Mike Hinder

Experience

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  Chesapeake Testing

  Jun 2010 - Nov 2017

  • Oversaw and managed specialized testing programs related to Ballistic, Blast and Physical Security Testing requests. • Responsible for all phases of project management, including but not limited to, creating customized test plans, personnel management and oversight, and producing finalized project reports and deliverables.• Implemented in-house quality control protocols to audit projectiles used in ballistic testing, working closely with quality control specialists from US Army and industry leaders throughout the process.• Managed the development of new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in support of client requests for testing not previously provided within NTS’s scope of offerings. Show less

  • Associate Engineer

    Jan 2014 - Nov 2017

  • Engineering Intern

    Jun 2010 - Jan 2014
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  Herren Associates

  Nov 2017 - Nov 2018

  Senior Consultant

  Supported two senior executives within the U.S. Navy’s Program Executive Office (PEO). Responsibilities included developing and authoring all Technical Advisory Reports (TAR), which served as the basis for all contract negotiations between the U.S. Navy and the System Integrator for sole-sourced contracts. Leveraged extensive data analysis and cost modeling to validate the proposed costs and/or draw challenges based on historical program data.

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  NTS - National Technical Systems

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2021

  Served as a Department Manager for National Technical Systems (NTS), leading the team in charge of turning-around a struggling business division. Championed process improvement efforts aimed at better serving clients’ needs, while also developing and securing new business opportunities targeting long-term value creation for NTS and their external clients. Developed and implemented automated test reports which reduced reporting error and significantly increased project turn-around times. Served as a subject matter expert to many private and public sector leaders, helping to improve testing methods and associated standard operating procedures. These efforts created significant cost savings and reduced program timelines, allowing for mission-critical equipment to be deployed in a more efficient manner. Show less

  • Mechanical & Sports Manager

    Oct 2018 - Jul 2021

  • Engineer

    Jun 2018 - Jul 2021
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  BDO USA

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2023

  Actively supporting the integration and adoption of a multi-million dollar, mission-critical IT application for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) client. Responsible for creating and driving strategic application updates to better support system stakeholders. Continually developing data analytics tools and dashboards to help facilitate data-driven decision making across the organization.

  • Manager

    Aug 2023 - Aug 2023

  • Senior Consultant

    Jul 2021 - Aug 2023
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  Element U.S. Space & Defense

  Aug 2023 - Jul 2024

  General Manager
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  Varian

  Jul 2024 - now

  Senior Manager