SUMMARY:

A team spirited and performance driven engineering professional, possessing a solid background in leadership, design, implementation and development. Also, extensive experience with the program life cycle process, specifically requirements management and software and systems integration testing.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Requirements Management
• Software Integration Testing
• Verification and Validation
• Requirements Development
• Security Validation Testing
• Quality Assurance
• Test Planning
• Automated Testing
• Risk Management
• Test Execution
• Model Driven Development
• Earned Value Management
• Agile Development
• Performance Testing

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Windows NT, Microsoft Office Applications, Redhat Linux, Java, C++, TestPartner Automated Testing Suite, IBM Rational DOORS, IBM Rational Jazz, SharePoint, Visio, AutoCAD and Basic UNIX/Shell operating systems.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, ASHBURN, VA

PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• 6 Month Contract Position
• Prepared System Integration Test (SIT) Procedures for software and systems requirements
• Conducted Peer Reviews for SIT procedures
• Conduct System Integration Testing and Acceptance Testing
• Managed requirements and test procedures by utilizing the Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) requirements database and traceability matrices.

Confidential, FAIRFAX, VA

PRINCIPAL ADVANCED SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• System and Test Team Lead for System Integration Verification and Validation Testing
• Managed a team that prepares systems engineering test plans and procedures for hardware and software, and participate in their execution
• Oversaw all stages of the Software, Systems and Hardware Development Life Cycles
• Maintained individual project plan and report out to project managers and project directors
• Supported hardware and software development activities, including reviewing top level and detailed designs, conducting code reviews, and supporting unit level testing
• Developed technical documentation for Software Design Documents (SDDs), Software Requirement Specifications (SRSs), User stories and Test Cases
• Supported the execution of Production Acceptance Testing, Design Verification Testing, Performance Verification Testing, Manual Testing and Environmental Qualification Testing
• Conducted and participated in Systems Integration Testing (SIT) utilizing automated test tools
• Oversaw the preparation of and responsible for the presentation of systems engineering cost estimates for proposed programs
• Conducted system level requirement reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Configuration Design Reviews (CDRs), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs)
• Supported the execution of Verification and Validation (V&V) Testing of software and test equipment within an Agile development environment.
• Proven ability to work with customers, creating new solutions that meet their requirements within acceptable cost parameters.
• Supported Quality Assurance processes for all Validation & Verification Testing
• Experience creating Technical Roadmaps by developing functional specifications for the customer and coordinating activities between product development and the customer.
• Managed requirements by utilizing the Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) requirements database and traceability matrices.
• Oversaw requirements and design changes to assess impact on system performance and ensure compliance with customer contact requirements.
• Utilized software scripting and message creation to test requirements through Automated Testing.
• Conducted technical risk assessments by identifying and evaluating major system cost drivers and cost impact of system architecture alternatives.

Confidential, MOORESTOWN, NJ

SENIOR MEMBER ENGINEERING STAFF

Responsibilities:

• Integrated Product Team Lead for Command and Control systems responsible for cost estimation, systems analysis, research and development and system testing.
• Managed team and integrated new requirements for Cooperative Engagement Capability on United States projects.
• Performed systems engineering analysis and coordination of sensor, weapons, and communication and operator display systems.
• Supported C4I system integration in a combat system environment, including development of system level test plans and procedures, and participation in combat system level integration tests.
• Prepared system specifications, software performance specifications, interface design specifications, along with related test and integration documentation.
• Prepared engineering test plans and procedures, and participation in their execution, providing recommendations for corrective action when problems were encountered.
• Involved with real - time simulation equipment and upgrades.
• Performed pre and post-test data analysis for system specifications and testing.

Confidential, NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA

ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Team leader of feasibility studies for current and future Aircraft Carriers.
• Responsible for providing engineering expertise and knowledge to the design of systems, components and structures.
• Involved with interfacing telephones, wire-free systems, radios, announcing systems and intercoms into an Integrated Voice User Terminal via a Distributed Switching Voice System utilizing distributed ISDN switches.
• Evaluated operational requirements and developed engineering designs to meet customer requirements.
• Prepared cost estimates for material, equipment and labor relative to assigned projects.
• Involved in coordinating with system engineers and electricians on new naval electrical system developments.