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Led a diverse team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and analysts in the execution of unmanned systems test and evaluation activities. Advised projects based on knowledge and experience with varying levels of test and evaluation policies, processes, and procedures and their application to the testing of unmanned systems. Developed and presented test readiness reviews at the project and sponsor levels. Represented Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division on unmanned… Show more Led a diverse team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and analysts in the execution of unmanned systems test and evaluation activities. Advised projects based on knowledge and experience with varying levels of test and evaluation policies, processes, and procedures and their application to the testing of unmanned systems. Developed and presented test readiness reviews at the project and sponsor levels. Represented Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division on unmanned system projects involving test and evaluation strategies, planning, execution, data collection, analysis, and reporting.Apprenticed under expert test directors to execute the full range of test and evaluation functions throughout the programmatic life cycle including requirements definition, design, fabrication, integration, testing, production, and sustainment.Designed tests to verify requirement objectives are met through methods of test data collection and analysis. Mentored apprentice test directors. Show less

Participant in Department of Defense internship program.Performed research, developed presentations, and presented data in briefings. Recommended updates to FY21 and FY22 spending plans. Led internal auditing team for programmatic environmental safety and occupational health evaluations. Trained in configuration management and chosen to lead effort to coordinate open and closed contracts for the organization. Developed new testing scenarios for body armor emergency release… Show more Participant in Department of Defense internship program.Performed research, developed presentations, and presented data in briefings. Recommended updates to FY21 and FY22 spending plans. Led internal auditing team for programmatic environmental safety and occupational health evaluations. Trained in configuration management and chosen to lead effort to coordinate open and closed contracts for the organization. Developed new testing scenarios for body armor emergency release mechanisms and presented results to PEO leadership. Show less

Supervised a building of 100 residents, organized programs, and advised residents on personal and academic issues.Remained on-call for an area of 6 buildings to deal with resident emergencies.

Responsible for building access and camper safety for resident camp groups during the summer sessions.Remained on-call for a building of approximately 100 campers and counselors to deal with emergencies.

Received training necessary to be certified by the American Red Cross in first aid and emergency water rescues. Received training necessary to be certified to teach swimming to YMCA patrons.

Served as Student Mentor for citywide robotics camp for elementary and middle school students for two consecutive summers.Taught camp participants how to construct and program a robot for a competition.