Kate Hohmann

Experience

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  Kennywood Park

  May 2012 - Aug 2013

  Rides Operator

  *Exposed to all areas of operating seven rides*Responsible for emergency response to ride malfunctions*Provided excellent guest service

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  Exelon Generation

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Electrical Engineering Intern

  • Maximized productivity and longevity of dry type transformers in association with engineers at other stations.• Formulated plans for improving the nuclear power plant station.

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  Universal Creative

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Engineering Intern

  Volcano Bay™ Water Theme Park• Effectively developed a device for biometric testing in collaboration with multiple teams. • Reviewed vendor proposals by analyzing calculations for costs relating to park. • Designed and drafted tracking system to be implemented on an attraction. • Coordinated park wide hazard analysis for all systems.

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  Universal Creative

  Feb 2016 - Oct 2020

  Attraction Development • Responsible individual for several ride control systems. -Reviewed system designs, electrical schematics, risk assessments, safety validation plans, and construction documents. -Worked with vendors daily to deliver a product that met stakeholder needs as well as industry standards. • Project Management including request for proposal generation, scope of work creation/execution, contract management, schedule, and budget.• Specification implementation, modernization, and enforcement. Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™• Responsible individual for ride controls system of dynamic ride elements. -Managed schedule, integration, installation, testing, programming, and site acceptance testing. -Performed programming efforts to integrate ride system elements to unified system. -Utilized software tracking repositories to maintain code pedigree along with performing code compares. -Implemented and performed hazard analysis and risk assessments in accordance with ISO 12100 and 13849. • Responsible individual for control systems of multiple animated figures and special effects. -Reviewed system designs, electrical schematics, and validation plans. -Managed schedule and integration. -Supervised factory acceptance tests of special effects.• Construction Management including site supervision and coordination of multiple teams. Show less Universal’s Volcano Bay™• Lead role in testing, software review, site acceptance testing, and handover to operations for water park control systems. • Reviewed system designs for associated water park control systems.• Witnessed factory acceptance tests for attraction control systems and water effect systems.• Responsible individual for control systems of triggered effects and other water effects managing schedule, integration, installation, testing, software review, and site acceptance testing. Show less

  • Controls Engineer, Ride and Show

    Apr 2018 - Oct 2020

  • Associate Controls Engineer

    Feb 2016 - Apr 2018
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  Lockheed Martin

  Oct 2020 - Sept 2021

  Failure Analysis Engineer
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  Universal Creative

  Sept 2021 - now

  • Technical Program Manager

    May 2024 - now

  • Senior Manager, Ride & Show Engineering - Control Systems

    Dec 2022 - May 2024

  • Manager, Ride and Show Engineering - Controls

    Sept 2021 - Dec 2022