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Norwich, CT, US

Danbury, CT

Weterly, RI

Provides free air transportation to:- Patients who need medical care- Friends and family of patients to assist in recovery and rehabilitation.- Veterans and familes to attend various well-being programs

Groton, Connecticut, United States

- Managed a team of 12 engineers providing technical oversight to the overhaul and maintenance of US Navy submarines.- Completed planning process of a 48 month submarine overhaul 3 months ahead of schedule.- Led a team of analysts providing business analytics to track the department's progress and ensure customer's needs were met.- Led the development of a.

Groton, Connecticut, United States

Groton, Connecticut, United States

East Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Managed the testing of engines and engine components across two sites to provide verification of engine design enhancements and provide FAA certification, when necessary.- Supervised the operation of 12 engine mechanics in the set-up, operation, and tear-down of engines and other test articles in various test facilities- Complied with all company and OSHA.

East Hartford, CT

• Analyzed P&W’s manufacturing and procurement processes to maximize efficiency and ensure sufficient supply base to support P&W’s expansion of the F-135 Joint Strike Fighter Engine
• Eliminated 2 major parts from critical status list by working with suppliers and internal purchasing and engineering teams, ensuring Pratt and Whitney met contractual engine delivery requirements
• Resequenced engine build schedule to allow Pratt and Whitney to meet contractual requirements for 2017
• Ensured 4 engineering changes were properly implemented, avoiding costly delays and late fees

Groton, CT

Returned to active duty to complete 20 years of active service.

Norfolk, VA

• Managed the operational schedules for 1 aircraft carrier, 13 Cruisers and destroyers, 1 carrier air wing and 10 aviation squadrons.
• Directed movements of the carrier strike group and ensured the safety of over 10,000 sailors
• Ensured operational excellence of 1 aircraft carrier, 13 Cruisers and destroyers, 1 carrier air wing and 10 aviation squadrons by ensuring training and operational requirements were properly scheduled
• Planned and deconflicted over 30 multi-lateral exercises during a nine month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean

Groton, CT

• Supervised 110 staff instructors and up to 700 students. Managed training on the operations and maintenance of various submarine related topics, to include sonar, fire control, navigation, communications, atmosphere.
• Maintained training relevance by revising over 20 courses, including material improvements:o Acquired funding of 4 new lathes for the Machine Tool Operator courseo Acquired funding of a new air compressor system for.
• Dramatically reduced instructor off-podium time by implementing a system to track instructor proficiency
• Drove on-time completion of building renovations to HVAC system
• Maintained 100% operational status of all training equipment across 10 maintenance work centers

Kabul, Afghanistan

• Supervised 15 personnel. Managed the daily operations of the logistics directorate to ensure that 100,000 US Forces in Afghanistan were adequately supplied.
• Delivered 5,000 temporary housing units and 100,000SF of airfield matting to accommodate a 30,000 person increase in US Forces
• Developed the theater’s first cross services agreement policy, based on US law and international treaties, successfully tracking over $50M in services and supplies provided to coalition forces.
• Increased munitions inventory by 135%, ensuring adequate supplies to combat units

Groton, CT

• Supervised 12 personnel. Oversaw the conduct of fleet responsive and team training at 6 submarine training centers located throughout the US.
• Determined optimum manning for 6 submarine training sites by conducting an extensive manpower study analyzing tens of thousands of database records
• Expanded the Mobile Training Team from 2 sites to all 6 submarine training sites and managed an annual travel budget of ~$85,000
• Developed operating and training instructions for 6 Mobile Training Teams (MTT), consisting of over 36 personnel
• Managed and updated a web-based program, allowing the entire submarine force to schedule the use of any of over 100 submarine related training devices at any of the 6 submarine training centers

Bagram, Afghanistan

• Supervised 20 personnel. Assisted the Operations officer in the day to day operations of the Joint Logistics Command.
• Dramatically increased safety of US Forces by delivering five airborne tethered surveillance systems in Afghanistan, valued at $17M each
• Saved 10 man hours per week by automating routine weekly reports.
• Developed a training program to enhance the joint professional development of 19 navy sailors as well as various army operations NCOs assigned to the Joint Logistics Command

Groton, CT

• Supervised 60 personnel. Responsible for the maintenance, training and safe operation of the submarine propulsion plant, auxiliaries and electrical distribution
• Ensured rapid return to mission capability by coordinating a major dry docking repair period
• Coordinated several ship-wide maintenance periods, including three overseas periods ensuring the ship was capable of meeting all operational commitments
• Maintained 100% operational status on deployment by conducting complex repairs to the ship’s oxygen generator and sea water cooling systems

West Milton, NY

• Trained officer and enlisted navy nuclear power candidate students in the operations of nuclear power propulsion plants. Responsible for planning and supervising maintenance on reactor protection system.
• Planned and led 20 complex maintenance tasks on critical reactor safety equipment, ensuring no loss in training
• Saved over 100 man hours in testing annually by revising 40 test procedures

Schenectady, NY

• Worked as a representative of General Electric Power Systems and visited power plant construction sites to ensure all power plant equipment was properly shipped to the sites and received by the customer. Coordinated.
• Reduced customer claims due to lost equipment by over $100M annually, through site inventories and training customers on inventory management.
• Assigned to work with “difficult” customers to ensure customer’s needs were met

Ballston Spa, NY

• Responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of a nuclear power plant used for training nuclear enlisted and officer personnel.
• Returned power plant to full operation 2 wks ahead of schedule by coordinating complex maintenance evolutions during 6 month maintenance period
• Trained over 100 officer students on safe operation of nuclear power plants with zero incidents

Groton, CT

• Responsible to the ship’s engineering officer for maintaining the ship’s electrical distribution system.
• Implemented and managed the first Quality Assurance Program related to the installation of a dry deck shelter.
• Ensured zero incidents during Senior Supervisory Watch for overseeing complex maintenance evolutions.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Fluid Dynamics, 3.69/4.0

Fluid Dynamics

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering, 3.3/4.0

Activities and Societies: Solar Car Design/Build Project. NROTCSolar Car Project

Non Degree Program, Computer Aided Drafting

Computer Aided Drafting