Greg Gaskey

Experience

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  US Navy

  May 1992 - Mar 2013

  Managed industrial operations, overseeing large scale maintenance projects and refueling operations on Nuclear Submarines and Nuclear Aircraft Carriers. Led direct supervision of operations, ensuring compliance with strict federal regulations and protocols; Implemented strategic planning and coordination to optimize operational efficiency and productivity.• Completed multiple $100M+ major projects on time and budget• Recovered over $30M in funds across projects for business; repurposed for lean improvements Show less Led a team of engineers and technicians in operating and maintaining radar, defensive weapons, and communication systems. Responsible for all mechanical and electrical systems operations for satellite communications, defensive weapons, navigation, computer network operations, aircraft takeoff and landing systems, and internal communications. Additionally, I managed over 400 watch standers, ensuring the safe and secure execution of daily routines.• Led 250 personnel in operating and maintaining radar, defensive weapons, and communication systems for 6000 military personnel.• Oversaw 1200 LAN workstations and network connectivity, ensuring security across all classifications. Show less Led a team that oversaw the lifecycle maintenance plan for the US Navy's TRIDENT Class Submarine Force. Responsible for planning maintenance and modernization of the fleet, while improving workload forecasting and reducing execution risk.• Lifecycle oversight of over $150B in national strategic assets • Analyzed collaborative processes to increase efficiencies in modernization and maintenance by 15%• Standardized engineering estimates through activity based costing methods for improved forecasting. Show less Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of a $3 billion nuclear power plant and associated systems. Led 20+ technicians in the safe operation and maintenance of all nuclear mechanical propulsion systems, reactor monitoring systems, submarine emergency diesel generator, hydraulic, atmospheric control, refrigeration, and high pressure air systems. As Quality Assurance Officer, I was additionally responsible for oversight of all technical work documentation, system takedown, and in-process control of all SUBSAFE systems on board the submarine. • Analyzed failure mechanisms, devised corrective actions, and leveraged resources efficiently. 98% uptime.• Devised a systematic plan for restoration and preservation of corrosive fluid systems to achieve high-quality results; reduced system downtime by 20%• Managed five quality assurance inspectors and 30 supervisors in the conduct of systems corrective and preventative maintenance. Show less

  • Deputy Chief Operations Officer ◆ Puget Sound Naval Shipyard ◆ Led 500+ with $1B operating budget

    Dec 2011 - Mar 2013

  • Superintendent, Major Projects ◆ Puget Sound Naval Shipyard ◆ Led 1,800+ staff, managed $300M budget

    Dec 2009 - Dec 2011

  • Department Head, Combat & Elec Systems ◆ USS John C Stennis ◆ Led 250+ technical staff

    Sept 2007 - Dec 2009

  • Senior Program Manager, Ohio Class submarines ◆ Navy Yard, Wash, DC ◆ Led 10 staff program managers

    Aug 2006 - Sept 2007

  • Director- Quality, Engineering, and Strategic Planning ◆ IMF Bangor ◆ Led 225+ staff, $30M budget

    Jun 2003 - Aug 2006

  • Director of Operations-Nuclear Maintenance ◆ Puget Sound Naval Shipyard ◆ Led 70 staff, $10M budget

    Mar 2000 - Jun 2003

  • Deputy Chief Engineer/Plant Manager ◆ USS Alaska(SSBN 732) ◆ Led 20+ staff and watchstanders

    May 1992 - Mar 2000
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  Chapman University

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Adjunct Faculty- Mathematics and Computer Science ◆ Chapman University ◆ College Instructor

  Taught instruction for computer programming, database structures, and calculus• Received top instructor marks in organization from students for instructional clarity (4.95 of 5.0 rating avg over 3 yr period)• Known for effectively taking complex topics and breaking them down into understandable language for students.

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  StrategyDriven

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2015

  COO/Principal ◆ StrategyDriven Advisors ◆ Managed Fortune 500 energy asset strategies

  Performed consulting work for industrial operations, specializing in Program and Major Project Management. Areas of expertise include strategic planning, process management, resource management, project management, life-cycle maintenance management, operational decision-making, operational risk management, organizational alignment, work management, lean six-sigma implementation, and crisis op-center management. We assisted utilities in:- Corporate Risk Analysis, Management, and Mitigation- Internal Assessment- Nuclear Regulatory Support (INPO Guidelines and NRC correlation)- Enterprise Performance Measurement- Lean Six Sigma Process Analysis Support- Online and Outage Work Management Optimization- Program/Project Management Support- Equipment / System Life Cycle Maintenance Management- Domestic and International Benchmarking- Succession and Workforce Planning- Corporate Risk Analysis, Management, and Mitigation Show less

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  LeanOps Solutions

  Sept 2013 - Nov 2016

  Principal/ Owner

  As an experienced large-scale industrial operations manager and leader in program and major project management, I performed as an independent management consultant, specializing in strategic planning, process management, resource management, project management, life-cycle maintenance management, operational decision-making, operational risk management, organizational alignment, work management, lean six-sigma implementation, and crisis op-center management. Particular focus areas included:- Corporate Risk Analysis, Management, and Mitigation- Internal Assessment- Nuclear Regulatory Support- Enterprise Performance Measurement- Lean Six Sigma Process Analysis Support and Modeling- Work Management Modeling and Optimization- Program/Project Management Support- Equipment / System Life Cycle Maintenance Management- Workforce Planning Show less

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  Boeing

  Nov 2016 - now

  As Test Director and Operational Test Lead for the ORCA XLUUV Program, I am responsible for the planning and operational testing of customer performance specifications for a $400M Autonomous UUV Program.• Designed the staffing profile for offshore operations and staffed/hired the test team resources• Led development of a 12-month test strategy to optimize resource usage and minimize cost and schedule • Successfully executed the test plan for the first $85M Autonomous Subsea Vehicle• Led development of a $6M technical manual for customer• Initialized a $4M operational customer training program• Coordinated with customer resources to arrange for efficient transfer of productResponsible for support and delivery of the worlds largest XLUUV to the US Navy, including customer technical support, training, and lifecycle maintenance and parts logistics. Show less

  • Director - Test & Support ◆ Undersea Autonomous Systems ◆ Led 15 staff, managed $30M budget

    Jun 2021 - now

  • Senior Equipment Engineering Manager, Composites Manufacturing Center

    Apr 2018 - May 2021

  • Senior Quality Manager ◆ Boeing Developmental Center ◆ Led 90 staff, managed $15M budget

    Nov 2016 - Apr 2018