SUMMARY:

• Experienced and energetic Engineering Project Manager uses hands - on technical experience and up-to-date training to develop innovative new products and services in a dynamic technical environment.
• Extensive background as a Project Manager in the aerospace, manufacturing, IT, industrial automation, R&D, nuclear, and Health Care industries.
• Strong industrial design skills to create new product lines from concept to end of life planning.
• Analytical problem solver experienced in Root Cause analysis to uncover the best solution to lower operating costs.
• Collaborative team leader who values flexibility to promote creativity and leads cross functional teams toward achievement of goals.
• Manages budgets, local and offshore resources, and the latest technology to deliver results in support of business growth.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• DraftSight, Solid Works, MS Excel, Outlook, MS Project, Power Point, SharePoint, Planview, Word, AutoCad, Visio, S.A.P., and Visual Basic. Software development lifecycle methodologies including Agile and Waterfall.
• Possessed a Secret Security Clearance from the U.S. Department of Defense.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

I.T. Project Manager, Quality

• Manages, plans, and coordinates all phases of the Project Life Cycle for global I.T. Quality activities in support of the manufacturing of medical devices. I.T. Systems and applications met the requirements of, and supported, Good Manufacturing Practice ( GMP ). Leads virtual teams, to complete multiple enterprise wide projects simultaneously, under budget and within time limits to meet corporate objectives. This includes infrastructure improvements and software development (SDLC) projects.
• Drives Quality Initiatives to upgrade and standardize software platforms across business units, eliminating redundant systems, and reducing waste. Uses Software Development Lifecycle SDLC process to manage the development of software applications.
• Manages Engineering archiving projects of I.T. systems migrating from manufacturing facilities and local data centers, to cloud based archiving and regional data centers. Scanned and cataloged AutoCad Engineering drawings into virtual servers, searchable onto a Cloud based Data Base using IBM’s Optim Tools.

Sr. I.T. Project Manager

• Life Cycle Management: Managed, planned, and coordinated IT enterprise infrastructure implementation activities from concept through retirement phases of the complete product life cycle. Lead virtual cross-functional teams to complete multiple enterprise wide projects simultaneously, under budget and within time limits to meet or exceed customer requirements. Coordinates Enterprise IT Implementations to achieve business objectives and complete complex technology initiatives. Manages budgets of up to $5M and cross-functional teams of up to 35 personnel including: software engineers, data base administrators, network specialists, web developers, and various stake holders (both internal and external). Drives projects to ensure milestones are completed on time, under budget, and with the desired results. Managed LIMS conversions, (to StarLims) Payroll, and Mobility infrastructure upgrades.
• Quality Control: Adhere to FDA CFR 21 chapter 11 electronic document regulations in support of clinical trial data. Manages projects in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices, Six Sigma defect reduction, and ISO 9001 standards.
• Network/Domain Administration and Security: User Account Management, System Log in and Multi-Factor Authentication, Active Directory, Group Management, Firewalls, Three-Tier storage, and structured software application validation process.
• Data Center Management: Updated servers into virtual machines in regional datacenters using VMware.
• Experienced in both agile and waterfall software application development and Software Development Lifecycle, SDLC.
• EPMO Tools: Creates detailed project road maps in MS Project and Excel, to define timetables, control costs, plans, schedules, creates work breakdown structures, financial planning and manage resources.
• Risk Mitigation: Early identification of possible negative occurrences, created contingency plans, scheduled automatic backup cycles for critical data, wrote Disaster Recovery plans, and procedures for data recovery.
• Completed Abbott Lab’s Project Management Certificate Program, MS Project 2010 user class, and SharePoint user training.

Project Manager / Sr. Systems Design Engineer

• Engineering Management: Managed, planned, and coordinated the Research and Development activities of new products within the Engineering Department. Initiated Engineering Changes. Designed Electrical Systems, documented electrical schematics, and integrated electrical with mechanical structures in CAD. Created Bill of Materials (BOM) and cost reduction initiatives. Integrated hardware designs with the development of application software using Waterfall and Agile software development methodologies. Cataloged Engineering drawings into SAP as attachments. Developed (BOM) structure in SAP, and created a supply chain to manufacture new products within the quality guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practice ( GMP ).
• Quality Management: Implemented Design Controls, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and Statistical Process Controls to ensure peak performance and defect reduction.
• Document Engineering changes with DraftSight x64, Visio, and Solid Works. Plans projects in MS Project, Power Point, SAP, and MS Outlook.

Targeting and Surveillance Laboratory Manager and Project Manager

• Lab Management: Managed, planned, and coordinated the R & D activities of the laboratory and assisted in engineering projects within the lab in support of Avionic product lines. Created an I.T. infrastructure system for managing R&D data, and implemented a Lab Information Management System. (LIMS) Labware version 5, with an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN). Integrated all test stations within the lab with the LIMS System to capture test data and share data across organizations.
• Project Management: Successfully completed multiple projects simultaneously to create a product line of test equipment for the Gen 4 Litening pod Program. System Design included selection of hardware to meet customer specifications, development of Firmware to control devices, and followed by software development to create user interfaces and optimize system performance. Managed both Waterfall and Agile (SDLC) development of application software.
• I.T Admin and Security Management: Installed physical servers and created a data center to manage and control classified information flow in support of Military R&D projects. Uploaded Engineering Drawings into project specific File Shares and controlled access lists and levels of user. Used the latest technology to manage the physical and electronic access to the intranet system, including hardening routers, firewalls, antivirus, and implementing Multifactor-authentication.
• Electrical Engineering- Designed electrical circuits and documented schematic diagrams with the use of CAD, Pro E, and Visual Basic and integrated electrical harnesses with mechanical engineering drawings.
• Quality: Implemented a FRACAS root cause analysis system, DMAIC Six-sigma principles for defect reduction, Continuous Improvement, CAPA, and received ISO-9001 AS9100 certifications for the Targeting and Surveillance Lab. Adhered to DoD and FAA regulations
• Additional Duties: Laser Safety and RF Safety Administrator, managed the lab’s ESD Program, scheduled equipment calibration, and maintained bench stock supplies.

Field Service Project Manager

• Successfully managed global Radar Installation contracts. Including logistics, vendor management, equipment installation, system alignments, flight checks, and FAA acceptance.
• Managed depot repair activities of Air Traffic Control systems: Radar, TACAN, VOR, DME and Secondary Radar (IFF) systems down to component level. Developed training manuals, documented wiring upgrades with Visio, and initiated Engineering Change Controls.
• Liaison between Engineering, Maintenance, and Installation Departments. Assisted Engineering with the development of Radar upgrades. Established change control documents, B.O.M. upgrade packages, managed Firmware changes on EEProms, with version controls, Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) control measures for programming, storing, and installation.
• Taught Radar Maintenance Courses to Allied Air Force Personnel.

Maintenance Superintendent and Field Service Project Manager

• Planned, supervised, and inspected building maintenance activities and equipment repairs.
• Supervised maintenance repair teams that included company employees, local trade union workers, and subcontractor personnel.
• Managed repair contracts at Nuclear Power Plants and fossil-fuel power stations. Completed contract requirements on time and under budget.

Field Service Project Manager

• Managed on-site maintenance teams and successfully completed repair contracts at Nuclear Power Plants.
• Maintained Bandit and Num Computerized Numerical Controllers (CNCs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Hydraulic machines, Metal Disintegration Machines, Laser tracking equipment. and robotic welding systems.
• Provided on-site technical support and managed field service crews in overhaul of nuclear power plants requiring extensive international travel and operational coordination / team building with plant personnel, trade unions, and contractors.
• Granted “Unescorted Access” security clearance by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
• Experienced with Westinghouse’s procedures and software to manage field service projects.
• Completed Westinghouse’s Program Management Course.

Radar, Communication and Navigation Supervisor / Technician

• Supervised Maintenance teams that repaired, tested, inspected, and calibrated A-10 Aircraft systems: UHF Radio, VHF AM and FM radios, interphone system, IFF Transponder, Instrument landing system, G.P.S., and TACAN Navigation systems.
• Trained and supervised 6 to 8 Avionics technicians.
• Repaired Air Traffic Control and Weather Radar Systems: GPN-12 Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR7), Weather Radar (FPS-66), IFF transponder (TPX-42), radar monitors, video processors, cameras, and diesel generators.