ARMY AL&T
Te ability to understand the test require- ments and balancing those expectations with test timelines can be a challeng- ing part of the job. "People sometimes ask why the process can't be shorter, but it's important to balance speed with the appropriate protocols. It's like building a house—it would be great to move in next week, but you definitely want your home to be well built." Tat’s the nature of test- ing, and something he tries to impart to younger team members. “I always tell them to take their time and do things the right way,” he said. “If you don’t fully understand the system, you could potentially create a problem—electrical hazards, fuel spills, etc. Te first rule is to analyze and understand the whole situa- tion. Do things the right way and take your time.”
of test and evaluation, which is focused on a system’s overall operation and its ability
“I work in the developmental testing side
to meet the technical requirements in a controlled environment.
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Even with careful planning, sometimes things go wrong. Kalinowski has learned to stay calm and focus on clear commu- nication in those instances. “It’s hard to make that phone call and give someone bad news about their test,” he said. “It’s difficult, but you always have to stay calm, explain what happened, and make sure
you’re being clear. For some customers, a phone call is enough, but others might want to actually come in and see. It’s about developing those relationships and know- ing that every case is different.” Every case is different, every test is different and Kalinowski said every day is different in his line of work.
“Te best way to describe my job is that I have to be a jack of all trades for every situation, constantly herding cats while juggling 10 balls at the same time,” he laughed. Tough he sometimes feels like a circus master for the Ringling Brothers, he loves his job and has no interest in leav- ing. “I’ve been on the other side,” he said. “I worked in industry before I came to the Army, and I know how good I’ve got it here—other jobs just don’t have an attrac- tion for me.” He enjoys the work and is proud of supporting DOD. “Te combi- nation of working on data; seeing details down to the hundredth and thousandth of a second through computer analysis, while still having a level of hands-on work in the field, is immensely enjoyable,” he said. “Te sense of pride I have, knowing that I can ensure that a system becomes a vital piece of the DOD fleet, and something that the warfighter can count on for years to come—there’s no piece of instrumen- tation to measure that.”
DIGGING IN Kalinowski likes to roll up his sleeves and tinker with machinery. (Photo by ATEC) —ELLEN SUMMEY
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