Aviation/Space
Engineering
Program
Expertise:
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Systems / Project Engineer (PM TRASYS, Marine Corps Expeditionary Forces)
Instrumentation Lead, Integration, and Training Specialist (Cape
Canaveral, Florida)
IT Systems Director Orlando ADL Co-Lab (Institute for Simulation and
Training and STRICOM)
US Navy T-34 Micro-Sim Primary Investigator (Institute for Simulation
and Training)
Technical course designer and instructor for DMSO (Defense Modeling and
Simulation Office)
QA Analyst and Project Lead, Avionics and Flight Systems Courses
(Flight Safety International)
MIS Officer working with contractors for new and evolving Programs (US
Navy)
WST (Weapons System Trainer), senior instructor and training analyst
(US Navy)
Nuclear Weapons Delivery Officer Certification (US Navy)
Tactical Action Officer, Battle Staff Tactical Watch Officer, (US Navy)
P-3 Orion Naval Flight Officer, Aviation Warfare Officer, Mission
Commander (US Navy)
P-3 Orion Navy Instructor, Avionics and NATOPS (US NAVY)
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Professional
Experience
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October 2008
Present
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L-3 COM MKI, Research Park
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Orlando, FL
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Systems / Project Engineer (PM TRASYS)
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Completed
Defense Acquisition University, (DAU) ACQ 101, LOG 101 and SYS 101 within initial sixty days of accepting position.
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Tactical Video Capture System, (TVCS): Attended IPT's, and assisted in document requirement reviews, (Data Item Description, DID format).
Wrote several Rough Order of Magnitude, (ROM) cost estimation documents.
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Tactical Engagement Simulation Systems. (TESS): Attended IPT's, During R & D portion of project conducted indepth analysis of
engineering options, reccomended solutions, and conducted follow-up management.
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Engineering lead in Instrumented-Tactical Engagement Simulation Systems, (I-TESS), LAV 25-A2 Miles 2000 Upgrade, and
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Reviewed and wrote Statements of work, (SOWs), SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PLANs, (SEPs), Information Awareness Plans, (IA ISPs), Requirements Traceability Plans, (RTMs), Configuration Plans, (CM), and numerous additional engineering documents.
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Conducted Government Preliminary Inspections and Final Inspections, (GPI & GFI) required for engineering projects. Wrote Rough Order of Magnitude, (ROMs) and developed technical schedules for projects. Reviewed CDRL Deliverables for technical and formatting accuracy
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Feb 2003
October 2008
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Computer Sciences Raytheon, Cape Canaveral Florida
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Cocoa Beach FL
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Primary Lead, Integration, and Instrumentation
Training Specialist
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Instrumentation
integrator and educator for new technology systems utilized for the
launching of space vehicles and platforms.
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Designer and programmer for the training and education web site
utilized for additional research in new and evolving instrumentation
systems at Cape Canaveral.
- Wrote
and taught courses in the subjects of Post Detection Telemetry Systems,
(PDTS), Radar Open Systems Architecture, (ROSA), 4D Lightning Detection
and Ranging Sensor II, (4DLSS & LDAR), and Linux Basics, Linux
Networking, and Linux Administrative techniques and procedures.
- Constructed
hands on simulations for corresponding courses on instrumentation
systems.
- Advising
and training operators, mid and upper level management (Air Force and
commercial) in, system utilization, procedures, security, and system
communications.
- Attending
system developmental meetings with MIT, Lincoln Labs, Space contractors
and system developers.
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1997 – 2003
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Institute for Simulation and Training at the University of Central
Florida
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Orlando FL
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Primary Investigator (IT Systems Director and
Project/Program Manager)
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IT
Systems Director for the ADL (Advanced Distributed Learning) Co-Lab in
Orlando as one of three Directors in the US (Alexandria VA and
Wisconsin are the other Labs).
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IST Liaison with Naval Air Warfare Command Training Systems Division,
in contracts dealing with Aviation Simulations and Distance Education.
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Wrote proposals and budgets for "COST EFFECTIVE" large scale networks
utilized in Department of Defense (DOD) contracts for use in Simulation
and Training for Warfighting and Medical personnel.
- Designed,
constructed and programmed "Turnkey" systems (Windows 2000 Enterprise
and SUN Solaris) for DOD contracts. Wrote and implemented all security
procedures for DITSCAP Certification.
- System
Administrator for multiple enterprise systems in three separate DOD
research laboratories. Tested and evaluated numerous existing and newly
developed computer based programs, recommending hardware and software
solutions for evolving simulation programs.
- Designed,
constructed and directed Trinity and Global Streams Streaming Video
Studio and server systems including all hardware, software, web pages,
and services.
- Project
Manager for US Navy Micro-Sim project and the development of cost
effective off the shelf Flight Simulators for USN flight students.
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Was presented several awards from the University of
Central Florida, and the Commanding officer of the Naval Air
Warfare Command Training Systems Division, for accomplishing
projects "well under budget" and in record time.
- Became
the "Go To" guy at the institute for advice on
innovative, cost effective off the shelf ways to implement new
projects.
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1995 – 1997
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Flight Safety International
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Daytona Beach FL
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Senior Training Analyst and Project Lead
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QA
of Avionics and Pilot Flight Systems training programs as the only
analyst with both Flight and Avionics Maintenance experience.
Design, construction and writing of computer based pilot and
maintenance training programs for the Gulfstream V project within the
areas of Avionics and Glass Cockpit. Additional tasks include the
liaison and coordination of graphics and program development via the
Internet, WAN's and Flight Safety ISD (Instructional Support Division),
Hurst, Texas.
Organizing and presenting the simulations and training systems at trade
shows (NBAA and I/ITSEC).
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1995 – Present
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The Most Logical Tool
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Orlando FL
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President and Owner
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The
Most Logical Tool is a business designed for construction, consulting,
and placing of commercial aviation businesses on the
Internet. Areas covered consist of: Projects:
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Design, construction and administration of Windows NT servers, web
pages, e-mail, ftp...
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Integration of SQL and database web pages for interactive web sites.
(Allaire Cold Fusion)
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Advising and training clients in the utilization of Internet business
and communication capabilities beyond web pages.
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Training clients when requested on the construction of their own web
pages. Sites:
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1992 – 1995
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Naval Pacific Meteorological & Oceanographic Center
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Pearl Harbor HI
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MIS System Services Officer/Manager
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Reviewed
and approved new programs installed by contractors for the advancement
in meteorological communications to the Pacific Fleet.
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Duties included supervision of over 200 PC's running Dos, Unix, and
Windows NT and Work-Station, training of data technicians; MIS System
Services Officer: educated employees concerning Data Systems, Data
Bases, and security; recommended system purchases; implemented computer
communications systems; programming; wrote technical lesson guides for
computer utilization; trained incoming technicians on PC Maintenance
and various programs. Projects:
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Developed and established complete back-up system via PC and modem for
tactical environmental support system.
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Directed the trouble shooting and correction of an automated weather
network between the Air Force and the Navy.
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Developed and continuously updated a user help system on company's UNIX
LAN consisting of operational and administrative subjects.
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Designed and wrote multimedia programs for computer security adopted by
the Pacific Fleet Training Center.
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Designed and built Internet servers for the development of
meteorological data research systems.
- Rated at top 5%.
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1988 – 1992
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Commander Patrol Wing One & Commander Destroyer Squadron 35
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Japan & Persian Gulf
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Air Operations Officer (TS/SBI clearance)
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Assisted
Battle Staff Commander by planning and coordinating tactical employment
of aircraft. Planed training for ships and squadrons. Prepared tactical
instructions and operational doctrine. Prepared schedule for operating
units. Evaluated performance of three squadrons. Recommended strategic
distribution of air forces. Served as staff operations officer afloat
when embarked with task unit or task force command. Performed fleet
forecasting and analysis.
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Implemented and Data Based new style air tasking order format for the
Arabian Gulf, which coordinated all Naval air assets supporting the
Middle East Force.
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Air Intelligence Officer conducted detailed analysis for Battle staff
and recommended operational commitments based on Intelligence received
and budgetary constraints.
- Implemented
a second air tasking order system for scheduling logistics flights,
greatly improving the coordination for efficient delivery of personnel
and cargo.
- Coordination
of three squadrons (27 aircraft), in sea and air rescue; surveillance
operations; air shows; VIP flights; flight management.
- As
Mission Commander and Tactical Coordinator flew Joint, Surveillance,
and reconnaissance missions in the Mediterranean and during Desert
Storm and Shield
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1984 – 1988
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Patrol Squadron Five
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Jacksonville, FL
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Naval Flight Officer (TS clearance)
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Duties
included flight training of junior officers; avionics officer;
maintenance control officer; flight duties. Projects:
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Qualified as Patrol Plane Navigator & Tactical Coordinator and
Mission Commander in minimum time.
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Organized and implemented a branch maintenance training program.
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NATOPS Instructor for Naval Flight Officers in P-3 Orion community.
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1980 – 1983
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Naval Training Group
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Jacksonville, FL
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Avionics/Computer Instructor
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Teaching
and course construction of advanced avionics/computer electronics
dealing with the US Navy P-3 Orion Aircraft. Projects:
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Qualified as Master Training Specialist in record time.
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Selected to teach Japanese and Dutch foreign nationals the P-3
avionics/computer course.
- Sole
player in the technical rewrite of the avionics and computer
course, which was used by the US Navy and further declassified for use
by the Japanese Government.
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1976 – 1980
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Patrol Squadron Four-Nine
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Jacksonville, FL
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Avionics/Computer Technician
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Duties
consisted of trouble shooting P-3 Orion aircraft avionics and computer
systems; maintenance and repair of aircraft. Projects:
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Qualified as Quality Control Inspector as a Junior Technician.
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Shop Supervisor 1978 to 1980.
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