Alan Pottinger

Experience

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  US Navy

  May 2000 - Jan 2022

  Flight Engineer

  I have been with the US Navy for some time now, holding positions of increased scope, visibility, and responsibility. As a Flight Engineer, I manage operations, monitor performance of in-flight systems and conduct systems checks before and after flight, ensuring optimal performance.Some of my accomplishments and contributions include;· Attaining a grade of on-track during inspections after leading a team of four sailors in reviewing and correcting various programs and records.· Overseeing the billeting of 78 employees, ensuring a smooth transition on deployment.· Increasing program compliance from 68% to 100% and changing the culture in the command in minimal time after implementing immediate changes to the motorcycle safety program.· Coordinating the execution of 186 events and 307 hours of testing for a program valued at over $1B.· I demonstrated superior knowledge and instructional ability, earning a promotion to assistant instructor for various platforms and systems.· I developed a self-inspection checklist for assigned program which was adopted by other departments.· I also led 12 staff and over 40 third-party contractors within the systems test division in executing numerous tests while managing a budget of $4.2M for 13 different projects.· I was a key player in the closing of 352 discrepancies.· I spearheaded the troubleshooting and repair of complex malfunctions, enabling safe and successful completion of different missions.· I ensured maintenance employees received quality training and implemented a schedule that improved the training program, resulting in the requalification of many staff and qualification of new personnel.· Contributed to the removal and replacement of mechanical components, reducing aircraft down time by 60%.· Selected and received two consecutive nominations for senior sailor of the quarter. Show less

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  Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  Dec 2021 - Jan 2023

  Amazon SDE Apprentice
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  Amazon

  Dec 2022 - now

  Software Engineer