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EXPERIENCE and RESULTS

Director of Flight Test and Analysis                                                               Nov 2011 – Aug 2012
    AeroMech Incorporated, Everett, Washington
        · prepared and conducted flight tests for various aircraft in pursuit of RVSM certification
        · primary customer contact to Embraer
        · analyzed flight test results and prepared certification reports
        · project management for the installation of GoGo inflight WiFi antenna and wiring
        · supported icing analysis and reports for antenna installation

Systems Engineering Manager                                                                      Aug 2007 – May 2010
    Goodrich Corporation – Sensor Systems, Burnsville, Minnesota
        · managed a team of 10 systems engineers (including two French and one Brazilian) responsible for algorithm development,     
           product integration, test and certification.
        · project lead, onsite support, and technical support for Bombardier CSeries air data system
        · primary interface with customers and business development teams in support of air data proposals
        · spent nine months helping as a business development manager
        · supported design, test, certification, and proposal work
        · advanced the systems engineering capabilities of our division through continuous improvement, standard work, and design 

          of new processes and tools
        · budget review, preparation, and control
        · resource hiring, performance reviews, succession planning


Principal Aerodynamics/Systems Engineer/Supervisor                               Jul 2000 – Aug 2007
    Goodrich Corporation – Sensor Systems, Burnsville, Minnesota
        · managed the planning and day to day activities of the Aerodynamics and Engineering Analysis group including giving 
          performance reviews, budgeting, succession planning, resource planning and maintenance, and hiring (Sept 04 – Aug 07)
        · specialist in air data including: SmartProbe (MFP and ADC), Pitot static probes, pneumatic AOA measurement, TAT 

          probes, ice detectors, air data computers, SSEC implementation, inertial calculations and algorithms for air data, and flight 
          testing   
        · on-site support for Embraer 170 aircraft development, flight testing, and certification (FAA, EASA, CTA, Transport Canada)  

        · on-site support for Dassault Falcon 7X – multiple placements in France to support the JDP through PDR, flight test, and 
          RVSM certification
        · patent awarded for inertial calculation of aircraft side-slip angle for an air data application
        · developed full simulation of Embraer 170 and Dassault Falcon 7X air data systems for implementation in flight 

          characteristics simulations using Matlab and Simulink 
        · extensive use of Matlab and Simulink to analyze wind tunnel and flight test data and develop tools for the creation and 

          visualization of neural networks
        · development of air data correction algorithms to meet RVSM requirements through SSEC analyses and table/neural network 

          generation
        · supported Embraer Phenom 300 and Airbus A380 air data system design


Engineering Flight Analyst                                                                             Dec 1998 ‑ May 2000
    Transport Canada ‑ Flight Test, Ottawa, Ontario
        · modified, wrote, and analyzed a take‑off and landing performance simulation for contaminated runways that calculates 
          critical distances and speeds
        · assisted with NRC Falcon 20 contaminated runway flight testing and CRFI experiments
        · analyzed Rosemount ice detector data from CFDEIII to determine performance – wrote a paper documenting findings


Engineering Teaching Assistant                                                                    Sep 1997 - Dec 1998
    Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario
        · teaching assistant for the fourth year aerospace group design project
        · taught students to use ACAD9.0
        · aided in the design and construction of a scale, radio controlled model for wind tunnel/flight testing


Performance Engineering Assistant                                                              May - Sept, 1996
    First Air, Ottawa, Ontario
        · created drop line weight and balance forms for Beech 99, A100, 200 aircraft
        · center of gravity envelope development on Generic CADD 6
        · determined optimal EPR for quiet climb requirements on Boeing 727 aircraft
        · calculated minimum flap retraction speeds and optimal speed ranges for specific flap settings on Boeing 727 aircraft
        · drift down calculations
        · converted the HS‑748 from an adjusted weight system to an indexed system


EDUCATION

Master of Engineering, Aerospace                                                                Apr 1997 - May 1999
    Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario.
        · concentration in aerodynamics and propulsion
        · thesis involved design, integration, and flight testing of stereoscopic video equipment to measure ice accretion on NRC’s 

          Convair 580 turbo-prop  
        · additional courses include: CAD/CAM using I-DEAS, Avionics, Advanced Space Studies, Computer Integrated 

          Manufacturing Systems, Aerospace Structures, Biomechanics

Bachelor of Engineering, Aerospace with Distinction                                   Sep 1993 - Apr 1997
    Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario.                                              
        · concentration in aerodynamics and propulsion, minor studies in aerospace structures 
        · project integrator for fourth year design project of a business jet.  Involved with landing gear design, wing design, fuselage 

          layout, cockpit design, engine mounts, weight and balance and integration of all components   

CERTIFICATIONS
        · commercial pilot - instrument, multi-engine, complex, night, high performance, land, sea, glider ratings and endorsements – 
          350 hrs total time
        · PADI certified open water SCUBA diver
        · level 1 Canadian Ski Instructor certification


OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
        · Trans-Canada bicycle ride (summer 2010) to raise money and awareness for Huntington’s disease. Cycled 5610 miles and 
          raised over $32,000.  
        · Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar (Jan-July 2006) - studied language and culture in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Global Executive 

          proficiency (93% on Portuguese proficiency exam)
        · learned French and Portuguese through work placements, independent study, and study abroad (speak, read, and write)
        · President of Twin Cities Rotaract Club 2004/2005 – volunteer organization associated with Rotary International
        · completed the Landmark Forum, Advanced course, Communications, Self Expression and Leadership, Introduction Leader 

          program, Wisdom and Partnership programs
        · attended UKC short courses: introduction to flight testing, aircraft flight dynamics and automatic flight controls, and aircraft 

          icing
        · worked as a ski instructor for one season at Lake Louise, Alberta in the Canadian Rockies (November 1999 – January 2000) 
        · featured on HGTV’s show “Curb Appeal” showing my complete home renovation project
        · Big Brother mentor to a 12 year old boy through Big Brothers/Big Sisters (2009 – 2010)
        · hobbies and sports include: piloting small aircraft, building and flying radio‑controlled aircraft, playing the guitar, cycling, 

          downhill skiing, volleyball, squash, hockey, home improvement
        · Green Card holder – authorized to work and live in the United States (Canadian Citizen)


PUBLICATIONS
        · United States Patent # US 6,561,020 B2 – Method to Calculate Sideslip Angle and Correct Static Pressure for Sideslip 
          Effects Using Inertial Information – May 2004
        · Transport Canada Discussion Paper # 16 – An Assessment of the BFGoodrich (Rosemount) Icing Detector Performance – 

          September 2000
        · Master’s Thesis – Preliminary In-Flight Ice Accretion Measurements For Validation of Simulation Methods – June 1999
        · 46th Annual CASI conference paper - In-Flight Data Sets for the Validation of Ice Accretion Simulation Methods 

          – May 1999

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