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versatile systems engineer eager to contribute comprehensive defense systems acquisitions background toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing performance.

 

profile

 

• talented systems engineer with experience in department of defense system acquisitions, with specific expertise in life cycle systems engineering.
• recognized as subject matter expert with proven ability to thrive in an integrated product team environment.
• in depth expertise utilizing diverse engineering techniques and processes to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve a broad range of systems issues.
• proven track record of handling all aspects configuration management of 12 optical systems procured by the united states marine corps; awarded two firm fixed price contracts in the amount of $66 to vendors.
• expertise in cross-geographical team coordination to engineer effective solutions that drive company growth and technological innovation.

• dynamic communication, organization, troubleshooting, and relationship management skills.
• technically proficient in microsoft office suite, microsoft access, labview, and acrobat.

 

nato rto scientific award recipient 2010 ▪ special act award 2009 ▪ pm ons letter of appreciation 2006

 

professional experience

 

project officer/systems engineer usmc/mcsc/pm ons                                                                          2008-present

• actively serving as project officer for m240/m249 day optic programs, spearheading life cycle systems engineering for stand alone and weapon mounted image intensified systems.
• hand-selected to function as technical authority in drafting performance specifications, test plans, test reports and technical reviews for numerous systems at different technical maturity levels.
• direct all operations of the integrated product team throughout the lifecycle of 2 abbreviated acquisition programs, effectively managing the acquisition program baseline and work break down structure.
• skillfully draft a wide variety of technical documents, including test plans, programmatic environmental safety plans, hazard evaluations, system engineering plans.
• as the chairperson of the source selection evaluation board, oversee the assessment of vendor proposals, review of technical results of verification testing and presenting vendor recommendations.

 

lead systems engineer dcs corporation mcsc contractor                                                                   2006-2008

• led in the joint government/vendor physical configuration audit for weapon mounted image intensifier device, ensuring optimum functionality.
• effectively hired, trained and directed a team of system engineers and actively collaborated in operational functions such as completing annual evaluations, training personnel in systems engineering technical processes and providing guidance/mentoring.
• proficiently determined root cause of catastrophic vendor system failure by conducting a detailed failure analysis.

 

systems engineer crc/tcg mcsc contractor                                                                                         2005-2006

• hand-selected to handle all engineering documentation in support of marine corps acquisitions, from conducting market research analysis for sole source and cots solutions to drafting purchase descriptions for approval.

 

electrical engineer consultant booz allen hamilton                                                                                  2004-2005

logistics engineer titan                                                                                                                              2003-2004

research assistant cornell                                                                                                                                2001

research assistant national institute of science and technology                                                                    2000

 

professional education

 

bachelor of science in electrical engineering clark atlanta university                                                             2002

 

second-harmonic magnetoresistive imaging to authenticate and recover data from magnetic storage media spie vol. 4232, p. 11-18

 

systems planning research development/engineering level iii defense acquisition workforce improvement act cert.

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a systems engineer capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include experience in all aspects of life cycle systems engineering. an examination of my credentials will confirm that i am a skilled professional who thrives in a challenging work environment. i am driven, independently motivated, and results-oriented. i enjoy a challenge and work hard to achieve success. it is my practice to operate within a strict conduct of professionalism and integrity with my clientele. to complement this background, i offer dynamic communication, organization, problem solving, and relationship management skills.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

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