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Work History

• Life Cycle Engineering
• Reliability Engineer
• March 2008 to March 2010

• Worked on the DDG-51 Modernization Backfit Integrated Bridge and Navigation System (IBNS ECDIS-N) Program
  -Served as Requirements Manager for the program
  -Served as CDRL manager- ensured CDRLS were delivered by vendor, reviewed, and comments implemented
  -Developed test procedures and ensured CMMI compliance
  -Served as Risk Manager for the program
  -Coordinated and witnessed Environment Qualification Testing (EQT)
  -Conducted ship check for upcoming equipment installation
  -Conducted testing of hardware and software
  -Conducted factory acceptance testing

• BAE Systems
• Assistant Electronic Test Development Director
• November 2004 to Febuary 2008

• - Provided Engineering and Technical support to the Aegis Test & Evaluation Division Head.
  -Provided Electronics Test Development Director (TDD) support to shipyards for equipment installation testing.
  -Maintained electronics test procedures (EXCOM/ICOM/NAV/ISNS//GCCS-M/RAST) by coordinating with shipyards concerning shipboard testing, establish ongoing interface with respective Test Development Agents (TDAs) and update procedures for each unique hull configuration to ensure applicability.
  -Processed Test Change Proposals(TCPs) and Test Problem Reports (TPRs) and /or Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) as applicable.
  -Participated as a government witness for formal USN and FMS (Foreign Military Sales) equipment Acceptance Tests.
  - Developed test procedures from system specification for Aegis computer program testing for official Engineering Assessments and Demonstrations.
  -Conducted computer program and hardware testing of the Aegis Weapon System.

• Lockheed Martin
• Test Director
• May 1999 to November 2004

• Coordinated development testing for the U.S. Navy's Aegis Combat System. Coordinated scheduling and technical issues to insure continued site operation and program testing.
  Configured and initialized the Aegis Combat system prior to engineering development tests.
  Entered issues in ARS database
  Use of HP Unix and Sun Solaris.
  Use of HP Openview to monitor and track network operations and problems.
  Supported daily test operations and provided technical direction and assistance to engineers.
  Operated a complex integrated switching controller to link equipment with over 4000 FDDI, serial, and parallel switches. Maintained switching controller database which cross-referenced ports to equipment names to communicate with switches.
  Analyzed equipment failures to determine cause and recommend corrective action.
  Advised and assisted in effecting design changes to improve equipment efficiency and/or reduce cost of operation

• Unemployed/self-employed
• Writer
• March 2010 to June 2010

• I was a laid-off engineer during this period while I attempted to launch a writing career and a business called "The Computer Coach". I also got my Real Estate license during this period.

• Weichert, Realtors
• Realtor
• June 2010 to September 2010

• Weichert Associate. I listed and sold 1 house in the 2010 New Jersey market. I also worked with several buyers, and assisted my mentor in several of her transactions.

Education

• University of Phoenix
• Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
• 2005 - 2007