AQUIA SOLUTIONS – Self-Employed Herndon, VA | May 2018 – Present
Role Summary: Delivered cutting-edge IT and Cybersecurity solutions to enhance data protection, system integrity, and risk management for clients across diverse sectors.
Core Responsibilities
- Led operations and project management, ensuring on-time delivery of services and customer satisfaction.
- Directed cross-functional teams and cultivated strong client relationships to optimize service outcomes.
MANTECH – Senior Reliability Engineer NAS Patuxent River, MD |
Jan 2011 – May 2018
Role Summary: Spearheaded efforts in Fault Detection and Fault Isolation (FDFI/FDI) for CV-22 Osprey aircraft, enhancing MTBF and minimizing MTTR through Condition-based Maintenance (CbM) initiatives.
Core Responsibilities
- Optimized Fault Detection: Automated BIT data analysis, increasing fault detection speed by over 90% while maintaining >99.9% accuracy.
- Data Analysis Excellence: Identified and corrected 80% data deficiencies in incoming computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) records through advanced time-series and trend analysis.
- Leadership in Reliability Reviews: Led independent FMEA/FMECA reviews to identify critical failure modes in subsystems, driving the creation of comprehensive Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM).
- RFP Authoring Expertise: Authored detailed and technical RFPs for reliability engineering services, ensuring compliance with client needs and industry standards.
SAIC – RF Reliability Engineer NSWC Crane, IN |
Nov 2008 – Jan 2011
Role Summary: Conducted RF Verification & Validation (V&V) of electronic countermeasure (ECM) systems, assessing their ability to detect and disrupt communication signals in both simulated and real-world conditions.
Core Responsibilities
- Utilized state-of-the-art RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, frequency generators) to measure the signal strength and frequency.
- Provided comprehensive reports on RF signal issues, system performance, and test results, leading to the optimization of ECM system designs.
GE HEALTHCARE – RF Reliability Engineer Aurora, OH |
Jan 2007 – Nov 2008
Role Summary: Led RF V&V activities for MRI coils, ensuring compliance with 21 CFR 820 (Quality Management System) for FDA 510K submission.
Core Responsibilities
- Ensured conformance to design specifications, test procedures, and performance requirements for MRI coils.
- Authored and maintained key documentation, including Bill of Materials (BOM), electrical drawings (schematics, layouts), and troubleshooting procedures, facilitating FDA submissions.
- Contributed to internal audits to ensure compliance with both regulatory and internal standards, confirming accuracy of process documentation.
NOKIA NETWORKS – RF Reliability Engineer Irving, TX |
May 2005 – Dec 2006
Role Summary: Conducted reliability testing on base transceiver station (BTS) Power Amplifiers, ensuring long-term durability under harsh environmental conditions.
Core Responsibilities
- Performed Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) and Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS), including thermal cycling and humidity tests, to assess power amplifier performance.
- Analyzed 14,000+ hours of reliability data, tracking KPIs such as power output, degradation trends (1 dB compression), and failure rates (MTTF) to improve product longevity.
