Objective
To explore a challenging opportunity in design in an engineering environment.
Experience
1997-2011, CSC/Advanced Marine Center, Washington DC
Performed duties in the Computer Sciences Corporation/Advanced Marine Center’s engineering organization providing technical support to several government agencies such as the Military Sealift Command (MSC) and Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEA) involving LCS, JHSV, T-AKE 1 Class Ships, MLP-HL, MPF(F) MLP, MPF(F) LMSR 300 & 310 Class, T-AKR 300 & 310 Class Strategic Sealift Ships, DDX, LCCR, and T-AGMR including Naval Surface Warfare, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) concerning the Uniform National Discharge Standards (UNDS). Duties included:
Preparation of ship performance specifications for various fluid systems necessitating direct interaction with the government task leaders (NSWCCD-SSES) and technical warrant holders (NAVSEA).
Review and evaluation of technical data and information concerning different projects and programs.
Development of a variety of shipboard fluid system diagrams.
Guidance to junior supervisors and engineers on a variety of technical issues.
Preparation of detailed installation procedures to set up a new stern tube lube oil purification system on board the T-AKR 300 Class Sealift Ships. Monitoring the MSC contractor’s work and progress during the installation process.
1980-1997, Avondale Shipyards, Inc., New Orleans, LA
Performed duties in the Avondale Shipyards, Inc./Mechanical Design Section. Duties included:
Design of several shipboard fluid systems involving the AO-177 Class Ships, T-AO 187 Class Fleet Oilers, LSD-44 Landing Ship Docks, T-AKR 300 Class Strategic Sealift Ships, Lash Waterman Container Ship, Exxon Product Carriers, APL Container Ships, Ogden Container Ship, USCG Cutter, and MHC-13 Mine Hunters, per the requirements of contract, regulatory body, and military specifications.
Optimization and safety assessments of the shipboard systems.
Preparation of technical procurement specifications for the shipboard machinery and equipment.
Review, selection and approval of the vendor technical proposals.
Evaluation of the shipboard piping systems, machinery and equipment during the different stages of the shipbuilding process (dock, builder’s, and acceptance trials and prior to the ship delivery).
Troubleshooting of the shipboard systems, machinery and equipment and assessment of the prompt and proper remedy procedures.
Preparation of training materials to instruct the ship’s personnel in the class room.
1972-1980, Iranian Imperial Navy (IIN), Iran
In the capacity of chief engineer (LCDR) on board the IIN frigates and destroyers, was responsible for the readiness, operation, maintenance, and repair of the ships’ overall mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment and management of mechanical department personnel.
Education
1972, Italian Naval Academy, Livorno, Italy
B.S., marine engineering
Certification
1979, New London Submarine Base, Groton, Connecticut
Certificate, submarine course, Naval Submarine School
1978, Newport Naval Base, Newport, Rhode Island
Certificate, operation, piloting, celestial, engineering and damage control
Skils
Design of shipboard auxiliary systems.
Troubleshooting and remedy of the problems associated with the shipboard propulsion systems and the auxiliary systems.