Matt Angel

Matt Angel

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Experienced Technical Communicator and Leader

  • Education

    • Riverside City College

      1998 - 2002
      NA Mechanical CAD Engineering
  • Experience

    • General Dynamics

      Nov 2006 - Mar 2011

      Authors digital technical manual (IETM) instruction in accordance with safety and maintenance processes. Provides EFV IETM instruction and training for both contractor and government personnel. Establishes and manages Validation and Verification processes to ensure coordination of personnel, equipment and records. Coordinates with Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) providing support and technical information. Ensures proper configuration management as it relates to technical writings. Works independently with minimum supervision and broad direction. Develops and implements program activities, coordinates efforts of subcontractors and field service personnel, and resolves problems in area of logistics to ensure meeting of contractual commitments. Works alongside senior engineering to design modifications, instructions and kits for new design changes. Performs special research and technical studies and reviews critical to logistic support functions. Identifies supportability and maintainability issues and works toward a resolution with various IPTs. Review and analyze all Engineering Change Requests (ECR’s) and provide feedback for any recommended changes. Show less Involved in design of new equipment and modifications of existing systems. Designated as operator trainer in high water speed maneuvers for both civilians and Marines. Responsible to travel with and show vehicle during demonstrations for members of Congress, Senate, DOD, DON, and others. Involved in software GUI development and tools for Marines. Writes detailed technical reports of new equipment and test procedures. Trained and certified to operate and maintain vehicle Bushmaster MK44 and M240C weapon systems. Repairs or replaces electrical components including harnesses, connectors, electrical components, and equipment. Repairs, rebuilds, or overhauls major assemblies of tracked vehicle including engine, transmissions, and auxiliary power unit. Maintain variety of shop equipment and diagnostic tools. Diagnoses the source of trouble and determines the extent of repairs required for all systems. Verifies all equipment test plan procedures are followed for accurate data return. Work alongside enlisted AAV Marines and government personnel. Show less

      • Logistics Engineer / Technical Writer

        Feb 2010 - Mar 2011
      • Operator / Maintainer - EFV

        Nov 2006 - Mar 2010
    • Zodiac Executive Aircraft Inserts / Zodiac Aerospace

      Jul 2011 - Jun 2015
      Technical Publications Manager

      Responsible to manage, author, edit, maintain, illustrate, and quality control CMMs, SBs, SLs, User Manuals, and other technical aerospace documents and data. Writes to ATA iSpec 2200 (2100 plus 100) and Simplified English (ASD-STE100). Uses ArborText (Epic Editor), FrameMaker, and MS Word 2010 for authoring.Responsible to generate, modify, and maintain illustrations using Solid Edge ST6, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and Corel Designer. Illustrations developed for manuals, instructions, and informative documentation.Manages all publication outsourcing activities and scheduling. Also, authors and edits a variety of technical and commercial sales proposals for multi-million dollar projects for major airlines and aircraft manufacturers. Show less

    • ST Engineering iDirect

      Jun 2015 - now
      • Senior Manager Global Technical Publications

        Oct 2021 - now
      • Sr. Technical Proposal Writer / Bid Management / RFP Office

        Jan 2018 - Oct 2021
      • Sr. Technical Writer

        Jun 2015 - Jan 2018
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Interpreter - Deaf Sign Language

      Issued by Signs Of Silence - Non-Profit on Jan 2001
      Signs Of Silence - Non-ProfitAssociated with Matt Angel