David Carlson
Personal Mission:
My mission is to bring a high level of professionalism, dedication and energy to my work. While ensuring my attitude remains positive and my mind open to learning.
Professional Qualifications/Skills
Information Technology:
● Platforms: Windows, Linux, AIX, Solaris, and Mac OS X.
● Desktop Publishing: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and Visio.
● Engineering Design: MathCAD, Fluent, ABACUS, Pro-Engineer, Pro-Mechanica, and Pro-Intralink, Primavera. Programming: C++, Visual FORTRAN, PHP, HTML, CSS, and Matlab.
● Databases: MySQL , MS SQL, Oracle 10g
● Enterprise Systems: Microsoft SCCM, Symantec Endpoint Protection
● Virtual Environments: VMware ESX v3.5 and 4.0
● Tested and evaluated COTS and GOTS software packages and systems for a unique Information Technology enterprise architecture.
● Designed enterprise level architectures for various information technology systems.
Technical Writing:
● Extensive experience writing and publishing scientific and technical documents, including test plans, test reports and version description documents.
● Able to research technical aspects of any subject and interpret that information in a clear, concise style and format appropriate to the chosen audience.
● Considerable knowledge of government and industry documentation practices.
Team and Project Management Skills:
● Able to work to firm contractual deadlines, shift priorities among many ongoing projects, and maintain balance between productivity and quality.
● Managed material and staff resources in support of product-testing process.
● Served as point of contact with customers and end-users involved in product testing processes.
Mechanical Engineering:
● Digital tool design and drafting (CAD).
● Compiled, implemented, and administered test plan to study long-term aging of missile propellants.
● Ported modeling software from UNIX to Microsoft Windows. Additionally generated a graphical user interface in Visual Fortran.
● Characterized time-degradation effects on physical and performance capabilities of commercial fire-suppression propellant.
● Experience in interpreting engineering blueprints to ensure successful installation of systems and components.
● Hands-on experience with installation and operation