Weston Allen

Work History

Leidos

04.2023 - Current

Balanced project priority and business demand and aligned resources to accomplish assignments, projects and continuous improvements.
Forecasted labor budgeting needs and presented proposals to financial department.
Led, directed and supervised team of 6 engineers to design solutions to power distribution challenges.
Coordinated and Participated in storm response for Oncor and Centerpoint (Houston)
Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
Developed methods for monitoring and increasing efficiency and design quality for entire team

Leidos

03.2021 - 04.2023

Tasked with design of future, and redesign of existing overhead and underground power distribution equipment
Focused on infrastructure located past substations up to the primary point of delivery
Utilized CAD software to produce necessary deliverables such as BOMs, contractor work instructions, work authorization documents and more
Assigned with field work that included various forms of data collection and collaborated with field engineers
Participated in weekly team meetings to review standards with experienced engineers
Participated in Storm Response for Oncor
Developed training processes for onboarding of future team members
Assisted in streamlining design process to reduce design time up to 50%
First team member at DFW location to be tasked with underground work
Assigned with training 2 sets of new hires, approx. 18 new members total under my mentorship
Promoted to QA_QC work after only 6 months
Average QA_QC experience requires at least 2 years
Trusted with detail sensitive jobs requiring 1 month total completion times.

Oklahoma State University Engineering Department

05.2019 - 08.2019

Collaborated closely with a lead engineering professor, assisting with prototype assembly on a new design for a linear peristaltic compressor
Participated in weekly meetings with doctoral students to coordinate weekly project milestones while maintaining confidentiality
Utilized Solid Works for project design, and test equipment such as calipers and power tools
Recognized as first research assistant to establish a physical telemetry between 10 linear actuators and their corresponding servo drives
Solely advanced assembly of the prototype's physical model up to 90% toward completion of project
Refined over 50% of the linear peristaltic compressor design files, successfully streamlining efforts for future changes
Substantially improved CAD file to allow for simple efforts in future changes

Specialty Supply Building Products

05.2013 - 08.2018

Joined to serve in the warehouse, providing key service and support for loading, including lifting, stacking, and transferring products
Transitioned to a customer service and sales role, providing exceptional service to contractors and DIY customers in person, via telephone, and through email
Operated various types of machinery and prepared inventory using stock rotation
Successfully developed and retained working relationships with over 250 customers
Generated over $1,300 in sales by identifying, marketing, and selling previous unrecognized dead stock
Increased sales, while improving customer experiences, by providing key technical support to help customers in proper product selection
Effectively maintained storeroom and warehouse inventory, routinely ordering products and assessing inventory levels

Red Dog Tornado Shelters International

05.2015 - 08.2015

Manufactured polyurethane foam grousers to place under mobile tornado shelters to prevent movement in the event of a tornado
Streamlined the foam cutting and packaging process to enable efficient shipping of grouser sets when transporting shelters to new locations
Fine-tuned process, by trial and error, allowing for increased number of sets including an extra supply.

Zink/Allen Hall, Oklahoma State University

01.2019 - 12.2020

Serve as the primary support and campus resource for 39 students living in Zink/Allen Hall
Builds strong relationships and acts as a role model, consistently displaying a positive and professional attitude
Supports and advocates for housing and residential life at all events for current and prospective students
Increased student engagement and involvement in university, housing, and residential life committees, activities, and events
Proactively promoted educational programs.