Steven King
Orlando
Summary
Seasoned Engineering Manager with a solid foundation in planning, executing and overseeing engineering operations. Strengths lie in leadership, team management, and strategic problem-solving abilities. Successfully led complex projects to completion while maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring operational efficiency. Committed to driving innovation and fostering teamwork for optimal productivity.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Manager
Oceaneering International
Orlando
06.2021 - 03.2025
- Implemented Agile methodologies to streamline development processes, enhancing team productivity and reducing time to market.
- Conducted regular performance reviews and provided mentorship to engineering staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Directed the integration of engineering efforts across multiple projects, ensuring cohesive and efficient progress towards company goals.
- Organized data and modeled information for use in key decision-making.
- Provided technical guidance to junior engineers, ensuring all designs met safety regulations.
- Generated concept designs, collaborated with customers to gain feedback and directed entire design process.
- Prepared and participated in project design reviews.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Senior Staff Engineer
Universal Studios
Orlando
10.2015 - 06.2021
- Created detailed documentation including diagrams, flowcharts, algorithms, and code comments for onboarding new engineers.
- Provided technical leadership within the engineering team by mentoring junior engineers and leading design reviews.
- Reviewed code written by other engineers for accuracy and compliance with coding standards.
- Evaluated third-party libraries and components to determine suitability for integration into product architecture.
- Developed code for new products and features, ensuring proper functionality and performance.
- Researched feasibility, design or performance of components or systems.
- Conducted research on emerging technologies and trends in software engineering for potential use in future projects.
- Conducted analyses addressing failure, reliability or yield improvement.
- Completed regulatory documents concerning safety issues.
- Developed strategies for improving the reliability, scalability, security, maintainability, portability, extensibility of software systems.
- Provided technical evaluations of engineering design documents sourced from third parties, advising design team on potential implementation plans.
- Prepared estimates and budgets.
Solutions Architect
Rockwell Automation
Los Angeles
04.2011 - 07.2015
- Developed technical solutions and strategies for a variety of clients.
- Advised on project costs, concepts or design changes.
- Defined and documented best practices for solution development and deployment.
- Defined technical integration strategy and developed integration plans.
- Led the evaluation and selection of software products and tools for system integration.
- Communicated with clients to understand system requirements.
- Provided technical guidance for system development and troubleshooting.
- Met with non-technical stakeholders regularly and broke concepts down into relatable terms.
- Defined high level solution architectures based on customer's business objectives.
- Conducted system architecture reviews and provided recommendations for improvements.
- Designed and conducted hardware or software systems testing.
- Collaborated with project teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and security protocols.
- Streamlined deployment processes through the adoption of DevOps practices.
- Coached team members on best practices for designing robust systems architecture.
- Piloted proof of concept initiatives to validate architectural approaches and technologies.
- Provided technical leadership during the design, implementation, testing, and deployment phases of projects.
Project Engineer
Universal Studios
Orlando
02.2006 - 01.2010
- Provided technical advice and guidance on design concepts and construction methods.
- Resolved conflicts and provided technical direction with vendors, contractors, internal staff or other stakeholders.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings and specifications for accuracy and completeness prior to construction commencement.
- Researched feasibility, design or performance of components or systems.
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling to achieve on-time, under-budget completion of projects.
- Completed regulatory documents concerning safety issues.
- Interacted with clients to interpret needs and requirements.
- Monitored work performance against established milestones ensuring adherence to approved schedules.
- Identified cost saving measures that could be implemented without compromising safety or quality standards during the project life cycle.
- Analyzed design or requirement information for equipment or systems.
- Performed testing to determine functionality or optimization.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors to obtain best pricing and maintain quality standards.
- Conferred with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
- Determined design criteria or specifications.
- Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Prepared estimates and budgets.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Senior Controls Engineer
Maida Engineering
Orlando
03.2002 - 03.2004
- Created manuals and instructions regarding operation of electrical equipment and systems.
- Reviewed design specifications for newly engineered components and processes.
- Created test plans, scripts, procedures, and reports related to automated controls systems.
- Trained and guided new employees according to company standards and procedures.
- Performed system upgrades, modifications, and debugging to existing control systems.
Controls Engineer
Tompkins International
Orlando
03.2000 - 03.2002
- Programmed PLCs using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagrams languages.
- Built prototypes of custom controls systems using components such as sensors, actuators, relays, timers.
- Troubleshot hardware and software issues related to the operation of control systems.
- Integrated third-party devices into existing control systems.
- Assisted in the development of safety protocols for personnel operating automated equipment.
- Resolved issues related to communication between devices within a control system network.
- Designed custom automation solutions that met customer requirements while optimizing cost efficiency.
Controls Engineer
ITEC Productions
Orlando
03.1995 - 03.2000
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Provided technical support to customers regarding installation and operation of control systems.
- Configured HMIs with graphic displays, alarms, data logging capabilities.
- Designed, controlled and installed electrical systems and products.
- Used design software to produce electrical system schematics and diagrams.
- Created test plans for new products and conducted tests to validate product functionality.
- Designed custom automation solutions that met customer requirements while optimizing cost efficiency.
- Defined equipment and parts from external suppliers.
- Integrated third-party devices into existing control systems.
- Troubleshot hardware and software issues related to the operation of control systems.
- Programmed PLCs using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagrams languages.
Education
MBA - Finance
Rollins College
Orlando05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD05-1993
Skills
- Technical leadership
- Agile methodologies
- Risk assessment
- Project oversight
- Software development
- Problem solving
- Vendor management
Certification
- Green Belt in 6-sigma
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Controls and Electrical (inactive)
- TUV-certified Functional Safety Engineer for Machinery (inactive)
Personal Interests
- Treasure hunting
- Cryptocurrency
- Anthropology and history
- Exercise
Timeline
Engineering Manager
Oceaneering International
06.2021 - 03.2025
Senior Staff Engineer
Universal Studios
10.2015 - 06.2021
Solutions Architect
Rockwell Automation
04.2011 - 07.2015
Project Engineer
Universal Studios
02.2006 - 01.2010
Senior Controls Engineer
Maida Engineering
03.2002 - 03.2004
Controls Engineer
Tompkins International
03.2000 - 03.2002
Controls Engineer
ITEC Productions
03.1995 - 03.2000
MBA - Finance
Rollins College
Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering
United States Naval Academy
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