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ROBERT SYKES

ROBERT SYKES

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Victoria, BC V9C 3C5 acfrse@r.postjobfree.com

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SUMMARY

An adaptable, enthusiastic senior level Manager with over 20 years of experience in the Marine industry. An

excellent communicator who works effectively with team members and other stakeholders to achieve

company goals. A self starter with strong leadership and decision making skills comfortable multi tasking to

meet deadlines. Core strengths include:

• Train, mentor, and supervised large teams of technical staff

• An outstanding administrator

• A proven strong leader

• Effectively managed large complex programs

• A highly effective instructor

• A fair but firm disciplinarian

• Successfully conducted disciplinary investigations

• NATO Secret Security Clearance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CAE INC. – Ottawa, On 2013 – 2014

Software Specialist III / System Integration & Testing Engineer

• Supported Lockheed Martine Canada and the Halifax Class Modernization (HCM) program

responsible for proper activation and operation of the Combat System Computing Environment

(CSCE) including non-operational COTS applications, configuration and computer program

operation and interface with other subsystems.

• Wrote trial agendas and test procedures that were used to verify the integration and

acceptance of subsystems, system performance and system functionality, supporting the creation and

conduct of the Engineering Assessments to be conducted at each software build, identify and resolve

Combat System interface issues and analyze test results and report findings as necessary to isolate

failures found during functional testing.

• Performed various levels of integration and system testing, including, developing test

procedures that will verify the integration and functionality of the HCM combat system.

• Performed fault isolation of subsystem faults that impact the integration and testing of

assigned systems, conducting tests, ensuring all data is recorded in test management system, logging

and investigating deficiencies.

CANADIAN FORCES – DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE 1988 – 2013

Naval Electronics Technical Manager (Rank: Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class) 2009 – 2013

Combat Systems Engineering Chief 2009 – 2013

• Responsible for the maintenance and operational readiness of combat systems in ships and

for advising Command accordingly.

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• Responsible for the leadership, wellbeing and training of a large team of highly trained

technical professionals who perform the systems analysis, fault-finding and maintenance to assure

their equipment’s peak performance.

• Responsible for the Tired Readiness Programme (TRP) management of force generation and

the operations programme for all ships assigned to Maritime Pacific Command.

• Scheduled over 200 tests and trials and more than 10 000 man hour of production work for

each program, coordinated training and support to successfully meet the program’s critical paths.

• Meticulously developed and implemented daily schedules and coordinated all Fleet

Maintenance Facility Cape Breton technical support during this period.

• Engaged Deputy Chief Of Staff (DCOS) HCM for the planning of HMCS Calgary’s legacy

trials for the ongoing FELEX project and the EWP 2 (post docking of vessel) coordinator as ships

near the completion of their work periods.

• Developed databases and performance measuring tools for the purpose of providing

command accurate weekly progress reports. This information implemented methods for best

practices ensuring critical program milestones were met.

Naval Electronics Technical Supervisor (Rank: Petty Officer 1st Class) 2004 – 2009

Senior Electronic Technician 2003 – 2003

Instructor, Canadian Forces Fleet School 1999 – 2001

• Responsible for control and management of the day-to-day operation of the Combat Systems

Department on board HMC Ships with approximately 20 subordinates.

• Provided guidance and direction to personnel, overseeing maintenance on combat systems,

such as radar and EW equipment, and resolving conflicting situations for the betterment of the

department.

• Conducted readiness trials on combat and navigational systems, producing equipment

specifications for new installations, reviewing and correcting existing specifications for quality

assurance, conducting technical investigations, providing technical recommendations to command

and to the fleet, operating specialized test equipment for performance monitoring of various combat

systems and managing timekeeping and tasks through Defence Resource Management Information

System ensuring ISO 9000 standards are met.

• Instructor at Canadian forces fleet school specialized in providing training on navigational

equipment, such as the Shipboard Integrated Navigation and Display System (SHINNADS), the MK

49 Ring Laser Gyro Navigator (SINS), and a variety of acoustic equipment.

EDUCATION

Naval Electronics Technician Advanced Trade Training – Level 6B

Canadian Forces Naval Engineering School, Halifax, NS

Naval Electronics Technician Advanced Trade Training – Level 6

Canadian Forces Naval Engineering School, Halifax, NS

Navel Electronics Technician Trade Training – Level 5

Canadian Forces Fleet School, Halifax, NS

V.C.R. Repair and Maintenance – Dartmouth Community School, Dartmouth, NS

Academic Courses

• Physical Science • Algebra and Calculus

• Electrical Circuits Fundamentals • Microprocessor Fundamentals

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Technical Writing Digital Signal Processing

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Digital Technology Troubleshooting Techniques

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Electronics Fundamentals Printed Circuit Board Repair

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Analog Integrated Circuits Measurements / Diagnostic Techniques

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Control Systems Information Signal Processing

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Visio, variety of test equipment software,

WireShark, Doors, ClearQuest, SharePoint, Sigal, Defence Resource Management Information

System (DRIMS PLE, FTA and Work Centre Supervisor), Monitor MASS and RDIMS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• • Command and Control Systems

Intermediate Leadership Course

• • Instructional Supervisor Course

Junior Leadership Course

• • Instructional Techniques Training

Advanced Leadership Course

• • High Reliability Soldering

Naval Environmental Leadership Training

• • HAZMAT Training

Leadership Forum

• • Firefighter Training

RADHAZ Safety Officer Course

• • First Aid & CPR

RF Radiation Measurement Course

• • WHIMIS Training

Principle and Applications of NDT

• • Fall Arrest and Safety Training

Primavera Scheduling Course

• • Standard for Harassment and Racism

Canadian Towed Array Passive Sonar

• SQS 510 Active Sonar Prevention Course

• Shipboard Integrated Navigation and Display System (SHINNADS)

• Shipboard Integrated Navigation System MK49 (SINS)

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