Kayla Drake
Midlothian,VA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Engineer
Altria Client Services - Altria Group
06.2024 - Current
- Engineered and developed two test fixtures to support reliability validation testing for more than 1000 PCBA's, improving test efficiency and consistency.
- Supported qualification testing and documentation efforts for a new NJOY Daily battery supplier to ensure product quality and compliance.
Reliability Engineer
Altria Client Services - Altria Group
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed overtime processing for IAM employees in the Senior Analyst's absence or during high volume periods to ensure accurate and timely union employee compensation.
- Developed Asset Care Strategy, a step-by-step process to ensure equipment was properly installed and fully documented prior ro handoff to maintenance, minimizing production interruptions.
- Digitized powerhouse environmental documentation to improve accessibility, organization and record management.
Fulfillment Expert
Target
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Completed fulfillment tasks by reviewing order, picking products and staging outgoing merchandise
- Served as acting fulfillment team lead on designated off days
- Conducted hands on training for incoming employees
ELDP Intern
Altria
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted the Regulatory Quality Control Infrastructure group in identifying areas for improvement and developing/implementing solutions.
- Produced high quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
Technology Intern
Metrostar Systems
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with Microsoft power platforms - low code platform that spans office 365, azure, dynamics 365, and standalone applications.
- Took on common technology challenges faced by the government sector and learn how agencies interact with their constituents.
- Problem-solved, learned the development process, did data modeling, and gained insights on how to build technology solutions for the government.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Computer Engineering
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Power Platforms
- Technical writing
- AutoCAD Electrical Panel Design
- Soldering
- Altium Essentials Certified
Certification
Hand Soldering Operator Certification
EPTAC - Leader in Solder Training and IPC Certification
Engineering 21st Century Leadership
University of Virginia
Timeline
Electrical Engineer
Altria Client Services - Altria Group
06.2024 - Current
Reliability Engineer
Altria Client Services - Altria Group
06.2023 - 06.2024
ELDP Intern
Altria
05.2022 - 08.2022
Technology Intern
Metrostar Systems
06.2021 - 08.2021
Fulfillment Expert
Target
11.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelors of Science - Computer Engineering
Virginia State University