Nicholas Dupre
About Nicholas Dupre
Nicholas Dupre is a Territory Service Engineer at Vaisala, with a background in mechanical and composite engineering. He has extensive experience in project management and technical roles, including previous positions at the United States Marine Corps and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
Work at Vaisala
Nicholas Dupre has been employed at Vaisala as a Territory Service Engineer since 2019. In this role, he provides on-site calibration and repair services for Vaisala system installations. His responsibilities include managing project schedules and ensuring that services align with customer requirements. Dupre's work contributes to the effective deployment of Vaisala's weather monitoring solutions in the Boise, Idaho area.
Previous Experience in the Marine Corps
Nicholas Dupre served in the United States Marine Corps from 2000 to 2005 as an Air Frame and Hydraulics Mechanic. During his five years of service, he gained hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance and repair, which provided a strong foundation for his technical skills in subsequent roles.
Career at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Dupre worked at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems in various capacities from 2006 to 2019. He began as a Composite Technician II from 2006 to 2010, then transitioned to a Composite Designer from 2010 to 2017. He later served as an Engineering Manufacturing Liaison from 2017 to 2019. In these roles, he developed expertise in composite materials and engineering processes, contributing to the company's aeronautical projects.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Dupre holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Management Project Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, which he attended from 2015 to 2019. He also earned an Associate of Science degree in Computer Drafting and Design from ITT Technical Institute between 2007 and 2009. His educational background supports his project management skills and technical knowledge in engineering and design.
Project Management Skills
In his current and previous roles, Nicholas Dupre applies project management principles to ensure that projects are delivered within scope and budget. He manages inventory for projects with budgets ranging from $200 to $30,000, ensuring alignment with customer needs. Dupre also coordinates schedules with sub-contractors for the installation of weather stations and adheres to OSHA safety standards on job sites.