EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

• I am an experienced Information Technology IT , Project Management and Education Professional with experience in both private industry and government sectors. I have a diverse career highlighted by progressive positions requiring leadership, problem solving, technological innovation, and the directing of business processes. My experience includes, but is not limited to:
• 20 Years of Technical Experience
• 10 Years of Project Management and Leadership Experience
• 8 Years of Educational and Training Experience

SKILLS:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS

Microsoft Project, Visio

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LANGUAGES

C , C , COBOL, Sequel, SQL, Omnis 7, HTML, XML, .Net, JavaScript, Visual Basic, CICS, VSAM, JCL

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TOOLS/SOFTWARE

SharePoint 2010, 2007, 2003 , Microsoft Office Professional Suite Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint , Ecompanion, System Architect, Librarian, Turnover, DOORs, Change Synergy, Horizon Live, Blackboard, Rational Requisite Pro, Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, Microsoft Visual Studio 2008, MOSS 2007, Team Foundation Server, SQL Server 2005, 2008

OPERATING SYSTEMS

IBM AS/400, MS Windows, OS/2, IBM 3090 MVS, UNIX familiar

EXPERIENCE HISTORY:

Confidential

• Currently I am leading the Software Engineering team in the development of enterprise software solutions on the SharePoint 2010 platform. The applications being developed will assist the Joint Improvised Explosive Devise IED Defeat Organization JIEDDO in accomplishing their mission and will be used across the organization. Additional details regarding my responsibilities include the following:
• Manage the software engineering team in the design, development and implementation of several SharePoint applications.
• Develop and implement agile engineering processes.
• Provide input on the architecture and design of the applications.
• Communicate with stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Develop and maintain SharePoint 2010 project sites to manage the various projects.
• Establish standard operating procedures to ensure proper communication amongst team members that are not co-located.
• Work closely with senior management to communicate progress and plan future program goals.
• Ensure quick response to customer inquiries and requests.
• Assist in the development and implementation of CMMI processes.
• Proactively work with the customer and other teams to address and mitigate issues and risks.

Confidential

• While at ManTech, I was a senior member of the Technical Solutions Division where I performed project management/technical lead responsibilities for development projects, which varied in scope and size. In this leadership role, I oversaw projects and mentored and trained team members. I was also the Scrum Master for two large-scale projects, which impacted 50 to 75 of the organization. As a Senior Software Engineer, I performed software engineering duties, which included full life cycle development tasks, utilizing various methodologies, to include Waterfall, Spiral and Scrum. My engineering responsibilities also included software development, database creation and maintenance and development and/or review of technical documents such as Project Charters, Project Management Plans, System Engineering Plans, System Documentation, System Design Documents, Software Development Plans, feasibility studies, analysis of alternatives, policy letters, white papers, systems/software engineering standards and best practice guidelines, training materials and handbooks. Additionally, I supported Marine Corps Systems Command MARCORSYSCOM , working directly with the customer as a member of the System Engineering, Interoperability, Architectures and Technology SIAT team supporting Marine Corps programs throughout the acquisition lifecycle process and participating in System Engineering Technical Review SETR events. Additional details regarding my responsibilities include the following:
• Managed technical teams in the development and implementation of IT projects, which included the Microsoft Office SharePoint Services MOSS Migration team in the system update from SharePoint 2003 to MOSS 2007, which affected the entire companies user community of internal and external users.
• Worked with customers to generate system requirements to ensure to the proper interpretation of the business needs.
• Developed and assisted project managers in the use of metrics for project and/or department performance measurement, which resulted in a reduction of hours required to complete project management reporting tasks and allowed project managers to manage teams more efficiently.
• Conducted meetings and developed briefs, allowing for timely and effective communication with personnel of varying levels, to include the development team, internal customers, external customer and senior management.
• Performed quality verifications on work produced by project teams ensuring products consistently met or exceeded internal organizational performance and quality standards.
• Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring project deliverables met customer expectations and mapped to project initiatives and goals.
• Provided input and guidance to Marine Corps software intensive programs to ensure compliance with public law, policies, systems engineering best practices, standards and regulations, such as the Navy Software Process Improvement Initiative SPII and Military Standards, which allowed programs of record to be properly prepared for acquisition milestone decisions.
• Analyzed project goals and determined the methodology to most effectively and efficiently complete system/software design and development.
• Analyzed new technologies, which assisted the division in staying current with technological enhancements.
• Evaluated and implemented system change requests and ensured accurate implementation of changes.
• Identified system issues and provided resolutions, which allowed for the development teams seamless implementation of system updates.
• Developed and maintained systems using Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, Microsoft Visual Studio 2008, SharePoint 2003, SharePoint 2007, SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008 and .NET programming.
• Scrum Master for the Capability Maturity Model Integration CMMI Maturity Level III ML3 deployment team and the Metrics Development Team resulting in an increase in productivity of the teams.
• Analyzed and verified system capabilities and interoperability to provide assessments and recommendations to the team.
• Used tools to complete responsibilities, to include Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Professional Suite and Team Foundation Server.
• Selected by senior management to lead a workshop at the technical conference discussing combining CMMI and agile methodologies, which was attended by internal and external customers and business colleagues of varying levels.

Confidential

• While at SCCI, I was a Group Lead and a System Engineer, supporting the Department of Navy. As the Group Lead, I performed project management responsibilities, leading the Configuration Management CM team of six, supporting the Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device RCIED Electronic Warfare CREW System.. Management of the CM team included tracking project resources and milestones, overseeing tasks, mentoring employees, conducting interviews, hiring staff to fulfill contract needs and performing annual employee performance evaluations. I also provided System Engineering support to the Tomahawk System TWS and Information Assurance IA support for Gun Weapon System GWS and the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense BMD System. My engineering responsibilities included analyzing and providing feedback on Engineering Change Proposals ECP's , participating in CREW System technical events such as, Configuration Control Boards CCBs , Test Readiness Reviews TRRs and test events and assisting in the development of project documents, to include training plans, Configuration Management Plans CMP's , Standard Operating Procedures SOP's and a System Identification Profile SIP for the GWS in accordance with the DITSCAP SSAA Package Reduction guidelines. Additionally, I performed system migrations of engineering tools and was selected by the management team to participate in proposal reviews. Additional details regarding my responsibilities are:
• Improved customer relations by working closely with the government customer to ensure tasks were completed in accordance with requirements and expectations.
• Assessed strategies, processes and system engineering tools and provided recommendations, which resulted in more efficient processes that included the automation of the transmittal process and the load set management process.
• Used DOORs, including DXL scripting, to support the CREW System in the implementation of a requirements management system, which included establishing traceability between requirements and baselines in DOORs.
• Decomposed and analyzed documentation to establish sound system requirements, meeting the customers' expectations.
• Verified deliverables to the customer met quality standards increasing customer acceptance.
• Generated status accounting reports to provide timely communication to project stakeholders.
• Performed software audits to ensure the product was in conformance with project goals.
• Analyzed system architectural drawings in System Architect to determine changes required to become DoD Architecture Framework DODAF compliant.
• Used Change Synergy for tracking and research of change requests.
• Prepared the System Security Authorization Agreement SSAA for the Gun Weapon System GWS Mk 34 Mod 2 in accordance with the DoD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation C A Process DITSCAP .
• Conducted technical evaluation of compatibility issues with GWS Mk 34 Mod 2 interfacing systems.
• Performed system architecture, design and interoperability analysis and data flow analysis for the GWS.

Confidential

• As a Program Analyst, I provided support to the Joint Single Integrated Air Picture SIAP Systems Engineering Organization JSSEO . I led the contractor analysis team in providing technical expertise for cost analysis, the generation of acquisition documentation and the development and analysis of performance metrics. I assigned tasks to subordinate team members and ensured accurate and timely completion. I accomplished these tasks in the following manner:
• Lead team members in program management functionalities, to include creation of project documentation, briefs and reports, which yielded an effective stakeholder communication process.
• Used Microsoft Project to plan and track progress of projects.
• Analyzed system processes and documentation to ensure alignment with the acquisition phases of a DoD system.
• Assisted in the development, editing and revising of the Acquisition Strategy and other technical documents, which allowed the team to be prepared for acquisition milestone decisions.
• Ensured documentation met professional standards and guidelines.
• Reviewed requirements to ensure customer needs were properly represented in system documentation.
• Prepared and presented reports to Senior Management to ensure timely communication.
• Researched and evaluated business processes and provided innovative solutions, which resulted streamlined processes.
• Documented research findings using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Used Earned Value Management techniques to develop and analyze performance metrics to measure project performance, which assisted the project managers in more efficiently management of the team.
• Tracked data during the various quality gates to analyze system development progress and ensure target goals were met.
• Liaison between the acquisition management team and other system development teams resulting in more efficient communications.

Confidential

• I assisted in the establishment of HACA. I was instrumental in assisting in the development and implementation of the academy policies and procedures. In this capacity, I performed the following:
• Analyzed, designed and developed student database using Microsoft Access.
• Trained personnel on the use of the student database system, which improved personnel efficiency.
• Actively participated in the school planning processes to ensure proper development, implementation and evaluation of all school programs and activities.
• Assisted in the development of school policies and procedures resulting in higher standards compared to other private schools.
• Performed curriculum evaluations.
• Assisted in financial assessment for the school.
• Managed personnel.
• Performed student evaluations and maintained student records.
• Established and maintained an accounting and inventory system for school supplies, materials and equipment.
• Developed lesson plans.
• Taught students using various elementary education techniques, which resulted in students performing above average on standardized tests.
• Maintained a pleasant, fun and safe classroom atmosphere, which perpetuated an environment for learning.
• Maintained positive, cooperative and mutually supportive relationships with parents.
• Implemented achievement testing program.

Confidential

• As an Adjunct Professor, I instructed classes in the Finance and Computer Information Systems disciplines. I taught classes in person and online that contained up to 35 students. My duties included:
• Taught classes in the Computer Information Systems discipline, which includes classes in programming, networking, system analysis and design, operating system analysis and information technology decision making.
• Taught classes in the Finance discipline, which includes classes in cost and pricing analysis, personal financial management and introduction to finance.
• Maintained current knowledge of Finance and Information Technology practices and techniques through current employment, study and research.
• Developed on-line courses in synchronous and asynchronous formats using Blackboard and eCompanion.
• Taught in-class and on-line classes using Horizon Live, Blackboard and eCompanion.
• Consistently received high scores on student evaluations.
• Effectively communicated with students and assisted students in achieving desired results.
• Presented instructional material in a clear, concise and easy to follow manner in order to meet the needs of students at varying levels.
• Worked with students to ensure satisfactory resolution to student problems.

Confidential

• As a Project Analyst Consultant, I was primarily responsible for the system analysis, development and maintenance of the MCI Worldcom customer rewards program system. My duties included:
• Managed a team of five developers in the development, implementation and maintenance of the system.
• Ensured deliverables met requirements, schedule and quality expectations.
• Created and managed project schedules.
• Worked with operations staff on system accounts, file maintenance and data back-up to ensure the system integrity was maintained.
• Interpreted needs of the business and user communities and provided innovative system solutions.
• Analyzed system requirements and documented use cases.
• Developed and implemented system enhancements in COBOL on the AS/400 platform.
• Maintained and updated system database using SQL.
• Created ad hoc database reports as required for business partners and management.
• Implemented a new change management system, which resulted in a higher level of integrity in system updates.
• Created change management system training course, which included writing the training manuals and other course materials.
• Conducted training classes on the change management system.
• Performed quality assurance testing on system updates.
• Worked with quality assurance team to ensure the development of detailed and accurate test matrices.
• Wrote test cases and system process and procedural documentation.
• Verified and documented procedures and system changes.
• Assisted the operations staff in troubleshooting system problems.
• Analyzed application system issues and provided solutions, while consistently maintaining a high resolution rate.

Confidential

• As a Systems Engineer Consultant, I provided technical expertise to the development team to assist with system analysis and software design. My responsibilities included:
• Managed project implementations for the analysis team.
• Assisted in the evaluation and selection of system software.
• Conducted feasibility analysis for an ordering system.
• Interpreted the needs of the user community to obtain optimal business solutions.
• Translated business requirements into system requirements and specifications.
• Wrote use cases and test cases.
• Communicated system requirements with personnel from various departments through oral and written medium.
• Documented system changes for technical and non-technical staff.
• Evaluated system problems and provided technical solutions.
• Verified test case scenarios used by the quality assurance team.