Chris Fenton
Email: *********@********.***
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City: Westmont
State: IL
Zip: 60559
Country: USA
Phone: 607-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $70,000
Willing to Relocate
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Christopher Fenton
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Skill Synopsis:
Extensive experience with all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including the application of spiral and agile methodologies.
Proven as a leader and team player through decisiveness, technical expertise, and consistently delivering on commitments.
Proficient in the decomposition, flow down, and analysis of system requirements to ensure system design and deployment exceeds customer expectations.
Thorough knowledge of various networking and communication protocols, including TCP/IP, 802.11, ARINC 429, and MIL-STD-1553.
Hands-on experience with various operating environments, including extensive work with Windows and intermediate exposure to Solaris, Ubuntu Linux, and VxWorks.
Working knowledge of both object-orientated and scripting languages including C#, Perl, VBA, and SQL.
Extensive experience using programs such as Team Track, DOORS, VSS, and Windchill to manage the test process and track software deficiencies.
Proficient in utilizing COTS tools to analyze data and automate testing including Wireshark, SBS PASS 3200, MATLAB, MS Excel.
Experience:
Systems Engineer
Lockheed Martin, Owego, NY
September 2011 - Present
Led the ground-up integration and test of several complex sub-systems, including guided munitions and situational awareness radios.
Worked cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to triage and resolve software deficiencies and ensure the testability of requirement change requests.
Drove expansion of lab simulation capabilities and implemented COTS products to increase test efficiency and automate regression testing.
Executed non-standard analysis and lab testing on a regular basis to ensure adequate test coverage of new functionality, especially coverage of off-nominal cases.
Engineer/Quality Supervisor
Intertek, Cortland, NY
May 2009 - September 2011
Managed test projects for an international client base by developing test plans, providing weekly status reports to customers, and making monthly revenue projections per resource availability.
Executed photometric, electrical, and environmental tests, and performed product design reviews to ensure compliance with FAA, SAE, and MIL-STD specifications.
Selected as Quality Supervisor for 12 person department and performed corrective actions, LOP maintenance, personnel training, and calibration management.
Conducted programmed quality audits of certified manufacturer sites per ISO/IEC 17025 and witnessed remote test conduct per Intertek guidelines.
Associate Systems Engineer II
Ensco Inc., Owego, NY
May 2006 - January 2009
Led software verification of Windows based MPS software prior to customer delivery through functional testing, simulation, and code reviews.
Created and managed test variations, procedures, problem reports, and test conduct metrics across concurrent software baselines.
Lab Technician
Ensco Inc., Owego, NY
August 2004 - May 2006
Spearheaded engineering support of production and development labs via test bench and black box configuration, troubleshooting of integrated COTS equipment, and resolution of user issues.
Assisted lab system administrators with multiple tasks, including LAN and WiFi network troubleshooting, hardware configuration and installation, and security patch application.
Aerospace Maintainer
United States Air Force, McGuire AFB, NJ
August 2000 - August 2004
Trained & co-supervised inspection team to meet weekly inspection deadlines and perform programmed maintenance on KC-10A aircraft.
Ensured operational readiness of aircraft through servicing, component repair, and management of aircraft 781 forms.
Directly supported 20+ per day sortie workload in support of Operation Enduring Freedom across various bases in Southwest Asia.
Education & Certification:
B.S. Information Technology
SUNY Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, NY
Graduated May 2011
3.53 Cumulative GPA
Course work focused in information management, advanced computing concepts, and business fundamentals.
A.A.S Computer Technology
SUNY Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY
Graduated May 2008
Course work focused in information security, networking, computer maintenance, and programming.
CompTIA A+ Certification
Certified January 2009
Community Involvement:
Volunteer advisor with Junior Engineering Explorers of Tioga County in 2012.
Participated with flood clean-up efforts with Salvation Army volunteers in Kirkwood, NY in 2011.
Assistant coach of Owego Junior Football Class A team from 2007 - 2009.
Board member of Ensco Cares, an organization which focused on community restoration, food drives, and charity fundraisers, from 2007 - 2008.