Stephen Daniel Kropp - Resume

Career Objectives

I am looking for a company with passion and enthusiasm to be the best in their class. I want to help accomplish strategic goals and be a part of something meaningful to the world. Job security and advancement are both qualities that I am looking for in an organization as well as new learning opportunities.

Personal Overview

I am a motivated entrepreneur who is extremely detail oriented, enthusiastic, and focused. I take pride in what I do and strive to be an excellent leader and team member. I enjoy being motivated, gaining new technical skills, and exploring other disciplines. A strong company with a direct mission inspires me to do whatever it takes to fulfill its objectives. I have a passion for researching a problem and finding solutions to overcome any obstacle to be successful.

Education

• Masters of Systems Engineering and Human Factors (Currently Enrolled)
  Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: 2006-2009
• Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science, Minor in Business Administration
  Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: 2000-2004
• Private Pilot Ground School
  Johnson County Community College: 1999

Professional Employment

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  Systems Analyst: 2006-Current
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  Interactive Designer: 2005-2006
• Success Marketing
  Web Designer/Developer: 2004-2005
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  Assistant Web Designer: 2001-2004

Professional Training

• Oracle Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Workshop: 2008
• How to Validate Your Models and Simulations: 2008
• Advanced Coldfusion Development: 2007
• Rhythmyx Content Management System: 2006
• Oracle Open World Conference: 2006

Technical Skills

• Provide technical, interpersonal, and administrative skills in performing day to day work.
• Translate, gather, and refine client requirements into valid system requirements.
• Refine system requirements into an abbreviated Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) to include the Statement of Work (SOW) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) proposals.
• Translate requirements into effective technology solutions and provide analysis and definition to web-related development and maintenance activities.
• Consult with business staff to develop an understanding of the varied and complex business needs to be supported by the system.
• Develop general and detailed design documents through analysis of user and technical requirements.
• Participate in proposal development and manage integration testing.
• Administer and assist in the configuration of vendor software.
• Analyze and diagnose complex programming and system problems.
• Rapidly adapt to changing technologies and methodologies and apply them to technological and/or business needs.

Technical Programs / Tools

• Systems Engineering - CORE, DOORS, Matlab, Arena, LINDO
• 3D Modeling - Catia, AutoCad, Maya 6 Unlimited
• Business - Track-It 7, VNC
• Dynamic - Coldfusion, Flash Actionscripting, Java, Javascript, PHP, Perl, HTML, XHTML, CSS
• Database - Oracle 10g, MySQL, PL/SQL
• Visual - Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver
• Audio and Film - Final Cut Pro HD, DVD Studio Pro, Garageband
• Presentation - Keynote, Powerpoint
• Platforms - Macintosh OS X, Microsoft Windows XP, Linux Redhat

Professional Projects

• Rhythmyx Content Management System Selection and Implementation: 2007
• ICAO Runway Toolkit: 2004

Graduate Research Projects

• Southwest Airlines RNP Technology Implementation: 2007-2008
• Q-Labs Business Process Modeling in Arena - Discrete Event Simulation: 2007

Affiliations

• HFES - Human Factors and Ergonomics Society: 2008
• INCOSE - International Council on Systems Engineering (Space Coast Chapter): 2006
• Daytona Young Professionals: 2006
• GIS Fusion Coldfusion Community: 2006
• JAX Fusion Coldfusion Community: 2006
• Yahoo! Coldfusion Community: 2005
• Port Orange Chamber of Commerce: 2003
• DECA Entraprenurishp / Marketing: 1998
• FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America: 1998
• AOPA - Airline Operators and Pilots Association: 1997

Community

• INCOSE Board of Directors: 2008-2009

Awards / Recognition

• INCOSE Presentation The FAR Approach – Functional Analysis/Allocation and Requirements Flowdown Using Use Case Realizations: 2007
• National Leadership Award: 2004
• F.A.A. MEL/SEL Commercial Pilot's License: 2004
• F.A.A. Multi-Engine Land Rating: 2004
• F.A.A. Instrument Rating: 2003
• F.A.A. SEL Private Pilot's License: 1999
• Attendance Attitude Aptitude Award: 1999
• DECA Regional Conference Award: 2000
• FBLA State Conference Award: 1999, 2000

Hobbies and Interests

• Engineering - Environmental/Green, Process Optimization, Energy Conservation, Software, Interface, PIC Computer Programming
• Arts - Video, Photography, Animation
• For Fun - Flying, Sailing, Golf, Tennis, Chess