David Puccio

Hydrographer, Data Processor, or Watch Stander, signing off on deliveries to customers, and occasional software testing. Proficient in acquisition and processing of multibeam (MBES) and side scan sonar (SSS) data for hydrographic surveys. Survey systems include multibeam, side scan, depth sounders, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), sound velocity profilers, bottom samples, survey data acquisition software, data analysis, and data processing software.

Well-qualified Senior Technician with broad record of US Navy service in systems engineering, maintenance and repair on acoustic systems and other submarine equipment. Accomplished supervisor, trainer and coach, with experience guiding, mentoring and delivering instruction to teams of technicians. Exceptional track record of advanced problem solving, with ability to rapidly isolate and resolve complex equipment issues. Significant expertise in use of test equipment and analysis of schematics and diagrams.

Hydrographer - Operate integrated navigation and bathymetry data acquisition system at seaPerform installation, maintenance and repair of hydrographic and navigation systems conduct deck operations in support of hydrographic surveys pre-process hydrographic (multibeam and side scan) data for data analysis, processing, and preparing survey reports. Survey systems include multibeam, side scan, depth sounders, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), sound velocity profilers, bottom samples, survey data acquisition software, data analysis, and data processing software. Process Applanix POS MV data using POSPac software support hydrographic survey operations. Created, processed, and QA/QC of bathymetric data collected from multibeam and side scan sonars.

SONAR Technician - Performed basic maintenance and repair of submarine sonar oceanographic and auxiliary sonar equipment. Utilized and maintained a wide range of electronic test equipment. Oversaw top-performing sonar division team through two pre-overseas missions. Planned and executed preventive and corrective maintenance on sophisticated sonar equipment. Coordinate all aspects of acoustic intelligence analysis of real-world mission data. Generate detailed reports and maintain records of all data analytics. 

MBA: Business Administration & Management, 2020
Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL

Master of Arts: Administrative Leadership, 2015
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Bachelor of Science: Workforce Education and Development, 2012
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL