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DZN

Program Manager / Program Technical Lead

DZYNE Technologies
Jan 2025 — Present
Texas, United States (Remote)
Current

Oversee development of advanced counter unmanned aerial systems while coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive program plans and align scope, schedule, and resources
  • Identify and mitigate program risks to ensure deliverable success
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams for project integration and alignment
  • Engage stakeholders with status reports and regular presentations
  • Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risks and Opportunities, and Earned Value
  • Oversee procurement and manage vendor and contract relationships
  • Developed, tracked, and maintained program budget and costs throughout program lifecycle
  • Implement change control for effective scope and baseline management
  • Track key performance metrics and initiate corrective actions
  • Developed proposals and captured +$10.4M in government awarded contracts in the past 12 months
  • Established stakeholder meeting cadence and communication management plans

Key Achievements

Adapting to Change
Prototyping
Collaboratively guiding the integraiton of 5G sensor technology for CUAS applications
+$10.4M awarded in 9 months
Proposal and Capture
Created proposals that led to awarded contracts
15 engineers
Team Leadership
Directed multidisciplinary team to meet project milestones

Technologies & Tools

Program ManagementCUAS Proposal ManagementCapturePlanning
DZN

Sr. Systems Engineer

DZYNE Technologies
Dec 2024 — Jan 2025
Texas, United States (Remote)

Supported the development of advanced CUAS systems, focusing on requirements management, systems integration, and pre-award technical capture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Spearheaded the development of technical roadmaps, identifying key milestones, resource allocation, and system architecture decisions to support long-term program objectives
  • Conducted system-level design reviews and technical evaluations, providing critical feedback and guidance to ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry standards
  • Collaborated with external vendors, stakeholders, and customers to align technical objectives with business goals, ensuring smooth communication and conflict resolution across all levels
  • Provided leadership in resolving complex engineering challenges, offering technical solutions that improved system reliability, reduced costs, and enhanced overall performance
  • Developed management documentation and validation processes to support system integration, verification, and field deployment
  • Developed and maintained configuration management protocols, ensuring traceability of changes across all system components and maintaining strict version control throughout the project lifecycle
  • Drafted ROMs, Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and cost/schedule proposals in support of program capture
  • Defined and documented technical requirements for emerging CUAS sensor technologies
  • Developed technical baseline for CUAS system, including EO/IR, Radar, RF, and other components
  • Defined and documented technical requirements for emerging CUAS sensor technologies
  • Coordinated with capture and proposal teams to align technical inputs for RFP responses

Key Achievements

3 major efforts funded
Technical Capture
Contributed to shaping technical volumes that transitioned into funded programs
100% trace coverage
Requirements Traceability
Ensured all customer requirements were mapped to test cases and design elements
2 system concepts developed
Systems Planning
Drafted system requirements and block diagrams for initial CUAS system concepts

Technologies & Tools

Systems EngineeringRequirements ManagementModel Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
RTX

Laser Systems Engineer

Raytheon
Jan 2022 — Mar 2024
McKinney, Texas, United States

Built, integrated and supported High Energy Laser Weapon Systems for Counter-UAS operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Built, integrated, tested, and delivered 5 High Energy Laser Weapon Systems: 1 15kW UK system and 4 50kW US Army systems. All of which met strict customer specifications and requirements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate laser systems into weapons platforms and ensure compatibility with other systems
  • Led cross-functional engineering teams in the design, development, and integration of complex systems, ensuring seamless collaboration and adherence to technical specifications
  • Analyzed laser performance data and maximized laser output by utilizing data analysis to identify and implement adjustments to laser and optical components, optimizing laser performance and maximizing output power for enhanced operational efficiency
  • Conducted safety evaluations and risk assessments on various elements of the system, such as the laser module, batteries, or hardware switches, to ensure that weapon systems meet regulatory requirements and comply with US and EU standards
  • Offered timely technical support to field personnel, troubleshooting complex issues and providing remote support to deployed FSRs for around the clock support, ensuring smooth deployment and maintenance of laser systems
  • Created comprehensive training documentation for field service personnel, facilitating knowledge transfer and ensuring effective training for both team members and end-users in the field
  • Innovated and refined analytical tools for analyzing beam characteristics, streamlining processes, providing rapid safety information, and simplifying the team work in evaluating and optimizing laser systems
  • Produced detailed technical reports and presentations utilized for program management, proposals, and funding requests, effectively communicating project milestones, requirements, and achievements
  • Facilitated collaboration with interdisciplinary colleagues to tackle complex engineering problems, encouraging team members to contribute insights from their respective fields so that the entire team had a broader understanding of the impact each role has on the overall product, resulting in innovative solutions to problems in the turrets, battery modules, laser amplifiers, and hardware limits
  • Successfully oversaw and managed the comprehensive coordination and optimization of the Bill of Materials (BOM), ensuring meticulous attention to detail, as well as the intricate logistics involved in the systematic assembly and construction of a complex 15kW palletized system

Key Achievements

5 units
Systems Delivered
Successfully fielded UK and US Army laser weapon systems ranging from 15 kW to 50 kW, fixed and mobile platforms.
Maximized power
Output Optimization
Improved laser and optical component performance
Round-the-clock
Field Support
Ensured smooth deployment and maintenance in the field

Technologies & Tools

High Energy LasersCustom Hardware IntegrationData AnalysisSafety ComplianceBOM ManagementEarned Value Management
UNT

Research Scientist

University of North Texas
May 2016 — Jan 2022
Denton, Texas, United States

Conducted thin-film semiconductor research investigating TCR and electrical 1/f noise for DARPA.

Key Responsibilities

  • Led a team of peers in designing and conducting complex experiments on microbolometer material, overseeing project timelines, and ensuring the successful execution of research objectives while overseeing daily workflow within the laboratory
  • Mentored and trained undergraduate and graduate students on the current laboratory experimental methods, engineering new lab equipment setups, and the process of developing new material devices for testing
  • Built experimental testing setups for electrical characterization, hall effect, C-V, FTIR, Raman, and 1/f electrical noise measurements, aimed at optimizing the IR sensitive properties of microbolometer thin film material
  • Lead researcher for over $1.3 million in grants that extended over 7 years resulting in one first author publication and nine co-author publications
  • Managed project time and resources to meet assigned deadlines, maintain budgets, and coordinate research requirements and tasks
  • Actively sought to clarify and build structure out of ambiguity so that program requirements could be clearly defined and easily communicated to peers. Often requiring me to intercede when customer needs were unrealistic with the timetable or budget available at the time
  • Maintained documentation and reporting of adverse events, recommending corrective actions and solutions as appropriate
  • Developed technical documentation for use in training manuals and support materials including design plans and drawings
  • Recommended improvements to technical practices to enhance operations and minimize risk
  • Aggregated and integrated collaborative efforts from researchers of diverse disciplines, including engineering, chemistry, physics, and computer science, to achieve holistic solutions and gain comprehensive insights into complex scientific phenomena
  • Mentored and supervised graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and junior faculty, providing guidance on experimental techniques, data analysis methods, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development
  • Collaborated with external research institutions, industry partners, and experts to bring diverse perspectives to research projects, enhancing the overall impact and relevance of scientific investigations

Key Achievements

7+ years
Lab Leadership
Oversaw multidisciplinary research program
New setups
Equipment Development
Designed specialized tools for semiconductor analysis
Training manuals
Documentation
Produced detailed guides and design plans

Technologies & Tools

Semiconductor DevicesFTIRRamanProject Management
UNT

Physics Grants, Payroll, Converence Coordinator

University of North Texas
Jan 2013 — Dec 2017
Denton, Texas, United States

Handled payroll processing and data management for the physics department.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintained payroll data and resolved timesheet issues
  • Prepared weekly payroll for temporary and salaried staff
  • Managed payroll for multiple employee types
  • Planned and managed the Conference on the Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry (CAARI) for 2018 and 2016

Key Achievements

100% compliance
Payroll Accuracy
Ensured error-free payroll processing
Improved workflow
Data Efficiency
Streamlined entry and error correction
Positive feedback
Staff Support
Provided prompt assistance with payroll questions

Technologies & Tools

Microsoft ExcelData ManagementCustomer ServicePayroll Systems
EI

Project Manager

Easi.info
Jul 2008 — Dec 2012
Lewisville, Texas, United States

Managed digital strategy projects encompassing marketing, advertising and sales.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintained continuous project monitoring and management for projects totaling over $1.2 million, including developing budget forecasts, tracking expenses, managing schedule and approving payments
  • Developed comprehensive project charters, work breakdown structures (WBS), and risk registers aligned with company strategy
  • Forecasted, scheduled, and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency allowing the company to grow from initially 3 employees in 2008 with a single starting project to 10 employees and 14 concurrent projects in 2011
  • Created project plans with established timelines for critical phases, assigned tasks to appropriate teams, managed workflow milestones and achieved completion of deadlines on or before schedule
  • Directed cross-functional teams of designers, developers, and marketers, ensuring role clarity and alignment with project deliverables
  • Oversaw vendor management, contract coordination, and external partner deliverables
  • Produced weekly and monthly reports covering cost forecasts, risk updates, and project health indicators for senior management
  • Facilitated project closure activities, including lessons-learned sessions and stakeholder sign-off

Key Achievements

14 projects
Company Growth
Expanded company capabilities and workforce
$1.2M managed
Budget Oversight
Maintained cost efficiency across all projects
Consistent
On-Time Delivery
Completed projects on or before schedule

Technologies & Tools

Project ManagementBudget ForecastingTeam Leadership
WF

Consumer Banking Team Lead

Wells Fargo
Jun 2005 — Jul 2008
Westlake, Texas, United States

Led consumer and business customer sales and service team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervised a dynamic team of up to 30 bankers within a fast-paced environment, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture by developing interpersonal relationships, teaching them improved methods, determining their motivations, and utilizing those motivations to inspire improved results in a way that related to them specifically
  • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance team efficiency, resulting in over a 240% increase in overall profit and customer satisfaction, moving the team from last place in the center to first place in three months and enabling team members to become bonus eligible for the first time
  • Conducted regular meetings to communicate organizational goals, provide performance feedback, and ensure alignment with program objectives, establish requirements. We would discuss innovative solutions to problems and share new ideas or approaches to meeting our goals as a team. This fostered comradery between them and contributed to a more motivated, invested, and engaged team that wanted to outperform the others
  • Utilized Microsoft Office Suite to perform data analysis and develop strategic plans for team members
  • Facilitated recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and training of team members, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to handle complex problems and promoting continuous learning within the group
  • Provided constructive, informative, and accurate performance evaluations to improve and mentor team members, enabling them to adapt to change and improve faster than other teams they competed against
  • Interceded between upper level management and team members to act as a buffer so that communication was clear and palatable while upper level expectations could be managed and achieved. This reduced upper level roadblocks and cultivated trust between my team, myself, and my management
  • Most successful Team Lead in profit, units, and customer satisfaction, across the entire company for 2008. Perfect QA scores for 9 months straight

Key Achievements

240% increase
Profit Growth
Moved team from last to first in the center
9 months perfect
Quality Assurance
Achieved perfect QA scores during 2008
Company-wide
Top Team Lead
Recognized as leading team lead in profit and satisfaction

Technologies & Tools

Team LeadershipSales ManagementData Analytics
USA

Infantryman

US Army
May 2001 — Jul 2003
USA and South Korea

Served in active duty infantry roles conducting patrol and reconnaissance missions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Patrolled restricted areas and controlled access
  • Directed supporting fire and maneuvered units in combat
  • Conducted ground reconnaissance and reported intelligence
  • Executed orders from open and concealed positions

Key Achievements

Veteran
Honorable Service
Honorably discharged as a disabled veteran
100% success
Mission Execution
Completed reconnaissance and security missions
Unit cohesion
Teamwork
Worked effectively under high-pressure conditions

Technologies & Tools

Tactical TrainingCommunicationReconnaissance

Career Impact Summary

10+
Years Experience
8+
Projects Delivered
$7.0M+
Budgets Managed
50+
Team Members Led

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