Summary:  Highly accomplished systems engineer and veteran naval officer with 10 years of experience in operations management, engineering leadership, maintenance planning, and training program development. Skilled in devising and executing strategies to meet objectives efficiently while fostering team excellence both domestically and internationally. Adept at implementing innovative solutions and driving performance to achieve organizational goals.

---

Skills

Core Competencies:  Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Program Development, Training and Staff Development, Program Management, Technical Support, Problem-solving, Team Communication, Time Management

Technical Skills:  Python, Matlab, AutoCAD, Solidworks, PTC Creo Parametric, Debian Linux, Japanese Language

Professional Experience

Site Director | Center for Security Forces Learning Site | Yokosuka, Japan December 2020 – February 2024

• Coordinated with outside organizations including Japanese allies in the delivery of anti-terrorism training which resulted in 584 weapon qualifications and dozens of joint exercises with a direct impact on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
• Directed operations at an overseas training facility and supervised military and civilian anti-terrorism training that produced 876 graduates directly impacting force protection readiness in Japan
• Managed physical security, explosive safety, occupational safety & health administration, and high-risk training programs with a 100% pass rate allowing training to continue year-round

Assistant Chief Engineer | USS INDIANAPOLIS | Jacksonville, FL June 2017 – December 2020

• Led the engineering department of thirty-plus personnel in the operation and maintenance of a newly automated propulsion plant resulting in the commissioning and delivery of a new U.S. naval vessel in 2018
• Developed maintenance plans for main propulsion gas turbine engines, diesel generators, fuel oil, lubricating oil, compressed air, chilled water, and potable water production systems for a successful Light Off assessment
• Supervised 12 refueling evolutions and 9 preventative maintenance availabilities covering over 4,100 maintenance checks while coordinating responsibilities with defense contractors such as BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin
• Qualified Plant Control Officer for gas turbine and diesel engine propulsion plant

Electrical Officer | USS ROBERT SMALLS | Yokosuka, Japan January 2015 – June 2017

• Led electrical plant operations and enforced the electrical safety program for 375 people
• Coordinated and oversaw 36 shore power transfers ensuring power available for all ship events
• Reviewed daily logs and managed employees in accomplishing maintenance tasks at sea and in port
• Participated in multiple joint operations as the ship changed headquarters from San Diego, CA to Japan

CAD Engineer | ProFab Technology | Fremont, CA May 2014 – December 2014

• Developed two and three-dimensional technical drawings in PTC Creo Parametric, AutoCAD, and Solidworks
• Worked directly with CNC machinist to produce semiconductor test sockets for customers such as Microsoft
• Performed troubleshooting of automated electromechanical thermal control system for semiconductor testing
• Programmed picker robot using LabVIEW in support of project development and service expansion

Education

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (3.63 GPA) University of Florida, 2023

Certificate in Engineering Leadership UF Engineering Innovation Institute, 2023

Certificate in Google IT Support Google Career Certificates, 2024