Aerospace Electrical Engineer

*-**** ***** ** ************ Proficiency in Leading Top-Notch Engineering Initiatives

Success Highlights:

Reviewed existing IT systems and implemented enhancements, which resulted in a technology budget cost-savings of over $50,000.

Earned a reputation for expertise in complex troubleshooting and resolution techniques, which increased the on-time project completion rate from 71% to 92%.

Manufactured a full wave diode bride rectifier, which enriched the AC/DC conversion for GARMIN in-flight navigation systems.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Hardware:

Tektronix Spectrum Analyzer Agilent Oscilloscope Fluke Digital Multimeter

Cisco 2900 Series Routers REDCOM Telephony Suite SWE-DISH Communicase

Software:

SPICE National Instruments (LabVIEW, Multisim, Ultiboard) Mac OS X

Altrium Designer Adobe Suite (Acrobat Pro, Dreamweaver, LiveCycle) Windows 7

NASTRAN Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Linux

Language:

Python C++ Java

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

OPERATIONS MANAGER May 2009 August 2011

Citgo Petroleum – Daytona Beach, FL

Responsible for initiation, planning, supply chain management, scheduling, team formation, communications planning, change control, and closure. Tracking and analysis of revenue to determine product trends and effectiveness in multiple markets. Recruited, trained, mentored, and developed first-line managers, senior associates. Investigated and implemented new products and procedures to improve production and cost saving solutions.

• Accurately forecasted and capitalized on third quarter sales influx, increased quarterly income by (213%) $200,000,000.

• Introduced shift changeover procedures that greatly reduced waste, a monthly cost savings of over $72,000.

• Reviewed existing IT systems and implemented enhancements, resulted in a technology budget savings of over $50,000.

• Retained esteemed clientele and garnered over $10,000,000 in new business by launching “Service with a Smile Campaign”.

• Exceeded owners estimated growth rate of 4.4% by employing local media and marketing contractors.

SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERGEANT January 2004 August 2007

United States Army – Fort Bragg, NC

Spearheaded strategic satellite access planning, deployment logistics, and network optimization of 3.2 meter satellite communications suite. Coordinated quality control tests on circuits, trunk groups, systems, and ancillary equipment. Provided technical assistance, mentorship, and evaluations for subordinates. Supervised alignment, control, and direct support maintenance. Compiled system and network statistics into detailed condition reports.

• Saved over 40 lives by providing continuous primary, secondary, and last ditch communications between Special Forces warfighters, commanders, and rescue personnel.

• Increased team readiness by streamlining training exercises which resulted in decreased satellite acquisition times of over (50%), 30 minutes.

• Recognized as subject matter expert (SME) amongst subordinates, peers, and commanders, for the ability to test, diagnose, and instruct through repair sequences of equipment, sight unseen.

• Signed and maintained 100% accountability for over $5,000,000 in tactical and technical equipment.

APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN January 2002 January 2004

Korte Does It All – Fort Wayne, IN

Charged with assisting Journeyman Electricians and Master Electricians in the installation and maintenance of audio/visual, telecommunication, and electrical systems including security, fire alarm, intercom, fiber optic, receptacle, appliance, transformer, and generator applications involving voltages from 12 volts to 480 volts. Follow the National Electrical Code and comply with State and local building codes. Maintain a safe working environment while following detailed blueprints, schematics, and manufacturer publications.

• Consistently commended for "doing it right the first time," allowing for minimal supervision under tight deadlines.

• Earned a reputation for expertise in complex troubleshooting and resolution, which increased the on-time project completion rate from 71% to 92%.

• Cultivated professional relationships with over 230 residential, commercial, and government clients resulting in a strong base for referral business.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Independent Space Study – Identified the impact of radiation on spacecraft circuitry as well as the regulatory concerns of a geosynchronous satellite with a Southern Asia footprint.

Alternating and Direct Current Circuit Analysis – Manufactured a full wave diode bride rectifier, which enriched the AC/DC conversion for GARMIN in-flight navigation systems.

Unmanned Aircraft System Robotics Systems – Constructed a robot that replicated the imagery and processing capabilities of forward looking infrared (FLIR) and synthetic aperture RADAR (SAR).

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Florida International University – Miami, FL

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering 2014

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Daytona Beach, FL

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics (3.76/4.0) 2012

Concentrations: Aerospace Electronics, Space Studies, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

United States Signal Academy – Fort Gordon, GA

Military Occupation Specialties: Field Radio Communications (25C) 2011

Satellite Communications (25S) 2004

Active Department of Defense Top Secret/SCI Clearance

FCC Commercial Radiotelegraph Operator’s License

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