KEVIN HANKINS
Master of Engineering (MEEE), Six Sigma Black Belt (ASQ CSSBB), Reliability Engineer (ASQ CRE)
Richmond, Virginia USA **********@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Senior Data Scientist / Geodesicist / Analyst / Statistician / Engineer deeply skilled in robust six-sigma
engineering, lean manufacturing processes, reliability engineering, information technology, and database
analysis services. I lead successful projects that deliver solutions on-time and on-budget. Several patents.
* Business Intelligence * Big Data / Metadata
* Technical / Complex Problem Solving * Reliability / Warranty Failure Mechanisms
* Operations Research, Management Science * Outlier, Monte Carlo, ANOVA, DMAIC
* Applied Statistical R&D, Stochastic Modeling * Experiment Design / Analysis / Synthesis
* Process Development, Process Control, SPC * VBA, SQL, Simulation, Data Structures
* Quality Engineering, Project Management * Military Science, Geodesy, Intelligence
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SRA International, Inc., Fairfax, Virginia
MorganFranklin Corporation National Security Solutions, McLean, Virginia
Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO), Af ghanistan 8/2012 to present
Operations Research Analyst, ISAF Command Southwest Counter-IED Intelligence Exploitation Fusion Cell
Provide relevant and timely analytical support to Regional Command, Division Support Elements, US Brigade
Combat Teams and Regimental Combat Teams, C-IED Support Teams, and Provisional Reconstruction
Battalions. Provide information to JIEDDO including information regarding effectiveness of JIEDDO
initiatives. Support wartime operations; mine and analyze C-IED data; Identify and categorize trends as an
element of supported forces; Biometrics analysis; Joint Prioritized Effects List (JPEL).
Produce quick turn analysis products, routine trend assessments, and analysis of unit operations using
Operations Research techniques. Facilitate reach-back analysis when required. Work with embedded staff, such
as Law Enforcement personnel, Human Intelligence Teams, and data collectors. Assist in evaluation of
deployed JIEDDO initiatives. Facilitate data transfer from theater to CONUS.
Author, publish and maintain WebTAS Toolkit software for all of the Afghanistan Theater of Operations.
Author, publish and maintain JOCWatch Intelligence Dashboard for RC(SW).
Mr. William Dorr, Supervisor. 84 hours per week
Jacobs Technology Corporation Advanced Systems Group, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060 3/2012 to 8/2012
DCS Corporation, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060 3/2010 to 3/2012
United States Army, Program Executive Office Soldier, Project Manager, Soldier Sensors and Lasers
Quality/Reliability Scientist/Engineer
Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM), quality, reliability growth of Precision Targeting devices,
Image intensifier sights, FLIR thermal sights, weapon shock simulation and analysis. Contract management.
Mr. Jeffrey Meier, Supervisor. 40 hours per week
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, 3300 Russell Rd, Quantico, VA 22134 6/2006 to 3/2010
http://www.marines.mil
Analysis Branch, Operations Analysis Division, Marine Corps Combat Development Command
(MCCDC/OAD/AB)
Operations Research Analyst GS-1515
Conduct formal studies for the Marine Corps. Support current operations analyses. Oversee studies conducted
by defense contractors on behalf of the Marine Corps.
* Complex geospatial and statistical operations analysis models development and simulation.
* Main Battle Tank future requirements.
* War Reserve Materiel Process improvement.
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* Marksmanship, Infantry Squad electrical power.
* Study Lead and Contractor Technical Support Project Officer (TSPO).
* Joint and MAGTF C4ISR systems.
* Joint and MAGTF Fires systems model development, production, maintenance, support, and improvement.
* Naval Postgraduate School Biennial Review Survey development, execution, and analysis.
* Personnel Casualty Reports data automation.
Mr. James Evans, Supervisor. 40 hours per week
INVACARE CORPORATION, One Invacare Way, Elyria, OH 44035 8/2001 to 1/2006
$1.3 billion global leader in home medical products selling to 15,000 Home Medical Equipment providers.
Senior Reliability Engineer
Verified / Validated products and processes in compliance with FDA Quality Systems Regulations/Guidelines.
* Led noise improvement trip to China resulting in 50% reduction in 2-pole gearmotors rejection rate,
and elimination of 100% noise test.
* Led reliability efforts for Power Wheelchairs, Electronic Controllers, Oxygen products, CPAP, Power Beds.
* Led experimental design which brought HomeFill 2 to market ($100 million per year) as a reliable 2000PSI
oxygen compressor. Supported HomeFill 2 production ramp from 30 to 300 per day,
while B10 Life improved 2.5x.
* Wrote Cradle-to-grave Life Prediction Application for Concentrators which was accurate within 1 0%.
* Wrote Fatigue Prediction Application which took into account components such as tires and user mass.
Dave Mahilo, Supervisor. 45 hours per week
DELPHI DELCO ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS, One Corporate Center, Kokomo, IN 46902 4/1989 to 4/2001
World leader in mobile electronics and transportation components and systems technology.
Senior Project Engineer
Managed Six-Sigma software applications (R&D and Production), meta-data strategy, OLAP (Data Mining),
statistical application R&D, and major reliability projects. Familiar with lead-free issues.
* Lead Analyst on the Flip-Chip Reliability Study enabling “Tech2000” chip-on-board technology for the $1
billion engine-control product line.
* Managed software common process for client technical applications.
* Managed analysis and technical publishing technology for the $1 billion Audio product line.
* Reduced application costs and increased availability of Product Usage database (DE PUMA) by 100x.
* Reduced cost, increased speed, and increased usability of analytical software by 20x.
* Wrote the first reader of semiconductor data (STDF) for the Windows -Office platform.
* Designed and implemented the first OLAP data-mining tool for the Windows-Office platform.
* Wrote the Test Plan Generator, the first common format across DE, and reduced planning cost 100x.
* Managed and developed “DE Histograms”, reducing defects and cost of qualification 30%.
* Developed and implemented the advanced outlier algorithm in DE Histograms.
* Led data analysis for defect reduction activities: Reduced PPM defects 20%.
* Wrote robotic Pareto software, which enabled reduction of Instrument Cluster defects 25%.
* Wrote a closed-loop process control system: Reduced IC defect particle counts 15%.
* Wrote a Graphical Comparator: Enabled problem resolution of embedded memory defects.
Jerry Servais, Supervisor, 765-***-****. 45 hours per week
Previous: Various Semiconductor Engineering positions.
Results: 20% process reduction, 15% yield increase, 4 US patents.
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EDUCATION / TRAINING
Passed all requirements for
Defense Acquisition Workforce DAWIA Level II Certification, July 13, 2012
“Core Plus” Production, Quality and Manufacturing.
Master of Engineering Degree, August 10, 1985, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Office of the Registrar - 222 Criser - PO Box 114000 - Gainesville, FL 32611-4000
33 Semester Hours. GPA 3.77 of 4.00.
Concentrated in Physical Electronics, Computer Engineering, and Statistical Methods
(Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma/Master Black Belt equivalent).
BS Degree, Electrical Engineering, June 14, 1981, University of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Office of the Registrar - PO Box 210060 - Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0060
191 Quarter Hours. GPA 3.947 of 4.000.
Summa Cum Laude. Rank: 1 of 406. Major in Solid State Semiconductor Electronics.
ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer.
Quality Engineering IV, McElrath and Associates, Inc. (Kokomo, Indiana).
Applied Multivariate Methods, Institute for Professional Education, Inc. (San Francisco).
Extensive formal and informal post-graduate training and research.
STANDARDS etc. (Expert Experience and Knowledge)
* FMEA Failure Modes and Effects Analaysis
* JCGM 100x Evaluation of Measurement Data – Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in
Measurement
* GUM Evaluation of Measurement Data – Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement
* MIL-STD-461x Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of
Subsystems and Equipment
* MIL-STD-1474 Noise Limits
* ANSI S1x Measurement of Acoustical Sound Level
* IEC 60651,60804 Measurement of Acoustical Sound Level
* MIL-HDBK-781x Reliability Test Methods, Plans, and Environments for Engineering,
Development Qualification, and Production
* MIL-STD-810x DoD Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests
* MIL-HDBK-217x Reliability Prediction of Electronic Equipment
* UL 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety and Effectiveness
* IEC 60601 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety and Effectiveness
* ANSI/RESNA WC Wheelchair Safety and Effectiveness
* ISO 7176 Wheelchair Safety and Effectiveness
* EN 12184 Wheelchair Safety and Effectiveness
* QS-9000 Automotive Quality System Requirements
* PPAP Production Part Approval Process
* APQP Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan
* CDF-AECx US Automotive Electronics Council Part Qualification
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Society for Quality, Senior Member (2002 to present)
EXCELLENCE AWARDS
* Project Manager Soldier Sensors and Lasers Coin Presented for Excellence
* Common Data Format * Low-power trench-isolated NPNs
* Windows Reader of semiconductor STDF files * Simulation software evaluation
* Flip-Chip Project * New Technology Common Process
* Digital Signal Processing project * Epitaxial process problem resolution
* Platinum Concentrator * Night Vision Goggle Reliability
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TITLE, MM-YYYY
Natural-born US citizen
Active Top Secret Clearance
PATENTS
Pending: “System and Method for Geospatial-Temporal Intelligence, Analysis, Navigation, and Targeting”, 11-
2009.
US #4701780 "Integrated Vertical NPN and Vertical Oxide Fuse Programmable Memory Cell", 10 -1987.
US #4635345 Method of making same, 01-1987.
US #4566192 "CD Measurement Structure", 01-1986.
US #4454002 "Controlled thermal-oxidation thinning of polycrystalline silicon", 06-1984.
PATENT DISCLOSURES
US #343110 Research Disclosure "Isolation Epitaxy", 11-1992.
Method of Photoresist Coating.
100 Pattern Orientation.
Trench-corner oxide fuse.
Fully Integrated Electrically Alterable CMOS Process.
Five-terminal Resistance Structure.
Spreading Resistance Structure.
PUBLICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
Explosive Hazard Rate, 09-2013.
JOCWatch Counter-IED Dashboard, 07-2013.
WebTAS Toolkit, 01-2013.
Hundreds of reports as products of my service for ISAF, 2012, 2013.
Analysis of Live-Fire vs Rifle Shock Simulator (by Ron Merritt wrt my experiments), 04-2011.
Annual Level Rifle Marksmanship Program, USMC OAD, 08-2009.
Operations Analysis Software Toolkit, The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP), 08-2009.
Operations Analysis Software Toolkit, Army Logistics Management College, 08-2009.
Operations Analysis Software Toolkit, Military Operations Research Society, 06-2009.
Operations Analysis Software Toolkit, Army Logistics Management College, 03-2009.
War Reserve Materiel Requirement Study Plan, 08-2008.
MAGTF Fires Model, Military Operations Research Society, 06-2007.
Testing of Weibull Life Analysis Software, Delphi Analytical Engineering Conference, 05 -2000.
DE STDF Wafer Package Data Analysis, 10-1997.
DE Histograms, 3-2006, 12-2005, 10-1997.
Robust Outlier Algorithms, 1994 Worldwide User Meeting, 09-1994.
RPL Environment using a Master Template Scheme, 1994 Worldwide User Meeting, 09-1994.
Design and Analysis of Experiments Special Interest Group, 1994 Worldwide User Meeting, 09-1994.
Characterization of Integrated Circuits, 07-1994.
Hot Carrier Effects in Polysilicon Emitter Vertical PNP and NPN Transistors, Microelectronic Reliability, Vol.
33, No. 14, pp. 2087-2092, 08-1993.
Reliability Wear-out Mechanism Test Procedures, 02-1989.
Co-chairman of Silicon Dioxide and Silicon Nitride Thin Films Electrochemical Society Symposium, 10 -1986.
Characterization of Scaled SONOS Memory Devices, 07-1985.
Characterization of MNOS Lifetime, 12-1984.
Fabrication of Semiconductor Devices using Maskless Laser Photochemistry, 01-1984.
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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS
ESRI ArcGIS (ArcInfo, ArcMap): Intermediate
WebTAS (Web Enabled Temporal Analysis System): Intermediate
Palantir (geospatial analysis system): Power User
NATO Interim Geo-Spatial Intelligence Tool (iGeoSIT): Intermediate
Microsoft Office VBA: Expert (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Access)
SQL Queries: Expert
Reliasoft Weibull++: Expert
Minitab: Expert
SAS JMP/GLM: Intermediate
Statistica: Intermediate
ExtendSim Discrete Event (also Continuous, Flow, and 3D) Modeling: Intermediate
ORAL/SPOKEN/READ COMMUNICATION
English: Expert. Worked well with people from all over the world in OEF.
Provide solutions in wartime and peacetime, in military, commercial, and civilian fields.
Many talks and classes given on the various software tools I have maintained.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
English: Expert
Verified and validated products and processes, writing, editing and approving hun dreds of written Reports of
permanent Record under the regulation of the FDA Quality Systems. I am sought out for documenting and
modeling challenging processes/products/projects.
EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices Intelligence Fusion Cell, 04-2013.
Project Manager Soldier Sensors and Lasers Coin, Presented for Excellence, 08-2012.
Night Vision Goggle Reliability, 01-2012.
Platinum Concentrator, 04-2004.
Common Data Format, 02-2000.
Windows Reader of semiconductor STDF files, 11-1999.
Flip-Chip Data Analysis, 04-1999.
Digital Signal Processing, 07-1998.
Prior: BBN Software Users Group Director and User Meeting Speakers CoChair, Low-power trench-isolated
NPN transistors, New Technology Common Process, CBiCMOS Presentation, Simulation Software Evaluation,
CBiCMOS Layout Guidelines, Epitaxial process problem resolution.
CERTIFICATES
ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer #5357, 10-2002 and maintained.
ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt #294, 03-2002 and maintained.