Thomas Truong
San Pedro,CA
Summary
Accomplished Chief Engineer specializing in evaluating systems to provide cost-effective work plans. Creator of designs and strategies that meet tight deadlines and achieve business objectives. Known provider of reliable and actionable techniques for satellites and rockets Industry stakeholders.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Engineer and System Integration Lead
Space Systems Command, United States Space Force
07.2020 - Current
- Managed quality assurance team to assess 36 hardware items for Global Positioning System III and completed ahead of schedule with $800 Million program
- Evaluated 59 manufacturing items and identified 43 issues to ensure 200 parts production met 1500 strict national security system requirements
- Led 27 personnel in multi-disciplinary technology team executing system engineering and integration for $7 Billion next-generation missile warning system
Program Manager, Hosted Payload Mission Solutions
Space And Missile Systems Center
El Segundo
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Directed 12 member source selection team, executed technical evaluation of national oceanic and atmospheric administration requirements, and slashed $40 Million cost
- Led eight member engineer team, identified and solved L-band antenna reception of low power to avoid on- orbit failure and saved government $98 million mission
- Led joint agency working group; simplified 22 capability management plans; slashed document review process time by 45%
Chief Engineer & Manufacturing
Defense Contract Management Agency
Bellevue, WA
06.2015 - 07.2018
- Led F-18 landing sensor inspection team; enabled join quality and engineer effort to deliver $2 Million parts four months early.
- Directed lean manufacturing review for propeller contractor production rate improved by 55%; Navy C-130 aircraft availability increased
- Led six-member quality assurance team; developed quality management system audit on P-3 aircraft propeller blades built on schedule.
Education
Master of Arts - Senior Leaders Program
Air University
Montgomery, AL11.2020
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering Technology
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN12.1999
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification May 2009
Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate April 2006
Production, Quality, and Manufacturing Level 3
System Engineering Level 3
Program Manager Level 2
Additional Information
NOTABLE AWARDS
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
The Meritorious Service Medal (2)
Field Grade Officer of the Year
Company Grade Officer of the Year (2)
Timeline
Chief Engineer and System Integration Lead
Space Systems Command, United States Space Force
07.2020 - Current
Program Manager, Hosted Payload Mission Solutions
Space And Missile Systems Center
06.2018 - 07.2020
Chief Engineer & Manufacturing
Defense Contract Management Agency
06.2015 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - Senior Leaders Program
Air University
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering Technology
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification May 2009
Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate April 2006
Production, Quality, and Manufacturing Level 3
System Engineering Level 3
Program Manager Level 2
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