Todd Van Etten

As a member of the executive leadership team and head of engineering I plan, manage, and execute all aspects of the company’s engineering initiatives in a high growth fast paced start up environment to include advising C-Suite on engineering strategies, engineering cost, security, risk mitigation, talent acquisition, personnel management, and overall technical vision.

Managed technology initiatives in a high-availability, high-demand startup environment, advising C-Suite on technical strategies, managing large-scale technology budgets, and overseeing development, design, quality assurance, and help-desk teams.

Managed overall execution of client services to include website and e-commerce website development and maintenance.

Developed and managed e-commerce websites, mobile applications, and related systems for small to mid size business clients.

Managed overall execution of client service, prepared documentation, and led programmers through website development life cycle.

Responsible for technology recruiting and internal HR technology and reporting systems. Advised management on efficient sourcing and recruitment programs to attract and hire technical talent.

Managed full life cycle technical recruiting efforts, business development, and client relationships.

Crew chief in charge of assigned aircraft and test systems for R&D flight test wing. Supervised and conducted all maintenance on aircraft. Supervised and maintained all documents for aircraft. Prepped, serviced, repaired, and maintained aircraft and test systems. Responsible for overall safety and operational readiness of assigned aircraft.

Performed routine system administration, scheduled maintenance, and monitoring on Northernlight.com web servers.

I served in various roles, from conducting search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, and safety operations to managing HR, payroll, and support services and directing field units on implemented HR policies. I received multiple commendations.