Saudi Oger Ltd. From October 1996 to October 1998

Analyst-Preventive Maintenance, King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia      Analyzed airport facilities, equipment, systems and subsystem performances and determined patterns requiring changes to existing plans to ensure an effective preventive maintenance program. Monitored computer CRT and printouts of equipment maintenance data and modified master schedules to minimize downtimes. Determined minimum stock levels and substitute items for critical airport equipment. Assisted engineering and field supervision in resolving technical problems. Performed cost estimates for facility modifications. Supervised two data input operators and worked with a multi-national work force.

Sailboat Yachtsman "Owner-Captain" - From October 1991 to October 1996

Sailed mono and multi hull vessels throughout the Caribbean and Mediterranean and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean twice. Aerospace downsizing in 1991 allowed me to fulfill a lifelong dream of buying a sailboat and “go sailing into the sunset”.

Lockheed Space Operations Company, Inc. - From May 1985 to October 1991

Staff to the Director, Kennedy Space Center, Florida

Implemented the Director’s plans to accomplish the design, implementation and validation of major system and facility projects at the Kennedy Space Center and the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Performed technical briefings to the company President. Detected, analyzed and presented findings of significant deviations of planned activities. Insured that all tasks complied with corporate procedures and directives. Provided direct management interface with NASA to assure consistent and reliable exchange of project information, ideas and concerns.

Project Engineer, Kennedy Space Center, Florida

Project Engineer for the construction of the Space Shuttle Processing Facility. Developed activation requirements and critical path verification and validation schedules. Chaired detailed system design reviews ensuring that planned electrical, mechanical and structural facility designs satisfied Space Shuttle interface control documents. Interfaced with subcontractors for cost and schedule performance.

Management System Analyst, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

Engineering Subcontract Administrator at the Space Shuttle Launch Complex for call contractors; Bechtel, McDonnell Douglas and Astropack. Performed administrative budget analysis and directed craft labor installation activities to support engineering milestones. Provided direction to field engineers. Created baseline configuration using as-built drawings.

Martin Marietta Corporation - From July 1981 to May 1985

Engineering Administration Specialist, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

Developed installation and ground support system testing procedures for subcontract installation engineering. Developed installation design engineering estimating standards for man-hours per drawing. Produced manpower analysis of engineering design changes utilizing cost and schedule criteria. Conducted estimate to complete audits for the Engineering Directorate. Chaired engineering meetings and assigned task resolutions and schedules.

CERTIFICATES

Secret Clearance, Department of Defense, Associate Engineer, 1982                                   Stockbroker, Department Of Corporations, California, 1969                                                     Property Tax Appraiser/Auditor, California Board Of Equalization, 1979

EDUCATION

Associate in Arts, Allan Hancock College, Graduated 1969, Santa Maria, California                     Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, California State University, Graduated 1978, Sacramento, California

Master Of Business Administration, Golden Gate University, 15 Units passed, 1984, San Francisco, California