Chris Willette

Background

About Chris Willette

Research, design, develop, testing and certification of electro-mechanical systems for automated robotic camera systems for live production and broadcasting Result oriented, secret security clearance, team member with solid record as an Engineer, Project Engineer and Project Manager, instrumental in defining project scope, deliverables, schedule, plans, directing international teams, resolving complex engineering issues from identification, implementation, to final sign off, within given schedule and budget constrains. Consistently exhibits leadership qualities while enhancing teams, developing, maintaining, and building excellent internal and external business relationships. Has a solid track record of accelerating projects, extensive experience and an accomplished background in working on international projects, and with international stakeholders. Career Highlights • Successfully tracked over technical engineering issues on multiple projects directing team members, resolving test and design issues quickly, accelerating program by 3 months in order to meet deadline. • Despite last minute changes to scope coverage and out-of-scope requirements, was successful in implementing a plan and the team to execute additional Test Cases while still meeting the customer’s software release. • Successfully in getting a Consulting Corporation to implement an FPGA timing change immediately (1 week turn around) and avoiding the normal 6-8 week turn around time. • Despite no dedicated equipment or verification personnel, successful in identifying personnel to evaluate new Software loads (10+ Loads) as they were delivered. • Instituted a formal operational procedure change which significantly reduced regulatory, reliability and quality assurance program duration by 30% and operating costs by 25%. • Managed successfully business relationship with many international companies and government agencies such as with LG-Ericsson, AF Consult, CSA, Nemko and many others.