Washington Navy Yard, DC | Aug. 2022 – Present Technical Expert on Fluid Systems (Fuel Oil, Potable Water, Seawater, etc.) Key Responsibilities: • Lead and advise on the integration of advanced technologies, including Additive Manufacturing, to improve reliability and efficiency in fluid systems. • Develop and manage strategic partnerships with shipyards, both public and private, for technical support and process improvement initiatives. • Manage technical guidance and ensure compliance with maintenance standards to enhance system reliability and operational performance. • Focus on cost-effective solutions to optimize system performance and minimize downtime, ultimately improving the availability of naval assets. Key Achievements: • Spearheaded the integration of Additive Manufacturing to enhance fluid system components, improving maintenance and reliability. • Delivered cost-effective technical solutions and improved repair turnaround times, positively impacting operational efficiency.
Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan | Sept. 2019 – Aug. 2022 Engineering Oversight for Large-Scale Ship Repair Projects Key Responsibilities: • Led engineering teams in complex ship repair and modernization efforts for various naval vessels. • Ensured compliance with technical standards while minimizing costs and maintaining high safety standards. • Managed vendor relationships, coordinated technical assessments, and improved maintenance processes to meet mission deadlines. Key Achievements: • Successfully led the maintenance and modernization of multiple ship platforms under budget and ahead of schedule, increasing fleet readiness. • Managed the certification of technical systems to ensure ships met rigorous performance requirements, translating into significant cost and time savings.
General Engineer (Propulsion and Seawater Systems) Washington Navy Yard, DC | April 2018 – Sept. 2019 Technical Leadership for Naval Submarine Systems Key Responsibilities: • Managed critical seawater system components, identifying design and operational improvements to reduce costs and enhance reliability. • Collaborated with private contractors and government entities to develop solutions to prevent system failures and improve overall system performance. Key Achievements: • Delivered significant cost savings by improving the design and logistics of seawater systems, enhancing system health and reducing operational downtime. • Led design and operational improvements for critical systems, resulting in a 25% reduction in obsolescence issues across fleets. General Engineer (Weapons Support Section) Washington Navy Yard, DC | April 2015 – April 2018 Engineering Support for Weapon Systems Maintenance Key Responsibilities: • Managed the lifecycle of strategic weapon systems, including troubleshooting and resolving obsolescence issues. • Led efforts to ensure timely repairs and upgrades, maintaining operational continuity for high-priority weapon systems. Key Achievements: • Led successful projects in updating and qualifying replacement systems to resolve obsolescence issues, ensuring continued operational readiness. • Streamlined vendor management and technical exchanges, reducing project delays and improving service delivery timelines.