Christopher M Wilson

Christopher M Wilson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Engineering Project Manager at USDA, Agricultural Research Services (ARS)

  • Education

    • Omega Studios’ School of Applied Recording Arts and Sciences

      2002 - 2003
      Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology Certificates
    • University of Maryland College Park

      2003 - 2009
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Electrical Engineering
    • Montgomery College

      2016 - 2016
      CyberAdvantage Cybersecurity
    • Prince George's Community College

      2015 - 2015
      Project Management Professional Exam Preparation
  • Experience

    • Telarc International Corporation

      Jul 2001 - Aug 2001
      Intern

       Used custom built Sony Sonoma Systems super-computers to transfer Direct-Stream-Digital encoded recordings from Genex 8-track DSD Hard Disk recorders for editing to the SACD format.

    • Orion Communications, Inc.

      Jun 2003 - Aug 2003
      Installer/Technician

       Installed, terminated, and tested CAT5E Network Cable and installed fiber optic cable in the DC Metropolitan Area.

    • University of Maryland

      Nov 2003 - Sept 2006

       Collected and updated dining facilities data for IT database .

      • Student IT for Dining Services Facilities Maintenance

        Sept 2004 - Sept 2006
      • Student Sound Technician for The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

        Nov 2003 - Nov 2004
    • National Park Service

      Jul 2004 - Aug 2006
      Theater Specialist GS-5 (Summer Position) for the Children’s Theatre-In-The-Woods at Wolf Trap

      Summer Theater Specialist for Children’s Theatre-In-The-Woods. Planned, coordinated and directed sound & stage operations for over 100 shows. Operated 16-Channel, 4-Bus RAMSA mixer for over 60 shows each season. Experience with Federal acquisition as Theater Specialist to replace and upgrade venue equipment enabling high-grade professional solutions for more complex performers  Training: Trained four interns to manage performers as well as set-up and operate audio equipment in order to independently run a complete performance Show less

    • University of Maryland

      Jun 2007 - May 2009
      Senior Student Technician for Office of Information Technology

      Provided oversight for student technicians and multiple facilities on campus. Technical presentation persuaded Kinesiology Department to implement proposed solution to modify laptop cart equipment ensuring product longevity and better End User operability

    • AmeriCorps

      Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
      Volunteer

      (300 hour program with stipend & grant)

    • WEST Construction & Development

      Nov 2009 - Jul 2010
      Project Assistant Internship

      Responsible for the development and successful delivery of website to market property for sale. Leveraging in-house photography and proper vendor contract resulted in successful delivery of project ultimately saving company 1% on closing costs with sales agent

    • Atlantech Online

      Apr 2010 - Apr 2014

      Managed installations for EoC, T1, Fiber Optic & P2P connections (200+). Project Manager for connecting strategic building areas to network backbone via dedicated fiber. Responsible for financial management aspects such as solving monthly accounts payable audit issues for all local loop providers totaling $100k+. Retained 100% of in-process customers delayed during 2011Verizon strike Helped drive successful operation of 100+ T1 implementations to Montgomery County Government including delivering high quality advisory and support services for life-saving Emergency Medical Services (EMS) communications transport on Federal government property Team player with experience in leading, building trust and instilling confidence with an inter-departmental and inter-vendor team needing to troubleshoot and shift point of view in order to resolve unexpected challenge of client’s underperforming global network spanning Continental United States and Europe resulting in meeting Service Level Agreement (SLA) and providing specific application solutions adopted by client Business Process Analysis: Evaluated interdepartmental provisioning process with suggestions for efficiency and better accountability reducing approx. 25% of previous workflow Show less

      • Installation & Field Services Technician

        Aug 2011 - Apr 2014
      • Customer Service Representative

        Apr 2010 - Jul 2011
    • USPTO

      Apr 2014 - Mar 2015
      Patent Examiner

      Examined patent applications related to computer memory in accordance with Federal Rules and Regulations and applicable patent law to determine novelty. Leveraged interpersonal skills both in consultation with senior examiners and communications with applicants. Maintained a thorough, high quality of work in a high demand work environment.  High Quality Report Analysis on novel flash memory, cache algorithms, 3-D memory, cloud storage, etc. Chosen by Training Class peers as Consensus Leader for effective presentations Developed original working materials for process improvement Show less

    • Self Employed

      Jul 2015 - Dec 2015
      Freelance Electrical Engineer

      Prepared and studied technical specifications of electrical systems to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements. Investigated and tested vendor products. Conducted field surveys to identify and correct system problems. Assured projects finish on time and within budget. Quickly assessed floor heating systems and sub-meter for functionality failure in existing system Demonstrated working system to project management and client Presented long term solution options with recommendation to management team Recommendation saved the project critical time, aligned with project scope and greatly reduced risk of damage to existing system Show less

    • Innovative Consulting & Management Services, LLC (ICMS)

      Jan 2016 - Sept 2019
      Engineering Project Manager

      Innovative Consulting & Management Services (ICMS) is an industry leading consulting firm specializing in Management Services, IT Solutions and Facilities Services. We serve a wide range of industries with diverse expertise, and keen foresight to facilitate projects and mitigate risk. Whether you are a Federal, State agency or Commercial client we assist you in achieving mission success by effectively managing your projects with focused leadership and professional experience.

    • USDA

      Sept 2019 - now
      Engineering Project Manager

      The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency. Our job is finding solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.

  • Licenses & Certifications