Drew E.

About Drew E.

Drew is part of a team that develops creative ways to test Boeing\'s next generation products. As a software engineer on the and 737MAX airplane programs, he is responsible for modeling the Aerodynamic sub-systems of Boeing\'s software models. These models are part of Boeing\'s world class simulation used to test current aircraft as well as prototype next-generation products.Drew is also involved in defining system requirements, interface specifications, verifying requirements through laboratory testing, and implementing systems architecture in the labs. A key liaison between engineering, finance, and scheduling teams, Drew also plays a critical role in negotiating project changes and in ensuring integration of detailed team plans. He has a proven track record of delivering multi-million dollar projects of large scale and complexity, on time, within budget, and with lots of fun.Specialities: Creative Engineering, Software Development, Product Testing, Long-Term Strategic Planning, Leadership, Project Engineering, Project Management, Trend and Variance Analysis, Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Partnering with Suppliers, Forecast Planning and Budgeting, Business Development.

Experience

1. Software Engineer

   Boeing

   May 2008 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Software developer on the Aerodynamic sub-systems of Boeing\'s Airplane Simulation.• Develop strategic business plans to support growth initiatives. Lead a group of software engineers on a $10M+ project to deliver upgraded airplane capabilities.• Partnered with BCA engineers to implement Flight Controls and Propulsion systems architecture, hardware, and software designs on the 737MAX lab benches. Also, defined interface specifications for the 737MAX lab benches.• Performed laboratory verification testing on the 787, KC-46A, and 737MAX airplane programs.• Managed all tactical radio LRUs in the KC-46A Classified SIL.• Performed in an integration role between BCA and Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT & E) engineering; developed a strong working relationship with 737 BCA engineering.• Wrote a new software integration process that leverages common functionality in old and new test benches. This process has been widely adopted throughout BT & E labs by various cross-functional teams.

Education

• University of Alabama in Huntsville

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  2007 — 2010

• Seattle University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2013 — 2016