James Feinberg

San Diego, CA

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Goal

Seeking a position in Systems Engineering.

Summary of Qualifications

Detail oriented systems thinker. Ten years proven project management and leadership experience with a strong technical background. Quick to master new systems and develop innovative solutions for complex problems. Effective working under constrained budgets and tight timetables.

Education

MASTER OF ENGINEERING in SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, Penn State University: Expected 8/11

• Cumulative GPA: 4.0

ENGINEERING CERTIFICATE, HIGHEST HONORS, Mesa College, San Diego, CA: 2009

• Coursework included: Thermodynamics, Circuits, Statics, Dynamics, Properties of Materials, Physics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra & Calculus III.
  GPA: 4.0

CONTINUING EDUCATION, Financial Accounting Principles, Harvard University: 2000

BACHELOR OF ARTS, SUMMA CUM LAUDE, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA: 1997

• Highest Honors in Theatre Arts, Minor in Computer Science

Engineering and Project Management Experience

Production Manager and Adjunct Instructor, University of San Diego: 2002-2006
Production Manager, MFA Program, and Assistant Production Manager, American Repertory Theatre: 1998-2001
Technical Director, WBRS-FM Waltham, MA: 1994-1997

• Worked closely with stakeholders to establish user needs, define requirements and objectives, determine feasibility, and identify achievable deliverables.
• Created solutions integrating commercially available components and custom products.
• Mitigated risk by anticipating potential bottlenecks and failure points.
• Managed timetables for resource allocation.
• Served as hub for all project-related communications.
• Allocated available budgets, estimated costs, and hired outside contractors.
• Led teams of 5 to 50 on projects with both long duration and changing requirements as well as projects conceived and executed within a compressed timeframe.
• Managed multiple simultaneous projects.
• Coordinated interactions of teams from diverse disciplines.

Additional Professional Experience

Website and Database Programmer, Various Clients: 1994-Present
Facility Manager, Shiley Theatre, University of San Diego: 2002-2006
Systems Operator, Computer Science Department, Brandeis University: 1994-1997

• Classically trained computer programmer, coding since 1984 in multiple languages including C, C++, PHP with MySQL, Javascript, Pascal, and Scheme.
• Designed, installed and managed data networks serving multiple platforms and user types.
• Developed and disseminated new organizational procedures and documented existing policies for planning, tracking, implementing, and analyzing projects.
• Revitalized facility by establishing comprehensive framework for clients and staff and instituting stakeholder outreach.

Technical Skills

• Electrical: Design and implementation of 120V AC systems; installation and maintenance of fixtures and hardware.
• Mechanical/Structural: Design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of platforms, partitions, and facilities and structures for overhead lifting.
• Broadcast: Maintenance and upgrade of FM radio equipment, including main transmitter replacement, antenna refurbishment, broadcast studio overhaul, and spectrum management.
• Visualization/Modeling: Hand and CAD drafting in 2D and 3D using Vectorworks and Pro/ENGINEER.
• Software: Expert in Microsoft Office suite, skilled in Adobe Photoshop, comfortable on Windows, Mac, and Linux/Unix.

Professional and Civic Affiliations

International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE): 2008-present

• Active member of San Diego chapter.

Serra Mesa Planning Group: 2005-present

• Vice Chair since 2008.
• Advise City of San Diego elected officials and staff on land-use and other planning decisions.
• Review projects for compliance with state and local environmental standards.
• Recognized by California State Senate for outstanding volunteer service to the community.