Christian Beisel

Christian Beisel

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Risk Control Director, Forensic Specialist/Boiler Liaison | Risk Control Lab at Travelers

  • Education

    • Old Dominion University

      2006 - 2011
      Master of Engineering Management (MEM) Engineering Management
    • Virginia Tech

      1994 - 2003
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Interdisciplinary Studies
    • UConn College of Engineering

      2024 -
      Master of Engineering - MEng Advanced Systems Engineering
    • U.S. Naval War College

      2010 - 2011
      Master of Arts (MA) National Security and Strategic Studies
  • Experience

    • US Navy

      Dec 1995 - Aug 2000

      Qualified and stood watch as a Reactor Operator, trained new qualifying personnel in reactor plant operations. Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on reactor plant instrumentation and control systems. Extensive background in reactor theory and design, thermodynamics, reactor control systems, fluid cooling systems, electrical generation and distribution systems, quality assurance and cleanliness controls, reactor plant maintenance. Nuclear Electronics Technician and Reactor Operator. Extensive background in nuclear reactor theory, nuclear reactor design, thermodynamics, reactor control systems, fluid cooling systems, steam generation, steam turbines, electrical distribution system operation, turbine generator operation, electrical power generation, quality assurance and cleanliness controls, reactor plant maintenance, and preventative and corrective maintenance on reactor instrumentation and control systems.

      • Reactor Operator, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)

        Oct 1997 - Aug 2000
      • Electronics Technician/Reactor Operator

        Dec 1995 - Aug 2000
    • US Navy

      Jul 2005 - Feb 2010

      Assisted crew training and preparation in support of engineering and tactical examinations for 5 new construction submarines and 6 submarines undergoing major overhaul. Coordinated teams of 6-8 technical experts and delivered detailed requirements-based assessments. Provided technical expertise in support of Navy acceptance of new construction submarines. Directly supervised 6 technicians tasked with maintaining nuclear plant chemistry and radiological controls for daily operations and maintenance. Maintained a rigorous audit and surveillance program meeting nuclear requirements. Managed the operation and maintenance of all tactical combat control, sensor, and weapons systems.

      • Engineer (Material and Nuclear Power Officer), Submarine Group Two

        Feb 2008 - Feb 2010
      • Chemistry Radiological Assistant/Tactical Systems Officer, USS Nevada (SSBN-733)

        Jul 2005 - Feb 2008
    • US Navy

      Aug 2011 - Oct 2019

      Ensured safe navigation and the training, planning, and coordination of all ship's operations for 4 complex missions vital to national security in the Central Command Area of Responsibility. Applied Operational Risk Management analysis to ensure safe and successful ship operations. Accountable for all ship's Communications, Information Technology Systems, Navigation, Electronic Warfare, Information Assurance, and Operational Planning. Managed personnel, information, and operations security. Training Program Manager for a Navigation/Operations Department with over 30 personnel and a wardroom of nearly 20 officers. Show less

      • Executive Officer, Naval Submarine Base New London

        Oct 2017 - Oct 2019
      • Nuclear Submarine Officer

        Dec 2003 - Oct 2019
      • Capabilities Development, Undersea Warfighting Development Center, Tactical Analysis Group

        Apr 2017 - Oct 2017
      • Operations Officer of Pre-Commissioning Unit Vermont (SSN 792)

        Aug 2016 - Apr 2017
      • Director, Pipeline Technical Training, Naval Submarine School

        Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
      • Submarine Officer Advanced Course Instructor, Naval Submarine School

        Mar 2014 - Jan 2016
      • Navigator/Operations Officer, USS Providence (SSN-719)

        Aug 2011 - Mar 2014
    • Travelers

      Oct 2019 - now
      • Risk Control Director, Forensic Specialist

        Dec 2023 - now
      • Forensic Specialist/Boiler Liason

        Mar 2023 - now
      • Northeast Field Manager | Boiler and Machinery Risk Control

        Oct 2019 - Mar 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • National Board Inservice Inspector Commission

      The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors
      Mar 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Model-Based Design for Cyber-Physical Systems

      University of Connecticut
      Feb 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI)

      National Association of Fire Investigators
      Jun 2023