Brian Skibba

Experience

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  Masland Industries/Lear Corporation

  Jun 1991 - Jul 1996

  Manufacturing Engineer

  Designed, procured and installed production equipment, tooling, and processes for existing and future business. Included hands on trouble-shooting and problem resolution on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and PLC systems. Uptime and quality performance tracking and reporting. PC & Lan Site Coordinator - Purchased and installed new personal computers, troubleshoot computer problems, Network site maintenance. Quality control and shipping department team leads.

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  Honeywell

  Jul 1996 - Aug 2001

  Engineering Manager

  Led and supervised all plant engineering and technical activities (70 person department) including: new product introduction, tooling and machine design, process improvements, scrap/cost reduction, work standards, and process documentation; Worked directly with the customer to prepare all product quotes, capital project budget packages, and productivity/savings projects; Responsible for daily operations of plant maintenance department,. Implemented continuous improvement activities to provide significant annual cost savings. Show less

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  Titan Corporation

  Sept 2001 - Oct 2005

  Robotics Engineer & Program Manager

  Provided engineering and program management services to AFRL/RXQF Robotics Research Group. Performed engineering design, field research, and coordinated the Security Forces Robotics and Active Range Clearance System research efforts. Prepared, analyzed, and coordinated proposals for research projects, cooperative developments, and outside funding.

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  United States Air Force

  Sept 2001 - May 2013

  Robotics Research Lead

  Senior engineer and program manager responsible for formulating and leading the technical research efforts for the Airbase Automation & Robotics program. These duties include: Develop and implement a comprehensive research and development plan to produce robotics technology and subject matter expertise necessary for the US Air Force. Prepare, analyze, and coordinate proposals for research projects, cooperative developments, and outside funding. Establish the technical objectives, conduct regular review sessions and team meetings to gauge and shape evolving research efforts. Develop and manage highly specialized and complex technical efforts which include applied research and process engineering, from sub-system proof of concept to pilot scale system demonstrations and field operational analysis. Produce detailed analysis of experimental and operational results and prepare and present findings of major engineering programs including theory, process design, and operation to Air Force and DoD staff. Show less

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  Dynamic Tech LLC

  May 2013 - May 2014

  President

  President and chief engineer managing a startup technology consulting, engineering, and research & development business. Handle all aspects of the company from business development, client management, budgeting, technical tasks, and report writing. Provide customers with technology consulting and engineering services for unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, industrial automation, and continuous improvement projects.

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  United States Air Force

  Aug 2013 - now

  Chief - Airbase Technologies Branch

  Branch Chief for the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) Airbase Technologies Branch. Manage and lead multiple teams of government and contractor engineers/scientists to conduct research and develop solutions to emerging Air Force civil engineering and airbase technologies capability gaps. Manage operations of AFCEC laboratories, test ranges, and prototyping shop to support airbase technology development needs.