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SUMMARY
Recognized
nationally in industry and government in the management,
development and integration of flight controls,
hydraulics and other aircraft
systems; with extensive work experience in the acquisition of
major weapon systems. Current
Member of V-22 Blue Ribbon Panel. Thirty years experience in the
government and the aerospace industry, including managing and
developing programs for the F-111, F-14, F-18, AV-8, V-22 and
other aircraft and helicopters. Expertise in the V-22
systems and sub-systems, including production and manufacturing,
cost and scheduling. Ability to provide expert
advice to executive level
contractor officials, top level Department of Defense executives
and senior military officials.
HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Technical
Management Consultant
Provide
management and technical expertise to major contractors and
subcontractors to increase effectiveness and efficiencies as
government contractors. These contractors provide aircraft,
helicopter and large weapon systems having
multi-year
phased development programs.
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Provide
technical expertise to resolve technical difficulties as they
arise and well as anticipate potential areas requiring
different technical approaches before problems occur
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Uncover
organizational difficulties; provide and implement successful
corrective action plans
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Develop
strong connections with line workers and effectively communicate
information about their technical concerns to
top management to anticipate and resolve trouble areas
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Effectively communicate technical ideas and their implications to
non-technical audiences such as corporate managers
and government leaders and administrators
Systems
Engineering
Provide
in-depth expertise in technical fields requiring extensive
integration with other highly specialized technical areas.
Proven
capability of rapid assimilation of new technical concepts and
integration of those new concepts into aircraft, helicopter and
large weapon systems. Communicate and execute effectively with a
wide variety of disciplines and personalities; draw parallels
between various systems and technical disciplines.
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Address
internal operations of an organization and ascertain any problems
inherent within its engineering operation
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Track and
execute multiple efforts in a high workload environment (e.g.,
review and execute design changes to allow
continuation of flight operations)
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Recommend
engineering changes to troubled sub-systems and ensure changes
incorporated to prevent critical failures
in the operation of aircraft's and helicopters
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Chair
Preliminary Design Reviews and Critical Design Reviews of major
aircraft subsystems
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Participate as Member of V-22 Blue Ribbon Panel
PATENTS
5092539 -
Jam Resistant Ball Screw Actuator
4819692 - Hydraulic Quick Coupler
4128047 - Actuator with Locking Valves
3724610 - Brake Load Sensing and Control
3185257-ServoDisk Brake
2955680 -
Disk Brake |
