Engineer Project Manager
Resume:
Joseph (Joe) Rainwater **** Old Niles Ferry Rd. Maryville TN 37803 *.*.*********@*****.***
About Joe
I have a very high technical aptitude cultivated from a very early age. The first toy I remember my father
giving me was a socket set and a broken lawn mower. By age twelve, I was doing 95% of all repairs on
the farm regardless of genre, electrical, hydraulic, motors, engines, tractors, automotive, etc. Do not
overlook me due to my Agricultural Engineering Degree. I went to this direction for the opportunity to
choose classes across multiple engineering disciplines: Mechanical to Electrical to Civil; kinematics to
thermodynamics, to hydrology, to circuitry, to instrumentation. I am a quick study and find that “things
just make sense to me.”
Because of my varied studies and experiences, I have been able to performed engineering services
across a wide range of areas. I was responsible for Design, Manufacturing and Production engineering in
Heavy/Emergency vehicles, custom vehicles and the boating industries. I performed Test Engineering
functions in the Aviation, Nuclear and Homeland Security industries. I have managed projects, test
programs, assets and personnel.
My military and farm background has prepared me for working alone or as a member of a team. I have
learned to trust my instincts, to listen to other ideas, to bounce things off team members and to lead by
example.
Professional Profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerainwater
Safeguard and Security Engineer and Technical Specialist (10+ years’ experience)
Security Technology Subject Matter Expert
Security System Design (Nuclear Facilities & Airports)
Security System Testing & Integration
Security & Vulnerability Assessment
Safeguard and Security Testing
Explosive Breaching Design and Testing
Engineering Management (15+ years’ experience)
Prototyping to Delivery Management
Project Management
Personnel Management
Engineer (20+ years’ experience)
Electrical Circuitry (Low Voltage)
Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Skills
Mechanical Design & Basic 3D CAD Skills (SolidWorks)
Visual Basic & Script Programming
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Joseph (Joe) Rainwater 2823 Old Niles Ferry Rd. Maryville TN 37803 *.*.*********@*****.***
Professional Accomplishments
Security Testing, Integration Maintenance and Manufacture
Maintain and integrate various technologies at the Tactical Training Facility Technology Test
Laboratory at the Y12 National Security Complex (Y12).
o Ground based radar
o Cameras and video systems
o Camera vision and tracking
o Ultra Wideband sensors
o Perimeter sensors
o GPS tracking
Maintain service and integrate technologies into the Tactical Operation Center (TOC) at the
Y12.
o GPS tracking
o Secure wireless data
o Windows and Linux systems
o Custom software integration
o Video surveillance systems
Testing Manager for numerous technologies for the Y12; resulting in the selection of various
technologies and the cost savings of eliminating systems that did not perform as expected.
o Vulnerability Assessment
o Risk Management
o Explosive detection systems
o Human detection systems
o Vehicle monitoring
o License plate recognition
o Perimeter monitoring
Project manager for an explosive breaching program resulting in the design of two systems
minimizing collateral damage.
o Door hinge cutting
o Wall spalling
Designed and programmed custom data collection software for the FAA and DHS still used in
Airport Checkpoints to classify customer queue and flow.
o Passenger counting and classifying
o Baggage counting and classifying
Project manager for the development and integration of the Technology Testing facilities for
the National Safe Skies Alliance.
Safeguard and Security Augmenter, United States Air Force, cross-trained security specialist
Mechanical/Electrical Design
Designed and oversaw the manufacture of the automated control system for K-9 Search on
Site’s Enhanced Odor Detection System.
o Improving system throughput rate
o Increasing canine efficiency
o Eliminating 50% of the necessary operators
o Eliminating operator fatigue
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Joseph (Joe) Rainwater 2823 Old Niles Ferry Rd. Maryville TN 37803 *.*.*********@*****.***
Designed and manufacture of Security Training Aids
o Mock Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)
o Reusable booby traps for training facilities
o Mock biological threats
2008 Boat of the Year (Yamaha 212X / SS) in the 21’ Family Fun Segment
o March 2008 (Yamaha 212X) Boat of the Month
o April 2008 (Yamaha 212SS) Boat of the Month
2006 Boat of the Year (Yamaha 210) in the 21’ Family Fun Segment
o Successfully saved an over budget and delayed project
o Developed new manufacturing techniques to salvage profits lost due to
previous mishandling.
Various Designs for Fire Fighting Equipment
o Wild land / Brush Fire Fighting Interface Trucks
o Class A Pumpers
o Rescue Vehicles
o Designs that allowed small Fire Departments access to vehicles that
satisfied both insurance requirements for home protection and
government requirements for Wild land Fires
o Hydrostatic drives to allow vehicle to perform varied missions
o Achieved program wide Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) certifications
o Design of new Compressed Air Fire Fighting Foam equipment (CAFFF)
Patents
Passive Hybrid Water Sampler, a revolutionary design reducing the power requirements for
remote stream sampling leading to the reduction in cost and the improvement in quality of
water monitoring
Work History
Safeguard & Security Specialist, GemTechY12 LLC, Knoxville, TN, June 2009 – February 2014
Security Testing, Integration Maintenance and Manufacture
Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management
Technology Testing
Project Management
Vice President of Technical Services, American Defense Service, Inc., Metairie, LA June 2009 - June 2010
Security Testing, Integration Maintenance and Manufacture
Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management
Technology Testing
Project Management
Business Management
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Joseph (Joe) Rainwater 2823 Old Niles Ferry Rd. Maryville TN 37803 *.*.*********@*****.***
Test Engineer and Technology Consultant, American Defense Service, Inc., Metairie, LA March 2008 -
May 2009
Security Testing, Integration Maintenance and Manufacture
Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management
Technology Testing
System Evaluation
Technology Recommendations
Technology Proto-typing
Senior Product Development Engineer, Tennessee Watercraft INC (Yamaha Boats), Vonore, TN, March
2005 - March 2008
Product Development
Production Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Product Assessment
Personnel Management
Product Management
Product Proto-typing
Product Testing
Test & Technology Engineer, National Safe Skies Alliance, Alcoa, TN, May 2000 - March 2005
Security Testing, Integration Maintenance and Manufacture
Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management
Technology Testing
System Evaluation
Technology Recommendations
Technology Proto-typing
Test Equipment Design
Teaching & Research Assistant, University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN, June 1999 – May 2000
Lab Maintenance
Proto-typing
Instrumentation
Test Management
Test Documentation
Student Assistance/Teaching
Teaching & Research Assistant, University of Idaho, Moscow ID, Jan 1997-May 1999
Lab Maintenance
Proto-typing
Instrumentation
Test Management
Test Documentation
Student Assistance/Teaching
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Joseph (Joe) Rainwater 2823 Old Niles Ferry Rd. Maryville TN 37803 *.*.*********@*****.***
Special Project Engineer, Jeff’s Welding and Specialty Automotive, Pullman WA, Jan 1996-Jan 1997
Product Development
Production Engineering
Personnel Management
Product Management
Product Proto-typing
Product Testing
Production Engineer, Boise Mobile Equipment, Boise ID, Dec 1993-Jan 1996
Production Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Product Assessment
Personnel Management
Product Management
Product Proto-typing
Product Testing
Vehicle Testing and Certification
Vehicle Warranty Program
Vehicle Service Program
System Maintenance Technician, Special Purpose Vehicles, United States Air Force, Mar 1985-Dec 1993
Security Specialist, K Mart Department Stores, Memphis TN, Sept 1983-Jan 1985
Education
B.S. Agricultural Engineering (Power & Machinery Emphasis)
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
May 2000
A.S. Applied Technologies
Community College of the Air Force
May 1988
References
References are available upon request.
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