Michael Branch
La Mesa,CA
Summary
Dynamic and solutions-oriented engineering professional with nearly a decade of progressive experience in systems engineering, technical coordination, and documentation management within high-stakes defense and manufacturing environments. Proven leader with strong capabilities in cross-functional team coordination, project lifecycle management, process improvement, and regulatory compliance. Adept at translating complex engineering requirements into actionable plans while ensuring project goals align with organizational standards for safety, quality, and cost.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialized Engineer T2
CACI International Inc.
05.2018 - Current
- Lead engineer responsible for the research, planning, design, development, and evaluation of advanced engineering systems, incorporating interdisciplinary approaches across civil, nuclear, biomedical, and marine engineering domains.
- Direct and coordinate project activities for system sub-components and prototypes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient and scalable solutions.
- Draft and implement rigorous test procedures; analyze and compile performance data to optimize engineering outcomes and recommend iterative design improvements.
- Author and manage comprehensive technical specifications and reports to guide internal teams and stakeholders through the production and development lifecycle.
- Serve as Facilities Management (FM) Coordinator and Work Authorization Form (WAF) Coordinator, overseeing compliance-driven documentation and work controls to ensure seamless and safe execution of experimental engineering tasks.
- Acted as principal liaison between engineering teams and support personnel for experimental system validation and iterative prototyping.
- Established and maintained project documentation frameworks and reporting structures to track milestones, resource allocation, and performance indicators.
Project Coordinator / WAF Developer
General Dynamics NASSCO
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed development and distribution of Work Authorization Forms (WAFs) through the Electronic Work Authorization Form System (eWAFS), ensuring alignment with enterprise maintenance protocols.
- Coordinated workforce certification tracking, ensuring all NASSCO and subcontracted personnel met minimum PQS 301 - Maintenance Person qualifications prior to task assignment.
- Directed project sequencing and workflow coordination, maintaining critical performance metrics, including an 85%+ PMS accomplishment rate.
- Facilitated material release using Maximo and other enterprise asset management tools, ensuring just-in-time delivery aligned with maintenance availabilities.
- Spearheaded cross-departmental efforts to enforce quality and safety standards, resulting in improved efficiency across shipyard maintenance operations.
- Developed scheduling tools and workflow models to improve task visibility and resource allocation during critical ship availability periods.
Technical Writer
Valkyrie Enterprises
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Authored, edited, and reviewed technical documentation for engineering systems, ensuring compliance with military formatting standards and technical content accuracy.
- Interpreted complex technical inputs, including engineering drawings, software documentation, and test plans to develop user-centric manuals and maintenance documents.
- Collaborated with SMEs to capture system functionality and ensure content fidelity across engineering documentation suites.
- Streamlined documentation workflows, reducing content delivery timelines while increasing quality assurance compliance.
- Played a key role in cross-functional collaboration between engineering and documentation teams to enhance the consistency of technical communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
San Diego, CA05-2015
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
San Diego11-2025
Skills
- Systems Engineering
- Technical Coordination
- Project Management
- Work Authorization (WAF/eWAFS)
- Enterprise Asset Management (Maximo)
- Technical Writing
- Process Documentation
- Test Planning & Execution
- Cross-Disciplinary Engineering Knowledge (Civil, Marine, Nuclear, Biomedical)
- Safety and Compliance
- Team Leadership
- Quality Assurance
Websites
Certification
- PQS 301 - Maintenance Person (Oversight and Compliance)
- FM Coordinator & WAF Coordinator Training
- [Other relevant certifications, if any]
Timeline
Specialized Engineer T2
CACI International Inc.
05.2018 - Current
Project Coordinator / WAF Developer
General Dynamics NASSCO
07.2016 - 05.2018
Technical Writer
Valkyrie Enterprises
09.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Similar Profiles
Andrew DickhoffAndrew Dickhoff
Counterintelligence Analyst at CACI International Inc.Counterintelligence Analyst at CACI International Inc.
Lisa RyanLisa Ryan
Contract Closeout Specialist at CACI International, Inc (CACI SSC)Contract Closeout Specialist at CACI International, Inc (CACI SSC)
Sylvie RosenbergerSylvie Rosenberger
Senior Facilities Manager at CACI International IncSenior Facilities Manager at CACI International Inc
Lael BellLael Bell
Dance Instructor at Legacy Creative Arts StudioDance Instructor at Legacy Creative Arts Studio
Antonio SanchezAntonio Sanchez
Assistant Restaurant Leader at Raising Canes Chicken FingersAssistant Restaurant Leader at Raising Canes Chicken Fingers