Ryan E. Goldberg

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Project Manager

Decisive, results-driven technical project manager that is action oriented and offering 13 years experience in military assessments, system integration, range instrumentation, RF communications, electronic warfare, networking, aerospace, avionics, and RDT&E. Currently working as the Principle EW/RF Engineer & Contractor Site Lead for the US Army Electronic Proving Ground’s Counter-Terrorism Counter-Insurgency Support Contract in Yuma, Az. Spent the past 7 years focusing on multi-national and multi-million dollar DOD and Coalition technical integration and analytical project and event management. Proven ability to exceed expectations and deliver results on time and under budget. Offering outstanding talents in recruiting, team building, staff development, budget management, developing project scope, building customer relationships, cost avoidance, and project review. Driven by new challenges, a desire to be successful in all endeavors, and the enjoyment of successfully completing complex projects.

Ability to capitalize on a diverse technical and scientific background to add value to organizations.

Previously RDT&E of lasers and optical systems for NASA Laboratory for Terrestrial Physics and private industry

Experienced as a Space Shuttle Fleet Avionics and Instrumentation Engineer

Experienced managing multiple RF Infrastructures, System Integration, Networking, Range Instrumentation, and RF Communication projects for US Joint Forces Command and US Joint Chiefs of Staff

Professional Background

Site Lead – Principle RF & EW Engineer

ManTech International Corp. – Yuma, AZ – Sept. 2011 to Present

Counter-Insurgency Counter-Terrorism Support Contract, U.S. Army Electronic Proving Grounds, Yuma, AZ

Serving as the Site Lead providing leadership, technical guidance, and oversight for all aspects of testing and administration by the CCSC Team. Responsibilities include working closely with government Test Officers and customers in coordination, preparation, execution, and reporting of Counter Remote Control Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) Electronic Warfare (CREW) System tests.

Project Manager – Instrumentation & RF Communications Engineer

SAIC – Shalimar, FL – Mar. 2004 to Sept. 2011

Joint Deployable Analysis Team / Joint Fires Integration and Interoperability Team, Eglin AFB, FL

Brought on board as an instrumentation engineer and quickly advanced to become Directorate Lead & Project Manager for the Instrumentation and RF Communications Branches. Streamlined operations and merged the Instrumentation and RF Communications Branches. Through aggressive recruitment, staff development, and

team building was able to reduce the necessary full time team by 63%. Spearheaded many technically complex multi-national Electrical Engineering, Range Instrumentation, System Integration, Networking, and RF Infrastructure projects ranging in cost from $100,000 to $15million.

Implemented PMI (preventative maintenance instructions) Database to reduce equipment downtime and increase equipment quality and availability for deployment

Developed and implemented Deployable Inventory Database to track all deployable assets, increasing efficiency of deployed personnel and reducing the occurrences of lost or stolen equipment.

Developed a comprehensive training programs to improve team capabilities and reduce outsourcing cost

Responsible for budget planning and fiscal reconciliation

Lead Avionics Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer III

United Space Alliance – Cape Canaveral, FL - Feb. 2001 to Mar. 2004

Space Shuttle Fleet Instrumentation Team, John F Kennedy Space Center, FL

In charge of a team of engineer and technicians responsible for all avionics and instrumentation systems on the orbiter vehicle, external tanks, and solid rocket motors. Trained and supervised engineers for landing through launch flow management, engineering document change orders, root cause analysis and corrective action planning, and plan of action and milestone reporting. Supervised and instructed technicians in the repairing and troubleshooting of vehicle and ancillary instrumentation system.

Employee of the Month Award and Team Award

Updated test documents to achieve common NASA format

Selected as a team member for multiple advanced instrumentation projects

Research Engineer I

Coherent Technologies, Inc. – Lafayette, CO – May 2000 to Feb. 2001

Lead Fiber Laser Engineer

Designed, built, and tested fiber lasers and optical systems for military applications.

Developed first solid state fiber laser for CTI.

Streamlined life cycle planning

Developed laboratory database for equipment PMI and tracking

Research Associate

American University – Washington, D.C. – Nov. 1998 to Apr. 2000

Laboratory for Terrestrial Physics Code 920.0, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, MD

Designed, built, and tested diode pumped solid state laser for satellite systems.

Lead tester and optical designer on numerous laser projects

Primary researcher in developed of I.N.O. graded reflectivity mirror laser cavity

Conducted root cause analysis and corrective action planning on failed components

Lead for reliability testing and quality assurance of laser components

Clearance

Top Secret Clearance, Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office – Active as of 14-FEB-08

Education

Bachelor of Science, Physics – University of West Florida, 1998

Certifications

Tower Climbing, Safety, and Rescue – ComTrain 2008

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