Karla Bravo

Experience

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  The City University of New York

  Nov 2011 - Mar 2016

  Mathematics Tutor

  ● Tutored undergraduate students in various levels of Mathematics● Modeled problem-solving techniques for students requesting help● Assisted students with test-taking strategies and study skills for challenging Mathematic subjects

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  Metropolitan Transportation Authority

  Sept 2013 - May 2014

  Networking Support Aide

  ● Aided Project Manager with the installation, design and troubleshooting of network● Performed field surveys with Project Manager and outside vendors● Worked with contractors on various projects

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  National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Guest Researcher

  ● Built control program for test automation of CBCM chips with LabVIEW● Measured several devices of CBCM chip to test design requirements● Studied data to assess chip functionality

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  Transit Adjudication Bureau

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  QA Testing Analyst

  ● Performed functional and regression manual testing of Bureau’s system● Mimicked end-to-end scenarios to ensure Notice of Violation life cycle was met as per business requirements● Attended regular meetings to discuss updates as recommended by various departments’ representatives

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  Metropolitan Transportation Authority

  Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

  Assistant Electrical Engineer

  • Inspected Flushing line signal modernized construction of subway tracks and relay rooms forCommunications-Based Train Control (CBTC) project.• Monitored compliance with all safety rules and regulations based on New York City Transit (NYCT) standardsand contract requirements.• Reviewed approved drawings and completed daily reports of contractor activities.

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  Naval Undersea Warfare Center

  Mar 2016 - Nov 2016

  Electronics Engineer

  • Designed, implemented, and tested modifications of acoustic tape data indexing tool written in Java.• Built data index reader to validate index files and ensure data structure accuracy.• Modified MATLAB tool to analyze acoustic data for SONAR systems.• Assisted SONAR expert in organizing project results from custom-made tools and spreadsheets.

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  CruxPx, LLC

  Dec 2016 - Apr 2017

  Field Project Manager

  • Processed RFIs, drawing logs, and correspondence among Architects, Managers, and Superintendents.• Coordinated contractors activities, vendors’ deliveries, and management requests.• Maintained records of contractors’ performance and field inspection using MS Project.• Developed system for tracking the progress of units to determine activities schedule.

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  Metropolitan Transportation Authority

  Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

  Associate Project Manager Level I

  • Provided Capital Program Management/Construction support services for New York City Transit.• Coordinated daily flagging and contractor activities.• Logged General Orders details in a spreadsheet for project reconciliation.• Performed duties of Engineer in Charge of General Orders and flagging setup.

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  The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

  Aug 2019 - Jan 2022

  Field Inspector

  • Oversaw electrical, communication, and civil work on CCTV, Fire Alarm, Elevators & Escalators and Rail Replacement projects at PATH• Went over conformed drawings and book of specifications to ensure the right material is used: RGS vs PVC coated conduit, LSZH wire, type of mounting, among others• Worked closely with Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE) in project scheduling, T&M tickets and pencil copies of work invoices• Acted as Employee in Charge (EIC) responsible for safety and party coordination, including Contractor and other PATH departments Show less