KENNETH L. KAFTAN *** South McIntosh Street, Elberton, GA 30635 USA 706-***-****

Technical / Physical / Electrical Security Engineering Delivering Innovative Solutions -

Embracing the challenging with a previous Secret and Interim Top-Secret Clearance An Expert-level Field Engineer with extensive OCONUS experience, a Proven ability to deliver highly critical projects within tight schedules and budgets, a Professionally dedicated employee with the knowledge base to develop innovative solutions, Highly proficient in engineering new and re-engineering existing Security processes, Builds and coaches high-performance teams that create self-motivated, self-sustaining, goal-oriented, and multidisciplinary employees with higher job satisfaction and lower turnover rates. Security Technical Specialist – IAP Worldwide Services Inc. Classified Programs: 08/2016 to Present Installs and troubleshoots technical security equipment and components, assists with and/or performs technical surveys, system specifications, and equipment installations; conducts evaluations of security designs; conducts inspections and compares security equipment designs to established standards; prepares “As-Built” drawings; ensures vehicle barriers, X-ray machines, forced entry ballistic resistant (FEBR) doors, walk-through metal detectors, vehicle arrest systems, explosive detection equipment, and other technical security systems are fully operational; repairs failed systems and performs preventative maintenance of technical security systems, services facility imminent danger/emergency notification systems; applies IT best practices to monitor and troubleshoot networking equipment and applications; travels to domestic and overseas locations on short notice and personally coordinates technical support trips; uses advanced electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, time domain reflectometers, and others; manages equipment logistics – shipping, receiving, Bill-of-Materials (BOM) preparation, and international Customs requirements; oversees and supervises the explosive detection program (EDP); maintains/repairs electro-mechanical systems using electronic test equipment; conduct radiation safety checks; organizes workshops, shop tools, equipment, parts, and supplies; works with and trains host country personnel (local nationals) when required; tests latest-technology technical security equipment in the laboratory and in the field; provide technical security support to high level Client and/or Customer; manages training programs for various technical security systems for all levels of knowledge; trains security personnel at locations as required; drives personal training to maintain and upgrade technical skills; completes technical reports, including engineering security services reports, evaluations of equipment and/or systems, maintenance and/or installation activities, technical field notices, and other documentation as required; assists in the administration of security contracts as provided by subcontractors; serves as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and as Government Technical Monitor on USG contracts and/or locations; supervises subordinate security technicians when needed; assists in mentoring and evaluating junior STS personnel when so assigned. STG Incorporated: Electrical, Technical and Physical Security Engineer US Department of State Overseas Building Operations (DoS/OBO) Engineering Support: 04/2015 to 08/2016 United States Department of State Overseas Buildings Operations (DoS/OBO) Serves as a Project Electrical Engineer / Inspector, providing direct Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to OBO Project Director. Developing a working knowledge of all technical requirements of the project, provides Quality Assurance for ongoing construction projects including high, medium, and low voltage electrical systems, diesel generator systems, fuel cell power generation systems, solar systems, UPS and capacitor bank units, alarm and security systems, lightning protection systems, underground utilities construction, Force Protection requirements, personnel security screening, Biometric systems, Fire alarm systems, and more. Provides SME advisement regarding the NEC and British Standard Electrical Codes, Reviews contractor Request for Proposal (RFP) from an electrical engineering perspective, prepares responses to requests for Information (RFI) for questions related to electrical systems. Evaluates proposed submittals / substitutions with electrical engineering implications and compiles data reporting to make recommendations to OBO Project Director. Coordinates the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and Change Orders (CO), and reviews and evaluates design calculations and data. KENNETH L. KAFTAN 228 South McIntosh Street, Elberton, GA 30635 USA 706-***-**** Acting as Technical and Physical Security SME, verify the correct construction of the perimeter lighting and TSS systems. Verify the deployable Anti-Ram system, access controls, and door controls are properly phased by CAC and Post 1. Maintain QC/QA on the installation and coordination of the FEBR gates, barriers, doors, and windows to be within specifications of the DoS “Security Classification Guide for Design and Construction of Overseas Facilities” May 2003 edition. Ensure that all communications systems function and are configured correctly. Verify the correct functioning of the emergency power systems from a security standpoint. Confirm that the construction within the Classified areas comply with all applicable specifications.

Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA): Quality Assurance Specialist: 12/2014 to 03/2015 DCMAE-MSQB (EE). Ensures contractor compliance with all requirements related to the design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, and modernization of a variety of items for contractor and customer activities throughout the world. Performs as a functional specialist and is responsible for identifying, understanding, proofing, measuring, and analyzing contractor production process capability; and for promoting continuous improvement. Develops and implements a surveillance plan which begins with clear objectives supported by a master schedule that includes identification of contractor and sub-contractor production needs. Independently performs audits/surveillance of contractor's processes to ensure customer and contractual requirements are met. Collects, analyzes, and interprets data at selected performance measurement points to aid in determining the capability, including strengths and weaknesses, of any given process or sub-process. Provides technical support to all other DCMA team members, assisting in the analysis of contract related issues to determine the best course of action to support the contractor and customers. Demonstrates knowledge of a full range of principles, concepts, and methodology related to one or more quality assurance functional programs, specifically Electronics, and considerable skill in applying this knowledge to the planning and accomplishment of a variety of difficult and complex work assignments. Experienced performing statistical and quality data analysis and evaluation to determine supplier compliance with contractual requirements.

NOTES: This position is designated Emergency-Essential (E-E). In event of a crisis situation, the incumbent will be subject to deployment on a TDY basis to overseas duty location(s) to perform assigned duties particular to the deployment, required to deploy as needed for the Agency Contingency Contracting Administrative Services (CCAS) mission. Deployments support internal DCMA missions, and as required, external Agency missions with the Combatant Commands as joint individual augmentation forces.

CALIBRE Systems Incorporated: Facility Engineer: 04/2014 to 11/2014 Facility Condition Assessor / U.S. Army C.E.R.L. BUILDER. Working with a partner and/or team, manage facility condition assessment data for a variety of building types including, administrative, warehouses, medical, educational, research facilities, etc. for the Defense Health Agency BUILDER program, providing all needed project support to Program and Project Managers and other staff. Prior to inspection or team deployment, organize needed support information such as: property record data, copies of floor plans (hard copies or AutoCAD), backlog folders, and other required information. Coordinate travel plans for job requirements. Enter inspector data into U.S. Army BUILDER program, or other customer databases. Provide support of inspection and inventory work requires knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, and Roofing terminology used for building components and facility maintenance and repair. Receive and manage marked-up floor plan location drawings, update floor plans and mark equipment/deficiency location on hard copies, .pdf, and Auto Cad floor plans. Keep supervisor informed of job progress, and any potential problems. As needed, support Project Manager with contract billing by preparing spreadsheets that summarize expense reports/travel claims. Utilize computers and data entry software as required. Implement quality control processes on collected data and verifies accuracy. Uploads collected and verified field data from field software to final program software. Productively work with team members and deal with customers in a positive manner.

KENNETH L. KAFTAN 228 South McIntosh Street, Elberton, GA 30635 USA 706-***-**** Alutiiq Pacific LLC: Quality and Safety Manager: 01/2014 to 04/2014 Embassies of the United States, Overseas Building Operations (OBO) International Maintenance Assistance Program (OBO/IMAP). Implement and manage corporate quality and safety programs in the field, to include standards for OSHA and NEBOSH; conduct quality and safety audits for contracted maintenance per- formed worldwide, provide management and technical support to technicians for safety and quality issues, conduct root cause analysis for quality surveillance and conduct safety investigations for recordable and reportable incidents, maintain OSHA 300 register and provide data to OSHA for reportables, provide for and maintain safety training for personnel, enforce safety policy and procedures through audits and surveillance, manage and input data for computer-based quality and safety audit program; travel to work locations to perform training, audit, and surveillance functions, prepare reports for use in the tracking of work performed for Project Controls, prepare reports and presentations for interaction with the Client, periodically review contract documents to insure compliance with SOW, assists in developing and implementing standard operating procedures, work instructions and training plans for use in the field; evaluates the use of space and facilities including the detection of existing or potential accident and health hazards to determine corrective or preventative measures where needed, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented, analyzes and monitors facility systems for proper and safe operations. AC FIRST: U.S. Army 401

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A.F.S.B. - Facilities, Safety, Training Manager: 10/2013 to 01/2014 An AECOM company - Manages day to day activities involving the design, planning, construction, remodeling, maintenance, alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings and other facilities. Directs and leads subordinates in operations and ensures assignments are carried out in a timely manner. Assists in developing and implementing standard operating procedures, work instructions and training plans. Inspects buildings and evaluates use of space, including the detection of existing or potential Life, Health, or Safety hazards. Determines corrective or preventative measures and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented. Analyzes and monitors facilities` systems (mechanical, HVAC, lighting, security, and other building systems) for proper and safe operations and maintenance practices, and potential cost savings. Oversees, reviews, and manages outside services, contractors and/or maintenance workers engaged in construction, remodeling, equipment installation, facilities repairs, preventative maintenance and general building/site work for all facilities and for preventive maintenance of facility equipment. Develops and administers the annual departmental budget; for maintaining a preventive maintenance program within the confines of an approved annual budget, and for the preparation of an annual budget and operating within that budget. Serves as facility Emergency Response Coordinator. Plans, budgets and schedules facility modifications including estimates on equipment, labor materials and other related costs. Ensures up to date records for all semi-annual and annual inspections are maintained.

FLUOR Government Group: Senior Quality Coordinator Construction (Afghanistan): 01/2011 to 03/2013 Electrical Inspection Response Cell Team - Deputy Lead / Trainer (Afghanistan): 08/2010 to 12/2010 Leads Quality program for up to $50 million project, ensuring the timely development of inspection, surveillance, and testing procedures. Provides training and supervision to Quality personnel performing inspections, surveillance and testing activities. Performs quality inspections and testing on work assignments, facilities, and tasks of various departments at a FOB, COB, or COP. Manages quality initiative, ensuring inspection and testing commitments are met. Performs administrative functions as required for the proper control of quality programs. Surveys and acts as subject-matter expert on all quality initiatives, directives, policies, procedures, and practices. Developed and conducts satellite classroom training programs based on applicable EPA and OSHA regulations, NFPA 70-E, and DoD standards. Travels as required to perform surveillance’s and audits throughout the Theater of Operations. Interfaces directly with USACE and DCMA QAR (Quality Assurance Representative) to verify accuracy of construction projects; compliance to Code requirements and adherence to the contract documents, acting as Construction SME for Quality Construction division. Prepare for and provide Construction Reports to the DCMA QAR and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Acts as back-fill for Country Construction Manager. Developed and Implemented: strategies for the prevention of and response to DCMA Corrective Action Request

(CAR), methods to research and verify Task Force POWER “FLASH” reports, inspection policies and procedures, inspector training curriculum, inspection forms/reports, inspector training tracking procedures, and Corrective Action Plan (CAP).

KENNETH L. KAFTAN 228 South McIntosh Street, Elberton, GA 30635 USA 706-***-**** Managed CAP progress and compliance, interface with department personnel to coordinate inspector travel and deployment, and served as EIRC department liaison to Country Engineering department. Designed and conducted classroom training for electrical inspectors including company policy, procedures, and electrical safety based upon NFPA 70-E, and basic computer skills involving the Microsoft Office Suite. NEC and British Standard Code compliance Subject Matter Expert. Prepare data and reports directly for use by Country Quality Manager in weekly briefings to Senior Management and Corporate Directors. Prepare for and make presentations to Client / Customer and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for strategies to improve country electrical safety. Act as back-fill for EIRC department manager. KBR Government: Senior Quality Assurance Specialist for Construction / Electrical Foreman and Master Electrician (Iraq): 11/2008 to 08/2010

Served as QA Electrical AO lead, improving safety of electrical mission at Tallil /Ali and the sister T-sites. Quality Professional guiding a workforce of up to 24 inspectors in adherence to MILCON and applicable Codes, Task Order 159, and Statements Of Work. Interfaced with Task Force SAFE and DCMA QAR, serving as main problem solver for Electrical, Quality departments, and Project Management. Interpreted and implemented the NEC Code and British Standard BS 7671, 2008 Editions and provided CAP and resolutions to DCMA CAR. Led the team development of new systems and procedures for electrical inspections and forensics. Designed new forms and formats to improve frequency and accuracy of reports. Provided Technical Direction and Construction Management to Local National contractors performing work for USACE, US Army, US Air Force, the Diwaniyah PRT and the Department of State. Electrical Foreman in Baghdad, serving the Department of State at the New Embassy Compound and the DoD in Quality of Life realms – LSA’s, MWR’s, and DFACs for Task Order 151. Appointed as Electrical Materials Specialist and Government Property Custodian, utilizing STEAM, MAXIMO, FSS, MRO, FEDLOG, and SAP systems. Excelled as a team leader for Bonding and Grounding, metering, safety, and emergency-response teams. Recognized as electrical Subject Matter Expert and government-compliance specialist. Served as interdepartmental liaison and as cultural specialist to the English- Iraqi Translation Committee. Field trainer for OSHA 1910 and NFPA 70-E, coordinated data controls and metrics to improve tracking of materials and labor expenditures. Effectively served on Quality Control Advisory Board, contributor to theater- wide Electrical Summit at Joint Base Balad and Kaizen Blitz events at KBR HQ, Victory Base Complex, and Baghdad. Managed materials coordination for $3.5 million LSA project,

“CHUville”, at the U.S. New Embassy Compound, Baghdad, Iraq. Promoted to lead Electrical QA program. EDUCATION

Engineer-In-Training (EIT): Online studies in progress leading to EIT exam Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts: Psychology / Business Admin. / SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge, NY / 1983 Associate of Science- Engineering Technologies: Penn Foster College Online / (In Progress) Bachelor of Science- Occupational Safety: Eastern Kentucky University Online (In Progress) CERTIFICATION / LICENSING

General: Six Sigma Green Belt * LEED BD+C * Emergency Medical Technician - Basic * New York State Code Enforcement Officer * SERVSAFE * Licensed Master Electrician * Certified Master Plumber * ASE Master Mechanic OSHA: 132-hour Safety Trained Professional, 30-hour Construction, 30-hour General Industry, Confined Space, Blood-borne Pathogens, 40-hour HAZWOPER and 8-hour Refresher (2014) EPA: Universal HVAC-R, Lead Abatement, Asbestos Mitigation LANGUAGE SKILLS

Spanish (Intermediate) * Japanese, French, Arabic, German, Polish (Novice) adkaa8@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/pub/kenneth-kaftan/18/148/64b/