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Sean McGoodwin

Williamsburg,VA

Summary

Highly motivated professional with 17 years of experience working in and with the US military. Since leaving the Marines, the past 10 years have been dedicated to testing and acquisition of aircraft defense systems and integrating digital interoperability communications systems on military aircraft. Experienced in all phases of aircraft equipment integration and fielding. Knowledgeable about troubleshooting, implementation and ongoing operation of complex systems. History of building and maintaining forward-thinking and productive environments focused on teamwork and common objectives.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Integrator

Cruz Associates, Inc
05.2021 - Current
  • · Provides senior technical expert level technical, analytical, and program management support for MH-47, MH-60, and A/MH-6 helicopter mission equipment programs.
  • · Establishes and tracks metrics as they relate to cost, schedule and performance with each mission equipment integration effort.
  • · Interprets, refines and integrates user requirements as they relate to the development process.
  • · Assists in all technical reviews associated with mission equipment integration efforts.
  • · Independently estimates and evaluates cost and schedule and monitors vendor compliance with stated requirements.
  • · Independently identifies potential risks and suggests appropriate courses of action should technical issues arise or user requirements change.

Flight Test Engineer

Kranze Technology Solutions, INC
01.2016 - 05.2021
  • Support field testing including system installation, data collection, and performance analysis.
  • Execute system integration, verification and validation, and effectiveness analysis.
  • Design test installation configurations, wire harnesses, and data collection systems.
  • Used in both internal and for other contractors and government organizations.
  • Work with other KTS engineering disciplines to design, develop and test hardware and software systems.
  • Direct interface with external customers and the military end users regarding the scheduling, execution, and performance of field testing.
  • Assist in the scheduling and tracking of tests and personnel for all programs to ensure we are on schedule and able to complete testing.
  • Identified and resolved hardware and software interface obstacles and oversaw system integration.

Field Service Representative

Kranze Technology Solutions, INC
09.2014 - 02.2019
  • OCONUS Marine Expeditionary Unit
  • 2 deployements - 05/2015 to 12/2015 and 07/2018 to 02/2019
  • Provided technical guidance to assist in Integration of a Digital Interoperability system on aircraft and with ground users.
  • Provided training to aircrew, avionics, and ground users on how to operate equipment and design the network.
  • Recommended and developed training programs in support of maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Managed inventory and accountability of hardware and software while deployed.
  • Provided technical leadership and guidance.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting on hardware.
  • Served as a liaison between military units and KTS Headquarters in order to give feedback and troubleshoot any issues.

Marine Security Guard

Marine Security Augmentation Unit
Quantico, VA
10.2013 - 09.2014
  • Assisted in the standing up of a new unit.
  • Headed a squad of 12 Marines and deployed out to Adana, Turkey as a part of one of the first Marines deployed with this unit.
  • Supervised and taught multiple range details resulting in highly trained unit, conducted security inspections to safeguard classified material and protected military staff and civilians.
  • Demonstrated proficiency at weapons handling, manipulation and employment as well as small unit tactics and leadership.
  • Activated and deactivated security systems, monitored intrusion detection systems and protected items from fire, theft, sabotage, loss, damage and destruction.

Marine Security Guard

Marine Corps Embassy Security Group
Quantico, VA
07.2011 - 10.2013
  • Supervised and taught multiple range details resulting in highly trained unit, conducted security inspections to safeguard classified material and protected military staff and civilians.
  • Demonstrated proficiency at weapons handling, manipulation and employment as well as small unit tactics and leadership.
  • Monitored security communications systems on military installation, controlled access of vehicles and pedestrians and guarded highly sensitive assets using advanced security procedures.
  • Activated and deactivated security systems, monitored intrusion detection systems and protected items from fire, theft, sabotage, loss, damage and destruction.

Communications Operator

Marine Communications Squadron 38
San Diego, California
07.2007 - 07.2011
  • Operated and maintained a Light Weight Multiband Satellite Terminal
  • Deployed to Afghanistan on March 2010 – October 2010
  • Platoon Sergeant for Communications Platoon.
  • Read and interpreted technical documentation in order to accurately configure equipment.
  • Coordinated trunk testing with phone vendors to troubleshoot possible problems.
  • Installed, set up and repaired devices and system components.

Education

American Military University
2020

Skills

  • Top Secret Security Clearance (SCI)
  • Leadership
  • Performance analysis
  • Scheduling
  • System integration
  • Training programs
  • Test and Evaluation (T&E)
  • Test planning
  • Data management
  • Team building
  • Problem resolution

Timeline

Program Integrator

Cruz Associates, Inc
05.2021 - Current

Flight Test Engineer

Kranze Technology Solutions, INC
01.2016 - 05.2021

Field Service Representative

Kranze Technology Solutions, INC
09.2014 - 02.2019

Marine Security Guard

Marine Security Augmentation Unit
10.2013 - 09.2014

Marine Security Guard

Marine Corps Embassy Security Group
07.2011 - 10.2013

Communications Operator

Marine Communications Squadron 38
07.2007 - 07.2011

American Military University
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