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Chief Engineer for the Broadband Communications Systems Division

New York, Ny, Us

As President provided leadership for all aspects of the division's operations, from Marketing and Sales, Program and Business Operations to IT, Security, Quality and Ethics. Responsible for P&L. Established the strategic vision. Transitioned to role of VP Advanced Technology in 2015 during business re-organization. - Delivered critical classified systems which provide key advanced capabilities for the customer. - Spearheaded the diversification of product and customer base into adjacent commercial markets, resulting in four patents, three new product lines and over $1.5M in new business in 18 months. - Set the tone for operational excellence which lead to a significant improvement in award fees, from 80% to 100%. - Drove significant improvement in compliance with Sarbannes Oxley and Government Property Controls, resulting in a “Low Risk” rating by DCAA. - Set rigorous expectations for compliance with Security requirements, resulting in a “Superior” rating by Defense Security Services. - Maintained profitability of over 10% despite downturn in government business, meanwhile making strategic investments for future growth. - Exceeded profit goals for five consecutive years.

New York, Ny, Us

Oversight of all engineering activities and processes. Provided significant management input to company operations and business development. - Lead the successful capture efforts for competitive multi-million dollar classified research, design and development projects. - Program Manager for the company's largest program. - Spearheaded the implementation of earned value management program tracking processes.Increased the company's classified facilities by a factor of three, allowing for significantly more classified business. - Lead the establishment of MIL-STD-810 environmental test capabilities within the classified facilities to allow for full qualification testing of classified systems. - Managed several multi-million dollar development subcontracts with vendors in the US and the UK.

Transitioned core optical components engineering and development team to government business after collapse of commercial Telecom bubble

Responsible for all aspects of corporate quality system, which passed the second ISO 9001 re-certification audit in October 1998

Oversight and management of all operational aspects of passive fiber optic components operations including research, engineering, sales and manufacturing. Trained the management team to operate as a "learning organization." Lead the development of new customers, structured engineering projects, schedules and budgets, directed new product research and development, oversee production schedules and process improvements. - Grew revenue by a factor of 10 in three years - Captured new major telecommunications and cable TV customers both domestic and overseas. - Improved manufacturing yields 30% by implementing statistical process control.

Continued the refinement of the corporate quality system. Trained and lead internal auditors. Trained management staff on quality principles. Implemented computer based product testing.

Managed the production of analog and digital opto-electronic communications products. Included prototypes, pilot runs, and volume production of stable products. - Improved on time deliveries by 65% in six months, while reducing lead times by 6 weeks. - Supervised Purchasing department and Inventory Control functions and doubled inventory turn rate.

As the ISO Steering Committee Chairman I lead the management team to successfully structure, document and implement an ISO 9001 compliant quality system in 10 months.

Responsible for the implementation of a manufacturing database and the start of statistical analysis of manufacturing information. Initiated Bellcore testing of fiber optic couplers. Wrote standardized procedures for all operations of the group in preparation for ISO 9001 registration.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Squadron F-15 and OV-10 Pilot - Responsible for the safe conduct of flights and effective use of flight time and resources to maximize training. Performed air-to-air combat missions and operations, air-to-ground weapons delivery, and close air support operations. Squadron Standards and Evaluation Liaison Officer - Scheduled periodic written and flying evaluation of the squadron pilots. Conducted classes in air-to-ground warfare and close air support tactics and operations. Maintained squadron operational and flight regulations and flying publications. Assistant Chief of the Battalion ALO Office - Trained and scheduled the deployment of one third of the Air Force’s Battalion Liaison Officers in support of the Army’s training and operational requirements.