Michael R. Sowa

Objective

Obtain employment in a managerial position with high potential of upward mobility. Seeking a corporation that recognizes the development potential and experience of a Submarine Junior Officer.

Education

Auburn University - August 1994

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
Cum Laude with a 3.53 GPA

General Record Exam - November 1999

Quantitative - 740
Analytical - 730
Verbal - 570

Graduate Education

Working towards Masters of Industrial/Systems Engineering with emphasis on Engineering Management through the Graduate Outreach Program at Auburn University.

Naval Education

Prospective Nuclear Engineer Officer - Groton, CT
Junior Officer Weapons, Communications, Navigation and Tactics - Groton, CT
SEAWOLF Class Reactor Plant Design Course - Pittsburgh, PA
Submarine Officer Basic Course - Groton, CT
Naval Nuclear Prototype Training - Ballston Spa, NY
Naval Nuclear Power School - Orlando, FL
Officer Candidate School - Pensacola, FL
Nuclear Field Electrician's Mate "A" School - Orlando, FL
Enlisted Recruit Training - Orlando, FL

Computer Skills

Highly skilled in computer applications and hardware with advanced skills in Microsoft Office products. Intermediate skill using HTML code for Web creation.

Major Submarine Qualifications

Engineer Officer
Submarine Warfare
Officer of the Deck
Engineering Officer of the Watch
Diving Officer

Naval Experience - Over 10 Years

Submarine Junior Officer Detailer - June 1999-Present

Command assigns and places over 3500 active duty submarine/nuclear trained officers and over 1000 nuclear trained surface/aviation officers to both shore and afloat commands. I am the assignment officer for all officers in the Nuclear Training Pipeline, Naval Reactors Engineers and Nuclear Power School Instructors. Significant collateral duties include:

Computer Systems and ADP Security Officer
Physical Readiness Coordinator
Diversity/Equal Opportunity Programs Officer

Junior Officer - USS CONNECTICUT (SSN 22) - June 1996-June 1999

Reactor Controls Assistant - Conducted initial acceptance testing for the advanced SEAWOLF class reactor plant. Led a division of 15 and an engineering watch section of 11 through major milestone events including Reactor Safeguards Examination, initial reactor plant control rod testing, initial criticality, and power range testing. Displayed expert technical knowledge and leadership required to take the CONNECTICUT through its paces and ensure timely and flawless completion of its testing program to certify the most advanced submarine the world has ever seen. First person to qualify Engineer Officer onboard USS CONNECTICUT.

Electrical Officer - Led a division of 15 through inital electrical equipment inspection and acceptance. Conducted initial electrical distribution system "light-off" flawlessly and ahead of schedule.

Communicator - Handled ship communications ashore and afloat during initial at sea testing, a period in which ship communications are increased by a factor of ten. Conducted ship certifications testing for special communications.

Enlisted Commissioning Program - May 1991-August 1994

One of few selected from the enlisted ranks to attend college while receiving full pay and benefits. Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering in 3 years while fully participating in Naval ROTC events.

Nuclear Field Electrician's Mate - June 1989-May 1991

Qualified in maintenance and operation of Reactor and Steam Plant Electrical Systems.