Joel Leifer, PE

Experience

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  Booz Allen Hamilton

  Jan 1990 - Mar 2002

  Associate/Level III

  Booz Allen Hamilton, a leading strategy and technology consulting firm, combines a consultant’s unique problem-solving orientation with deep technical knowledge and strong execution to help clients achieve success in their most critical missions. The firm employs more than 22,000 people, and generates approximately $5 billion in annual revenue.Provided systems engineering support to the Space Station Freedom in the area of requirements and development over-site capacity and was responsible for the Space Station elements, environment and schedules. Managed the Shock & Vibration Information Analysis Center (SAVIAC) for the US Army Corps of Engineers Engineering Research & Development Center (ERDC) & the Naval Surface Warfare Center White Oak (NSWC/WO). Provided Systems Engineering & Technical Analysis (SETA) support to the Future Combat Systems Advanced Team. • Assisted with the successful recomplete of the $25 million Space Station contract by serving as Past Performance volume manager and subject matter expert (SME) writer. • Reviewed finite element analyses of station components. • Briefed the Director, SSF, on all dynamic loads issues including microgravity, berthing/docking, launch loads and orbital debris. • Prepared the statement of work and supporting financial plans for a 17 member engineering task force (including two subcontractors) and monitored its performance.• Managed the 63rd thru 72nd Shock & Vibration Symposia.• Prepared a detailed time line (horseblanket) for the Future Combat System development. Show less

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  Hi-Test Labs

  Mar 2002 - Jan 2006

  Program Manager

  HI-TEST is the only commercial facility in the country to offer all NAVSEA approved MIL-S 901D shock testing facilities with 24/7 support. HI-TEST managed the Shock & Vibration Information Analysis Center (SAVIAC) for the US Army Corps of Engineers Engineering Research & Development Center (ERDC). Worked with engineers from around the world on analysis and testing problems related to Navy underwater shock, Army blast, NASA vibration, and crash, earthquakes, and consumer electronics shock and vibration. Taught “Introduction to Underwater Shock” 5 day seminar, and “The Art of Finite Element Modeling” tutorial.• Built the S&V Symposium from 100 papers and 200 attendees to 250 papers and over 500 attendees.• Created a Young Engineer Mentoring Program that enabled new engineers to partner with more experienced engineers to provide a path increased knowledge. Show less

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  Howard Community College

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

  Adjunct Professor

  Howard Community College is a two year higher education institution with over 28,000 degree and non-degree students.Instructed 1st and 2nd year engineering students in Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics, Physics• Taught up to four classes each semester

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  Dynamic Science

  Mar 2009 - Mar 2010

  General Manager

  Dynamic Science, Inc. a subsidiary of of Exodyne, has more than 325 full-time employees and annual sales exceeding $20 million. Their three operating divisions deliver technical and support services to governmental and private organizations.Managed a contract with the US Army Research Lab to provide 80 technicians to staff ranges supporting IED testing, UAV testing, and materials testing and 20 engineers to staff the Weapons and Materials Research Directorate supporting advanced concept developments.• Implemented a Safety Training Program after the loss of a worker from another company to an industrial accident. The quick response resulted in the company receiving no sanctions or fines at the conclusion of the investigation.• Set up and staffed a new office and transitioned employees from a previous company to Dynamic Science after contract award. Over 100 employees from scientists to laborers were on-boarded with minimal impact to the government client or to the personnel. Show less

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  Engility

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

  Test Engineer

  Engility delivers innovative solutions to critical challenges facing the nation and the world to the Department of Defense, intelligence community, space communities, federal civilian agencies and international customers.Oversaw the testing of composite body armor for the US Army PM Soldier Protective Equipment (SPE) to ensure it was fairly and objectively performed.• Provided daily reports to SPE so they could assure the various body armor manufacturers that their competition was not receiving preferential treatment in the lot acceptance testing.• Provided technical knowledge in the interpretation of results of bomb suit helmet drop tests and bomb suit blast tests to give the customer confidence that the test results were valid and the equipment could be accepted. Show less

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  Bruel & Kjaer Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2019

  Vibration Analysis and Testing Specialist

  Brüel & Kjær North America supplies integrated solutions for the measurement and analysis of sound and vibration. LDS is a subsidiary that provides shakers and controllers.Serviced a territory that included Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Mexico by providing sales and support for the LDS line of shakers. Worked with NASA JPL and the major Aerospace and Defense contractors to get them the correct test equipment and train their personnel on how to identify and solve dynamics problems.• Consistently met a $2.7M quota by visiting customers and educating them on the life cycle of the equipment.• Developed a request for a small shaker into a $3M order by working with the customer to identify and solve vibration problems with their fixture. Show less

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  Dytran by HBK

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  Western US (CA, OR, WA, ID, NV), Northeastern US (NC to ME) and Latin America Sales Manager

  Dytran engineers utilize a wide range of piezoelectric and variable capacitance DC-MEMS technologies to design sensors that are uniquely suited to environments from the test lab to the test track to outer space.

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  Looking for new opporunity

  Jul 2020 - now

  Unemployed