Rocky Rao
Chesapeake
Summary
Surface Fleet Sustainment | Class Maintenance Planning | Availability Execution | Engineering Coordination Results-driven maintenance leader with 15+ years supporting surface ship lifecycle sustainment, material readiness, and regulatory compliance. Experienced coordinating with Port Engineers, technical authorities, and maintenance centers to validate requirements, analyze cost and man-day data, and support availability planning. Strong background in CSMP review, maintenance analytics, engineering documentation, and senior-level briefings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance & Material Management Program Manager
Navy
01.2020 - Current
- Lead maintenance planning aligned with JFMM and modernization requirements.
- Review CSMP entries to identify cost drivers, schedule impacts, and availability risk.
- Support development and monitoring of AWP/BAWP packages.
Senior Instructor
Navy
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Standardized certification programs to strengthen maintenance compliance and eliminate qualification gaps.
- Led corrective initiatives improving readiness metrics and qualification completion rates.
Auxiliaries Division Leading Chief Petty Officer
Navy
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Directed preventive and corrective maintenance across multiple engineering systems, resolving 150+ discrepancies.
- Managed maintenance scheduling, documentation, and quality assurance to sustain operational availability.
- Supervised 150+ personnel in engineering operations, safety compliance, and maintenance standards.
Education
B.S. - Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University
A.S. - Liberal Arts
Excelsior College
Skills
- Class Maintenance Plan (CMP) Support
- CSMP Review & Cost Analysis
- Availability Work Packages (BAWP/AWP)
- Lifecycle Sustainment
- JFMM/NSTM Compliance
- Configuration Management
- Maintenance Data Analytics
- Continuous Improvement
Certification
- Active Secret Clearance
- Google Project Management Certificate
- U.S. Dept. of Labor: Power Plant Operator, Instructor & Computer Operator Apprenticeships
Timeline
Maintenance & Material Management Program Manager
Navy
01.2020 - Current
Senior Instructor
Navy
01.2017 - 01.2020
Auxiliaries Division Leading Chief Petty Officer
Navy
01.2013 - 01.2017
A.S. - Liberal Arts
Excelsior College
B.S. - Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University