Christopher LaFortune
Warwick,RI
Summary
Systems Safety Engineer with experience supporting U.S Navy development programs. Skilled in MIL-STD-882 system safety analyses, hazard identification and risk assessment. Focused development of effective mitigation strategies for complex systems. Proven collaborator who works seamlessly with government customers, design engineers, and review boards to ensure safe, compliant, and mission-ready system designs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Systems Safety Engineer
SAIC
Middletown, Rhode Island
07.2024 - Current
- Led systems safety engineering for Navy test-set development program, mentoring two safety engineers.
- Implemented MIL-STD-882 system safety process across all phases, ensuring compliance with Navy and DoD requirements.
- Utilized CAMEO to simulate system behavior, validate safety logic, and support hazard traceability.
- Developed Fault Tree Analyses and reliability models using Relyence software.
- Prepared documentation and presentations for WSESRB and SSSTRP meetings.
- Communicated safety impacts and recommended design changes to integrated project team and leadership.
CQV Engineer
ARCADIS, Design And Consultancy
Framingham, Massachusetts
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Generated validation documents for various forms of pharmaceutical equipment while adhering to Followed FDA Rules and Regulations as well as the clients needs.
- Debugged and troubleshooted the process equipment as well as the software running the system.
- Executed validation IQ/OQ/PQ Protocols on process equipment to verify the system would meet manufacturing and FDA standards, while complying with GMP and GDP guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA05-2022
Skills
- MIL-STD-882E system safety process
- Reliability analysis (FTA/FMECA)
- Model-based systems engineering (CAMEO)
- Requirements management (DOORS NG)
- Microsoft Office Suite and Visio
- Hazard analysis techniques (PHA, FHA, SHA, O&SHA)
Timeline
Lead Systems Safety Engineer
SAIC
07.2024 - Current
CQV Engineer
ARCADIS, Design And Consultancy
05.2022 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute