Blake Walker
McKinney,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader and fast learner with a proven track record at Raytheon. Known for effective cross-discipline communication and out-of-the-box problem-solving, I excel in driving collaboration and achieving significant results and milestones.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production IPTL, Harpoon Seeker Program
Raytheon
09.2023 - Current
- Manage earned value and perform quarterly and bi-quarterly EAC reviews for Engineering and Mission Assurance cost accounts across three major contracts with budget totaling over $16 million
- Lead multidisciplinary engineering and mission assurance team who under my leadership is known for driving results and going above and beyond to meet customer commitments
- Established culture of trust, respect, and accountability both within and for my team across the program and wider organization.
- Received RFS Challenge Coin for leading my team to a major program and customer milestone despite a multitude of unforeseen challenges
Mechanical Engineer
Raytheon
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Joined high visibility and high pressure program immediately upon starting with Raytheon and was soon leading a team of engineers and working directly with systems leads to solve problems
- Developed rapidly by working in both design, production support, and test equipment support roles in first two years
- Received recognition for natural leadership ability and producing results in any environment I was placed in.
- Played large role in resolving many difficult challenges on Harpoon program, ultimately earning the production IPTL position.
Project Management Intern
Brandt Company
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Tracked project performance to analyze successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
- Identified project scopes, constraints, risks and deadlines.
- Collaborated with customers and suppliers to ensure the success of each project.
- Assisted in the development of project proposals, including scope definition, objectives, deliverables, and resource allocation.
- Due to competence and proven results, assigned as lead project manager on a number of projects, which was not typically approved for interns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12-2019
Skills
- Effective Cross-Discipline Communication - making complex issues accessible to a wide audience
- Using common sense and logical reasoning to solve complex problems
- Finding out-of-the-box solutions to produce results in challenging situations
- Stepping up to drive collaboration with large cross-functional teams to meet shared goals
- Strategic "big picture" thinking
- Tenacious work ethic
- Fast Learner
- Courage to challenge status quo when necessary
Certification
- EVMS (CAM)
- PM Level 7
- PM Level 6 application in progress (all training requirements completed)
Timeline
Production IPTL, Harpoon Seeker Program
Raytheon
09.2023 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
Raytheon
01.2020 - 08.2023
Project Management Intern
Brandt Company
05.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Texas A&M University
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