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Salt Lake City, UT, US

Falls Church, VA, US

• Coordinating across company divisions to standup and accredit a new test facility for pathfinding and risk reduction for ground and flight testing.Accomplishments
• Responsible for a combined team of Quality / Mission Assurance, touch labor, manufacturing and test engineers (~30 people) to lead and execute the test campaign.
• Creating the test infrastructure, training, documentation and auditing ability for a DCMA program at our facility
• Coordinating across IPTs to level set expectations and create command media and RAAs to be used at both program and division levels.
• Developing talent (Test Directors and Test Conductors) for future leadership opportunities.
• Identified and Realized cost savings of $750,000 with prudent re-use / redeployment of existing assets from other sites/programs as well as aggressively scrutinizing/minimizing build requirements.

Falls Church, VA, US

• Charged with the development and execution of testing at the segment level for first-of-model AVEAccomplishments
• Lead of a combined interdisciplinary team (electrical, mechanical, software) of engineers developing test plans, procedures, and CDRLs for a first-of-model EMD program.
• Responsible for the creation and implementation of a framework to accommodate near on-demand testing using on-site resources
• ERB board member tasked with review/approval of changes affecting AVE
• Supported Developmental IMU testing & evaluation at Holloman AFB high speed test track in Alamogordo, NM.
• Support Wind Tunnel Testing at the AEDC VKF facility at Arnold AFB in Manchester, TN.

Arlington, VA, US

• Lead Propulsion Test Engineer / Test Director for Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage, Developmental Test Planning for Exploration Upper Stage (EUS).Accomplishments
• Successful implementation of new testing regime for first of model product at a new site.
• Responsible for the creation and implementation of a framework to allow for near on-demand testing using on-site resources.
• Accountable as Test Director for a team of test engineers. Responsible for prioritizing and delegating work to best serve frequently changing program priorities.
• Active mentoring of a multitude of new engineers. Acclimatization to Boeing corporate culture and best practices.Certifications
• Non-Destructive Testing Certification as Level 1 Helium Leak Test and Pressure Decay Test

Arlington, VA, US

• Deputy Lead Instrumentation Engineer on VH001 (first of model, KC-46A USAF) from spar lay down through certification. Accomplishments
• Found creative staffing solutions to maintain a 24/7/365 test schedule with 50% less staff than previous test campaigns, saving money for a cost sensitive program.
• Liaison Engineering expertise was honed by incorporating previously released drawing onto an active test platform.
• Over 1500 hours of flight test experience both as an Instrumentation Engineer and Test Conductor.
• Experience coordinating assets from multiple organizations (Boeing, FAA, USAF) for combined missions along with learning standard operating procedures for operating on government facilities.
• Operation of multiple classified data systems. Familiarity with classified data handling protocols.

Arlington, VA, US

• Designed and released over 50 drawings for multiple programs including 787-9, P-8I, 747PIP & KC-46. Thorough understanding of M&PT, Flammability and stress requirements for new designs and unique.
• Selected as one of two engineers to supervise drawing release schedule for Flight Test Tanker Design Department due to exemplary interpersonal skills. Managed workflow for ~50 designers, drafters and checkers and.
• CATIA – Part Design, GSD, Part Assy, Tubing workbenches. ENOVIA, BAAN-ERP, Velocity, PSDS, PDM, SPEED, ETAC, ISIS, Gated Development Process, IVT

Arlington, VA, US

• Crewmember on ZA001 (the very first 787) from final assembly through certification. Growth from entry level instrumentation engineer to mid-level engineer and shift focal.Accomplishments
• First implementation of SAMARI - A remote self-sustaining data system used on the ground independently of the airplane in order to meet Instrumentation Installation requirements while simultaneously allowing production.
• Approximately 1000 hours of live testbed experience split between flights and ground tests
• Short Notice Remote Support of a live testbed (Edwards Air Force Base, Roswell NM, Gander Newfoundland Canada) 4+ months of remote work/supportCompetencies
• Detailed component knowledge in regard to installing, operating, troubleshooting and maintaining myriad instruments including: thermocouples, pressure transducers, flowmeters linear displacement (stringpots), laser.
• Fluent with the ADAMS V operating system

Arlington, VA, US

• Entry Level position consisting of scheduling work and ensuring efficient operations. Creating recovery plans for any deviations from plan. Implementing a rate increase using existing resources and adding derivative.
• Barcharts, 4squares, Recovery Plans, SWAG data, Job Scheduling, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvements, Cost/Time Savings, Lean Manufacturing Techniques, 5S, Six Sigma, Metallurgy, Fabrication Processes, Tool.
• Overhauled barcharts and their associated IPs in order to level load shop creating more even workloads, less physical stress to mechanics to reduce recordable injuries, and increased productivity. Reducing headcount.
• Revamped visualization of live tracking for airplanes through the assembly line incorporating customer logos. Received Cash Incentive award for efforts.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Continuing Education Certificate, Model Based Systems Engineering

Continuing Education Certificate, Additive Manufacturing For Innovative Design And Production

Continuing Education Certificate, Architecture Of Complex Systems

Continuing Education Certificate, Engineering Leadership