Gary Ross
Longwood,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Creative Contributor with over 40 years of experience in the Laser Electro-Optics Field. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Innovative and original to work independently or as a team member.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Contactor: Optical Eng/ Metrology Lab Contributor
Kelly Services/Northrop Grumman
01.2019 - Current
- Perform calibration tests on company and customer owned test equipment required for making contracted product deliveries.
- Consulted with Fluke editors and eliminate calibration errors.
- Collaborated with other team members for new ideas and strategies.
- Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives within workplace, fostering supportive environment for all employees in Engineering and Quality departments.
Contractor Optical Engineer
Kelly Services/ Northrop Grumman
08.2016 - 11.2022
- Provided optical engineering support on past developmental concepts toward new products and developed new opto-electronic concepts simultaneously.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Optical Engineer T3
Litton Industries / Northrop Grumman
06.1982 - 11.2015
- Designed, integrated or tested five photonics systems or components.
- Optimized existing optical systems through careful analysis, testing, and modification, resulting in enhanced functionality and user satisfaction.
- Analyzed system performance or operational requirements.
- Spearheaded automation of data collection, extraction and analysis for enhanced design capabilities and improved production.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Project Management (50 Credit Hours Completed)
DeVry University
Orlando, FLAssociate of Science - Laser ElectroOptics
Lively Vocational Technical College
Tallahassee, FL05.1982
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL05.1980
Skills
Work Prioritization regarding project completion
- Concept Development
- Lab Skills with State-of-the-Art laser lab equipment
- Purchased lab equipment for engineering labs
- Research
- Attention to Detail
- Idea Brainstorming
Accomplishments
Advanced Technology Achievement Award 2001
Improved Infrared Countermeasure Transmitter(IRCM)
Presidents Leadership Award 2004
Athermal Diode Pumping
Patent assignment 7,397,828 B2 July 8th, 2008
Laser System with Multi Wavelength Diode Pump Head
Certificate of Appreciation for presentation
September 2020:
Charge Mitigation of Pyroelectric Laser Q-switches
Timeline
Contactor: Optical Eng/ Metrology Lab Contributor
Kelly Services/Northrop Grumman
01.2019 - Current
Contractor Optical Engineer
Kelly Services/ Northrop Grumman
08.2016 - 11.2022
Optical Engineer T3
Litton Industries / Northrop Grumman
06.1982 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Project Management (50 Credit Hours Completed)
DeVry University
Associate of Science - Laser ElectroOptics
Lively Vocational Technical College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Tallahassee Community College
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