{"id":90,"date":"2026-05-03T21:02:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T21:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/template-fouryear\/?page_id=88"},"modified":"2026-05-04T03:56:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T03:56:33","slug":"awards-and-certifications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/experiences\/awards-and-certifications\/","title":{"rendered":"Certifications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Featured Certifications<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Issued:<\/strong> March 24, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completed the Smiths Excellence Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt program, demonstrating structured problem\u2011solving capability, data\u2011driven decision making, and continuous improvement methodology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Project focus was on analyzing FPY metrics for final inspection rejections, performing RCCA on top defects and improving rejections by 50% over the span of one year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"698\" data-id=\"170\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9493-1024x698.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9493-1024x698.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9493-300x205.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9493-768x524.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9493-600x409.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9493-945x645.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9493.jpeg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>AS13001 \u2013 Delegated Product Release Verification (DPRV)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Issued:<\/strong> May 9, 2024 <strong>Expires:<\/strong> May 9, 2027 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completed the full AS13001 Common Training for DPRV Personnel and met the qualification requirements for AS9117 Delegated Product Release Verification. This certification authorizes delegated product release on behalf of multiple aerospace OEMs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"774\" data-id=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9494-1024x774.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9494-1024x774.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9494-300x227.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9494-768x580.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9494-600x453.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9494-945x714.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9494.jpeg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Pratt &amp; Whitney \u2013 Laboratory Control at Source (LCS)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Issued:<\/strong> August 14, 2025 <strong>Expires:<\/strong> August 14, 2030 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completed advanced LCS training for finished parts, demonstrating strong capability in process control, verification, and compliance with Pratt &amp; Whitney\u2019s control of materials, processes, and parts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Laboratory Control at Source system was established to expedite the release of material. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The LCS supplier exercises the control and performs the testing that would otherwise be done by Pratt &amp; Whitney-Material Control Laboratory. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certification involves ensuring requirements for controlling the chemical and metallurgical quality of product and product related materials are defined the MCL Manual. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9495-1024x795.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9495-1024x795.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9495-300x233.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9495-768x596.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9495-600x466.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9495-945x734.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9495.jpeg 1087w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Additional Certifications <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GE Aviation \u2013 DSQR (Designated Supplier Quality Representative)<\/strong> Issued 2024 Completed GE Aviation\u2019s DPRV course and appointed as a DSQR with delegated release authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pratt &amp; Whitney \u2013 DQR (U.S.)<\/strong> Issued 2025 Completed Pratt &amp; Whitney\u2019s Delegated Quality Representative training for U.S. programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"938\" height=\"720\" data-id=\"176\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9497.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9497.jpeg 938w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9497-300x230.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9497-768x590.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9497-600x461.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pratt &amp; Whitney Canada \u2013 DQR (Canada)<\/strong> Issued 2025 Completed P&amp;WC\u2019s DQR program for delegated inspection and product release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Collins Aerospace \u2013 DQR (Aerostructures)<\/strong> Issued 2024 Completed Aerostructures DQR training and exam for delegated release authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"557\" data-id=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9498-1024x557.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9498-1024x557.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9498-300x163.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9498-768x418.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9498-600x326.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9498-945x514.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9498.jpeg 1144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MRAS \u2013 Designated Quality Representative<\/strong> Issued 2024 Appointed as a DQR for Middle River Aerostructure Systems with delegated release authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Daher \u2013 DSQAR<\/strong> Issued 2022 Completed Daher\u2019s Supplier Quality Program and appointed as a Designated Supplier Quality Assurance Representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Triumph Actuation Systems \u2013 DSQAR<\/strong> Issued 2022 Completed Triumph\u2019s DSQAR training and appointed as a delegated representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GKN Aerospace \u2013 ASRA Training<\/strong> Issued 2024 Completed ASRA training covering requirement flow\u2011down, SSR\/SSRA, and SQAR expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pratt &amp; Whitney \u2013 PPAP Training Workshop<\/strong> Completed 2024 Completed PPAP &amp; APQP strategies training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"549\" data-id=\"174\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9499-1024x549.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9499-1024x549.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9499-300x161.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9499-768x412.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9499-600x322.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9499-945x506.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/aerospace-quality-engineering-portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41195\/2026\/05\/IMG_9499.jpeg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pratt &amp; Whitney \u2013 Visual Inspection (Base + Advanced)<\/strong> Completed 2025 Completed CPW543 visual inspection training (base + advanced).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Featured Certifications Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Issued: March 24, 2026 Completed the Smiths Excellence Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt program, demonstrating structured problem\u2011solving capability, data\u2011driven decision making, and continuous improvement methodology. 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