Data Management Flight Test
Resume:
David William Smith
California, MD 20619
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Career Objective: To secure a responsible career opportunity in Test Support Operations or Data Management, where I can fully utilize my training, education, and skills while making a significant contribution to the success of my employer.
Education:
Cornell University - Ithaca, NY
Project Leadership Certificate Program
Completed – February 7, 2023
Norwich University – Northfield, VT
Masters of Business Administration
Graduated with Honors (3.3 GPA) – June 21, 2019
State University of New York College at Oneonta
Bachelors of Arts & Science in Anthropology
Graduated with Honors (3.7 GPA) – May 21, 2011
ITT Technical Institute – Tucson, AZ
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer & Electronics Engineering Technology
Graduated with Honors (3.8 GPA) – December 10, 2005
Awards & Achievements:
●Dean’s List at SUNY Oneonta & ITT Technical Institute
●Award for Academic Achievement, Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society, & Letters of commendation
Organizational & Problem Solving Skills:
●Able to prioritize & operate proactively
●Able to handle challenges with proven history of increased productivity
●Self-starter, who learns quickly & applies initiative to achieve task completion
●Strong problem solver & very detailed orientated with excellent analytical skills
●Research, Data Analysis, & Critical Thinking
●Project Leadership Techniques, Project Management Techniques, Supply Chain Strategies, Managerial Finance
Professional Experience:
10/05/12 – Present Test & Evaluation Lab Technician The Boeing Company Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD
●US Navy Flight Test Program: P-8A Poseidon ASW (anti-submarine warfare), ASUW (anti-surface warfare), & ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance)
●US Navy Flight Test Program: F/A-18 & E/A-18 Hornet
Security Clearances:
●Security Clearance Date: Mar 2015 Received Clearance Level - Secret.
●Security Clearance Date: Dec 2017 Received Clearance Level – Top Secret.
Duties as Data Controller:
●Establishes criteria and/or work procedures to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, and service.
●Dedicates required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of the work is neglected; works to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments.
●Complete ability in the use of personal computing hardware and software to enter project information, use data processing and transfer software.
●Complete knowledge of processes and tools to maintain, archive, and retrieve digital files.
●Complete ability in constructing/building and providing reports as needed for assigned projects.
●Working with flight test aircraft solid state recording devises to download, store, and transmit raw flight test data.
●Interface with flight test software database tools to download and create aircraft instrumentation and data processing system load generation media in support of ground and flight test.
●Preflight checking the Flight Test Data and Weapon Separation Videos.
●Running data processing software on local workstations to process post-test quick look data.
●Virus scanning and converting data files for use in the unclassified and classified flight test data processing system.
●Control access to the data control laboratory, workstations and signing out of classified hardware to authorized personnel.
●Generating data tapes to ship and transmit data between the remote test site and Boeing St. Louis.
●Work with software developers to troubleshoot and checkout data download and transmission tools.
●Familiar with aircraft instrumentation and data processing systems
●Ability to obtain Interim Clearance (Pre-Start) and Final Clearance (Post-Start).
Duties as Instrumentation Operations Technician:
●Plans & Supports activities to plan; conduct & document tests on products, systems, components, materials, & manufacturing processes & technologies. Designs systems, materials, components, software & methodologies to meet customer requirements.
●Coordinates & participates in test design & performs routine procurement, fabrication, & assembly of components, test fixtures & test systems.
●Conducts & supports the coordination of test requirements & assists in reviewing test methods & capabilities.
●Facilitates systems integration, fabrication & modification; supports system pre-test setup, checkout, & post-test tasks.
●Conducts routine tests/calibrations; analyzes data, documents results & performs software/file downloads. Troubleshoots & recommends resolution of basic laboratory & test-related problems.
●Leadership responsibilities: (3rd shift- Leader) including Training, Delegation of work orders, Prioritizing repairs, & Pre/Post-Flight Tasks.
●Ability to obtain Interim Clearance (Pre-Start) and Final Clearance (Post-Start).
02/2008 – 02/2009, 05/2010 – 08/2010 & 03/2012 – 09/21/12
Engineering Lab Technician Amphenol Aerospace Co. Sidney, NY
●Performed mechanical & electrical tests on electrical connector products according to military specifications
●Durability/Mating, Corrosion, Retention, High/Low Temp, Vibration, Insulation Resistance & Dielectric Testing.
●Recorded & analyzed data, wrote technical memos & formal engineering reports to fulfill customer satisfaction.
●Created & modified equipment procedures (SOP).
●Assigned Task Lead responsibilities on Mil-38999 Spec Qualification & High Pressure Testing.
●Assigned Task Lead responsibilities on Mil-38999 Spec 2M804 Push/Pull quick Disconnect Connector Testing Qualification.
Duties in the Nuclear Industry:
01/2001-11/2003 Nuclear Field Technician AREVA ANP Lynchburg, VA
●Qualified for Nuclear Security Clearance, Safety, HAZMAT, Respirator, Confined-Space, & Radiation Protection Training.
●Leadership: (Shift/Task Lead) Responsible for regulating the crew to assure the tasks are safely & accurately completed.
●Steam Generator Repair Tasks: Control Rod Removal/Installation, TIG/Weld Process, & Plugging/Stabilization.
●Reactor Head Repair Tasks: Control Rod Removal/Installation, & Non-Destructive Examinations.
●Repairing, calibrating equipment & resolving complex technical issues.
11/1999-01/2001 (AREVA ANP sub-contractor)
●Pipe-End Decontamination Task: Install/Remove Robotic Tool-Head into Pip-End of Steam Generator.
●Platform Work Task: Loading/Unloading tools in Steam Generator.
●Troubleshooting & Repairs.
10/1990-11/1999 Nuclear Utility Mechanic Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 & 2) Lycoming, NY
●Entrusted to be part of the Instrument & Control Support Team for the Control Room Component Installation Project.
●Decontamination Crew assigned to specific & complex radiation areas within the reactor & turbine buildings.
●Decontaminating areas to achieve clean status (no longer a radiation area) or lower to safe levels (less exposure) to allow workers to perform tasks for longer durations.
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