Manager Project
Resume:
DAVID LEE SODERGREN
PO BOX *****
AL AIN, UAE
*****************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Offering an extensive background based on over 22 years of formal training
and field/bench experience demonstrating personal initiative, technical
expertise, project management, troubleshooting creativity and consistent
performance success.
. Highly skilled electrical engineer with a wide range of professional
experience in servicing, repairing, calibrating, and maintaining
production machinery, navigation sonar suites, control panels, fiber
optic cabling, and related ancillary equipment.
. Adept in diagnostics, upgrades, installs, tag-out, testing and
certification of both analog and digital devices and controls. Qualified
in micro-miniature repair and soldering.
. Experienced maintenance program supervisor with direct oversight of
up to 8 subordinate staff and care of multiple assets worth up to $20
million. Received numerous awards for superior performance and
implementing program enhancements. Team builder and player.
. Able to train, schedule, supervise and evaluate operators,
technicians and administrative support personnel. Monitor workflow
activities, production schedules, safety, and customer service matters to
ensure contract compliance and turnkey satisfaction.
. Extensive experience in work package planning, master scheduling and
quality assurance. Streamline and manage associated budgeting, cost
control, safety, training, regulatory compliance, technical publications,
and tools / parts inventory programs.
. Experienced in the use of PC's with spreadsheet, word processing, and
database management software.
. Demonstrated ability to "think outside of the box" to resolve
challenging issues.
Highly developed communications, interpersonal relation, organizational and
technical skills. Demonstrated ability to handle multi-task levels of
responsibility effectively. Dedicated, hard working and self-motivated
company asset.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical) - University of California
- Los Angeles 1987-1991
HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Advanced Detection Technology - Dubai, UAE April 2011 - December 2013
Sales and Support Director: Tasks with setting up new business
relationships throughout the Middle East Region as well as supporting
existing clients. Ensuring that end users are well acquainted with the
Under Vehicle Inspection System and CCTV Systems in which we manufacture.
Also providing technical support throughout the scope of projects as well
as after sales support. Offering turn-key security solutions for any type
of project. Including projects in Iraq with the Ministry of Interior.
DAVID LEE SODERGREN
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Integrated Control Technology - UAE - Al Ain, UAE March 2009-April 2011
Business Development Manager: Stationed in Al Ain, UAE promoting Prot g,
Access Control System, the Flagship of Integrated Control Technology, New
Zealand. Have set up client base in the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
Currently responsible for the entire Middle East, supporting clients for
presentations, technical support, and training of their staff and end
users.
FIRST Technology Limited - Auckland, New Zealand June 2008 - March 2009
Technical Manager: Recruited to manage new Division of Security within
existing Alarm Monitoring Company. The roles and responsibility includes
the following: Project Management, Sales, Technical Support, Hiring of
Staff, process invoices, and customer service. Along with my Administrative
Assistant we manage over 8,000 clients for all services of Security
including the following the following: Access Control, CCTV, Home Alarm
Intrusion Systems, and Alarm Monitoring.
ADVANCED BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES - Auckland, New Zealand Oct. 2006 -June 2008
Technical Manager: Recruited to Project Manage Security installations in
the major High Rise buildings in and around the Auckland area. Design,
testing, supervising sub contractors following project through to client
approval. Advanced Building Technologies was acquired in Feb. of this year
and since that time have been taken over by Fujivision. At that point I
became Account/Divisional Manager, overseeing all aspects of ABT including
the day to day service needs of current clients. Fully Qualified in ISO
9001 insuring company was certified and also closing out any NCR's that may
have been present prior to my arrival.
PANNESMA CO. LTD - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia July 2004 - May 2006
Project Manager: Assigned to the Ships Repair Facility (Royal Saudi Navy),
Combat Systems Department for the Repair and Maintenance of both the UYK-7
Computer and the OJ-172 INPUT/OUTPUT CONTROL CONSOLE. On occasion
troubleshoot and repair the Harpoon system as well. Project/Program Manager
for the implementation of training, procurement, and end user support for
various Programs with the Saudi Royal Navy.
LOCKHEED MARTIN - Hampton Roads, Virginia Field Service Operations Center
Aug 1997-Jul 2004
Project Manager: Recruited to join the regional field service team to
provide technical support on various government and military contracts in
and around the Navy bases of Hampton Roads. Perform Integrated Maintenance
Reviews (IMR), Alteration Installation Team (AIT), and Dome Dive Team
projects on sonar systems for various US Navy surface ships. Conduct
overhauls of Unit 416 of the SQS-53D sonar system as well as cable repair,
cable construction of TTWCS, and fiber cable construction for V-14 lab.
Completed requisite training included ESD, Basic Soldering Techniques,
Fiber Optics and Cable Splicing Certification, IETMs, Q-70 system, and ISO
9000 guidelines. M34 land based radar instructor for foreign militaries.
Relocated to Manassas, Virginia office where I designed, tested and
installed sonar systems onboard US Navy Submarines. Program/Project Manager
for 5 years while on assignment in Cairo, Egypt. Instrumental in the
development and procurement of Land Based Radars for the various sites
around Egypt. Everything from contracts, government procurement, training,
site visits, end-user support.
DAVID LEE SODERGREN
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UNITED STATES NAVY - Lieutenant - 6 Years Dec 1991-Dec 1997
FLEET TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER - Norfolk, Virginia
Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer: Provide direct technical assistance,
inspection, and guidance regarding the installation, operation,
maintenance, troubleshooting, logistical support, and repair of shipboard
sonar systems and associated peripheral equipment.
. Member of the Combat Systems Readiness Review (CSRR) team. Provided
technical assistance through 35+ different testing cycles.
. Provide on-the-job as well as classroom instruction to equipment
operators.
. Instrumental in the integration of computer assisted Sonar Transducer
testing.
USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) - Norfolk, Virginia
Department Manager: Supervised and directed the efforts of 8 subordinate
technicians in the maintenance and repair of shipboard sonar systems and
peripherals. Primary technician on the MK-116 Mod 4 Underwater Battery
Fire Control System and the AN/SQS-53A Sonar System.
. Supervised post-overhaul initialization of MK-116 and Fathometer
systems.
. Fulfilled collateral duties as the Supply Manager and Test Equipment
Manager, ensuring adequate inventory control and delivery of supplies,
test equipment, and parts for supported equipment. Quoted by skipper as
the best supply manager the division has seen."
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
. Available with notice, willing to travel and/or relocate.
. References furnished upon request.
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