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David Paul Dalling

David Paul Dalling

Erda,USA

Summary

Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

CATIA Application Development Project Manager

Boeing
01.2017 - 11.2017
  • Company Overview: CATIA Application Development- Bellevue, WA
  • Full time Project Manager for 64 Mechanical Design CATIA applications
  • Replaced 5 project managers from Puget Sound organization
  • Managed all development workflow
  • CATIA Application Development- Bellevue, WA
  • Received 10% raise in the first year
  • Retired after 30 years at Boeing on November 30, 2017

Principal Engineer/Project Manager

Boeing
01.1988 - 11.2017
  • Company Overview: B2 Bomber Program- Seattle, WA
  • Honored to serve on this super classified government program
  • Hired as a level 6 systems analyst
  • Served as systems analyst for the stored wiring system (WIRS) for the B2 program
  • Obtained DOD Secret Security Clearance quickly
  • Began support of new Product Data Management System
  • Member of software process improvement team
  • Gave demonstrations to customers including Brilliant Pebbles (Reagan's Star Wars Program) and United States Air Force
  • Selected for Boeing Defense and Space Group Mentor Program
  • Wrote graphical interface for manufacturing version of new PDM system
  • Responsible for the RS6000 port of the new PDM system
  • Introduced group to graphical interface automated development environments
  • Joined DM2000 organization (i.e
  • State of the art single SQL database management and Product Lifecycle Management System) for multiple graphical interfaces
  • Developed PDM/PLM system demonstration application using (C/Motif/XWindows in the Unix environment)
  • Because of multiple successful demonstrations, management made the decision to go live with the new release system for CATIA models
  • Success! New PDM/PLM goes LIVE!
  • Served as lead and primary developer for new PDM/PLM system
  • Added Electronic Signature feature which significantly increased time savings for users
  • One estimate is that the introduction of this system into production saved at least 200 person hours per week
  • Initial Implementation of new release system was for the F/A22 fighter program
  • Served as Configuration Management focal
  • Taught fellow employees client/server coding
  • Provided implementation and support for The Boeing X-32 Program
  • Responsible for design, development, and implementation of new release system for my first international customer the AEW&C Wedgetail Program
  • Additional customers came rapidly
  • The new PLM/PDM system was soon implemented for the following Boeing and International programs
  • B2 Bomber Program- Seattle, WA
  • The PLM/PDM system spoken of above is still in production for Boeing programs- including international customers several years after I retired from Boeing
  • Received multiple honors
  • It was a very fulfilling and rewarding career

Systems Engineer

Electronic Data Systems
01.1985 - 01.1988
  • Developed heterogeneous system functional specification for World Transmission Project at Detroit Diesel Allison (General Motors Factory of Future II)
  • Using Elcam EC-APT software developed a parametric NC tool path generation capability for pilot project for GM Division
  • Supported corporate sponsored parametric design pilot system using SDRC Ideas, Elcam, Apollo, and Computervision
  • Helped evaluate SDRC's DMCS product (early PLM/PDM (Product Lifecycle Management and Product Data Management system))
  • SDRC IDEAS user
  • Working on the Factory of the future was a career highlight
  • Lured away from Northrop by 25% raise

Senior Engineer

Northrop
01.1982 - 01.1985
  • Served as lead of Computer Aided Design and Implementation group
  • Responsible for initial implementation of Mechanical Computer Aided Design for the Northrop Ring Laser Gyro Program
  • Developed CAD/CAM/CIM training plan for Northrop Electronics Division
  • Responsible for allocation of the CAD/CAM terminals for the Engineering Department at NED
  • Helped implement CDC's Engineering Data Library (PDM system)
  • Promoted to Senior Engineer in a very short time
  • Member of Embedded Software Special Interest Group
  • Nominated for TAP award (for outstanding employees)
  • Interviewed new hire candidates

Non-Commissioned Officer

USAF
01.1975 - 01.1979
  • USAF Airways Station Coordinator
  • Air to Ground Flight Following for US Aircraft over Atlantic Ocean
  • Experience with sophisticated HF radio equipment
  • Member of Aero medical Evacuation Squadron
  • Technical School Honor Graduate
  • Top Secret Security Clearance with Background Investigation
  • Suggested change to technical order that was implemented worldwide
  • Flew in P3 Orion

Education

BS - Design Technology

BYU
01.1982
  • Presidential Scholarship (Full Tuition Scholarship for all semesters at BYU)
  • Graduated top of class
  • Magna Cum Laude
  • Member of National Honor Society
  • Received Outstanding Student Award
  • GPA: 3.92 Cumulative GPA

Skills

  • Project management
  • Project planning
  • Project planning and development
  • Project scheduling

Hobbies and Interests

  • I enjoy biking and hiking with my sweetheart.
  • Married with three children.

Timeline

CATIA Application Development Project Manager - Boeing
01.2017 - 11.2017
Principal Engineer/Project Manager - Boeing
01.1988 - 11.2017
Systems Engineer - Electronic Data Systems
01.1985 - 01.1988
Senior Engineer - Northrop
01.1982 - 01.1985
Non-Commissioned Officer - USAF
01.1975 - 01.1979
BYU - BS, Design Technology

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