John Ferguson
London,ON
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trainer Chassis & Weapons
General Dynamics Land Systems
07.2022 - Current
- Create training material for customers internal and external
- Deliver training thru hands on or classroom instruction to our customers world wide
- Train internal customers on our existing and new products
- Keep up to date on certifications and qualifications for operation and maintenance of multiple vehicles and weapons
- Continuously self educate in the latest technologies relating to our products or instructing methods.
- Deliver new vehicles in country and establish relationships with key persons
Site Lead
General Dynamics Land Systems
Saudi Arabia
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Oversaw operations at MNG Battle Damage Facility in Riyadh.
- Modernized obsolete processes with TACOM's consent, achieving a 300% rise in vehicle output.
- Trained Saudi technicians, fostering skill enhancement and confidence.
- Provided expertise to SAMI and GAMI in upgrading the MNG fleet of LAVs at the direction of senior leaders.
- Supervised the development of the MNG Upgrade demonstration vehicle to validate in-country execution capability.
Project Management Specialist
General Dynamics Land Systems
09.2009 - 07.2020
- Cultivated trust-based interactions with primary stakeholders.
- GD Lead for RG31 ar the MRAP Sustainment Facility in Kuwait. Successfully completing 95 Tak4, 250 DO7 and 436 BU3 vehicles for the US Army.
- Delivered 32 COLAV DVH LAVs to Colombia, Managed the delivery of support and spare parts. Advised on maintenance facility construction and design. Trained members of the Colombian Army on the operation and maintenance of their vehicles and weapon systems.
- Delivered 32 PNILAV vehicles to the Peruvian Marine Corps. Managed the delivery of support and spare parts. Demonstrated the vehicles amphibious capabilities with multiple offshore operations in various sea states. Provided training to the Peruvian Marine Corps on the operation and maintenance of the vehicle and weapon systems.
- Delivered 22 NZLAVs to the Chilean Marine Corps. Managed the delivery of support and spares from NZ and GD. Trained the Chilean Marines in the operation and maintenance or the vehicle and the weapons systems. Advised Chilean Naval Command on the requirements of spares and thru life support. Met with FAMAE regarding sales of LAV3 vehicles and upgrade of existing Mowag fleet.
- Build a relationship of trust and respect with our LATAM customers.
Senior Technician
General Dynamics Land Systems
09.2007 - 07.2009
- Site Lead for multiple OWSS taskings
- Mentored junior technicians, providing guidance on best practices to enhance their skills and knowledge base.
Education
Architectural Engineering
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON310S - Automotive Technician Red Seal
College of Trades
OntLanguages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Certification
Operator Maintainer M242 bushmaster chain gun
Operator Maintainer MK19 grenade launcher
Operator Maintainer M2 ..50 cal
Operator Maintainer M240 7.62 machine gun
Operator Maintainer M249 5.56 machine gun
Timeline
Trainer Chassis & Weapons
General Dynamics Land Systems
07.2022 - Current
Site Lead
General Dynamics Land Systems
09.2019 - 07.2022
Project Management Specialist
General Dynamics Land Systems
09.2009 - 07.2020
Senior Technician
General Dynamics Land Systems
09.2007 - 07.2009
Architectural Engineering
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
310S - Automotive Technician Red Seal
College of Trades