MATTHEW STEVEN ROBINETTE

327 Dairy Lane Morgantown, West Virginia 26508 304.282.0741 mr6fa916@westpost

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MANAGER-SYSTEM ENGINEER-ADVISOR
Articulate and detail-oriented professional providing nearly 20 years of combine
d success within legal and engineering arenas. Award-winning and results-driven
strategist offering experience in business and general and insurance-related lit
igation. Recognized by colleagues as successful manager and talented team builde
r. Dynamic communicator exhibiting solid leadership, technical, communication, p
roblem-solving, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
I have expertise in strategic planning, client relations, communications, litiga
tion, negotiations, process improvement, research and analysis, contracts, energ
y law, regulatory compliance, documentation, and alliance building.
CAREER HISTORY
Engineering Summary
From 1990 to 1998 I was a senior systems engineer with the United States Space S
huttle Program with United Space alliance/ Lockheed Martin Space Operations as a
Guidance/Navigation & Flight Control Engineer. I improved space shuttle safet
y and reliability and reduced costs by designing and conducting tests on various
systems; tested avionics, guidance, navigation, flight control, braking, hydrau
lics, orbiter maneuvering system, and robotics. As a result of these initiative
s, I was recognized by my employer and NASA with saving the Shuttle Program $200
K in annual cost savings by streamlining hardware and software testing. Additio
nally, I was honored with a Certificate of Appreciation from NASA Director of Jo
hn F. Kennedy Space Center for enhancing, designing, and implementing modificati
ons to Shuttle Program.

From June 1998 to July 2000, I was a senior engineer/analyst with Averstar, In
c. (now L3 Communications wherein I led Independent Verification & Validation (I
V&V) for NASAs Checkout and Launch Control System (CLCS), which provided safety
and reliable means to process and launch space shuttle; assessed safety critical
software and system software for quality, testability, and traceability.
From July 2000 to July 2003, I was a senior systems engineer for Raytheon wher
ein I verified
specifications for ground base Fire Control System for military. Created, coordi
nated, and integrated test plans with team members as Lead Engineer; ensured com
pliance with system specifications. Additionally, I provided engineering expert
ise for $1B+ sale to Kuwait military in 2001. I held a Top Secret Security clea
rance for this position. I was recognized by Raytheon with several On-the-Spot
awards for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and integrating test plans in l
aboratory and field, including those for foreign nations.
I am a graduate of West Virginia University College of Law in 2006 and a 1990
graduate of Bluefield State College with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Techn
ology. Additional academic credentials include certification from the National
Trial Advocacy College at University of Virginia.
From July 19, 1981, to July 20, 1985, I was in the United States Marine Corps
as an electronics technician. I was honorably discharged after completing my te
rm of active service.
Legal Profile
In 2004 and 2005, I was a law clerk with the Colosi Law Office and the Robinette
Legal Group, PLLC, wherein I provided legal research and analysis to attorneys
regarding numerous legal issues.
Since October, 2006, I have been a member in good standing with the West Virgini
a Bar. I have resolved complex litigation matters for clients in wrongful deat
h claims against entities involving engineering principles; results of case were
placed under seal by court. I have represented insured clients involving constr
uction issues and auto accidents, in addition to personal injury. Additionally,
I have represented clients involved in mining or energy industry disasters.
Specifically, I prepared cases for all phases of litigation, including pleadings
, discovery,
depositions, mediation, settlement, and trial. I evaluated depositions and moti
ons from opposing counsel with respect to engineering standards. I composed pha
se reports for insurance carriers and their insured regarding litigation status.
I have provided direction for civil actions requiring engineering expertise, al
ong with case law research for civil litigation. Further, I regularly coordinat
e and develop documentation for trial. I have trial experience.
I excelled in academics in the area of energy law, advanced criminal procedure,
and pre-trial litigation and received the highest grade for each from West Virgi
nia University College of Law.
Responsible for research and interpreting of applicable law, regulation, and app
lying to the
issue, problem, or question at hand. Additionally, responsible for being able t
o think outside the box with regards to the application of various legal theorie
s and courses of action to achieve the desired objectives. Further, responsible
for contacting clients from the inception of litigation to its conclusion in ord
er to obtain necessary information and give legal advice.
Accomplishments include providing legal advice to multiple attorneys regarding e
ngineering issues to achieve desired results in numerous civil actions. Further
accomplishments include providing necessary analysis to various problems which
include contracts, work related injuries in order to negotiate an amicable settl
ement with all parties.
Related skills include in depth knowledge of various engineering processes from
electrical engineering, system engineering, as well as experience with software
life cycle. Other skills include able to work with others to obtain objectives,
a self starter, and able to work without supervision. Additionally, well suite
d to interact and communicate with clients to obtain and gain their trust as wel
l as to seek and obtain the necessary information.