture of innovation in the workplace. • Ensured innovation efforts and successes are documented and promoted within and, as appropriate, outside the client organization.

• Planned, organized, and directed explosive ordnance disposal engineer operations. • Developed operational orders/plans, instructions, concepts of operation, and safety plans concerning explosive ordnance disposal engineer employment. • Translated commander’s objectives/mission taskings into effective employment of explosive ordnance disposal engineer capability. • Used advanced technological and manual methods to perform long range/close-in reconnaissance, identification, assessment of ordnance/hazardous device conditions and filler materials, then advised commanders on recommended explosive ordnance disposal engineer actions and safe withdrawal distances. • Prepared personnel and equipment for military engineering operations. • Advised commanders and leadership of emergency response principles, practices, procedures and regulations applicable to health, safety, security directives, and environmental requirements on the military installation.

• Developed aspects of explosive ordnance disposal training (e.g., course curricula, lesson plans, instructor guides) to assist in the certification of personnel as qualified to perform explosive operations. • Analyzed effectiveness of training to recommend alternatives or changes and assessed training effectiveness to improve training quality and efficiency. • Developed high risk training programs encompassing military tactics and techniques to prepare personnel for combat operations. • Operated and maintained computer programs or databases for research, educational programs, or educational analysis. • Counseled personnel in the areas of performance, deportment, attitude, and participation to coordinate corrective measures. • Trained personnel and prepared equipment for military engineering operations. • Created and devised presentations in formal or informal training classrooms. • Advised and guided personnel on plans, schedules, methods, policies, and objectives.

• Instructed, developed, and delivered explosive ordnance disposal technical skills including explosive hazards and safety; and ordnance safety, identification, render safe, and disposal to trainees at the joint service Naval School, Explosive Ordnance Disposal.• Used available technology, such as computers, projectors, and smart boards to instruct personnel in all aspects of explosive ordnance disposal. • Designated subject matter expert on air ordnance emergency response curriculum; applied knowledge of management, learning theories, and instructional principles to effectively monitor and oversee the development, review, and revision of the program. • Analyzed course content to integrate the latest advances in subject area of training. • Developed aspects of explosive ordnance disposal training to assist in the certification of students as qualified to perform explosive operations. • Administered regular and supplemental examinations or tests to determine student progress. • Demonstrated the safe and tactical use of demolitions for trainees during training scenarios. • Documented training data into various automated databases, including Technical Training Management System and other systems as required. • Operated and maintained computer programs or databases for research, educational programs, or educational analysis. • Counseled students in the areas of performance, deportment, attitude, and participation to coordinate corrective measures. • Created and devised presentations in formal or informal training classrooms.

• Planned, organized, and directed explosive ordnance disposal engineer emergency response operations. • Developed operational orders/plans, instructions, concepts of operation, and safety plans concerning explosive ordnance disposal engineer employment. • Translated commander’s objectives/mission taskings into effective employment of explosive ordnance disposal capability. • Used advanced technological and manual methods to perform long range/close-in reconnaissance, identification, assessment of ordnance/hazardous device conditions and filler materials, then advised commanders on recommended safety actions and safe withdrawal distances. • Prepared personnel and equipment for military operations.• Identified requirements for and maintained tools, equipment, supplies, and technical data. • Ordered, inventoried, stored, mobilized, and maintained specialized tools, equipment, supplies, and publications. • Developed notional concepts, mission need statements, and operational requirements documents• Established, operated, and maintained explosive proficiency ranges.

Trainee at NAVSCOLEOD

Trainee at Basic Military Training and EOD Preliminary School