Decalvin Epps
Oak Harbor
Summary
Dedicated and disciplined Navy veteran, known for excellence in electrical systems maintenance, leadership, and operational efficiency. Adept at analyzing complex datasets, building predictive models, and applying AI-driven solutions to improve systems and workflows. Eager to transition into a data-focused role leveraging technical expertise, military discipline, and analytical acumen.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Electrical Technician / Team Lead
U.S. Navy
09.2006 - Current
- Project Manager with 20+ years of proven experience maintaining, repairing, and calibrating electrical system for F/A-18 and EA-18G aircrafts, ensure mission readiness.
- Led multiple teams of 10-52 technicians; trained junior personnel in diagnostics, schematics interpretation, and electrical troubleshooting.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends, driving informed decision-making for improvements for generator repair maintenance.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
Aviator Life Support Equipment Production Manager
U.S. Navy
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Supervise daily operations for 8+ personnel in the maintenance and inspection of survival equipment including parachutes, life preservers, oxygen systems, and flight gear.
- Lead and execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks in accordance with NAVAIR and NAMP directives.
- Conduct safety inspections and ensured 100% mission readiness of gear supporting over 250 flight hours monthly
Quality Assurance Representative (Electrical)
U.S Navy
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Conducted quality inspections on equipment and supplies to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Evaluated supplier performance, ensuring adherence to strict quality requirements and timelines for delivery of components or materials.
- Evaluated equipment performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in operations.
- Led initiatives to streamline quality assurance processes, improving overall workflow effectiveness.
- Maintained detailed records of test results, providing valuable data for future process improvements.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of all QA tasks and deliverables.
Central Technical Publication Librarian
U.S. Navy Active Duty
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining an up-to-date repository of industry standards and government regulations relevant to company operations.
- Managed the acquisition, cataloging, and distribution of updated technical manuals for team members and stakeholders.
- Spearheaded data migration from legacy systems to new cloud-based storage solutions, minimizing potential loss of valuable information resources.
- Implemented best practices for metadata management, improving consistency across publication types.
ATFLIR Production Manager
U.S. Navy
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Streamlined production processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing downtime across multiple shifts.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of excellence.
- Developed training programs for new staff, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and operational standards.
- Collaborated with supply chain management to optimize inventory levels and reduce excess stock situations.
Education
MS - Data Science, Analytics, and Engineering (Electrical)
Arizona State University
Tempe09-2028
Bachelor of Science - Data Science and Analytics
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01-2027
Associate of Science - Statistics And Physics
Skagit Valley Community College
Oak Harbor05-2021
Skills
- Troubleshooting expert
- Electrical code compliance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Data visualization and presentations
- Python programming
- SQL
- Machine learning
- R programming
- Big data analytics
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
- Production management
- Data science communication
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Aviator Life Support Equipment Production Manager
U.S. Navy
09.2023 - 09.2024
Quality Assurance Representative (Electrical)
U.S Navy
05.2016 - 05.2018
Central Technical Publication Librarian
U.S. Navy Active Duty
05.2015 - 05.2016
ATFLIR Production Manager
U.S. Navy
02.2012 - 02.2014
Senior Electrical Technician / Team Lead
U.S. Navy
09.2006 - Current
MS - Data Science, Analytics, and Engineering (Electrical)
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Data Science and Analytics
Arizona State University
Associate of Science - Statistics And Physics
Skagit Valley Community College
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