Erika DuPond
Engineering Planner
Dallas,TX
Summary
Engineer with 4 years’ experience in the Defense industry with a Secret Security clearance. I've worked as an Engineering Planner focusing on data analytics and forecasting and as a Mass Properties Engineer on aircrafts. I am seeking a position in Defense with a focus on Project Management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Skills
Project budgeting/bidding
Forecasting
Financial and operational reporting
Data validation
Engineering reports
Excel Pivot Tables and Macros
Power BI
Siemens NX
Java
Aircraft drawing reviews
Aircraft weight and balance
Work History
Software Engineer
L3Harris Technologies
Rockwall, TX
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Worked under Scrum and Agile methodology and peer-reviewed merge requests on BitBucket with team on a weekly basis.
- Coordinated with engineers to evaluate and improve software microservices.
Engineering Planner
L3Harris Technologies
Rockwall, TX
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Organized and presented monthly “Functional Reviews” that highlighted forecasting, budget, and headcount data for the ComCept Engineering group
- Collaborated with Director of Engineering, 5 functional managers, and 3 program managers weekly to check on potential contract statuses
- Analyzed forecasted contract hours by accounting month and business area using Excel and Power BI analytics tools that gave insight into future hiring and re-organization
- Visualized department DOI spending, contract spending, and budgets for the year.
Mass Properties Engineer
L3Harris Technologies
Greenville, TX
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Calculated weight & CG balance for newly awarded aircraft fleet as Weight Program Lead
- Reviewed and signed drawings
- Implemented fuselage design changes for CG requirements
- Wrote 4 weight and balance reports for FAA and MIL certifications.
Mass Properties Co-Op
L3Harris Technologies
Greenville, TX
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Updated the overall weight of aircraft through calculations and CAD analysis.
Software Engineering Intern
The Home Depot
Dallas, TX
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Created a training module for IT associates to implement Reliability Engineering principles into their web services to better handle bigger load and destruction scenarios.
Merchandising Intern
The Home Depot
Atlanta, GA
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Project-managed new in-bay signage for the Fastener aisle. This design was rolled out in 2000+ stores nationwide.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Texas A&M University – Commerce
08.2017 - 05.2021
Accomplishments
- 2022 Customer Recognition Award from L3Harris Technologies
Timeline
Software Engineer
L3Harris Technologies
04.2023 - 07.2023
Engineering Planner
L3Harris Technologies
03.2022 - 04.2023
Mass Properties Engineer
L3Harris Technologies
06.2020 - 03.2022
Mass Properties Co-Op
L3Harris Technologies
08.2019 - 05.2020
Software Engineering Intern
The Home Depot
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Texas A&M University – Commerce
08.2017 - 05.2021
Merchandising Intern
The Home Depot
05.2017 - 08.2017