John Kopczynski
Summary
Dynamic Supervisory General Engineer with over 41years experience at the US Army Aberdeen Test Center, leading diverse teams in high-stakes testing environments. Proven track record in project oversight and technical analysis, driving innovation in survivability and lethality programs. Adept at fostering collaborative teamwork while ensuring safety and quality in engineering design.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Supervisory General Engineer
Live Fire Directorate US Army Aberdeen Test Center
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Served as Chief, Survivability Division supervising 45-50 professional and non professional engineering government and contractor personnel.
- Provide management oversight and administration in the planning, monitoring, conduct and reporting of various systems to include Congressionally mandated Live Fire testing, survivability testing, vulnerability testing, lethality testing, protective equipment testing (body armor, helmet and eye wear).
- Systems included MRAP, M10 Booker, Abrams, Active Protection System (APS), AMPV, Stryker, Bradley Fighting Vehicle, and other systems as required.
Supervisory General Engineer
Warfighter Dir. US Army Aberdeen Test Center
03.2011 - 06.2023
- Served as Chief, Aviation and Foreign Systems Division supervising 15-25 professional and non professional engineering government and contractor personnel.
- Provided management oversight and administration and unique highly complex testing at the Phillips Army Airfield, Opposing Forces capabilities including Foreign Material Exploitation, Red Target fleet operations, Foreign Material Test and Analysis, Warfighter training exercises, support to the National Ground Intelligent Center and Target Management Office,
- Conduct unmanned Aerial Systems and manage the ATC flight detachment and airfield manager which provides aviation support to various Commands.
Supervisory General Engineer
Survivability/Lethality Dir US Army ATC
02.2007 - 02.2011
- Served as Chief, Maritime Division supervising 15-25 professional and non professional engineering government and contractor personnel.
- Managed the planning, monitoring, conduct and reporting of Operational and Developmental Test and Evaluation programs to include the Navy's highly visible Underwater Explosions (UNDEX) Shock, surface ship structures, submarine components, weapons systems, acoustics, fire protection systems technologies and Department of Homeland Security airplane structure survivability.
- ATC's poc for international agreement and scheduling of test ponds for UNDEX Shock testing as well as high level briefings.
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Supervisory General Engineer
Survivability/Lethality Dir US Army ATC
08.2006 - 02.2007
- Served as Acting Director, Survivability/Lethality Directorate managing 75+ professional and non professional engineering personnel.
- Managed the planning, monitoring, conduct and reporting all Directorate testing.
- Provided oversight to five Divisions in the areas of Vulnerability?Lethality, experimental fabrication, ballistics instrumentation, Maritime and Environmental Technologies.
- During this time a major effort was initiated for the war to include FRAG Kit development and testing for armored vehicles in theater, initial body armor and helmet testing and testing the MRAP vehicle.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
Florida Institute of Technology
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MDBachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD05-1984
Skills
- Safety oversight
- Customer focus
- Product engineering design
- Innovation project leadership
- Technical analysis
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective multitasking
- Project planning
- Planning and coordination
- Employee supervision
- Project oversight
Accomplishments
- ATC Commanders Award for outstanding Test Officer of the year
- Achievement Award
- Meritorious Civilian Service Medal
- Supervisors Safety Award
- Three Star Coin presented by Deputy, Commanding General US Army Material Command in recognition for Outstanding Performance
- Three Star Coin presented by the Director, Army Acquisition Corps for Excellence
- Eight Day Tour on the USS Louisville Navy Submarine
- Co-Authored paper titled "A Methodology for Live Fire Vulnerability Testing"
Certification
- Army Acquisition Corp Level 3 in Test and Evaluation
- Contractor Officers Representative
- Advanced Test and Evaluation Management
- Leadership and Development
- Supervisor Development
Timeline
Supervisory General Engineer
Live Fire Directorate US Army Aberdeen Test Center
07.2023 - 05.2024
Supervisory General Engineer
Warfighter Dir. US Army Aberdeen Test Center
03.2011 - 06.2023
Supervisory General Engineer
Survivability/Lethality Dir US Army ATC
02.2007 - 02.2011
Supervisory General Engineer
Survivability/Lethality Dir US Army ATC
08.2006 - 02.2007
No Degree - Business Management
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Maryland, College Park
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