Chris — Manager - AAO Metrology Group

RAMP MD and the Northeast Maryland Additive Manufacturing Innovation Authority (NMAMIA) was established by the State of Maryland through legislation as an independent authority to capitalize on the existing resources in additive manufacturing in the northeastern region of Maryland. To grow the regional economy and enhance the quality of life, there is a need to create middle class job opportunities with strong, full-spectrum skill opportunities with and without technical college degrees. Revitalized manufacturing offers that potential and NMAMIA is a force multiplier enhancing an existing manufacturing base through productive growth, new product development and marketing, and the creation of total new businesses based on additive manufacturing while leveraging the extensive resources found at APG in a collaborative manner.

SURVICE Metrology provides innovative and integrated dimensional inspection services, 3-D modeling, and metrology application development. We specialize in 3D scanning, reverse engineering, and dimensional inspection. From our metrology facilities in northeastern Maryland and the Florida Gulf Coast as well as through our portable field measurement teams, we provide support to aerospace and defense, power generation, manufacturing, and a variety of other customers - anywhere, anytime. Former Deputy Manager of the Studies & Analysis Group. Provided management, engineering and analytical support to the Studies & Analysis Group with a focus on ground vehicle survivability and weapon lethality. Assisted with daily operations, marketing, project management and training for a group of ~40 employees. Former team Leader for ARL Team, supporting personnel, marketing and contract administration related to the US Army Research Laboratory. Supports ARL-SLAD in developing fault tree, Pk/h, Missions and Means Framework (MMF) and Degraded Capability States (DCS) methodologies and metrics.

Provided engineering analysis support to the US Army Research Laboratory in the fields of ground combat vehicle survivability and weapons lethality. Performed reverse-engineering of various US and foreign ground combat vehicles in support of vulnerability/survivability analyses using DoD models and simulations. Performed numerous damage assessments in support of Live Fire Test and Evaluation, vehicle survivability enhancement and weapon lethality programs.

Provided engineering and sales support to project and sales engineers and customers in the industrial and mobile hydraulics industry, including several DoD and NASA programs including mine clearing flails and the Delta IV Rocket launch tower. Prepared design specifications for hydraulic power units and integrated motion control systems. Developed hydraulic circuit designs, priced components, produced quotations, and produced marketing presentations. Developed and implemented testing procedures for new designs. Participated in a thorough on-the-job training program, working in every department in the company from the production floor to product support to product services. Attended and excelled in 9 week-long classes featuring various hydraulic technologies, from repair and maintenance to complex circuit design.