Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Experienced Blue Water Solo Sailor
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Mark Gammon

Mark Gammon

Naval Architect
Halifax,NS

Summary

Former Defence Scientist with world class expertise in Underwater Acoustics and Underwater Warfare


Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Defence Scientist

Defence R&D Canada
09.1990 - 03.2023
  • Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems
  • Trained operators, Navy and Air Force on areas of technical expertise and issues relevant to their respective areas of warfare
  • Designed operational trials and experiments to validate modeling and simulation results resulting in significant increases in operational effectiveness
  • Implemented new tactics and strategy to enhance operations
  • Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all milestones.
  • Increased research visibility, publishing findings in top-tier scientific journals.
  • Conducted field research in challenging environments, expanding empirical base of study.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary research projects, merging diverse perspectives to tackle complex scientific questions.
  • Fostered collaborations with international research teams, enriching scope of scientific inquiry.
  • Mentored junior scientists, elevating overall expertise within team.
  • Evaluated emerging research trends, positioning organization at forefront of innovation.
  • Conducted in-depth data analysis to uncover hidden patterns, contributing to breakthroughs in scientific understanding.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to obtain high-quality custom software at reduced costs, maximizing budget efficiency.

Naval Architect

Koc Shipyard
01.2000 - 07.2000
  • Produced and enhanced bid proposals for major yacht project planning.
  • Designed Sail Plan for 100-year-old Gulet sailboat
  • Directed the supervision of Gulet Sailboat construction and successfully facilitated its launch and testing processes for eventual export to the Rahmi Koc Industrial Museum in Istanbul, Turkey.

Hydrodynamicist

Maclaren Planserach (
09.1988 - 08.1989
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Lobster Fisherman

Family Business
05.1978 - 07.1986
  • Utilized effective methods for baiting traps, efficiently hauling gear, and sorting lobsters.
  • Prepared for and executed emergencies or unexpected situations at sea.
  • Built Lobster Traps and Maintained Boat and Equipment

Underground Mechanic Apprentice

Noranda (Brunswick) Mines
07.1984 - 08.1985

Worked as a Student Apprentice in an Underground Setting for 2 summers, specializing in Heavy Equipment Mechanics.


Sailing Instructor

City of Bathurst Recreation Department
07.1983 - 09.1983
  • Took charge of creating and launching an innovative Sailing Instruction Program, setting it apart as the region's first of its kind.
  • Diligently documented essential information like daily attendance records, student performance statistics, weather updates for each class session.
  • Spearheaded fundraising efforts to secure necessary equipment and resources for the sailing program, ensuring equal access for all interested students.
  • Continuously updated personal knowledge of sailing practices, attending professional development workshops as needed to ensure top-quality instruction.
  • Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on sailing activities and real-life scenarios into lessons.

Underground Miner

Umex Mining
03.1981 - 09.1981
  • Worked as an Underground Laborer
  • Obtained a Long Hole Drillers Certificate
  • Inspected work areas for hazards and successfully avoided injury, reported hazardous conditions

Education

Ph.D. - Naval Architecture

Yildiz Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey
06.2004

Masters of Applied Science, M.A.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
06.1990

Bachelor's of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
06.1986

Skills

Research and experiments

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Turkish
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary

Experienced Blue Water Solo Sailor

Solo Sailed a Niagara 35 Foot Sailboat from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Vero Beach Florida and Completed a Circuit of the Bahamas


Timeline

Naval Architect

Koc Shipyard
01.2000 - 07.2000

Defence Scientist

Defence R&D Canada
09.1990 - 03.2023

Hydrodynamicist

Maclaren Planserach (
09.1988 - 08.1989

Underground Mechanic Apprentice

Noranda (Brunswick) Mines
07.1984 - 08.1985

Sailing Instructor

City of Bathurst Recreation Department
07.1983 - 09.1983

Underground Miner

Umex Mining
03.1981 - 09.1981

Lobster Fisherman

Family Business
05.1978 - 07.1986

Ph.D. - Naval Architecture

Yildiz Technical University

Masters of Applied Science, M.A.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering

Dalhousie University

Bachelor's of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Dalhousie University
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