Kareem Rogers
Cuyahoga Falls,OH
Summary
Passionate about the intersection of aviation and data-driven insights, I bring a unique combination of software development skills. With a bachelor's degree in aviation management and a master's degree in business analytics from Kent State University, I am dedicated to leveraging technology to enhance the aviation industry. As a dedicated professional in the dynamic world of aviation tech, I have a profound love for flight and an unwavering commitment to progress. Navigating the ever-evolving realm of aviation technology is where my expertise takes flight. A trailblazer in logistics, software programming and development, data mining, and data analytics, I have played a pivotal role in Ultimate Jet's technological advancement over the years. With a passion for harnessing innovation to revolutionize the aviation landscape, I thrive as a collaborative team player with a strong work ethic. Excelling under pressure, I consistently go above and beyond to ensure the efficient and effective completion of tasks.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of IT and Data Analyst
Ultimate JetCharters LLC
09.2022 - Current
- Lead and Manages timelines for major projects including system updates, system upgrades, migrations, API integration and outages.
- Design, develop, implement, and maintain systems policies and procedures.
- Align system infrastructure and solutions with user needs, contributing to organizational policies and system functionality.
- Ensure network components work together seamlessly to meet business needs, using its full range of capabilities, and staying inform with industry trends, new features and competitor solutions.
- Prepare cost–benefit analysis when upgrades are necessary and monitor/compare vendors price model to ensure that they're offering the best-possible service and value for business needs.
- Oversees an estimate of 75-80 of UJC EFB (electronic flight bag) and serve as the primary EFB lecturer at Indoc and recurrent, developing and overseeing the EFB manuals, tutorials and all flight operating systems/programs as per the GOM.
- Overseeing all users access permission base on roles and security clearance, decreasing potential internal breaches by 40%.
- Internal Technology consultant, offering guidance and recommendations on IT solutions to the COO and CEO.
- Configure and deploy hardware to company employees such as: monitors, iPads, laptops and other accessories to assist in a seamless hybrid environment.
- Monitor all activities that are sent to the help desk to ensure the IT needs of users are met
- Plan, manage and coordinate all installation and maintenance of computer systems, hardware, and networks
- Develop and implement policies related to network security, disaster recovery, and IT infrastructure
- Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
- Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain an up-to-date database
Manager of Operation Control Center
Ultimate JetCharters LLC
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Oversee the aircraft schedule and its assigned flight crews who are current trained, qualified, appropriately rated, and have a current medical to conduct flights under Part 135
- Responsible for the daily supervision of the Operation Control Center and Coordinators
- Obtaining the necessary clearances prior to departure for all flights in/out or over foreign countries
- Managing quote requests, trip schedule, flight crews duty day, rest periods and in-flight time requirements
- Work in Conjunction with the Chief Pilot and Director of Operation in the development, implementation and crew adherence to the company and aircraft specific Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)
- Responsible for managing and monitoring company Flight crew and aircraft Database
- Flight Systems Administrator and Analysis
- Oversee that entire FOS software, manages user access (past and new), coordinate system upgrades, systems back-up, establish a secure constant interface connections between that central hub database and Flight crews company iPads (which contains they flight information) and monitoring all flight crews and aircraft schedules that they are readily available
- Flight Operating System Lecturer, responsible for all flight operating systems within GOM and creating and updating flight operation systems manuals and tutorials
- Manage flight crew travel expense and budgeting report
Flight Coordinator/Analysis
Ultimate JetCharters LLC
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Oversee the aircraft schedule and its assigned Flight crews who are current trained, qualified, appropriately rated, and have a current medical to conduct flights under Part 135
- Obtaining the necessary clearances prior to departure for all flights into or over foreign countries and those countries listed in the Operations Specifications
- Monitoring of trip schedule, flight crews duty day, rest periods and in-flight time requirements
- Internal company technology liaison
- Software Developer for the company aviation software programs
- Flight Systems Analysis
- FOS data entry Analysis
- Oversee that entire FOS software, manages user access (past and new), coordinate system upgrades, systems back-up, establish a secure constant interface connections between that central hub database and Flight crews company iPads (which contains they flight information) and monitoring all flight crews and aircraft schedules that they are readily available
- Flight Operating System training Lecturer, responsible for all flight operating systems within GOM and creating and updating flight operation systems manuals and tutorials
- Provide support with the day-to-day operations to help coordinate a fleet and flight crew balance
- Receive and process information, on a continual basis, with multiple flight crews during all phases of transport, maintaining fleet availability status and location, flight following and in-flight communications
- Coordinate with the Operations Manager to determine the most appropriate airport and FBO's to utilize for flight crews based upon fuel prices, resources available and destination of the passengers/broker
Graduate Assistant for Faculty/Graduate Student Retention, Inclusion and Success
Kent State University
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Serve as the office website developer and manager
- Provide statistical and data analysis
- Assist in coordinating programs, workshops and events
- Conducted literature reviews and synthesize findings
- Collected and organized data for reports, publications and conferences
- Assisting with data collection and data management
- Generate and cultivated pathways for graduate student recruitment retention and success
- Program coordinator for the 2019 ASSURE Program
Line Service Technician
Kent State University Airport
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Demonstrated keen attention to details and active listening skills when working with pilots to refuel aircrafts including verification of correct quantities dispensed to ensure safety to completion to the flying mission at hand
- Applied strong communication skills when advising airport management in airfield and terminal operations on key information including weather and traffic advisory, security and safety protocol, emergency management
- Determined limitation based on the type of aircrafts that were being towed to secure the aircraft as required to facilitate airport operation
- Established a strong time management regimen when picking up and delivering materials, equipment and passengers in efficient and safe manner
- Provided customer service when greeting passengers
- Adhered to strict safety guidelines while performing towing operations, reducing the risk of accidents or damage to aircraft.
Education
Software Engineering Bootcamp - Full Stack Development
Coding Temple
Chicago, IL02.2024
Master of Science - Business
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio05.2018
Skills
- RStudio Software Experience
- MySQL Database Management
- MySQL Database Developer
- DBeaver
- AWS QuickSight Proficiency
- Oracle Software Proficiency
- Auth0 Integration Expertise
- Netlogo
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Google Cloud Services
- IBM MaaS360 Administration Skills
- Brackets
- Skilled in Utilizing IntelliJ IDEA CE
- Visual Studio Code Proficiency
- Postman Proficiency
- R Script
- NoSQL
- HTML5
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Python 3
- ProDIGIQ
- Collin Aerospace FOS
- Mysky
- Skyvector
- Fl3xx
- Stackaero
- Strong decision-making
- Python programming
- Data visualization and presentations
Research
Scholar, Summer Undergraduate Research Experience, Kent State University, 05/01/17 - 05/01/18, Commercialization of U.A.S/Drones in the Delivery Sector, Attend seminars for GRE preparation., Present research at symposium.
University Leadership Experience
- Program Coordinator, 2019 ASSURE program, Kent State University, Kent, OH, 11/01/18 - 08/01/19, Develop and administer workshops for students., Monitor applications and budget.
- Lead Mentor, Kupita/Transiciones, Kent State University, 08/01/16 - 05/01/18, Prepare incoming freshmen students of color., Supervise freshmen students and mentors.
- President, K.S.U Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals, Kent State University, 08/01/17 - 05/01/18, Establish and maintain operational procedures., Represent the organization at events.
- Vice President, America Association of Airport Executives-K.S.U, Kent State University, 05/01/17 - 05/01/18, Assist with meeting logistics and events., Supervise internal operations.
- President/Founder, Student Organization of Caribbean Alliance (S.O.C.A), Kent State University, 05/01/17 - 05/01/18, Develop and implement S.O.C.A policy., Represent the organization at events.
Activities
- Member, AAAE, 09/01/14 - Present
- Graduated Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science Degree, 05/01/18
- Member, OBAP, 08/01/17 - Present
- Dean's List, Kent State University, Spring 2015 - Spring 2018
- Undergraduate Symposium on Research, 1st place - 2018
- Scholarship Recipient, The Leland Keller Scholarship Award, Spring 2015 - Spring 2018
- Peer Mentoring Program, Kupita/Transiciones K/T, 08/01/16 - 05/01/18
- Graduate from Inaugural Student Multicultural Center Leadership Institute, Kent State University, 08/01/16
Timeline
Manager of IT and Data Analyst
Ultimate JetCharters LLC
09.2022 - Current
Manager of Operation Control Center
Ultimate JetCharters LLC
12.2020 - 09.2022
Flight Coordinator/Analysis
Ultimate JetCharters LLC
10.2019 - 12.2020
Graduate Assistant for Faculty/Graduate Student Retention, Inclusion and Success
Kent State University
08.2018 - 08.2019
Line Service Technician
Kent State University Airport
06.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Business
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Kent State University
Software Engineering Bootcamp - Full Stack Development
Coding Temple
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