Matthew Bogawitch
US Navy Nuclear Mechanic Veteran
Kingsland,GA
Summary
Results-driven Navy Nuclear Veteran and Quality Assurance Professional specializing in leading high-consequence technical programs and regulatory compliance. Achieved successful management of complex submarine overhauls and oversight of data accountability pipelines impacting 2,500 personnel across multiple entities. Focused on delivering operational excellence through disciplined leadership, rigorous auditing, and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dosimetry Processor & Issue Technician Supervisor
US Navy - Kings Bay
Kingsland, Georgia
04.2022 - Current
- Supervised division through over 15 technical audits by external agencies, achieving zero major deficiencies.
- Established facility benchmark recognized for excellence in audit performance.
- Facilitated tracking of medical and radiological records for multiple commands, ensuring 100% data accountability for personnel radiation exposure.
- Coordinated communication between regional maintenance facilities and federal stakeholders to synchronize operational schedules, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Streamlined administrative processes and data tracking pipelines, improving reporting accuracy and reducing transit times.
Nuclear Mechanical Operator & QA Supervisor
US Navy
Kingsland, Georgia
08.2018 - 04.2022
Operational Leadership (Engine Room Supervisor):
- Operational Leadership & Workforce Development: Managed daily operations and safety briefs for an engineering division, personally mentoring and training 5 junior technicians to achieve advanced fleet qualifications ahead of schedule.
- Project Management & Cross-Functional Logistics: Spearheaded, coordinated, and successfully delivered critical engineering jobs, directly coordinating logistics across multiple internal divisions and external shore facilities.
- Quality & Document Control: Executed first-time quality on complex mechanical repairs, ensuring 100% technical compliance and accurate documentation completed ahead of schedule with zero rework or administrative delays.
Nuclear Systems Analyst & Propulsion Technician
US Navy
11.2016 - 08.2018
Charleston, South Carolina
- Phase I (Class A School): Mastered foundational mechanical engineering principles, machine tool operations, and structural maintenance protocols.
Charleston, South Carolina
- Phase II (Nuclear Power School): Completed 24 weeks of graduate-level nuclear engineering coursework, covering fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, radiological controls, and nuclear reactor physics.
Ballston Spa, New York
- Phase III (Prototype / Class C School): Executed hundreds of hours of hands-on live reactor operations, casualty responses, and system qualifications to graduate as a certified nuclear operator.
Education
Advanced Regents Diploma -
Hannibal High School
Hannibal, NY06-2013
Skills
- Dosimetry and radiation safety
- Nuclear engineering and technical documentation
- Quality assurance and auditing
- Medical records management
- Program management and group processes
- Maintenance supervision and planning
- Machine tools and mechanical troubleshooting
- Schematic reading and blueprint interpretation
- Service deployment and configuration management
Military Experience
- Dedicated Navy Nuclear Power Program Veteran with over 9 years of disciplined experience encompassing advanced nuclear engineering training, mission-critical submarine propulsion plant operations, and high-level regional program management. Progressed from a highly technical systems analyst candidate into a multi-role supervisor, planner, and Quality Assurance inspector aboard the USS Maryland (SSBN 738), ultimately serving as a regional program supervisor managing radiological compliance across multiple commands. Throughout naval career, demonstrated a steadfast commitment to strict regulatory frameworks, including SUBSAFE protocols and naval reactor safety standards. Proven track record of operational excellence, including spearheading the cross-functional logistics and execution of over 105 critical engineering jobs during tight 35-day submarine overhaul windows with zero subsequent rework. Experienced in managing vast data networks, successfully achieving 100% data accountability for the dosimetry and medical tracking of 2,500+ multi-agency personnel. A proven leader and compliance expert who has successfully guided divisions through more than 15 rigorous external technical audits with zero major deficiencies, establishing organizational benchmarks recognized as the facility standard to emulate. Recipient of 3 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals for sustained technical leadership and operational readiness.
Accomplishments
- National Defense Medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Navy Good Conduct Medal
- Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Timeline
Dosimetry Processor & Issue Technician Supervisor
US Navy - Kings Bay
04.2022 - Current
Nuclear Mechanical Operator & QA Supervisor
US Navy
08.2018 - 04.2022
Nuclear Systems Analyst & Propulsion Technician
US Navy
11.2016 - 08.2018
Advanced Regents Diploma -
Hannibal High School