KYLE G. LATHROP

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ace5qq@r.postjobfree.com

951-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position where I can apply exceptional test and systems engineering skills in an environment

that promotes communication, team cohesion and the growth of each team member

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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Test engineering, systems engineering, Extensive knowledge of Department of

software engineering Defense software development and

• Dynamic leader and mentor, able to security standards

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build team cohesion and inspire individuals Ability to effectively communicate with

to achieve their personal and professional technical and non-technical individuals,

goals resulting in exceptional client

• In depth Computer Science knowledge, relationship and management skills, and

the ability to work with top level

with experience in all phases of the software

executives

development lifecycle process, including

test, design, programming, analysis testing,

configuration management and quality

assurance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOFTWARE ENGINEER Jan 12 to Present General Atomics Aeronautical, San Diego, CA

Providing test and software engineering leadership applied to SAR Radar Imaging technology for remotely

operated unmanned aircraft (UAV)

Key Achievements:

• Successfully lead a test team in accomplishing pre-Alpha and Alpha testing of new and

innovative radar imaging products for the USAF

• Worked to produce highly innovative software for radar imaging products

• Developed test plans, procedures and reports

Retired (Mar 10 to Dec 12) – more information available upon request

SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER Jan 09 - Mar 10 X-Feds, Inc., San Diego, CA

Provided Test and Evaluation engineering support services to Naval shipboard and shore site C4ISR network

systems; preparing Test Plans, Test Reports and Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) in support of

Force Level Developmental Testing and Operational Testing (DT/OT) on Naval shipboard platforms and at

the Network Operations Center (NOC).

Key Achievements:

• Principle test conductor for a major DT/OT onboard the USS Carl Vinson and USS George H.W.

Bush, saving the Government millions of dollars to achieve a Full Rate Production for fleet

installment of the CENTRIX-Maritime Network program

• Principle test conductor for in-lab DT assist testing

• Prepared multiple test plans, procedures and reports documentation for test and evaluation initiatives

• Participating in the network systems acquisition process by preparing briefing slides and presenting

program development material to the Program Office and SPAWAR 5.0 level decision makers

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NETWORK ENGINEER Aug 07 – Sept 08 DCS Corporation, San Diego, CA

Provided network engineering support to prepare a Navy in-development system (GPS Based Position,

Navigation and Timing Service (GPNTS)) for Consolidation Afloat Network Enterprise Service (CANES)

interoperability; work involved preparing system for fleet wide installation.

Key Achievements:

• Assisted design engineers in the implementation of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) design

standards

• Managed the GPNTS/CANES Integrated Product Team for discussion and review of design

requirements

• Assisted the GPNTS Management team in developing and planning the deployment of the GPS

system to the fleet and other platforms

• Prepared program related documentation necessary to develop, test, integrate and field the

GPNTS system

• Assisted the GPNTS Test and Evaluation working group to prepare a Test and Evaluation Master

Plan (TEMP), and to help coordinate additional developmental and operational testing (DT/OT)

documentation and test events

SENIOR TEST ENGINEER July 05 – July 07 SYS Technologies, Inc., San Diego, CA

Principle test and evaluation engineer for a web based (XML, HTML) Navy network communications system.

Key Achievements

• Developed test plan, procedures and report documentation to support a major program milestone

objective

• Developed a Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) and Developmental Testing (DT) Assist

plan, both implemented into the program

• Supported Systems, Software and Quality Assurance engineers to provide system level assurance

testing

SYSTEMS ENGINEER Feb 03 – July 05 DCS Corporation, San Diego, CA

Provided Systems Engineering for the Future Combat System (FCS) C4ISR program and Interface

Management for a military tactical communications system.

Key Achievements

• Provided engineering and managerial support on FCS platform interoperability to ensure USMC

C4ISR assets were fully integrated and compatible with ARMF FCS program

• Identified, developed and maintained internal and external interfaces necessary for system

operation with multiple tactical data processors

• Liaised successfully with program managers of each interfacing tactical system to establish

interface agreements, and to ensure effective systems communications as software and hardware

changes occurred

• Successfully supported configuration management, installation, and logistics elements

SENIOR SYSTEMS ANALYST Oct 00 – Jan 03 Titan Systems, San Diego, CA

Principle Network Analyst for multiple Navy shipboard C4ISR network systems.

Key Achievements

• Managed a solutions team to correct network deficiencies

• Evaluated technologies and methodologies as potential improvements to the networks systems

• Analyzed capacity of design and technology improvements to meet operational requirements for

the overall network infrastructure

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SOFTWARE ENGINEER Mar 93 – Oct 00 RF Microsystems, Inc., San Diego, CA

Managed a team of engineers to support a major Navy satellite communications system; developed, tested and

fielded software for improved satellite communications functionality

Key Achievements

• As program coordinator, successfully transitioned the subject Navy program from NISE West,

Vallejo to San Diego, CA

• Managed systems software configuration management, conducted customer briefings, and

participated in software development, testing, troubleshooting and follow-up support

• Developed a major software algorithm for hand-overing communications from one shipboard

antenna to another, thus providing 24 hour uninterrupted ship to shore communications

• Developed test tools in Borland Delphi, Pascal and C

• As a software test engineer, prepared a test plan and procedures document for developmental

testing of a large Navy satellite communications system

• As a systems analyst, responsible for coordinating Year 2000 systems compliance methodologies

between Navy Command, engineering, products vendors, and testing agencies to ensure Y2K

readiness of Navy submarine systems

1. Transformed vulnerable systems by immediately resolving critical Y2K threats

1. Submarine systems experienced NO Y2K related malfunctions

as a result of this effort

EDUCATION

B.S., Computer Science (1989)

San Diego State University / National University

SECURITY CLEARANCE

SECRET

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