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JOHN LAVERY 2709 El Rastro Lane Carlsbad, CA 92009 760-632-5365 (H) 760-533-2709 (C) jl1386162@westpost.

net SUMMARY Senior Systems Engineer with broad experience in EMC/EMP RF, HPM analysis and te st, design of test facilities including anechoic chambers. Known for utilizing s trong analytical skills to solve problems. Consistently meets customer requireme nts, completing projects on time and within budget. Effective team player, who works with cooperatively with all employees, effectively communicates complex t echnical concepts to technical and non-technical colleagues. Exhibits managemen t and technical leadership expertise to ensure programs stay on track from propo sal to final delivery. Specific technical skills include: Wide ranging knowledge of electromagnetic environments, requirements analysis a nd military and commercial EMC standards including MIL-STD-461, RTCA DO-160, EN 61000 Electromagnetic analysis, design and test Expertise with electronic test equipment Design and test of anechoic test facilities Microsoft Office, MATLAB, MATHCAD Active Top Secret Clearance PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE NORTHROP GRUMMAN 2002 2010 Senior Systems Engineer Provided senior systems engineering services to three major divisions of Northro p. Electronic Systems, Woodland Hills, CA (2009 - 2010) Performed EMC analysis, testing and documentation on aircraft and spacecraft nav igation systems (Inertial Reference Units). Analyzed requirements, analyzed desi gns for compliance, wrote test procedures, specified test equipment, designed te st fixtures and cables, planned and executed tests. Defined methodology for unique magnetic test requirements allowing completion o f a $100K test program. Trained engineers in use of test equipment saving $50K per year in subcontracte d test costs. Wrote standard procedures to ensure that all testing is performed consistently and efficiently allowing for clearer interpretation of data. Space Technology, Redondo Beach, CA (2007 - 2009) Analyzed designs and tested hardware for a variety of spacecraft programs: LCROS S, NPOESS, GOES-R and Airborne laser. Solved EMC problems on new type of spacecraft wiring harness resulting in signi ficant weight reduction in future satellites. Performed lightning analysis on launch vehicles to determine safety criteria fo r launch TRW / NG Mission Systems, San Diego, CA (2002 - 2007) Performed requirements analysis, frequency allocations, design analysis; EMC, EM P, HPM, ESD lightning and TEMPEST design, test and documentation on integrated e lectronics racks (Software Defined Radio) for Comanche (RAH 66), Raptor (F-22), Lightning II (F-35) and JTRS programs. Technical liaison with sub-contractors. Collaborated with sub-contractor design engineers to solve non-compliance issue

s resulting in a $50K saving. Proposed the elimination of several weeks of redundant testing on F22 integrate d electronics reducing costs by $100K and saving two months in schedule. Solved non-compliance issues in EMC test facility resulting in completion of pr ogram on schedule.

NEMKO / EESI, San Diego, CA 2001 - 2002 Chief Technical Officer Kept abreast of technological developments affecting Nemko, clients and accredit ed laboratories. Updated equipment, procedures and training as required by chan ging technology. Ran laboratory quality program and accredited Nemko as an ISO 17025 registered laboratory, thereby allowing NAVLAP accreditation. Obtained NAVLAP and A2LA accreditations, enabling Nemko to win several governme nt contracts resulting in $200K in increased revenue. Operated laboratory audit and accreditation program. Increased revenue by $50K and registered several prestigious clients as accredited laboratories. ELECTROMAGNETIC ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC., San Diego, CA 1992 - 2001 President / CEO and Co-founder Co-founded and operated small business. EESI offered military and commercial tes t services: MIL-STD-461/462, TEMPEST, FCC, CE, BSMI, GOST, VCCI, Industry Canada , RTCA DO 160, FDA 510k test and consultation services. EESI developed diverse c ustomer base which included aerospace and defense, IT, telecommunications, indus trial electronics, medical equipment manufacturers and consumer electronics. Set up functioning EMC test facility: Acquired and integrated test hardware, de veloped software, trained technical personnel to perform EMC, EMI, EMP, ESD and RF testing. Liaison with regulatory agencies, monitored developments in regulatory requirem ents. Ran company including managing finances, business planning, payroll, taxes, emp loyee benefits, recruiting, training and retaining staff, tracking costs thereby ensuring the business could grow. Wrote numerous technical proposals and business plans producing sales to $2.5 m illion annually. Negotiated merger and strategic alliances strengthening market position. Company grew to $3 million in annual sales with a staff of 25. SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (SAIC), San Diego, CA 1982 - 199 2 Division Manager, Electromagnetic Engineering (1990 - 1992) Managed electromagnetic engineering division of large defense contractor, includ ing EMP and EMC / TEMPEST test facility, performed requirements analysis, design analysis and testing on many military and aerospace programs. Performed co-site survey for Navy on JTIDS communication system. Designed and tested anechoic te st facilities. Supervised and trained technical staff. Marketed to internal and external customers resulting in $2M in sales. Wrote numerous technical proposals, monitored costs and budgets, and completed all projects on time and within budget. Engineering Supervisor, Electromagnetic Engineering (1982 - 1990) Provided EMC and EMP, nuclear hardness and survivability analysis and test servi ces to internal and external customers involved in large military programs. Pro vided support on many high profile programs including SDI programs, Starlab, LEA P, NPBISE. Set up and operated test facility providing EMC and TEMPEST testing . Performed field surveys. Wrote data acquisition and reduction software for test labs resulting in 30% re duction of test time.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Computational Electromagnetics EMP Coupling Analysis EDUCATION PhD, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL MBA (Exec), San Diego State University, San Diego, CA MS, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL BSc (Hons), Glasgow University, Glasgow, Scotland U

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