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Matthew Orlowski

Active/Current Clearance Top Secret/SCI

Summary

Accomplished Senior Advisor & Subject Matter Expert at Forward Deployed RMC, adept in strategic project planning and leading high-performance teams. Spearheaded technical solutions across Europe and the Middle East, enhancing operational capabilities. Skilled in RADAR systems and workforce strategy development, demonstrating exceptional leadership and technical writing prowess.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Advisor & Subject Matter Expert

Forward Deployed RMC
Rota
12.2020 - Current
  • Senior Leader developed and managed remote teams of technicians and field engineers dispersed across Spain, Italy and Bahrain executing military programs and technical response to casualties on ships operating between Europe and the Middle East
  • Reviewed equipment casualty reports, chaired briefs to analyze impacts to force-level capabilities and calculated capacity to respond with timely technical expertise
  • RADAR and Air Navigation system Subject Matter Expert (SME) provided distance and on-site support to troubleshoot and repair systems aboard deployed US Navy units

Combat Systems Maintenance Manager

USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)
Yokosuka
09.2018 - 12.2020
  • Led and developed a high-functioning department of 94 IT and engineering technicians through 18 months of deployment in the western Pacific and South China Sea providing global communications, RADAR, navigation sensors and weapons capabilities
  • Managed ship alterations, maintenance, and integrated test procedures during one 24-month overhaul availability
  • Conducted failure analysis, risk assessments and implemented safety controls to ensure safety of personnel and utility of vital continuous use systems

Lead Manager, Combat Electronics Division

USS Curtis Wilbur
Yokosuka
09.2016 - 09.2018
  • Planned use of workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on a daily or project basis, adhering to work priorities, project schedules, resources, and detailed work plans
  • Planned, coordinated, and executed complex modifications and repairs to electronic, navigation, and communications equipment

Departmental Leading Manager

Naval Radio Transmitter Facility
Sicily
07.2013 - 09.2016
  • Leading Manager for NRTF Niscemi, responsible for leading 32 Navy personnel, 4 Italian local nationals, and 10 contractors
  • Supervised over 3500 hours of maintenance on LF and HF communications systems, providing mission-critical communication to US and NATO units at a remote, 1000+ acre facility located 50 miles from Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Sicily and Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Electrical Studies

Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ
01.2023

Associate Degree - Applied Electronic Studies

Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ
01.2009

Skills

  • Organizational Change Expertise
  • Performance Improvement Strategies
  • Employee Development
  • Strategic Project Planning
  • Executive Technical Briefs
  • Effective Leadership
  • Test equipment
  • Conflict resolution
  • Workforce Strategy Development
  • Policy Development
  • Technical writing
  • Team Development Specialist

Accomplishments

  • 26 Year USN career, promoted to Senior Chief (E8) in 2020 based on a career of superior leadership, team accomplishments and success under austere conditions.
  • Proven Leader in fast-paced, high-stress environments evidenced by organizational awards including Regional Maintenance Center of the Year, Battle Efficiency, and above-class-average Congressional Inspection scores.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Advisor & Subject Matter Expert

Forward Deployed RMC
12.2020 - Current

Combat Systems Maintenance Manager

USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)
09.2018 - 12.2020

Lead Manager, Combat Electronics Division

USS Curtis Wilbur
09.2016 - 09.2018

Departmental Leading Manager

Naval Radio Transmitter Facility
07.2013 - 09.2016

Bachelors of Science - Electrical Studies

Thomas Edison State University

Associate Degree - Applied Electronic Studies

Thomas Edison State University

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