Manager Quality Assurance

Dave L. Barker

**** *********** ***** #*** ** Richardson, TX 75082

214-***-**** ** ***********@*****.***

Quantitative Analyst

Education

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS, Richardson TX

Ph.D. Finance, 2012 Present (In Progress)

M.B.A., Administrative Research, Distinction, 2013

M.S., Financial Engineering, 2012

B.S., Business Finance, Summa Cum Laude, 2010

Skills and Research Experience

Skills and Proficiencies

Probability and Statistical Modeling with Stochastic Processes, Econometric Theory, Optimal Control Theory, Advanced

Microeconomic Modeling, Game Theory Modeling.

STATA, SQL, Mathematica, SAS, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook).

Exceptional written and oral communication skills including teaching experience.

Preliminary Working Papers

“Merger Arbitrage: A liquidity explanation to alpha”

o Investigates alpha present in merger arbitrage and explains using a liquidity argument.

“The Soloist in the Choir”

o Evaluates nature of innovation to show improvement via cooperation without a strong complimentary condition.

Professional Experience

The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX

TEACHING/RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Ph.D. STUDENT May 2012 – Present

Applied research methodology and modeling techniques for financial instruments, and developed tactics for statistical

optimization and strategy development within models.

Directed courses in cooperation with finance department professors.

United States Navy, Worldwide November 2002-March 2008

PRODUCTION MANAGER/ASA EXPERT PROGRAMMER October 2007 – March 2008

Develop and supervise administration of test programs for microchips using Analog Signature Analysis to identify malfunctioning chips

within complex digital circuits.

Developed over 15 programs using up to 2 million semi-simultaneous readings for the accurate testing of micro-circuitry within

minutes.

Reduced historic backlog by over 30% within first two months and maintained until honorably discharged.

QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR/CDI February 2005 – March 2008

Assure that all assets repaired within a maintenance facility are mission-ready, and will not falter in flight.

Zero verified defects registered under stamp in over three years of certification, within top percentile of QAI performance.

Cross-trained in over 200 technical publications within one month to assist amidst a personnel shortage in forward operations

command, Japan.

AIR WARFARE/ELECTRONICS THEORY INSTRUCTOR February 2004 – March 2008

Maintain highest qualifications, education, and certifications among personnel.

Instructed over 100 naval students in achieving Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist qualifications leading to the first VP

Operational Detachment with 100% qualification.

Taught over 200 sailors advanced electronic troubleshooting methods.

PRODUCTION MANAGER/COMM NAV DIVISION May 2005 – October 2007

Oversee training, manage output and direct assigned collateral duties to ensure mission readiness; over as many as 140 people.

Reduced historic backlogs in 4 different work centers by over 70%.

Designed and implemented new tracking/management systems and procedures for over $1 billion of

readiness inventory.

Received three Letters of Appreciation from command level officers for achievements.

Coordinated the integration of “Airspeed” six sigma for communications and navigation work

center processes.

Named Petty Officer In Charge over VP Operational Detachment.

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