David Harris, PMP

Experience

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  USAF

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1992

  Electronics Engineer

  Managed the design, development, and test of radar systems.• Provided engineering management of the design, development, and test of various radar systems in procurement process.• Participated in source selections for new programs.• Developed an interface card and software for a PC and ultrasonic radar to collect radar signal data for digital signal processing. This was used as demonstration/teaching tool for training classes.

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  Barnstead Thermolyne

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1996

  Sr. Project Engineer

  Directed the mechanical and electrical design, development, and improvements of various laboratory products• $10M saved in overseas business by directing company efforts to get all products CE certified in 6 months.• 25% productivity increase over 9 months by directing effort to create company wide internet connectivity.• $2M increase in yearly sales through a 9 month development of a new digital hotplate/stirplate family of products. • $1M increase in yearly sales through a 6 month development of a digital thermo-electric dry bath product line.• $3M increase in yearly sales by coordinating the effort to complete the design of the new sterilizer family of products that sold at 1/2 to 2/3 competitive units. Show less

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  Hyde Park Electronics

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  Project Engineer

  Performed research and development of ultrasonic sensors and directed efforts of engineering team to take products from concept to manufacturing with an emphasis on design for manufacturing (DFM).• $4.5K saved per unit through the 9 month development of an ultrasonic sensor to accurately count objects/containers on an assembly line which could replace existing vision systems. Product has a patent.• $1.5M saved in yearly sales through a 3 month effort to certify all new sensors and controls to CE standards.• $500K increase in yearly sales through a 1 year development of new ultrasonic sensor family of products system. Show less

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  Sytronics

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2004

  Electrical Engineer

  Providing mechanical, electronic, and software design support to the Helmet Mounted Sensory Technologies Laboratory, Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.• Designed and developed the LRU chassis, electronics, and software for Helmet Interface Panel (HIP) and Helmet Operator Panel (HOP) to support the Strike Helmet 21 (SH21) Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) system which is to be installed in the F15E. This required multi-disciplined knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and software engineering as well as military requirements and standards.• Worked cooperatively with the prime contractor to define and develop the system interfaces and capabilities necessary to meet the program requirements for SH21.• Developed window applications to simulate aircraft equipment and testing of electronics for various programs within our group.• Designed and developed the LRU chassis, electronics, and software for the Helmet Operator Panel (HOP) to support the Little High-end Airborne Laptop (HAL). Little HAL provides pilots with moving map video, approach plates, airport diagrams, flight references, and emergency procedures in electronic form.• Researched and defined the COTS equipment and interfaces for the Little HAL Remote Electronic Chassis (REC).• Cooperatively defined and developed the aircraft and system interfaces required for Little HAL.• Worked cooperatively to write the Little HAL T2 mod package to install the system on an A10.• Designed and developed the electronics and software for the B1 Laptop Tray Electronics Box (LTEB) and Cockpit Control Panel (CCP). Show less

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  General Dynamics Mission Systems

  Sept 2004 - Dec 2008

  Principal Engineer

  • Provided technical expertise to AFRL Air Vehicles Directorate• Manage the software development decisions being made to insure seamless transition of all products• Manage requirements development for the navigation positioning system• Provide systems engineering support to the program office• Provided technical guidance in the development of requirement and the design of electronics for the Cockpit Auxiliary Targeting System (CATS) program which was being developed as a follow on to the Little High-end Airborne Laptop (HAL). CATS was being designed to provide pilots with electronic kneeboard/display with moving map video, approach plates, airport diagrams, flight references, and in-flight targeting capability.• Directed engineering effort for the flight test evaluation of an optical head tracker onboard a NASA aircraft. This involved designing the hardware to install all test equipment and the interface to synchronize the various data collection systems. • Responsible for the development of the engineering documentation to support the T2 Mod package and coordination of the technical aspects of those involved in or supporting the flight test. Show less

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  Leonardo DRS

  Dec 2008 - Oct 2022

  • Manage multiple integration and development programs• Manage programs to meet cost and schedule goals• Responsible for seeking new business opportunities• Risk identification and mitigation• Manage resources to complete assigned tasks• Manage stakeholders expectations• Responsible for periodic and comprehensive assessments and evaluations of organizational goals and objectives to develop long range plans and programs• Assesses progress in assigned projects/programs including cost estimates, schedules, and performance• Review and direct the progress of contractors in meeting program objectives• Deliver presentations and serves as spokesperson in program evaluations• Lead proposal efforts in response to multiple RFP’s Show less

  • Senior Program Manager

    Mar 2013 - Oct 2022

  • Program Manager

    Dec 2008 - Mar 2013
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  United Protective Technologies

  Jun 2022 - now

  Program Manager