Bob DiDonato

Engineering Program Manager at American Computer Development

Bob DiDonato has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Bob started their career as a Test Engineer at Westinghouse Electric Company, where they developed automated test software, procedures, and fixtures for radar transmitters. Bob then worked at Allied Signal/Bendix Communications Division as a Senior Test Engineer before joining Thales as a Senior Test Engineer, where they wrote automated test software and procedures, reduced test time, and suggested better designs.

Bob also worked as a Contract Engineer for the United States Postal Service, where they were involved in the design and testing of airmail systems. Bob later joined Thales as a Project Engineer and led a team in developing and enhancing the Thales 25 VHF LMR radio. Bob also served as the Business Development Manager, presenting and providing in-depth training on Thales products.

At Silynx Communications Inc, Bob worked as a Project Manager, developing project plans and writing technical proposals for a tactical headset. Bob also performed various parallel tasks, including test procedure development and supply chain evaluation.

Bob then joined Thales Defense & Security Inc. as a Technical Product Manager, where they designed LTE Band 14 solutions for Public Safety Agencies. Bob managed the supply chain and evaluated backhaul requirements for these solutions.

Currently, Bob is working at American Computer Development, Inc. (ACDi) as an Engineering Program Manager. Bob'sprimary role is to assist customers with their engineering needs, which include reverse engineering, obsolescence management, transition to production, and test plan development. ACDi is a contract manufacturer specializing in PCB assemblies, box builds, and engineering services.

Throughout their career, Bob has demonstrated their technical expertise and project management skills in various capacities, contributing to the development and success of multiple products and systems in different industries.

Bob DiDonato earned a Bachelor of Engineering Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University. No specific start or end year for their education is mentioned.

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  • Engineering Program Manager

    August, 2014 - present