Systems Engineer

• MBA w/ Concentration in Information Security, Keller Graduate School of Management, Pomona
• MS, Computer Information Technology, American Intercontinental University
• BS, General Science w/ Naval Engineering minor, United States Naval Academy
• Certificate, Systems Engineering, University of California, Irvine
• Certificate, Wireless Technology, Keller Graduate School of Management, Pomona
• SMC, Agile Scrum Master Certification
• SFC, Scrum Fundamentals Certification
• Lean 6-Sigma Green Belt Certification

Georgia Pacific, Consumer Products LLC                              Jan 2019 – Mar 2020

Automation Engineer

• Worked as Construction Leader in Warehouse Automation project
• Acted as Startup Manager in Warehouse Automaton project
• Provided Automation Support for Project Cuatro
• Acted as SME for Elettric80 CB16 / CB25 Laser Guided Vehicles (LGVs) and all associated software
• Assisted in analysis of increased risk mitigation through implementation of automation systems/techniques/equipment
• Trained as a Georgia Pacific Representative (GPR)
• Support the leadership effort of the warehouse automation and Cuatro
• Lead the development of LGV asset strategy, maintenance, and support with a unified Cuatro and Warehouse program.
• Assisted in data analysis on LGV performance and facilitated ongoing optimization to ensure LGV capabilities is reached
• Contributed to the development, implementation, and optimization of Motor/Pedestrian (MOPED) safety operations
• Managed the development and installation of unified warehouse electrical power strategy for the warehouse, LGVs, palletizer, and core network upgrades
• Lead construction, installation, and modifications to the legacy warehouses
  • Mechanical modifications to buildings and doors
  • Electrical installation of power systems and IT/OT equipment
• Lead construction, outfitting, set-up and organization of LGV maintenance shop
• Developed and implemented Asset Strategy for LGVs
• Developed and implemented floor sweeping plan for warehouses
• Provided support for LGV Technicians
• Attended training courses in Safety, Leadership and Technology
• PLC (Allen-Bradley) Training
• Mentored younger/less experienced Engineers/Interns

Kalmar Global USA                                                                           Dec 2015 – Jul 2017

Automation Engineer

• Worked in support of transitioning all container handling services for TraPac, LLC at their Los Angeles port location to automated operation.
• Supported Kalmar’s development of the world’s first fully automated container handling operation, including trucking, shipping and railyard operations.
• Supported the operation of twenty-nine Automated Stacking Cranes (ASC) among fifteen container storage blocks.
• Supported the operation of two generations of automatic diesel / electric Straddle Cranes (Autostrad), including Kalmar ESC 350 and the hybrid HSC 350.
• Supported the implementation and operation of various control systems including the Horizontal Transport Control System (HTCS), Automated Stacking Crane Control System (ASCCS) and Access Control System (ACS).
• Supported the operation and integration of Ship-to-Shore (STS) and Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes into an overall automated container handling operation.
• Experienced in the use of Enterprise Information Systems (EIS) and Extensible Markup Language (XML) in the integration and operation of automated container handling in a marine port environment.

United States Navy Reserve                                                              Apr 2004 – Jul 2013

Naval Officer

• Trained in military planning for component commander and operational level operations.
• Supervised the administration of databases for tracking all personnel within the Central Command AOR.
• Created and managed the training and deployment readiness program for over forty officer and enlisted personnel.
• Assisted in the development of databases for tracking Military Sealift Command (MSC) ships operating within the 6th Fleet AOR.
• Trained in tactical and operational level contingency planning and strategy.
• Assisted in contingency planning in support of Commander, Pacific Fleet and the Joint Task Forces under his command.
• Experienced in large scale logistics and logistics management.

The Boeing Company                                                                      Aug 2003 – Jan 2011

Systems Engineer / Scientist

• Worked as a Team Lead for the development, testing and evaluation of cryptological key handling devices and key management systems for Joint Software Radios (JSR) under NSA and DoD requirements under the Future Combat Systems (FCS) program.
• Produced system and design level Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) reports in support of customer RFPs and RFQs.
• Conducted Size Weight and Power (SWaP) and reliability analysis for customer evaluations, briefings and proposals for various programs.
• Used force effects modeling and simulation tools to develop scenarios for purposes of analyzing and demonstrating the behavior and performance of mobile network nodes for military applications.
• Conducted strategy research and development for the Vital Systems Network (VSN) proposal team.
• Assisted in systems architecture development for the GPS-based Timing and Navigation System (GPNTS) proposal team.
• Worked as an on-site Field Engineer in support of testing and experimentation for several classified projects involving marine and undersea systems.
• Supported various system verification, integration and testing processes.
• Authored and edited classified and unclassified instruction manuals and documentation.
• Experienced in the repair and construction of fiber-optic communication systems.
• Assisted in sensor package development and installation for the ScanEagle UAV program.
• Key member of a Naval Communications Study group for identifying key areas in the development of proposals for programs supporting the U.S. Navy and naval military communications systems.
• Conducted analysis for the development of the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) system for shipboard deployment including rack design and equipment placement.
• Assisted in the construction and maintenance of a network development laboratory, including the management of various networking systems and equipment as well as high-end audio/visual display systems used for demonstrations and briefings.
• Experienced in using VR Forces in the real-time modelling and simulation of military operations and communication techniques.

United States Navy                                                                              May 1991– Jan 2003

Naval Officer

• Responsible for managing up to approximately one hundred Engineering and Combat Systems personnel.
• Performed a variety of shipboard and shore assignments. Experienced in logistics activities including shipping and handling of equipment and materials, loading and unloading for transport in accordance with customer requirements, laboratory set-up and tear-down procedures, and Program/Customer inventory activities.
• Instituted and managed experimental shore-based scheduled maintenance support for a destroyer squadron in addition to an amphibious landing ship.
• Managed shipboard training and examination teams in preparing ships for proving operation proficiency in preparation for overseas deployments.
• Supervised and supported various Navy shipboard communication, cargo handling and hydraulic systems and equipment.
• Supervised the installation of a fiber-based network infrastructure modified for shipboard operation and integration with secure DoD/NSA certified military communications systems.
• Trained in the basic operation and design of shipboard steam propulsion plants and support systems.

• MS Office (20 years). PLC (3 years), Seimens Simantec Step7 (1.5 years), Allen-Bradley ControlLogix (1.5 years), C++ (10 years), XML (2 years), Python (2 year), Ada (1 year), SCADA (3 years), JIRA (2 years), MS Office 360 (2 years), Surface Warfare (20 years), Systems Integration (8 years), Verification and Test (8 years), Military CONOPS (20 years), Operational Level Warfare (6 years), SWAP analysis (8 years), Field Engineer (2 years), Networking (3 Years), A/V System (3 Years), Simulation and Test (8 Years), VR Forces (3 Years), Communications (8 Years), Operations (10 years)

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