Deanna Conti
Massachusetts
Summary
Systems Engineer at Collins Aerospace, focused on innovating process efficiency by creating automation and tracking solutions that optimize time, minimize risk, and produce quantifiable results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systems Engineer
Collins Aerospace
Marlborough, MA
05.2022 - Current
- Streamlined data integration workflows by establishing automated pipelines between manufacturing execution systems and engineering databases, reducing manual input errors and accelerating access to real-time production metrics for program stakeholders.
- Facilitated quarterly Failure Review Boards and biweekly cross-functional working groups, uniting engineering, mission assurance, and supplier quality on defect containment and process enhancements.
- Provided sustained technical decision support across 4+ programs, integrating trend analysis of failure histories, location traceability, and component risk evaluations applied in leadership readiness reviews and CDRL reporting.
- Provided direct frontline engineering support, resolving over 100 service tickets monthly through troubleshooting, procurement, and configuration in collaboration with IT, logistics, and operations teams.
Fellowship
NASA – Space Grant College and Fellowship Project
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Researched and developed thermally conductive nanocomposite materials for spacecraft heat dissipation applications.
- Coordinated sourcing of specialized materials and delivered findings to research leadership for integration into ongoing aerospace studies.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Engineering Intern/Co-Op
Tighe & Bond Engineering Consultants
Westfield, MA
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Partnered with Holyoke Water Works to obtain $19.9M in bond authorizations for capital improvement initiatives targeting municipal infrastructure deficiencies.
- Coordinated project planning, documentation, and cross-functional review sessions, ensuring uniform alignment between engineering teams, stakeholders, and contractors.
- Performed site assessments to obtain data for engineering evaluations.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MABachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MASkills
- Systems automation
- Failure analysis
- Technical support
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Data integration
- Power BI
- Technical documentation
Certification
- DevOps Essentials, IBM
- OSHA – Trainer, Occupational Safety & Health Association
Timeline
Fellowship
NASA – Space Grant College and Fellowship Project
09.2022 - 02.2023
Systems Engineer
Collins Aerospace
05.2022 - Current
Engineering Intern/Co-Op
Tighe & Bond Engineering Consultants
05.2019 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Massachusetts Amherst