Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Longboarding
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Colton J. Burns

Sr. Test & Integration Engineer
San Diego,CA

Summary

Accomplished professional with over 10 years of experience in defense and private sectors, specializing in subsea robotics. Adept in ROV piloting, AUV operations, Offshore project management, and technical troubleshooting. Proven ability to adapt to challenging situations, maintain high safety standards, and effectively communicate with diverse teams. Committed to continuous learning and professional development.

My current role often requires an immense amount of focus with split-second decisions to be made daily, the team often curated on a day-to-day basis to best fit mission needs, this elasticity and nimbleness is something admirable about this line of work.

Dynamic Test & Integration engineer versed in the latest automated testing software and techniques.

Dedicated to learning and creating ever-more efficient testing methods to eradicate bugs, security flaws and crashes in both proprietary equipment as well as third party equipment onboard both Iver3 and Iver4 vehicles.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Test & Integration Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc
San Diego, CA
03.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with Subsea TT-L&R (Torpedo Tube Launch & Recovery) procedures with SSBN (LA Class Submarine)
  • Safely launch & recovered Iver4-900 half dozen times in sub-par conditions to keep program on track
  • Assisted with Implementation material tracking program for lab, creating cohesive workflow for incoming RMA's from Fall River
  • Utilized past experiences offshore to drive a stronger sense of safety and need for quick thinking and forethought whilst performing crane operations
  • Developed and implemented detailed inspection program for all subsea equipment, resulting in significantly less downtime and more technical familiarization amongst team
  • Utilize a blended learning approach during classes, hands on, self pacing, and The Derring method (Make mistakes). Always with a heavy focus on safety at sea with a slow is fast mentality
  • Arranged team effort to knock out redlining the newest VM and UVC manuals
  • Established as a proficient boat pilot in varying test environments, proven useful with onboard repairs, in the field emergencies, and expert seamanship
  • Trained staff on RMA procedures on and offshore utilizing 40-foot survey vessels as both captain and vehicle operator
  • Well equipped to adjust to new test environments, platforms, and equipment
  • Brought attention to ongoing issues regarding safety and risk concerning work hours and night operations establishing positive workplace boundaries
  • Collaborated with software engineers during Customer Release testing, completing plethora of JIRA tickets related to almost every aspect of Vectormap and UVC (Underwater Vehicle Controller)
  • Efficiently navigated and communicated with East Coast team on JIRA, Teams, and Salesforce to effectively seek out and solve discrepancies with programs and vehicle operations
  • Assisted business development personnel in maintaining positive customer relations through Salesforce, prepping local and remote team by tracking orders and moving gear to appropriately fit training and demonstration needs
  • Utilized past PMA experiences to train engineering team and classes in field operations related to Mine hunting
  • Efficiently communicate with Coast Guard and vessels in vicinity of subsea operating areas for better presence and overall safety of the vehicle and crew onboard
  • Driver of transparency, safety, and workplace cohesion to improve productivity and retention in the Imperial Beach Office

Vessel Specialist

Unmanned Underwater, Peraton
San Diego, CA
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • Deployed and launched MK18 Family of Systems from 11-meter RHIBs, mishap-free
  • Assisted with Naval fleet evaluations of fifth software release for top-of-the-line mission planning software (Nexus/Neptune)
  • Developed automated mine hunting mission to governmental specifications without personal fault
  • Passed along critiques and recommendations to developers and software engineers to enable fluent and higher-quality experiences for real-time combat zone operations.
  • Utilized Small Synthetic Aperture Mine hunter (SSAM) to identify and classify bottom mines in 65m with 100% clearance rate.
  • Created lasting connections with Military and Private sector execs.
  • Utilized BAM (Beam Attenuation Meter), SVP (Sound Velocity Profile), ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler), VATR (Video Automatic Target Recognition), GATR (Guided Automatic Target Recognition), SSAM, ATLAS, ATLAS DARC, CT Probe (Neil Brown)
  • Discovered swapped hydrophones preventing flipped data during PMA (Post Mission Analysis)

ROV Pilot

Team Trident (Various Companies)
Morgan City, LA
06.2019 - 01.2021
  • Removed/replaced flotation on Harvey Deep Sea in high-voltage environment, safely navigating during ROV/Side-scan sonar tether repairs.
  • Repaired communications while underway, successfully re-soldering amplifiers and repairing corroded cables.
  • Experienced with fiber optics, splicing, fault finding.
  • Lead mission planning, and headed Launch & Recovery operations for test trials on experimental AIV (Autonomous Inspection Vehicle) by Shell
  • Installed LIDAR on XLX-59 aboard Gran Candies for 200-hour survey (20 beacons deployed, over 5 terabytes of data recorded and processed)
  • Communicated effectively with ROV team to deploy spreader bars, SFL, methanol bladders safely and effectively carrying out missions.
  • UUV tether installation while underway - fixed/tested in 12-hour period.
  • Creative problem-solving, recovery operation, and techniques utilizing small boats and cranes.
  • Bridged gap between deck crew and ROV, enabling smoother operation while also improving overall communication.
  • Conducted post-hurricane artificial reef surveys (SM 205 EC 270)
  • Recorded marine life for multiple artificial reefs, reporting increase in coral growth and sea life abundance

Supervisor

Mineman
Manama, Bahrain
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • Trained staff on customer care, first aid, sales techniques, resulting in 40% sales increase over 6-month span.
  • Treated dozens of potentially life-threatening injuries, including seizures and head trauma.
  • Managed multiple fragile social dynamics in workplace, creating events and bonds to spur more harmony amongst team.

Mineman Tactician

United States Navy (HM-15)
Norfolk, VA
03.2012 - 03.2015
  • Utilized Mine Environmental Aids Library (MEDAL) to provide approximately 50 pilots and 78 aircrewman with clear and concise display of flight paths, q-routes, and environmental data.
  • Performed daily security inspection with zero incidents and ensured proper possession and retainment of over 350 top-secret documents and hardware.
  • Developed procedural writings to streamline top-secret equipment tracking and debriefing techniques.
  • Assisted with technical writing concerning mine identification and mission planning regarding Mine countermeasure.
  • Began morning with strict fitness regimens leading team to be highly esteemed by remainder of HM-15 MCM command.

Education

No Degree - Agricultural Business Development

SUNY At Albany, Albany, NY
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • 3.68 GPA

Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

Old Dominion University, Norfolk VA
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Honor Roll [Fall 2017]
  • Dean's List [Winter 2017]
  • Extracurricular Activities: [Personal Training]

Small Boat Coxswain/Technician U.S Navy Mineman Technical Training - AN/SQQ-32 Variable -

USN A & C-school, San Diego, CA
03.2013 - 03.2014

Depth Mine-Hunting Sonar Operator School Class Leader

Skills

    Technical DVL (Doppler Velocity Log) Data Analyst

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Accomplishments

  • Certifications:
  • Boat Operator Certificate
  • T-HUET
  • Fall Safety
  • RIGPASS
  • Rig Safety
  • U/R and Rigger/Signalperson Qualified

Timeline

Test & Integration Engineer - L3Harris Technologies, Inc
03.2022 - Current
Vessel Specialist - Unmanned Underwater, Peraton
04.2021 - 03.2022
SUNY At Albany - No Degree, Agricultural Business Development
10.2020 - 06.2021
ROV Pilot - Team Trident (Various Companies)
06.2019 - 01.2021
Supervisor - Mineman
01.2018 - 07.2019
Old Dominion University - Associate of Science, Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
08.2017 - 08.2019
USN A & C-school - Small Boat Coxswain/Technician U.S Navy Mineman Technical Training - AN/SQQ-32 Variable,
03.2013 - 03.2014
Mineman Tactician - United States Navy (HM-15)
03.2012 - 03.2015

Longboarding

This hobby enables me to zone out, move fast, and almost requires and ability to foresee whats happening in front of you

Fitness

I love anything that requires total presence. Whether that be paddleboarding, longboarding, climbing, or powerlifting. If I can do it with complete focus, maybe throw in my headphones at the same time, I'll love it.

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