Richard Ryan Gade
Eaton,OH
Summary
Veteran Systems Engineer versed in developing solutions for mission-critical needs. Specializes in deploying systems within ongoing operations while causing minimal disruptions. Committed to verifying compatibility, required operational thresholds and budgetary compliance of developed products.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Systems Engineer and Project Manager
NOBLIS MSD
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Government contractor for NAVSEA NSWCPD
- Managed projects for renewal of Navy Destroyer (DDG) navigation systems
- Worked in a lab and testing environment
- Created, reviewed and executed test plans and procedures
- Performed and oversaw testing in a lab, onsite, and for asset equipment, prepared testing analysis reports
- Coordinated testing with certification teams
- Troubleshot systems under test and simulation and/or stimulation sources
- Performed root cause analysis
- Prepared and reviewed test reports
- Performed analysis for Engineering Review Boards
- Managed software defect tracking, test & evaluation database
- Customized test plans and reports
- Performed monthly reviews of all outstanding system trouble reports and system improvement requests to update current status
- Prepared, reviewed, and wrote technical manuals for Navy ship navigations systems in accordance with DOD specifications
- Prepared, reviewed and wrote emergency operations procedures (EOOS) for Navy ship navigation systems in accordance with DOD specifications
- Provided technical expertise utilizing FAR, DFAR and CDRL, guidelines to ensure proper procedures were followed with disposition, chain of custody, loaned equipment etc
- Worked individually and with a team to ensure compliance with FAR 52.245-1
- Provided technical expertise on team projects to the appropriate managers to include GFE inventory; loaned and lost items
- Complied with Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR)
- Provided audit expertise to stay in compliance with FIAR requirements for supply chain
- Worked with team members and applicable parties to keep GFE data input updated in Accountable Property System of Record
- (ASPR)
- Worked with applicable parties for funding requirements, release of assets etc
- Supported NAVSEA (NSWCPD) with wholesale item management of life cycle ship maintenance and upgrades for DDG 51 Class Destroyer navigation and propulsion systems
- Kept track of wholesale items while utilizing spreadsheets, MS Excel, MS Project, JIRA, and MS database management
- Monitored and evaluated GFP transaction documentation; provided resolutions when applicable
- Provided suggestions and support for GFP support and improvement
- Held regular meetings to brief status of GFE, GFP
- Government contractor for NAVSEA NSWCPD
Professional Field Engineer with Secret DOD Security Clearance
LOCKHEED MARTIN
10.2017 - 04.2021
- Assisted project engineers with all aspects of AEGIS, Technical Data Package (TDP) delivery including integration of Aegis and BMD systems, combat systems, CDRLs, government furnished equipment (GFE), electrical, physical, test, and support, and various other related systems for new construction, forward fit, and back fit ships (CG 47, DDG 51 hulls and FMS Aegis, other USN surface ship combatants, and international ships)
- Assisted in AATT Aegis Ashore Team Trainer, HULA, and SCOT Trainer Systems
- Provided technical advice and guidance in the assigned project of the AEGIS Weapon and Combat System for Shipboard Cruiser and Destroyer programs, as well as AEGIS Ashore Team Trainer
- Provided technical support of assigned AEGIS projects, which includes Engineering Support Services
- Applied engineering test and evaluation methodologies, to test results and ensured that Aegis systems operational performance requirements were achieved
- Developed, integrated, and implemented solutions to diverse, highly complex problems across multiple areas and disciplines
- Assigned work to be accomplished by project team members; set priorities, prepared schedules and ensured satisfactory quality of work
- Managed and monitored supply items for combat systems owned by the US military and US Government
- Reviewed and approved contributed to and was author of management reports and contractual documents for external distribution
- Worked individually and with a team to ensure compliance with FAR 52.245-1
- Assisted in successful delivery of training products and equipment setup, for Aegis Ashore Team Trainer; Naval Base Dam Neck, Virginia
- Lab custodian for multimillion dollar AEGIS lab equipment
- Installed, troubleshot, and repaired all AEGIS lab equipment, both tactical and COTS based systems
- Assisted in the design, engineering, layout, construction, and deployment of ODT On Demand Trainer
- Utilized military specifications to deliver quality Technical Data Packages TDPs to Lockheed customers and DOD contractors
- Tracked and reported TDP project status utilizing spreadsheets, MS Excel, MS Project, and JIRA
- Assisted with the creation of TDP and GFI comment matrices including the validation of colleague comments, providing feedback to colleagues, and following up with various departments about product delivery/issues with products when found
- Attended and provided feedback in TDP ERG meetings and reading sessions
- Checked Combat System Equipment Lists (CSEL) for accuracy
- Communicated on a regular basis DOD contractors, providers and suppliers as necessary
- Uploaded delivered products to IDME to deliver completed work to the customer
- Verified GFI and drawings against ICDLs
- Provided ICDL for land site simulator project in Mayport, FL
- Served as a GFE custodian; inventoried GFE, kept track of loaned items, return of GFE in a timely manner, and disposition of obsolete and outdated equipment
- Kept track of GFE items that were destroyed while on loan
- Complied with Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR)
- Provided audit expertise to stay in compliance with FIAR requirements for supply chain
- Kept track of wholesale items while utilizing spreadsheets, MS Excel, MS Project, JIRA, and MS database management
- Worked with team members and applicable parties to keep GFE data input updated in Accountable Property System of Record
- (ASPR)
- Worked with appliable parties for funding requirements, release of assets etc
Supply Officer Lieutenant
UNITED STATES NAVY Reserve
01.2012 - 12.2020
- Kept track of logistics and procurement for ship repair and maintenance parts
- Worked individually and with a team to ensure compliance with FAR 52.245-1
- Managed division of sailors in charge of supply
- Oversaw management of GFE
- Provided technical expertise utilizing FAR, DFAR and CDRL, guidelines to ensure proper procedures were followed with disposition, chain of custody, loaned equipment etc
- Complied with Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR)
- Provided audit expertise to stay in compliance with FIAR requirements for supply chain
- Worked with team members and applicable parties to keep GFE data input updated in Accountable Property System of Record
- (ASPR)
Sonar Technician, Petty Officer Second-Class
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2005 - 12.2012
- Operated, maintained, performed technical troubleshooting, and repaired ship's COTS and electronic sonar equipment (AN-SQQ 89 V2 Sonar Suite) including: AN-SQS 53D Sonar system, sonar power supply, towed array, sonar dome array, sonar console, sonar cooling skid, cooling piping, sonar dome and piping and gauges, analog and digital components, and circuit cards
- Performed routine maintenance and repair of AN-SQQ 28 LAMPS MK III and AN-SQQ 19 sonar systems
- Performed maintenance and repair of display systems and consoles including A/B and OJ 452 consoles
- Performed all routine maintenance, including reading and interpretation of electronic schematics
- Served as a custodian for repair and test parts
- Worked individually and with a team to ensure compliance with FAR 52.245-1
- Complied with Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR)
- Provided audit expertise to stay in compliance with FIAR requirements for supply chain
- Managed the inventory and procurement of repair parts GFE and GFI for the division and managed approximately $1M USD repair budget
- Hunted submarines in defense of naval fleets and other naval forces
- Completed two overseas deployments (Operation Iraqi Freedom and WESPAC)
Education
MDiv. - Master of Divinity
United Theological Seminary
Dayton, OH01.2012
B.A. - History of Art, and Architecture
Miami University
Oxford, OH01.2005
Skills
- System Testing
- Technical Support
- Hardware and software installation
- Client service and support
- TCP/IP protocol
- System Troubleshooting
- Technical Analysis
- Network infrastructure administration
- Technical Writing
- Root Cause Analysis
Military Experience
- UNITED STATES NAVY Reserve, Supply Officer Lieutenant, 01/01/12, 12/31/20, Kept track of logistics and procurement for ship repair and maintenance parts., Managed division of sailors in charge of supply., Provided technical expertise utilizing FAR, DFAR and CDRL guidelines.
- UNITED STATES NAVY, Sonar Technician, Petty Officer Second-Class, 01/01/05, 12/31/12, Operated, maintained, performed technical troubleshooting, and repaired ship's COTS and electronic sonar equipment., Managed the inventory and procurement of repair parts GFE and GFI for the division.
Timeline
Professional Systems Engineer and Project Manager
NOBLIS MSD
01.2021 - Current
Professional Field Engineer with Secret DOD Security Clearance
LOCKHEED MARTIN
10.2017 - 04.2021
Supply Officer Lieutenant
UNITED STATES NAVY Reserve
01.2012 - 12.2020
Sonar Technician, Petty Officer Second-Class
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2005 - 12.2012
B.A. - History of Art, and Architecture
Miami University
MDiv. - Master of Divinity
United Theological Seminary
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