Richard Ferguson
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
The opportunity to increase my engineering knowledge in the field of RF communication and antenna design while providing a service to my country.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO/Director of Engineering
RF CONCEPTS
05.2001 - Current
- Develop specialized antenna systems for government applications.
- Provide technical expertise in the field of electromagnetic and RF communications.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
Senior Scientist/Program Manager
NAVSEA
10.1997 - 05.2001
- Developed special RF systems for government systems.
- Provided technical expertise in the field of RF communications.
- Oversaw the commercial development of government systems.
Director of Engineering
Emergent Technologies Incorporated
08.1996 - 09.1997
Lead and guide a 10-man-engineering team in the development of special antenna and RF systems for special military applications.
- Built strong teams through selective recruitment and post-hire mentorship of junior engineers.
Engineer
Harris RF Corporation
05.1994 - 07.1996
- Key member of a 3-man team responsible for all analysis and design for special systems.
- 7 Spot and Patent awards for outstanding technical achievement within a 2-year period.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
Potsdam, NY05.1992
Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Amherst, NY05.1992
Skills
- Computer languages: FORTRAN, BASIC, C, Assembly
- Product Development and Expansion
- Antenna modeling and design MOM and finite element methods
- RF design
- 3D modelling
MILITARY
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Operations Officer/ Training Officer/ Platoon Sergeant 3/1981 - 12/1988
- Planned and supervised the communications, logistics, administration support of military operations for an infantry battalion.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Navy Achievement Medal: Outstanding leadership (Beirut, Lebanon 1983)
- Non-Commissioned Officer of the quarter 1985 (Marine Barracks Jacksonville, Florida)
- Non-Commissioned Officer of the year 1985 (Marine Barracks Jacksonville, Florida)
- Meritorious Promotion to the rank of Sergeant by the Director of the Department of Energy
Licenses
- 1st class Radio Telephone Repair License, 1979 - present
- Amateur Radio Operator, 1977 - present
Publications
ACES 1996 Conference, "Radiation Hazard Assessment Through Numerical and Empirical Analysis"
Milcolm 1995, "Numerical Modeling of the CTHA"
IEEE Journal 1997, "Analysis of the Countawound Torriodal Helix Antenna"
ACES 1997 Conference, "Numerical and Empirical Study of the CTHA"
References
References available upon request
Timeline
CEO/Director of Engineering
RF CONCEPTS
05.2001 - Current
Senior Scientist/Program Manager
NAVSEA
10.1997 - 05.2001
Director of Engineering
Emergent Technologies Incorporated
08.1996 - 09.1997
Engineer
Harris RF Corporation
05.1994 - 07.1996
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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