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ItIsFinishedTech

Aerospace Engineering with 28+ Years of Experience

Escondido, United States

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2D & 3D Engineering Design 3D AutoCAD 3D Mechanical Assembly 3D Mechanical Design 3D Solidworks Aerospace Engineering Altair Hypermesh CAD Design CATIA V5R20 Composite Aerostructure Design Composites Engineering Creo Parametric FEA Analysis Hypersizer MSC Patran NX Nastran Structural Engineering

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About

Senior Technical Program Manager with a robust background in Mechanical and Structural Engineering,
possessing 27 years of experience in design, analysis, and manufacturing for both commercial and government
sectors. Recognized for inspiring and leading teams of professionals, establishing strategic alliances, and delivering
successful project outcomes. Known for resolving complex issues efficiently and managing projects within budget and timeline constraints. Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills, coupled with a strong business acumen for managing risks and driving projects to completion.

Experience

Senior Program Manager Quartus Engineering · Full-time May 2023 – Jun 2024 1 yrs 1 mos San Diego, CA, United States  Managed programs for airborne systems for new emerging technologies and markets.
 Provided SME to manage programs for eVTOL efforts for multiple clients.
 Performed critical tasks for the PMO, managing varying programs.
 Utilized SME and expertise in certification to define critical paths to reach TIA, negotiating with
airworthiness authorities to get to TC under agreed to PSCP.
 Developed roadmap for the certification of airborne systems for airworthiness.
 Reduced inefficiencies in common tools like email chains and non-productive meetings through proficient
program management.
 Managed the acquisition, installation, and commissioning of a TVAC chamber.
Sr Staff Engineer General Atomics · Full-time Apr 2017 – May 2023 6 yrs 1 mos Poway, CA, United States  Managed program planning and execution for the UAV program.
 Developed program plans for full-scale static testing.
 Coordinated task departmental priorities cross-functionally for design, manufacturing, structural analysis,
and the testing facility.
 Utilized MS project schedules to ensure the critical path was maintained throughout the program effort.
 Developed automated analytical tools to report test results using VBA and Matlab codes.
 Worked on schedule estimates for planning deliverables for the calendar year.
 Managed the development of requirements documents to clearly define the program scope, objectives,
and target goals.
 Managed weekly status meetings to coordinate and track progress of open/ongoing tasks as well as ensure
cross-functional sharing.
 Evaluated risks and mitigation steps as detailed planning evolved.
 Worked with quality engineering to ensure that the as-developed test hardware met expected standards
to fulfill requirements derived from regulations.
Sr Technical Leader MRAS/GE Aviation · Full-time Jul 2010 – Apr 2017 6 yrs 9 mos Baltimore, MD, United States  Managed project certification activities across 3 new product introduction (NPI) programs.
 Managed program activities for A320neo, Passport 20, and C919 Nacelle programs.
 Leveraged commonality across programs to foster communication between program leaders for
knowledge sharing.
 Developed program plans that included budget allocation, resource planning, and schedule management
for executing certification, qualification, and new product development projects.
 Managed ground and flight testing that sufficiently met JAR/FAR certification requirements and
regulations.
 Reviewed design changes through the change board to fully assess any impacts on certification.
 Certified the Comac ARJ Nacelle program, which encompasses the Inlet, Fan Cowl, and Thrust Reverser.
 Traveled to both domestic
Sr Project Engineer Infotech Enterprises America/Standard Aero · Full-time Sep 2008 – Sep 2009 1 yrs Dallas, TX, United States  Managed a team of professionals to provide structural design, analysis, and reports for aircraft interior
components.
 Directed the progress of programs for submission to clients.
 Developed process improvements for increasing throughput of over a dozen engineers.
 Improved reliability and functionality of tools utilized for initial structural analysis.
 Communicated regularly with the customer and team to ensure that expectations were met or exceeded
in a timely manner.
Sr Structural Design Engineer Lockheed Martin · Full-time Apr 2000 – Apr 2008 8 yrs Fort Worth, TX, United States  Provided structural design, analysis, analysis reports, and program management of complex aircraft
components.
 Obtained DoD Secret clearance to work on the Joint Strike Fighter program.
 Developed an automated system for importing analysis data for the entire aircraft forward section,
resulting in a task completion efficiency improvement of 10x.
 Designed and provided coordination between design teams during development and implementation of
production-grade components.
 Performed mechanical and structural design for the forward fuselage of the F-35.
 Designed and provided manufacturing details of mechanical and structural components.
 Provided mechanical engineering designs to meet the rigorous requirements for the extreme conditions
associated with space launch, orbit, and return, including specific material selection for both strength and
environmental considerations.

Education

Souther Methodist University Professional Masters in Business Administration, International Business 2005 – 2007
University of Texas at Austin Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Design and Analysis 1992 – 1996

Other experience

FAA Certification Performing tasks associated to FAA certification for Airworthiness. Tasks include but are not limited to: fire protection, lightening protection, structural analysis, structural testing, functional design, and overall methods of compliance.