Objective
I wish to apply over 38 years of increasingly important technical and project management experience with Navy, MSC, USCG, NOAA and commercial ships, and advanced hullforms. Extensive experience with system integration, human-systems integration (HSI), developmental and operational test & evaluation (DT&E, OT&E), risk management, deck systems, UNREP and aircraft/vehicle handling. I am familiar with US Coast Guard and regulatory body rules (including ABS SVR, NVR, HSNC & HSC; DNV and IMO.) I have strong technical writing and still/digital/video photography skills. I will consider full time permanent, contract and consulting positions.
Experience
Kaysen Naval Architectural Consultancy (KNAC)
Chief Engineer
1994- present (full/part time)
Teach Ship General Arrangements course for SNAME, developed and updated all course materials.
Prepared drawings, cost & weight estimates for installation of a cable sheave in USNS Zeus (T-ARC 7).
Prepared DD(X) General Naval Operations (GNOPS) design analyses. Provided Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to GNOPS and Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW) ROSE use cases for DD(X), including Human/Systems Integration (HSI) attributes. Reviewed stability, powering and motions analyses for DD(X) PDR. Reviewed HM&E and navigation system specifications vs. ABS NVR requirements. Participated in development of DD(X) Analysis Processes and Plans. Updated DD(X) GNOPS and MOOTW use case scripts. Member of DD(X) System Effectiveness, Bridge Integration and Threat Assessment Working Groups.
Participated in Navy Medical Transformation Workshop. Prepared Mission Area Analysis (MAA) and Mission Need Statement (MNS) for Medical Capabilities Afloat (MCA) for NAVSEA/BUMED.
Developed Vapor Recovery System and Cargo Handling Manuals to ABS & USCG standards for a petroleum product barge. Developed Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan for NAVSEA's Isotta-Fraschini Diesel Engine Improvement Program. Developed synthesis model of the Lockheed/Martin Arsenal Ship Concept design. Developed sections of Integrated Power System (IPS) Design Data Sheet (DDS).
Serco-NA
Test & Evaluation Engineer
2010
Participated in Developmental Test & Evaluation and Operational Test & Evaluation of US Coast Guard cutters including National Security Cutter (NSC), Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), Fast Response Cutter (FRC) and Cutter Boat Over-the-Horizon Mk IV. Reviewed OPC Test & Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) as a member of the OPC TMOT. Reviewed SHIPALTS and ECPs for NSCs as a member of the NSC TAG. Reviewed TEMP and Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) Plan for Cutter Boat Over-the-Horizon Mk IV.
ICI Services
Senior Engineer
2008 – 2010
Reviewed CVN 78 Decision Memoranda to ensure ECPs did not adversely affect fire fighting capabilities. Supported analysis of system and equipment functionality lost due to weapons effects for LCS 1 Total Ship Survivability Trial (TSST) program. Reviewed and made recommendations for requirements to be added to Statement of Work (SOW) and Circular of Requirements (COR) for MLP-L. Reviewed LHA 6 fire station drawings to determine deficiencies in coverage. Participated in CG(X) Risk Management Working Group (RMWG). Entered risks into Risk Exchange, produced SEA 05D presentations for RMWG meetings and PRB reviews. Prepared presentations for Interim Program Reviews (IPR) for HM&E Systems Commonality Analysis and prepared rationale for selection of pilot study candidate systems. Reviewed Interim Reports for CG(X) Topside Systems Analysis as deck/mission systems subject matter expert for the Topside Design IPT. Participated in CG(X) Mobility Mission Thread Use Case Workshop. Reviewed JHSV fire fighting and detection systems drawings to ensure adequate coverage and compliance with requirements. Revised LPD 17 water mist fire fighting training presentations. Prepared recommendations for modifications to ABS NVR for high-expansion fire-fighting foam systems in JHSV and water-mist sprinkling. Prepared fixed ballast installation plan and reviewed contract structural plans, arrangements and weight estimates for conversion of SS Beaver State.
BAE SYSTEMS, Inc.
Senior Engineer
2005 - 2008
Prepared sections of DDG MOD MCS CONOPS. Prepared Draft MMH Aux Tank Safing Procedure. Reviewed Helicopter Hangar Door Technical Manual. Prepared recommendations for DDG bow strengthening and ECW noise problems. Participated in Shipbuilder Program Reviews (SPRs). Attended HM&E video teleconferences. Contributed to Aviation IPT and MMH SAIT meetings as advisor on MH60R/S integration and HSI issues. Member of DDG MOD HCI working group, reviewed NAVSEA HCI Style Guide. Collaborated on development of critical cost drivers list for PMS 400 for JROC data request. Reviewed MARAD NS Savannah ROM Cost Estimate for removal of reactor for completeness and accuracy. Subject Matter Expert for Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Process Action Team, developed and reviewed CMMI-compliant processes.
Gibbs & Cox, Inc.
Senior Staff Engineer
1997-2001
Member of USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47) conversion Weight Reduction Working Group, analyzed intact and damage stability and mass properties. Prepared installation studies and reviewed Installation Control Drawing (ICD) package for Raytheon HPD Radar for CG 47 Class. Performed feasibility studies and concept designs and developed Naval Special Warfare CONOPS for DD21 Blue Team. Prepared pre-Mission Need Statement (MNS) evaluation of Navy Medical Capabilities Afloat (MCA). Developed ship specifications, underway replenishment and material strikedown analyses, and modified hull lines for SAIC Deepwater Team's National Security Cutter and Medium Capability Cutter. Performed weights and trim & stability calculations, and analyzed UNREP arrangements for Halter ADC(X) Team. Performed an evaluation of UNREP and strikedown systems for ANZAC frigate for Royal Australian/New Zealand Navies. Prepared Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) draft specifications for Remote Minehunting System (RMS) in DDG 51 Flight IIA; reviewed preliminary ICD package and prepared point papers on pourable chocks, Launch & Recovery System hydraulic pipe routing and condition-based maintenance monitoring. Task engineer for Auxiliary Machinery Room (AMR) study using Affordability Through Commonality (ATC) practices and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment.
George G. Sharp, Inc.
Senior Naval Architect
1996-1997 (part time contract)
Investigated restraint system upgrades and structural failure remedies for Offshore Petroleum Discharge System (OPDS) Single Anchor Leg Moor (SALM) base structure, prepared specification sections for OPDS utility boat (OUB) conversion upgrade package and analyzed merits of new construction vs. conversion for OUBs. Identified candidates for replacing DDG 51 electro-hydraulic anchor windlass with electric drive units.
M. Rosenblatt & Son, Inc.
Senior Naval Architect
1990-1994
Prepared USCG Stability and Loading Data Books (SLDBs) for USCG buoy tenders. Deck Systems Manager for NOAA's FRAM conversion of the USNS RELENTLESS (T-AGOS 18). Prepared tankage model of AFS 1 class for MSC to develop tank capacities for MSC CIVMODs. Prepared Damage Situation Handbook for USNS VICTORIOUS (T-AGOS 19), developed white paper for post-delivery weight control methods, and draft GTR and work item for their implementation. Task leader for feasibility studies of Surface Ship Torpedo Defense (SSTD) in CLF auxiliaries and amphibious assault ships. Developed PSA HM&E work items for USNS TANNER (TAGS-40). Assistant task leader for AOE(V) feasibility study. Task leader for AR(X) feasibility study.
MAR Inc.
Senior Naval Architect
1983-1990
Prepared survey of advanced marine vehicles for future USCG SAR and ELT missions. Task engineer for impact study of SWATH ships on construction facilities, canals, and naval facilities. Provided engineering & T&E support to NAVSEA for AN/SLQ-25 (NIXIE) upgrades. Coordinated Comprehensive Trials plan preparation for USNS VICTORIOUS (T-AGOS 19) Post-delivery Trials. Developed Test Plans and Procedures for USNS HAYES (T-AG 195, ex T-AGOR 16) pre-conversion testing, and Total Ship Test Plan for post-conversion trials. Investigated strobe lights as Mast-head warning lights for ships operating under restricted maneuverability for NAVSEA. Task engineer for missile skin-to-skin transfer study. Project engineer for cost analysis on oceanographic ships for the Naval Oceanography Command.
Experience prior to 1983 will be provided on request.
Education
EDUCATION:
MS, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ocean Engineering
BS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Engineering Science
George Washington University Continuing Ed Program; "New Applications of Oceanography"
SNAME Chesapeake Section courses; "Preliminary/Feasibility Design Seminar," "Human Factors/Safety Engineering Seminar" and "Systems Engineering in Ship Design"
Certification
Secret Clearance
Skils
Over 38 years of increasingly important technical and project management experience with Navy, MSC, USCG, NOAA and commercial ships, and advanced hullforms. Extensive experience with system integration, human-systems integration (HSI), developmental and operational test & evaluation (DT&E, OT&E), risk management, deck systems, UNREP and aircraft/vehicle handling. Familiar with US Coast Guard and regulatory body rules (including ABS SVR, NVR, HSNC & HSC; DNV and IMO.) Strong technical writing and still/digital/video photography skills.
PROFESSIONAL:
Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers (SNAME) T&R Panel SD-5 (Advanced Surface Ships & Craft) ex-chair, T&R Panels SD-2 (Computer-aided Ship Design) & SD-8 (Naval Ship Design) member, T&R Committee SD (Ship Design) member, teach SNAME short course in Ship Arrangements.
American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) Steering Committee & Session Moderator for High Performance Marine Vehicles (HPMV) 2009 symposium
A list of publications will be furnished on request.