Project Management Security Clearance

MARK CESARE, PhD

919-***-**** ********@*******.*** Raleigh, North Carolina

ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DEVELOMPEMNT DOD TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE

Visionary Engineering Research and Project Management leader with extensive experience spearheading product innovations as an FEA Analyst. Adept at forging strategic partnerships and leveraging engineering expertise, enhancing R&D capabilities and team productivity. Empowers through team collaboration and a culture that nurtures creativity and innovation. Pursuing a corporate opportunity that values excellence in engineering, promotes professional development and fosters a collaborative environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Research Methodologies Probability Risk Assessment Experimental Design Data Analysis & Interpretation Sensors Data Fusion Statistical Analysis Project Management Creative Conflict Resolution Adaptability & Flexibility Leadership & Innovation Management Regulatory Compliance Quality Control & Assurance Cross-Functional Collaboration Patent Analysis & Strategy New Business Development & Proposals

COMPETITIVE & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Risk-Based Assessment & Management Advanced Reliability Methods Fatigue & Fracture Mechanical Reliability Blast Loading Processes Progressive Collapse Data Acquisition Systems Experiment Design, Fabrication & Execution Post Tensioned Steel Piezoelectric Accelerometers Hydraulic Lifting & Tensioning Strain Gage Installation Technical Writing Non-Destructive Testing Technologies DOD Contracts Small Business Innovation Research Programs Small Business Technology Transfer Partnerships

Traditional Programming: MATLAB, FORTRAN, C, C++, FORTRAN, PERL, Python

Web Programming: JavaScript, HTML, XML, CSS, Java

CAD Engineering: ANSYS, Abaqus

Microsoft Office Proficiency

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FDH ENGINEERING Raleigh, NC 12/2009 – Current

Research Engineer Level 4 – Team Leader 01/2019 – Current

Directed a team of eight (8) engineers, planning and specializing in FEA methods for analysis of buried concrete structures.

Responsible for developing a pipeline of processes to integrate ANSYS finite element analysis with inspection and environmental and engineering data.

Development of Python, Windows batch files and ANSYS APDL code to implement a probabilistic finite element analysis of a complex concrete structure.

Provided technical support or trunnion rod inspection

Contributed to development of new inspection techniques and proposals

Senior Research Scientist 12/2009 – 01/2015

Implemented numerous non-destructive testing technologies to expand company’s capabilities

oRetrofit Anchor Rod proof testing

oCorrelated audio and vibration monitoring

oTrunnion rod inspection for Corps of Engineers

oLift off testing of Trunnion Rods – FDH was able to include these tests as add-on to the new inspection technique

for verification of results

Obtained two (2) US Patents for inspection techniques of dam Trunnion anchor rods

Developed corrosion screening process for major client’s guyed cell tower inventory

Wrote winning STTR and SBIR Phase I proposals

oSTTR – Nondestructive Concrete Characterization System (A12a-TO13) for Army Research Lab, in support with Duke University

oSBIR – Data Fusion Approach for Effective Inspection of Pre-Stressed Concrete – (2014) FHWA

SBIR – Modular Construction of Mini Roundabouts – (2015) FHWA

M.A. CESARE CONSULTING Raleigh, NC 01/2015 – 12/2019

Owner Consultant

Performed comprehensive signal analysis for infrastructure inspections

Developed Custom Frequency Domain Signal Viewer in MatLAB and Probabilistic Analysis Parser using LEX/YACC/C/C++

Successfully developed an analog, electronic high/low pass filter to work with a data acquisition system

Performed standard approach of Electronic Filter/Amplifier Prototype – signal filter and amplifier for piezo-crystal accelerometers and hydrophones

APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES Raleigh, NC 01/1994 – 05/2009

Senior Scientist

Created probabilistic models of the operations required to maintain the Minuteman III missile systems to predict accident rates - Weapon System Safety Assessment (DNA)

Completed a partial rewrite of Fragmentation Chapter of the DAHS (Design and Analysis of Hardened Structures) manual to include results of new fragmentation test results - DAHS Manual (DNA)

Creation of Phase I SBIRs Concept

oDevelopment and design of suite software, software tools and prototype software:

Interactive Textbook Prototype (NSF)

Maintenance Decision Support Tools for Aircraft (ARFL)

Probabilistic Finite Element System (AFRL)

Probabilistic models for Layered Pavement Systems (USAF)

Probabilistic Optimization System (NASA)

Reliability Assessment of Watertight Boundaries (Navy)

Creation & Management of Phase II SBIRs Concept: ProFES 1.0

oManaged a team of engineers and programmers to

Developed a commercial grade software product to perform probabilistic analysis of finite element models - Probabilistic Finite Element System (AFRL)

Extended to capabilities of the ProFES system to allow design of aerospace components for specified reliability - Multidisciplinary Probabilistic Optimization System (NASA)

Project Manager – Possibility Analysis for ProFES Product - Next Generation Space Telescope (NASA IDIQ) Integrated Munitions Effects Assessment (IMEA) for DTRA

Successfully Launched the following Programs and Projects:

oAlgorithms and Software Module for IMEA FEM Models for WMD Systems Structural Analysis Module Vulnerability and Protection Option (VAPO) for DTRA: BICADS Injury Module, CEDAW Structural Damage Module, Rewrite of Specification Sheet Dialog Boxes and Visualization of Pressure and Impulse Results Integrated Target Planning Tool Set (ITPTS)

Accomplished Results:

Aim-point optimization: Optimally select aim-points for attacks on buildings, bunkers, and tunnels

Finite element models of weaponized WMD systems for inclusion in the IMEA product

Predicted sequences of element failures leading to progressive collapse of attack damaged framed buildings

Managed data results for VAPO and BICADS routines to predict human injury in building subject to external blasts

Incorporation of the CEDAW damage curves for beam, columns, slabs and wall in the VAPO product

Rewrote MFC code for managing the material properties of all structural element types

Established code to pass pressure and impulse to OpenGL based rendering engine

Web-based interface - VAPO Calculation using Java, JSP and C++ in an Ant/Eclipse development environment

CREDENTIALS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

New York University BS, MS, and PhD, Civil Engineering

North Carolina EIT (PE Exam Eligible)

National Civil Engineering Honor Society – Chi Epsilon

The Scientific Research Society – Sigma Xi

American Society of Civil Engineers

American Society of Nondestructive Testing

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