Dominic Ombati

Lead Supervisor | CPO USN

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👤 About Me
Highly accomplished U.S. Navy Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Chief (GSMC) with 10+ years of experience in engineering operations, quality assurance, safety compliance, and leadership across surface ships and submarine maintenance facilities. Proven ability to lead teams, manage high-risk systems, and ensure mission-critical equipment reliability.
Expert in hazard identification, maintenance quality control, occupational safety, and regulatory compliance. Holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems and a Master’s in Information Management, currently pursuing a Master of Science in Industrial Hygiene with an ultimate goal to transition into Industrial Hygiene / Occupational Health & Safety leadership roles.
🎓 Education

2026 - In Progress

Master of Science Industrial Hygiene

University of Central Missouri

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GPA: 4.00 / 4.00 | Expected Completion: [Sep, 2028]
Focus: Occupational Health, Exposure Assessment, Toxicology, Industrial Ventilation, OSHA Compliance
Relevant Coursework:
  • Industrial Toxicology
  • Exposure Assessment & Control
  • Occupational Health Risk Analysis
  • Industrial Ventilation Systems
  • Environmental & OSHA Regulations

2021 - 2023

Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM)

University of Washington

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GPA: 3.68/4.00 | Graduation: [Jun, 2023]
Concentration: Cyber security, User Experience
  • Data Systems
  • Information Security
  • Analytics

2015 - 2019

Bachelor of Science Computer Information Systems

DeVry University

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GPA: 3.67/4.00 | Graduation: [Dec, 2019]
Concentration: Cyber Security Programming
  • Network Security
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Secure Systems Design
  • Software Development
  • Database Management
  • Programming (C, Python, SQL)

2009 - 2013

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

University of Nairobi

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Studied business and developed strong analytical and professional foundations. Completed 85% of the program, never graduated.
💼 Experience

2023 - Present

MP Division Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO)

Current

USS Shiloh (CG 67) - USN

2 years 6 months

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  • Lead personnel, maintenance operations, and readiness of critical engineering equipment and systems
  • Manage and enforce safety and occupational health programs, ensuring compliance with Navy safety standards and hazard control procedures
  • Oversee Marine Gas Turbine Service Record (MGTSR) program, improving operational safety, equipment reliability, and personnel qualification rates
  • Coordinates Navywide Advancement Exams (NWAE) and Rating Knowledge Exams (RKE) as Education services officer, strengthening workforce competency and risk awareness.
  • Directs safety program initiatives, including hazard identification, risk mitigation, and incident prevention across shipboard operations

Location: Pearl Harbor, HI

2020 - 2023

Quality Assurance Planner | First Class Petty Officer (GSM1)

Trident Refit Facility Bangor (TRFB), USN

2 years 8 months

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  • Planned, reviewed, and enforced maintenance and repair procedures in accordance with Quality Assurance and safety standards.
  • Evaluated technical work packages for compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring safe execution of high-risk industrial operations.
  • Supervised QA planning processes, reducing procedural errors and enhanced safety and quality control outcomes.
  • Served as Command Duty Officer, responsible for facility oversight, personnel accountability, and emergency response coordination.
  • Applied risk management principles to maintenance planning, directly supporting safe and compliant operations in high-risk industrial environment.

Location: Bangor, WA

2022 - 2022

Intern | Information Systems Technician (GS-2210-07)

Trident Refit Facility Bangor (TRFB), USN

5 months

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This position is to provide Intermediate Level Maintenance/Repair services and Technical support to fleet and shore customers pertaining to submarine Local Area Network (LAN), Information Technology Systems interfaces and external communications systems.
  • The testing, evaluations, and maintenance of computer equipment interfaces (Hardware), applications and support (Software) and network operations of submarines Undersea Warfare Combat Systems.
  • The planning, implementing, executing and delivery of projects and/or people. take actions to mitigate identified problems and communicate necessary information to customers and management.
  • Assist with LAN administrator duties pertaining to submarine LAN simulator.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Location: Bangor, WA

2015 - 2020

Leading Petty Officer (LPO) | First Class Petty Officer (GSM1)

USS Kidd (DDG 100), USN

4 years 10 months

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  • Led divisional personnel in maintenance, operations, and training for propulsion and auxiliary systems.
  • Managed divisional training programs as Training Petty Officer, improving qualifications and operational awareness.
  • Administered departmental 3M program, ensuring compliance with preventative maintenance standards.
  • Maintained critical engineering records, including bearing and equipment performance data, supporting reliability and lifecycle management.
  • Enforced safety protocols and operational risk management practices as a divisional safety Petty Officer in a dynamic shipboard environment.

Location: Everett, WA

2010 - 2013

Data Analyst

TNS East Africa

3 years 7 months

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  • Analyzed and interpreted data for market research
  • Generated reports to support business insights and decision-making

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

🛠 Projects

2021 - 2023

Digital Safety in the Metaverse - MSIM Capstone Project Sponsored by Microsoft

Microsoft | University of Washington

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This project was sponsored by Microsoft in the process to understand safety risks that are involved with the internet as technology advancements are made. We chose the Metaverse due to the fact that Web 2.0 has provided un-imagined possibilities as we enter Web 3.0 where almost every technology is made autonomous. We wonder how safety is being considered at every level!
Role: Researcher and Writer

Technologies: Webflow

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🏆 Awards & Recognition

2018

Navy and Marines Corps Achievement Medal (NAM)

U.S. Navy, USS Kidd (DDG 100)

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A meritorious award issued following the ship's successful Light-Off Assessment. As the WorkCenter Supervisor, I planned and managed the team to achieve great results.

2019

Navy and Marines Corps Achievement Medal (NAM)

U.S. Navy, USS Kidd (DDG 100)

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Meritorious award after a successful 3M inspection that led to a 96% overall command score. I was theWorkCenter Supervisor then.

2020

Navy and Marines Corps Achievement Medal (NAM)

U.S. Navy, USS Kidd (DDG 100)

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This was issued as the end of tour Award (EOT).

2023

Navy and Marines Corps Achievement Medal

U.S. Navy, TRF Bangor

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This was issued as the end of Tour Award.