Blake Woodhead
West Chester,OH
Summary
Test Engineer proven to implement and maintain cost-effective methods of system testing and troubleshooting to reduce operating costs. Technically-savvy and skilled at quickly learning new concepts, software and equipment. Collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal talents.
Overview
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Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cryptologic Technician
US Navy
03.2017 - 03.2023
- Complete rebuild and refurbish of AN/SLQ-32 antenna suite.
- Tested equipment, networks and servers for signal strength and security vulnerabilities using specialized equipment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex system issues.
- Conducted thorough assessments of cryptographic tools, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Optimized data collection methods, resulting in improved accuracy of intelligence reports.
- Optimized signal collection strategies through careful assessment of environmental factors and target behavior patterns.
Reliability Engineer
Renaissance Reliability LLC
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Optimized equipment life cycles by performing regular inspections, monitoring performance trends, and recommending corrective actions as needed.
- Streamlined reliability testing protocols, resulting in improved efficiency of assessment processes.
- Designed training materials focused on reliability engineering principles for staff development initiatives.
- Achieved increased production efficiency through collaboration with various departments to meet company goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hughson High School
Hughson, CASkills
- Reliability centered maintenance
- Six sigma methodology
- Team collaboration
- Advanced technical troubleshooting
- Risk management
- Asset management
Accomplishments
- Performed root cause analysis and six sigma methodologies on a coin mint to develop best operator practices and streamlined corrective actions to improve output efficiency by over 109% at initial implementation.
- Completely refurbished and maintained AN/SLQ-32 antenna suite on US Navy vessel resulting in two successful operational deployments.
- Led, trained, and supervised Navy personnel in reloading mission critical resources on an aircraft carrier flight deck at sea. Utilizing a crane and other heavy machinery our task was completed without any injuries or damage to any equipment in a dynamic environment.
Certification
- Reliability & Maintainability Implementation Certification, from Klaus M. Blache, PhD, MBA, CPE, RMIC - August 11, 2023
- A plethora of Navy certifications ranging from communications and cryptologic security, advanced troubleshooting, advanced damage control, basic first aid, crane operator, and repair parts logistics to highlight a few.
Timeline
Reliability Engineer
Renaissance Reliability LLC
07.2024 - 09.2024
Cryptologic Technician
US Navy
03.2017 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Hughson High School