Engineer at heart. Leader in practice.

Systems Engineer. Technical Leader.

MBSE · Sustainment · Requirements

I build complex systems, lead through change, and turn complexity into clarity so teams can do their best work and deliver real impact.

Athens, Alabama · Huntsville Area

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I connect people, processes, and systems to deliver measurable results.

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Selected career proof

30+ Engineers led
9 / $19.2M Redesign efforts
$36M+ Contract oversight
35% Faster issue-to-action

1. Systems Engineering & Requirements

  • Requirements decomposition
  • Bidirectional traceability
  • MBSE architecture
  • Integration and test
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2. Technical Leadership & Program Execution

  • Led 30+ engineers
  • Guided nine redesign efforts valued at $19.2M
  • Oversaw $36M+ in engineering services
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3. Measurable Impact

$4.6M

Navigation modernization

70%

Repair and test improvement

52%

Missing-part reduction

$9.1M

Sustainment effort managed as CAM

4. Sustainment & Lifecycle

  • Integrated lifecycle planning
  • Reliability
  • Supportability
  • Fleet readiness and modernization
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5. Data, Automation & AI

  • Requirements
  • Verification
  • Analysis
  • Engineering productivity
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6. The Person Behind the Work

Family first. Faith. Curiosity. I believe in servant leadership, continuous learning, and building teams where people thrive. Outside of work, you’ll find me with my family, exploring the outdoors, and always learning something new.

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7. What I’m Building Toward

  • AI and automation for systems engineering
  • MBSE and digital engineering
  • Mentoring, research, and teaching
  • Creating systems that matter
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Let’s build what’s next.

I’m always open to meaningful conversations about solving complex problems, leading teams, and creating lasting impact.

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Career impact

Measurable impact. Mission ready.

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Systems & Digital Engineering

Program & Technical Execution

Sustainment & Lifecycle

Data, Automation & AI

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Experience

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NG Selected chapter
2025-Present

Northrop Grumman

Systems Engineer - Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test

Supports complex aerospace and defense systems-engineering activities involving requirements, architecture alignment, traceability, Agile workflow coordination, and cross-functional technical execution.

Selected impact

DOORSBidirectional traceability MBSEArchitecture alignment
5 supporting records
L3 Selected chapter
2024-2025

L3Harris

Systems Effectiveness Engineer

Supported reliability, maintainability, sustainment, provisioning, depot analysis, integrated logistics support, control account management, and model-based systems-engineering activities for complex defense and communications systems.

Selected impact

$9.1MSustainment effort managed as CAM 12IPS elements
9 supporting records
AF Selected chapter
2021-2024

Department of Defense / U.S. Air Force

Lead Systems Engineer / Systems Engineer

Supported aircraft navigation, sustainment, modernization, readiness, and special-project activities across multiple military platforms. Coordinated engineering, supply, depot, contractor, program, and leadership organizations to resolve technical issues and improve operational supportability.

Selected impact

30+Engineers led 35%Faster issue-to-action
13 supporting records
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Credentials

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Education

Academic foundations and advanced study that shaped the engineering path.

  • A.S. ScienceDalton State College · May 2018Completed
  • B.S. Electrical EngineeringKennesaw State University · July 2020Completed
  • M.S. Engineering ManagementUniversity of Arkansas · May 2025Completed
4 public records

Certifications

Professional certifications supporting disciplined execution and leadership.

  • Project Management ProfessionalProject Management InstituteCertified
1 public record

Professional Development

Forward-looking learning supporting the next phase of the career.

  • Microsoft Azure FundamentalsMicrosoft Certified · AZ-900In Progress
  • Microsoft Azure AI FundamentalsMicrosoft Certified · AI-901In Progress
  • AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerAmazon Web Services · CLF-C02In Progress
3 public records

Recognition & Achievements

Awards and selections recognizing leadership, engineering, and team impact.

  • Burdick Special Act AwardU.S. Air Force · 2024Recognition
  • SET Engineer of the Year (Group Level)Science, Engineering & Technology · 2024Recognition
  • Defense Civilian Emerging Leader ProgramDepartment of Defense · FY2024Recognition
4 public records

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I build complex systems, lead through change, and turn complexity into clarity so teams can do their best work and deliver real impact.

Education Experience Credentials Future
  1. Certified PMP Project Management Institute

    Public credential supporting project leadership, schedule, stakeholder, and execution discipline.

  2. Expected 2027 start Systems Engineering Ph.D. University of South Alabama

    Admitted with expected January 2027 start; this is upcoming, not completed.

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Outcomes that matter

$36M+Engineering-services contract oversight 30+Engineers led 9 / $19.2MRedesign efforts $4.6MNavigation modernization project 70%Repair and test improvement 52%Missing-part reduction 35%Faster issue-to-action $9.1MSustainment effort managed as CAM
“I connect people, processes, and systems to deliver measurable results that strengthen missions and build the future.”
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