MICHAEL R.

YACOVONE
12 Moriah Drive
Westerly, Rhode Island 02891
H: (401) 596-1507 E-mail: my730c96@westpost.net
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
*Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
*21 years hands-on engineering experience
*Supervisory/Project Management experience
*Excellent written, verbal and public speaking skills
*Proficient computer skills (including WordPerfect and Microsoft Office)
*Experienced with the use of Microsoft Project for schedule development
*Fluent with Alibre 3D CAD software and familiar with SolidWorks 3D CAD software
*Experienced with the use of Military Specifications and Standards
*Possessed Department of Defense secret and top secret security clearances
EDUCATION
Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1986
Worcester, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SonicWorks, Inc. 5/2009 to 12/2009
Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Mechanical Engineer
*Responsible for the design, test and assembly of an underwater Remote Operated
Vehicle (ROV)
*Using Alibre 3D CAD software, design improvements for the next generation ROV a
nd document existing configuration. Design includes manufacturability, dimensio
ning and tolerancing to ensure proper fit up
*Laboratory work includes ROV assembly and testing, soldering of connectors and
the machining of basic parts and mounting structures
Amtrol, Inc. 1/2005 to 5/2008
West Warwick, Rhode Island
Product Engineer
*Responsible for all aspects of Amtrol's line of BoilermateTM indirect-fired Hot
Water Makers (HWMs). Duties included design, assembly, test, analysis, and the
resolution of manufacturing issues
*Areas of research and design included pressure vessels, sheet metal stampings,
brazing and soldering, resin injection and blow molding, o-ring and gasket seals
, threaded fasteners, and heat exchanger design and performance
*Performance and evaluation testing of heat exchanger configurations to optimize
heat transfer, standby heat loss, first hour rating, and cold start recovery
*Developed technical feasibility studies, cost/labor estimates, and test reports
to validate product concepts
*Personally assembled and plumbed prototype HWMs for pneumatic, hydrostatic and
boiler testing in the engineering laboratory. Worked closely with engineering l
aboratory personnel to determine root cause of field failures in a continuing ef
fort to improve the product line
*Conducted design reviews with applicable disciplines, including Sales, Marketin
g, Purchasing, Planning, Product and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure all asp
ects of product development were covered. Responsible for the preparation of De
sign Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs) to address potential design fla
ws
General Dynamics Electric Boat Corporation 9/1999 to 5/2003 and
Groton, Connecticut and 11/1987 to 9/1996
Engineering Specialist
*Responsible for installation and test of the TRIDENT submarine Strategic Weapon
 System (SWS). Cognizant areas included the Missile Tube (MT), Launch Tube (LT)
, Ejector Group Equipment, MT Gas System, MT Hydraulic System and the MT Muzzle
Hatch
*Ensured coordinated installation, operation, maintenance, structural integrity
and joint tightness of hydraulic and pneumatic piping systems pertaining to the
TRIDENT submarine SWS
*Prepared, implemented, and maintained technical test documentation, operating a
nd maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting guides for various ship systems
*Coordinated and directed critical grooming and interface tests which included p
reparation of labor estimates, test equipment selection, cost analysis, and sche
duling
*Performed test analyses to evaluate overall system performance to expected desi
gn parameters
*Demonstrated liaison ability by providing technical direction and coordination
of shipyard, government contractors and U.S. Navy personnel during test conduct,
troubleshooting and maintenance
*Conducted crew training seminars to demonstrate new operating and maintenance p
rocedures
*Provided direct supervision to Trades in the resolution of fabrication, product
ion, and installation problems
*Developed a Weapon System Procedure (WSP), which can be utilized by all TRIDENT
Programs, for the removal/reinstallation of MT Muzzle Hatches for refurbishment
. Personally proofed the procedure on a TRIDENT II (D5) submarine at Kings Bay,
Georgia
*Developed and proofed the WSPs for TRIDENT I (C4) LT removal and TRIDENT II (D5
) LT installation at the TRIDENT Training Facility (TTF) at Bangor Subase, Washi
ngton. Procedure incorporated use of a hydraulic, synchronous lift system, whic
h was developed in preparation for the TRIDENT II (D5) Backfit Program at Puget
Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS), Washington
*Served several extended assignments at PSNS in support of TRIDENT II (D5) Backf
it and Engineered Overhaul Programs. Regularly supported PSNS in the developmen
t and dispositioning of Test Procedures, Change Proposals, Test Analysis Reports
, Liaison Action Requests and Work Units
*Involved in the Submersible Ship Guided Nuclear (SSGN) Program, in which the TR
IDENT SWS will be converted into a Tomahawk cruise missile Attack Weapon System
(AWS). Responsible for the design of the pressurization system to maintain MT i
nternal pressure within a specified band with respect to sea pressure. Also, res
ponsible for test development, conduct and analysis in support of the SSGN Demon
stration/Validation, in which the first two Tomahawk cruise missiles were launch
ed from a TRIDENT hull for data gathering purposes
*Responsible for development of test procedures in support of the TRIDENT II (D5
) Refit Program at Kings Bay, Georgia. Procedures included MT Pressurization an
d Venting Rates and Muzzle Hatch Timing
*Supervised a crew at Kings Bay, Georgia, in the troubleshooting, testing and re
solution of Muzzle Hatch operating problems encountered on a UK TRIDENT submarin
e
*Provided engineering support to the UK-TRIDENT Submarine Program by completing
two extended overseas assignments in Cumbria, England, as Electric Boat's lead e
ngineering SWS representative
Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Company 3/1998 to 6/1999
East Hartford, Connecticut
Senior Project Engineer
*Chairman of an Integrated Products Team (IPT) responsible for the design, manuf
acture, test and procurement of components associated with the Fan Inlet Compres
sor of PW4000 jet engines
*Coordinated efforts of the IPT, which consisted of all engineering disciplines
required to follow the product from conceptual design to a production quality pr
oduct
*Responsible for the furnishing of cognizant components to support experimental,
 test, certification and production jet engines
*Involved in the selection and qualification of suppliers capable of manufacturi
ng intricate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified components
*Developed Microsoft Project schedules to track all aspects of product developme
nt to ensure timely delivery of parts in support of all PW4000 engine programs
*Responsible for budgets, cost estimates, task development and manpower
*Worked proactively with airlines to resolve cognizant hardware problems encount
ered while in service or during overhaul periods, including recommendations for
the refurbishment and repair of hardware
*Maintained close working relationships with supplier, procurement, development/
test, product certification, production and FAA personnel
Northrop Grumman Corporation - Oceanic Systems 10/1996 to 3/1998
Annapolis, Maryland
Senior Field Engineer
*Developed field test procedures to proof and qualify the navigation, control, s
onar and various other subsystems of an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) at a t
hree-dimensional, underwater test range
*Responsible for the design, assembly, integration and testing of the UUV
*Determined and procured the handling and test equipment required to support fie
ld testing and maintenance of the UUV