Levaughn H.

Experience

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  Syracuse University

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  Science and Technology Entrance Program - Geometry Teacher/ Robotics Coordinator

  • Led engaging weekly geometry lessons for a classroom of 15-20 high school students, following New York State Common Core standards and tailoring content to meet diverse learning needs. • Designed and executed an interactive Lego robotics program, introducing middle school and high school students to foundational engineering and robotics concepts in a fun, hands-on environment. • Developed lesson plans and educational activities aimed at fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while also maintaining classroom order and a positive learning atmosphere. • Coordinated both geometry and robotics lessons, adapting teaching strategies to meet the educational and developmental needs of students at various levels. Show less

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  Syracuse University

  Aug 2016 - Jan 2018

  Recreational Services - Operations Supervisor

  • Managed the safety and well-being of up to 300 patrons daily, responding to emergencies and coordinating timely responses with local emergency services when needed. • Supervised a team of 2-3 attendants, ensuring proper adherence to safety protocols, operational procedures, and inventory management. • Oversaw all building functions and facilities during staff absences, maintaining smooth day-to-day operations and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. • Developed strong leadership and crisis management skills, contributing to the overall safety and experience of recreational facility users. Show less

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  NY Carousel Entertainment LLC

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Adventures at Governors Island - Operations Supervisor

  • Directed daily operations for up to 200 park guests, ensuring safety, enjoyment, and professionalism by managing a team of 5-15 staff across various roles. • Conducted thorough opening and closing procedures, including daily safety checks of all attractions, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and smooth business operations. • Played an active role in identifying operational weaknesses and assuming hands-on roles when necessary, including ride operation and cashier duties to optimize team performance. • Managed daily cash flow for the business, regularly balancing accounts exceeding $10,000, contributing to accurate financial reporting and operational transparency. Show less

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  Thales

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2019

  Business Analyst Intern

  • Authored white paper on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) market opportunities, supporting Thales’ Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) strategy. • Created a comprehensive technical user guide for the Thales LAANC UTM platform. • Developed competitive analysis reports comparing UTM solutions and services.

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  Thales

  Sept 2019 - Jun 2024

  • Led the technical solution definition and governance for product deployments across multiple accounts, with a cumulative value exceeding £1.5M. • Defined requirements and facilitated the creation of a product testbed, enhancing R&D agility and responsiveness to global customer technical issues. • Led technical pre-sales activities for the TIRIS product, showcasing machine learning functionalities and securing buy-in from prospective clients. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to revise and improve a SaaS cost model, resulting in a 5% improvement in price accuracy, reducing estimation errors and increasing profitability. Achieved a 20% reduction in effort required to generate estimates, allowing for more efficient resource allocation and quicker decision-making. Show less • Defined and delivered technical requirements for the Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) product on projects valued up to £5M, collaborating with international teams. • Led the integration of three partner software subsystems into the UTM product for a £2M programme, ensuring seamless interoperability. • Applied Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to derive system requirements from the Corus CONOPS, translating them into an enterprise architecture. • Contributed to the Connected Places Catapult Open Access UTM Report, exploring future UTM frameworks in the UK and helping shape industry standards. • Developed and managed an innovation pipeline for the UTM team as challenge manager on the Wazoku platform, driving new ideas and solutions. • Engaged with academic partners and senior executives to define the business model for UTM services, influencing the strategic direction of UTM in the UK. • Created detailed reports outlining the functionality and architecture of UTM processes, improving stakeholder understanding and decision-making. Show less

  • Product Owner

    Mar 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Technical Solutions Architect

    Feb 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Solutions Engineer

    Sept 2019 - Feb 2022
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  Hitachi Rail

  Jun 2024 - now

  Product Owner

  • Led the industrialization of ML algorithms to enhance predictive maintenance, collaborating with UI/UX and data science teams. • Led design and delivery of an interpolation and normalization algorithm for Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) maintenance, reducing signal noise by 90% for a 1M+ row dataset, improving operator fault detection. • Managing a cross-functional 5-person Scrum team across PoC, design, and continuous improvement phases.