David Nelson
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Experienced Electrical Test Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the Power-sports and Marine industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving products. Electrical Engineer with concentration in embedded systems, network forensic and security and cybersecurity. Expert Knowledge of various electrical measuring equipment including Digital multi-meters, analog meter, Galvanometer, Oscilloscope, Tachometer… etc. Very strong customer service skills, strong leader and manager. Experience with multiple applications, including FPGA and microcontrollers, network forensic tools, cloud services and computer system/network security.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Marine Test Engineer
Honda R&D Americas
Grant-Valkaria, FL
06.2019 - Current
- Leveraged analytics to optimize strategies, better targeting audiences and achieving desired engagement and responses.
- Wrote test plans and test reports for quality assurance purposes.
- Assisted in Designing Marine electrical products and systems based on client briefs.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Developed presentation and training materials to educate colleagues and community about NMEA2K protocols.
Chief Instructor / Technical
Universal Technical Institute / MMI
Orlando, FL
03.2010 - 05.2019
- Educated students on Powersports electrical, mechanical and suspension systems applying variety of instructional techniques, including hands-on curriculum.
- Provided clear, informative lectures on Motorcycle, ATV, side-by-sides and personal watercraft to classes of 18+ students.
- Responsible for all aspects of the Kawasaki Training program, including ordering parts for over 100 training aids, upkeep of the facility/classroom and managing other K-Tech instructors.
- Designed, developed and implemented new curriculum of new products and procedures in accordance with Kawasaki Corp practices and procedures.
- Implement new technologies like traction control, fuel injection, ABS and CAN bus systems into the curriculum.
- Trained students and instructors on manufacture diagnostic software including code reading, ignition and fuel adjustment along with sensor readings for diag.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
FIU
Miami, FL 08.2015 - 07.2021
Skills
CManagingMechanicalMicrosoft OfficeProgrammingProject ManagementPython
System-level electrical design and integration
Analytical skills
Training & Development
Power systems and test equipment
Cloud services (Microsoft Azure and AWS)
Certification
Digital Forensics Fundamental Skills
Timeline
Digital Forensics Fundamental Skills
08-2020
Advanced MEI Installer Certification
12-2019
Advanced NMEA 2000 Installer Certification
12-2019
Electrical Marine Test Engineer
Honda R&D Americas
06.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
FIU
08.2015 - 07.2021
Kawasaki Specialist Certification
05-2010
Chief Instructor / Technical
Universal Technical Institute / MMI
03.2010 - 05.2019