Education
- Master’s of Science, Information Technology, FIT, FL
- Master’s of Science, Aerospace Engineering, University of Cincinnati, OH
- Systems Engineering for Managers, MIT, Cambridge, MA
- Advanced Course in Engineering, GE Aircraft Engines, Evendale, OH
- Bachelor’s in Science, Aeronautical Engineering, Embry-Riddle, Daytona Beach, FL
- Associate in Science, Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Embry-Riddle, Daytona FL
Experience
Projects, Operations and Cost Analysis
Sr Manager – Data Analytics and Visualization, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Seattle WA
(Sep-06 to current)
+ Develop and socialize cutting edge data driven visualizations to support Aircraft Sales Campaigns
+ Define initial vision, requirements, schedules, methodologies, and general project management roles for Customer Engagement Modeling- A World Class Customer Collaboration Center based in Seattle (> $50MM)
+ Coordinate IT, Business SME’s, end users and offshore teams to assure deliverables met.
+ Clearly communicate status, expectations, and issues via weekly tech reviews, monthly user reviews and executive presentations.
Sub-Section Manager – Maintenance Cost Analysis, GE Aircraft Engines, Cincinnati OH
(Feb-04 to Sep-06)
+ Manage the CF6 Platform Maintenance Cost Analysis Group at GE Aircraft Engines.
+Developed and implement new methodology and tools. (Global Team).
+ Provide detailed Economic Analysis for Sales/Marketing studies and OnPoint Solutions for Airline Customers. Determine “Valued-Added” benefits of GE Product and Services vs Competitor.
Director – Business Operations and Maintenance Cost Analysis, Fairchild Dornier, San Antonio TX
(Aug-98 to Aug-00)
+ Develop analysis tools and techniques for 1.) Establishing Aircraft Maintenance Cost Guarantees 2.) Warranty and Repair Reserves, 3.) Trade-off studies, 4.) Product improvements. Expertise in Visual Basic, Access, Excel, associated algorithms and coding.
+ Significant player in the signing of ACA’s order of 55 firm and 55 optional aircraft. Support/participate in sales campaigns with professional, accurate, and understandable analysis and presentations.
+ Apply 6-Sigma techniques across organization. Specifically, standardized work processes and quality work instructions are areas of concentration.
+ Manage all budgetary items in Customer Support Organization (excess of $96 Million).
+ Selected by Fairchild-Dornier Senior VP over Staff VP’s to oversee all Business Operations within Customer Service due to ability to accomplish work with multi-cultural organizations. Recognized by Executive Management as one of the few successful German-American Teams.
Director, Business Operations, Stolper-Fabralloy Aerospace – Brookfield, WI ;Geneva, Switzerland
(March 1995 to Aug 1998)
+ Responsible for all actions within FAA Repair Station Q02R116L (Brookfield, WI) and Repair Station S7FR500J (Phoenix AZ) facilities.
+ Monitor/understand all cost information to establish baselines and continuously evaluate performance to these standards. Implement correct action when necessary and reforecast financial objectives.
+ Manage all Overhaul and Repair, Manufacturing, and Engineering processes. “Greenbelt” Certified by AlliedSignal. Review and approve all process changes while evaluating their effect to cost and customer performance.
+ Train junior level Engineers in Manufacturing Methods and Production Techniques. Lead effort to minimize inventory investment while satisfying customer requirements.
+ Develop and approve “package” deals with major airlines. i.e. flat rate pricing, power by the hour, asset management programs
+ Understand and promote the speed and sense of urgency required in today’s business environment.
+ Technical Liaison between United States Facilities and Swiss Facility.
Operations Manager, Precision Bearing Center, Lebanon NH
(Nov 92 to Mar 95)
+ Overall responsibilities of FAA Repair Station (QPBR408K, limited specialized services).
+ Obtained license agreement with GE for CF6 mainshaft bearing overhauls.
+ Obtained military contract for restoration of F100 mainshaft bearings (Kelly AFB/ P&W).
+ Understand/monitor manufacturing methods, inventory, capacity, tracking, and workflow to meet customer requirements.
+ Assure all applicable FAA regulations are in compliance. Primary company interface with FAA (FSDO, ACO). Provide detailed Technical Analysis when needed.
+ Assure all repairs are acceptable in terms of Engineering Intent, FAA Standards and Practices (OEM/AFBMA). Directly supervise two Engineers, two Salary and seven Hourly employees. Consult as required with Split Ballbearing Engineering and Staff Personnel, Technical Liaison between PBC, SBB, TC Holders, and Airline Engineering Departments.
Aerospace Engineering
GE Aircraft Engines Cincinnati OH
Engine Alliance Hartford CT
(Aug 86 to Nov 92, Aug 00 to Feb 04)
Structural Systems Analyst. Develop large-scale finite element models of the CF6/GE90 family (IDEAS/NASTRAN) for structural and dynamic analysis. Perform nonlinear transient response analysis for blade out loads. Correlate test data to analytical data. Document results as part of FAA certification processes. Expertise in NASTRAN, PATRAN, Unigraphics and FORTRAN programming.
Design Liaison Engineer. Represent GE Engineering to external customers. Serve as technical consultant concerning repair development, inspection techniques, manufacturing methodology, and analytical methods to Air Force and Navy EngineeringPersonnel. Make final disposition between customer, engineering, and manufacturing. MRB approved to certify and accept repair proposals, and acceptability of non-conforming material. Grant Vendor Substantiation Engineering Approval for Outside Vendors.
Technical Forecaster. Conduct technical customer meetings to evaluate product performances, field concerns and new repair development. Liaison between Airlines/3’rd Party shops and GE. Transferred knowledge (repair frequencies, fieldProblems, solutions, etc.) among all affected parties. Develop mathematical models to forecast business/technical requirements.
Repair Development Engineer, Avco-Lycoming Textron Stratford CT
(Dec 85 to Aug 86)
+ Develop and document advanced repair schemes for commercial gas turbines. Act as technical liaison between multi-functional groups; i.e. stress, manufacturing, heat transfer, materials
General Experience
Lab Assistant (part-time), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL.
(1979 to 1983)
+ Worked several Aircraft Maintenance Labs to help pay for college and gain aircraft maintenance experience. Electrical, Materials, and Turbine Overhaul labs included. Awarded AMT Fellowship for outstanding work.
Sergeant, US Army
(1975 to 1978)
+ Supervised combat maintenance detachment. Responsibilities included scheduling, training, and inventory control to assure smooth workflow and maintain combat readiness.
Certifications
Six-Sigma “Greenbelt” Certified. AlliedSignal. Recertified GE Aircraft Engines
FAA Designated Engineering Representative – “in training status/ non-active”
Microsoft Certified Product Specialist- Access Database Design
FAA Airframe and Powerplant License
GE and AVCO Major Overhaul Training Certificates
US Army Maintenance Training Certificates