Nathanial Veteran

Nathanial Engineering Specialist | Drone Operator

Michael​ Highly skilled UAS operator and technical specialist with
experience in combat drone operations, engineering support, and
Waldon system maintenance. Strong background in AutoCAD drafting,
mechanical assembly, and manufacturing processes. Proven ability
to troubleshoot, repair, and optimize complex UAV and industrial
systems. Experienced in coordinating projects, managing
Kyiv, Ukraine
installations, and training end users. Combines hands-on technical
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Skills Experience
●​ Project Management​
Senior Drone Operator​
●​ Team Leadership​ Armed Forces of Ukraine (ZSU) | Aug, 2023–Dec, 2025, Ukraine

●​ FPV Piloting​ ●​ Supported infantry and frontline units through advanced
UAS operations in active combat environments.
●​ UAS Operations​
●​ Completed extensive training on multiple UAS platforms,
●​ UAV Maintenance​ including DJI Mavic series, FPV systems, and custom
quadcopters.
●​ Mechanical Assembly​ ●​ Conducted combat missions using FPV (7”, 10” bombers)
and DJI platforms (Mavic 3 Pro, Mavic 3T), ensuring high
●​ Technical Troubleshooting​ operational effectiveness.
●​ Performed maintenance, repair, and configuration of UAVs,
●​ AutoCAD Drafting​ ground stations, remote controllers, antenna systems, and
mission-critical components.
●​ CNC & Milling​
●​ Applied engineering skills to integrate explosive payloads,
●​ Manufacturing Processes​ dual-battery configurations, and precision drop
mechanisms.
●​ Materials Science ●​ Ensured full mission readiness of multiple drone systems
through technical troubleshooting, system setup, and field
​ repairs.
Tools
Drafter​
●​ AutoCAD 2D​ B&M Ashman | 2021–2022, Westland, Michigan

●​ Fusion 360​ ●​ Produced precise 2D AutoCAD drawings for
●​ Betaflight Configurator​ telecommunications and energy infrastructure projects.
●​ Prepared accurate, properly scaled installation plans with
●​ INAV​ clear documentation.
●​ Used Excel tools to verify tolerances and calculate
●​ Microsoft Office​
power-line sag distances.
●​ Managed project timelines and coordinated deliverables to
prevent delays.
Technical Proficiencies Project Manager​
Sure Products | 2018–2019, Wixom, Michigan​
●​ Machining (Manual & CNC)​

●​ Schematic Interpretation​
●​ Managed delivery and installation of large-scale conveyor
●​ Blueprint Analysis​ systems for egg production facilities.
●​ Coordinated contractors to ensure timely, on-budget
●​ GD&T (Geometric completion of project tasks.
Dimensioning and ●​ Maintained strong client relationships and delivered
Tolerancing)​ training to enable cost-effective system maintenance.​
Supported engineering teams with minor CAD tasks using
●​ Additive Manufacturing​
AutoCAD and related design software.

Contractor​
Sure Products | 2014–2017, Wixom, Michigan

●​ Transported, assembled, and installed conveyor systems for
large-scale egg production facilities.
●​ Performed routine maintenance and ensured reliable
operation of delivered equipment.

Education Schoolcraft College / Computer Aided Drafting.
Certification in CAD 2014 - 2014, Livonia, Michigan
Manufacturing Sciences Certified course in computer aided design. Using Autocad and other
Certifications in UAV Systems 2d and 3d design software to make technical drawings.

Schoolcraft College / Manufacturing Science
2016- 2018, Livonia, Michigan
Learning procedures for implementation of manufacturing process
for new production chains. Design and installation of systems
related to production of components at different stages of the
production process. Etc. CnC, milling. Injection molding. Materials
science goes through knowledge of thermal expansion and the
effect of physics on different materials.
Awards
Medal of Indomitable Courage
For service related to combat
operations in Donetsk area 2024