Curriculum Vitae — Eugen R. Toma

EXPERIENCE

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2026
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Now

Apogee ComponentsAugust 2026 — Present

Designed and formulated solid rocket propellant formulas with novel alloys; manufactured and tested formulations on a custom-designed test stand.
Designed, manufactured, and tested solid rocket motor nozzle designs with the scope of increasing nozzle efficiency.
Spearheaded the development of advanced aerospace mechanical systems and products, integrating high-performance propulsion and control systems.
Supported development and design validation through testing for rapid prototyping and product development.

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2017
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Present

ADUSEA Inc.October 2017 — Present

Designed and formulated solid rocket propellant formulas incorporating novel alloys including Lithium; manufactured and tested formulations on a custom-designed test stand.
Designed, manufactured, and tested solid rocket motor nozzle designs with the scope of increasing nozzle efficiency.
Spearheaded the development of advanced aerospace mechanical systems and products for unmanned systems, integrating high-performance jet propulsion and control systems.
Supported development and design validation through testing for rapid prototyping and product development.
Designed and developed the next generation of subsea systems and aerial targets.
Developed and implemented innovative countermeasures and sense-and-avoid systems for unmanned systems.

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2023
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2024

Unmanned Aerial ResearchNovember 2023 — December 2024

Maintained, managed, and updated the mission calendar to ensure accurate scheduling and resource allocation.
Developed, organized, and maintained a comprehensive repository of mission plans to support high operational tempo and diverse mission requirements.
Executed UAS missions to capture high-quality data using manual and automated flight profiles, actively monitoring all systems to ensure operational safety.
Accurately documented mission outcomes including completed tasks and any deviations from planned operations, ensuring accountability and traceability.
Collaborated with team members to drive continuous improvement by documenting procedural changes and contributing to the improvement of SOPs.

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2022
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2023

JP WhitneyFebruary 2022 — April 2023

Designed and implemented mechanical flow diagrams and P&IDs, resulting in streamlined operations that cut operational downtime by 25%.
Managed the design phase of several mechanical systems, completed on time and under budget by 10%.
Designed and developed mechanical 2D/3D CAD and layout drawings, achieving a 10% increase in spatial efficiency for industrial plant operation facilities.
Produced comprehensive technical documentation ensuring processes met strict compliance parameters and were easily replicable.
Applied ISO and GD&T standards across all projects.

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2016
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2017

Elutions Inc.September 2016 — September 2017

Managed full lifecycle product development: design, development, prototype testing, manufacture, and implementation.
Identified and defined project requirements; estimated budget and project scope.
Designed systems and components within defined parameters.
Conducted experiments, analyzed experimental data, and interpreted results.

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2014
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2016

VAST AerospaceMay 2014 — August 2016

Designed, modeled, simulated, prototyped, and successfully tested new UAV platforms.
Designed, built, and tested electric and electronic circuits for unmanned systems custom flight controls.
Contributed to the design of a new Aero-Spike engine, successfully prototyped and tested.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary engineering teams to design modifications to aircraft structures and subsystems.

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2010
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2014

Pegasus AerospaceOctober 2010 — May 2014

Developed high-quality business strategies and plans, ensuring alignment with short- and long-term objectives.
Oversaw all operations and business activities to ensure desired results consistent with the overall strategy and mission.
Analyzed project proposals and engineering data for mechanical and aeronautical products and aviation structures to determine feasibility, production viability, and cost.
Developed technical documentation and engineering reports.

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2006
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2010

Pharmaceutical Research AssociatesOctober 2006 — February 2010

Conducted research in medical and pharmaceutical life sciences, focusing on data analysis and regulatory compliance.
Collected, verified, and documented trial data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Served as liaison between sponsors, research sites, and stakeholders, facilitating communication and collaboration.
Identified potential risks to studies including patient safety concerns and ethical considerations.

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1998
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2003

Royal Netherlands ArmySeptember 1998 — May 2003

Managed a tightly knit crew in an enclosed space under high-stress operational conditions.
Applied extensive knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and multi-national operations.
Operated and maintained systems, components, and mission operations for the Leopard A5 armored tank.
Trained in structured military communications, GPS navigation, map-based navigation, firearms, munitions, explosives, and advanced NBC protocols.

CONTINUED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

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