Kyle Knowles

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Oct 2009 - Dec 2018

  Aerospace Technician 2A6X1-E

  As a seasoned F-16 Propulsion specialist, I excelled in assembling and maintaining turbojet engines. My role encompassed a range of responsibilities, from conducting flight-line repairs, manufacturing specialized components, inspections, to overseeing test cell operations. I earned a distinguished 7-level certification, which enhanced my proficiency in critical area inspections, and provided expert guidance to a team of fellow airmen. This expertise allowed me to perform intricate maintenance on both High-Pressure Turbines and Low-Pressure Turbines.I was entrusted with the responsibly of daily hands-on maintenance of every major component of the innovative F16 jet engine. I completed component inspections, replacement/repair, and daily hands-on maintenance without oversight needed. Assembly included but not limited to, replacing full gear boxes, replacing turbine bearings, replacing turbine compressor stages, configuring the fuel boost pump operations, installing A/C generators, testing mechanical engine control systems, and performingcritical vibration tests on critical component areas.In a test cell setting, I oversaw the operation of the F-16 jet engine at peak conditions as part of a dedicated team. This role enhanced my proficiency in testing, safety protocols, and data acquisition within a high-energy and dynamic context. My primary responsibilities encompassed accurate engine mounting, interfacing with vital data acquisition tools, managing fire control systems, monitoring diverse parameters, and maintaining the cleanliness of the test cell.Military service has instilled in me not only technical expertise but also strong leadership skills, unwavering integrity in all I do, and a relentless work ethic. These qualities are at the core of my professional ethos and have consistently guided my career path. Show less

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  GenesisCare

  Jan 2021 - now

  Integration Engineer

  As an integration engineer my day-to-day responsibilities will pivot around the seamless integration of software and hardware systems, ensuring reliable data exchange and 100% up-time across various platforms. This includes developing and deploying APIs for smooth data interchange, overseeing the migration of data across different databases to ensure consistency and accessibility, and developing custom software tools utilizing C#, .Net, JavaScript and other relevant technologies to facilitate integration tasks.An integral part of my responsibilities includes the advancement of automated integration testing protocols. This involves designing and implementing a robust framework for automated tests to verify the seamless interaction between different software components and systems. Through the adoption of rapid integration and testing practices, I focus on streamlining the delivery pipeline, enabling quicker iterations, and facilitating faster deployment of integrated solutions to meet dynamic business requirements.Moreover, I collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand and implement their requirements into our integration processes, ensuring that all applications and systems work together harmoniously. My role involves extensive testing in various environments to preemptively identify and resolve potential issues, maintaining system integrity in high-stakes scenarios. Additionally, I assist in designing database architectures that support our integration needs, enhancing our information security protocols, and conducting thorough code reviews to uphold quality and performance. Show less