Donald Burchette
Multi-discipline Systems Engineer
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Seasoned professional with 45 years of progressively responsible engineering, business development and operations management experience. Familiar with various computing platform’s design and development, systems integration, proposal preparation, program management, material flow, manufacturing, quality assurance and team building. Have extensive experience in both customer and vendor relationships.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Technology Development
Systems Integration Plus
- Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Communicated regularly with customers concerning data exchange and technology integration.
- Developed and executed strategic technology initiatives, leading to improved business processes and increased revenue.
Vice President of Engineering
Nova Integration Solutions
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential integration into existing products or development of new offerings.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to keep material costs within set budgets.
- Guided and participated in the development of multiple systems, enclosures and printer projects. Extensive laboratory testing experience with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-901 and other specifications.
Vice President, Technical Program Development/Vice President of Engineering
DataMetrics Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Provided the technical lead in developing new rackmount and ATR chassis and systems integration for DMC
- After moving to Florida, began managing engineering and production personnel by pulling in and adhering to established schedules and procedures
- Developed the Raytheon TSEC ATR chassis for fighter aircraft
- Developed an ATR chassis for MIT Lincoln Laboratory
- Developed an ATR data recorder system for the Global Hawk UAV
- Developed an ATR chassis for NASA/Dryden Flight Test Center
- Developed an ATR chassis for NovaSol for digital imaging on UAVs.
Rugged MIL/COTS Consultant
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Provided consulting services to various defense contractors and manufacturers in business development, systems design and manufacturing of rugged systems and enclosure platforms
- Companies included Embedded Technologies, Techniques International, Carlo Gavazzi/Mupac, Northrop Grumman and Dawn VME Products
- Developed and manufactured rugged USB repeaters for the U.S
- Army’s Applique computer system
- Developed various ATR enclosures for Raytheon and Northrop Grumman
- Designed and developed a VME64X, 64 channel Data Acquisition system for testing space-based laser missile defense systems
- Designed, developed and manufactured PC-104 based rugged computers for oil drilling platforms.
Vice President of Operations/Vice President of Military Systems
SBS Technologies, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of a $40M division of SBS including a 95-person group consisting of engineering, materials, production and quality assurance
- Acting engineering and quality control Director
- SBS closed the Carlsbad operation
- CPCI technology leader for this division
- Developed a COTS based, rugged, turret mounted, PC-104 laser sighting correlator for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle
- Developed a COTS based, rugged ATR, cPCI video processing system for the FA-18 fighter
- Implemented an ERP system utilizing DataWorks for enhanced material and manufacturing flow
- Began implementation of an ISO-9000-2000 quality system.
Vice President of Business Development/Director of Enclosure Products
AP Labs
01.1993 - 01.1998
- Responsible for developing new business for the enclosure division of a $16M, independent, systems integration company
- Also responsible for day-to-day operations management of the division
- Developed the group from startup into a 45-person operation consisting of engineering, materials, manufacturing and Quality Assurance
- Working closely with Litton Guidance and Control Systems in Northridge, CA, developed and closed for AP Labs, a potential $48M contract for the U.S Navy’s CG-47 Engineering Upgrade program
- Extensive specification development
- Assisted Litton in writing their proposal to the government
- Designed and manufactured the ruggedized, rackmounted suite of production equipment for the U.S
- Navy’s Automated Data Acquisition and Control System (ADACS) system
- Developed, designed, manufactured and integrated the VME based Battle Force Tactical Training (BFTT) system for the U.S Navy
- Designed, manufactured and integrated the VME/VXI based C-17 aircraft Avionics Integration Support Facility (AISF) for McDonnell Douglas in Long Beach, CA.
Military Systems Manager
JMR Electronics, Inc.
01.1990 - 01.1993
- Started a group designing and producing rugged military enclosures
- Responsibilities included business development and management of the design and manufacturing operations
- Developed, designed, manufactured and tested the first article Multibus ADACS system with the U.S
- Navy at Port Hueneme, CA
- Designed and manufactured 175 ruggedized VME based TAC11 enclosures for the U.S
- Navy
- Designed and manufactured over 150 general purpose, rugged, VME enclosures for AP Labs
- Designed a rugged PC based ATR system for Tiburon Corp., for the P3 Orion aircraft SAR radar prototype (Outlaw Hunter) used in Desert Storm.
Western Sales Manager
Prototek, Inc.
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Responsible for sales in the western U.S
- Of rugged, military enclosures
- Grew the territory from $50K/year to $750K in ten months
- Prototek filed Chapter 7 and ceased operations.
Regional Engineering Manager
Hamilton/Avnet Systems Engineering Group
01.1987 - 01.1989
Senior Design Engineer
Computer Communications, Inc.
01.1984 - 01.1987
Senior Field Engineer
Computer Communications, Inc.
01.1978 - 01.1984
Senior Field Engineer
Data General Corporation
01.1976 - 01.1978
Senior Field Engineer
Burroughs Corporation
01.1973 - 01.1976
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Phillips University
EnidSkills
- Design, production and integration of rugged military, embedded and industrial VME, xx86 PCs, cPCI and PC104 system platforms
- Analog and digital data communications and networking
- Power control and distribution
- Rack and chassis design and development
- Manufacturing and materials operations
- Business development, sales, applications engineering, specification and proposal writing
- Infrastructure development
- Technical consulting
- Decision-Making
- Business Development
Other Military Experience
- California State Military Reserve, 2-185th Combat Support Company, Resigned 2003
- Civil Air Patrol, Squadron 87, US Air Force Auxiliary, Camp Pendleton, CA
Personal Interests And Affiliations
- Enjoy reading, music, flying (private pilot license), FAA Part 107 UAS pilot license, electronics design, SIGINT, Shortwave and Amateur Radio (N2ROX), geology, travel and extreme off-roading.
- Life Member, Korean Defense Veterans of America.
- Life Member, American Legion, Post 149, Escondido, CA.
- Life Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3227, St. Cloud, FL.
- Life Member, Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)
- Patriot life member NRA Golden Eagles.
Military Service
U.S. Army Security Agency, 1968-1972, Cryptographic Electronics Technician, Top Secret Crypto clearance
Work Availability
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Timeline
Vice President, Technical Program Development/Vice President of Engineering
DataMetrics Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2008
Rugged MIL/COTS Consultant
01.2000 - 01.2006
Vice President of Operations/Vice President of Military Systems
SBS Technologies, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2000
Vice President of Business Development/Director of Enclosure Products
AP Labs
01.1993 - 01.1998
Military Systems Manager
JMR Electronics, Inc.
01.1990 - 01.1993
Western Sales Manager
Prototek, Inc.
01.1989 - 01.1990
Regional Engineering Manager
Hamilton/Avnet Systems Engineering Group
01.1987 - 01.1989
Senior Design Engineer
Computer Communications, Inc.
01.1984 - 01.1987
Senior Field Engineer
Computer Communications, Inc.
01.1978 - 01.1984
Senior Field Engineer
Data General Corporation
01.1976 - 01.1978
Senior Field Engineer
Burroughs Corporation
01.1973 - 01.1976
Vice President of Technology Development
Systems Integration Plus
Vice President of Engineering
Nova Integration Solutions
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Phillips University