My Resume

Career Objectives

Seeking a challenging position in the aviation/aerospace industry that will blend my aviation experience with my technical systems engineering and human factors skills. I have a passion for improving technology designs to make a better product by optimizing performance through highly scalable, reusable, and understandable components that keep the human in control and reduce complexity through automation and abstraction. The discipline of systems engineering is very interesting to me because it is very flexible and requires a broad understanding of technology and how each engineering discipline can fit best into the final design, assembly, and maintenance of the product.

Education

  • Master of Science in Systems Engineering and Human Factors (Currently Enrolled)
    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: 2006-2010
    Course Descriptions Available
  • Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science, Minor in Business Administration
    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: 2000-2004
    Course Descriptions Available
  • Private Pilot Ground School
    Johnson County Community College: 1999
  • High School Diploma
    Raymore-Peculiar High School: 1996-2000

Professional Employment

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

Professional Training

  • Human Factors Ergonomics Society Conference: 2009
  • Leadership Development Conference: 2010, 2009
  • Project Management for the I.T. Professional: 2008
  • Oracle Open World Conference: 2008, 2006
  • Oracle Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Workshop: 2008
  • How to Validate Your Models and Simulations: 2008
  • Advanced Coldfusion Development: 2007
  • Rhythmyx Content Management System: 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 - Rhythmyx, Coldfusion, Flash Actionscripting, Java, Javascript, PHP, Perl, HTML, XHTML, CSS
  • Database - Oracle 10g, MySQL, PL/SQL
  • Visual - Flash, Flex, 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, JBOSS

Professional Projects

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

Graduate Research Projects

Affiliations

Community

  • INCOSE Board of Directors: 2008-2009

Flight Certifications and Ratings

  • 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

Awards / Recognition

  • GEMS Summer Camp: 2010
  • INCOSE Presentation The FAR Approach - Functional Analysis/Allocation and Requirements Flowdown Using Use Case Realizations: 2007
  • National Leadership Award: 2004
  • 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