SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly organized professional who directs engineering teams and executes effective project management, systems engineering, and business development solutions for government and commercial clients, including DoD, DHS, DOJ, NASA, FAA, public safety agencies, and large systems integrators. Has a proven track record in commercial and military careers, which are highlighted by strong organizational, communications, leadership, and analytical skills.

• Practical experience in a wide variety of technologies, including DoD weapons systems, spectrum management, wireless, and telecommunications system design
• Mission-critical system acquisition and project management expert
• Value of projects and proposals range from $100K to $100Ms
• Formerly held a U.S. Government security clearance (currently inactive)

Federal Engineering
Director of Consulting Operations 2008 - 2012
Staff, train, and oversee project managers and consulting teams for the execution of mission-critical radio systems design, procurement, and implementation programs. Develop strategies and implement new lines of consulting support services for a small business that focuses on public safety communications and interoperability.

• Responsible for profit and loss (P & L), developing project plans, performing quality assurance (QA) of deliverables, serving as the primary interface for client-relations, and resolving project and contract escalation issues
• Develops proposals and statements of work (SOWs) for new and follow-on work. Instrumental in developing the winning proposal for supporting the implementation of the Los Angeles regional public safety telecommunications system. The resulting contract is funded by the largest grant awarded under the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) broadband technology program.
• Established and managed the Centers of Excellence (COE) for project management, spectrum management, and writing technical documentation
• As Spectrum COE Director, oversaw the development of repeatable process, procedures, and templates for producing frequency plans and FCC applications, and for evaluating and documenting system performance measures, including coverage, capacity, and adjacent/co-site interference, and intermodulation.

Confidential
Senior Program Manager 2007 - 2008
Led a team of 15+ engineers who provided Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) and spectrum engineering support to DoD's Joint Spectrum Center (JSC). Evaluated and recommended solutions to control emissions, eliminate interference, and mitigate E3 and radiation hazards (RADHAZ) on personnel, electronic systems, and ordinance. Supervised the implementation of solutions using engineering processes, requirements analyses, surveys and modeling, and laboratory and field testing.

• Served as the primary interface between project teams, executive management, and the customer
• Developed project plans, allocated and directed engineering and administrative staff, and ensured successful execution of concurrent complex technical tasks
• Responsible for the development of test plans and reports, and the QA of all deliverables
• Oversaw professional development, including technical and administrative training, of staff
• Responsible for over $3M annual revenue and performance, cost, and schedule management of multiple (20+) projects

Confidential
Senior Program Manager 1999 - 2007
Principal Engineer 1985 - 1999
As project manager, led and executed multiple systems engineering efforts for U.S. Navy acquisition programs. Developed MIL-STD product specifications and performed operational analyses for NAVAIR safety-of-flight avionics and shipboard communications and electronic warfare systems. For SPAWAR, I developed a long-range plan for submarine communications architecture and conducted a performance analysis of a submarine radio direction finding system.

• Experienced in developing functional designs and test requirements for weapon systems, applying MIL-STD-461/462/810, MIL-HDBK-235, and DO-160
• Supervised the performance of test plans and reviewed test reports to ensure vendor compliance to specifications

Confidential, led engineering and QA analyses for various Joint Forces tactical and strategic weapons system programs. Provided reliability and maintainability (R & M), test and evaluation (T & E), warranty and spares management, and corrosion prevention support to the Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM).
Delivered high-quality hardware and software products and services for mission-critical, high-availability communications networks and applications. Managed wireless and WAN programs through all life-cycle phases and milestones. Implemented and operated network management services under service level agreements (SLAs), including 24x7 network operations center (NOC), help desk, and field maintenance; configuration management; reporting; and logistics. Developed and delivered high-quality contract deliverables, design and interface documents, test plans, reliability and maintainability reports, and cutover plans.

• Operated under certified ISO 9001:2000 quality management processes
• Managed a multi-disciplined engineering team that designed a national wireless interoperable network for law enforcement agents for DHS. Technologies included RF engineering, voice and data interoperability, operations and maintenance, and construction and property management.
• Oversaw the design, installation, operation, and maintenance a private IP WAN for NASA that connected airlines\' flight safety data to a central database for analyses
• Implemented a multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) WAN for transporting time-critical telemedicine information between DHS-ICE detention centers and University of Maryland Medical Center
• Served as the O & M Manager for Montgomery County FiberNet WAN. Maintained 99.9% availability of 150+ node government communications infrastructure, including public safety agencies
• Implemented VHF wireless and ground network communications service programs for commercial air carrier, airport authority, and U.S. and foreign government aviation authorities, including FAA

Confidential
Commissioned Officer 1980 - 1985
As Nuclear Engineering Officer, I managed and directed divisions responsible for the safe, reliable operation of the reactor and major electrical and mechanical systems throughout the ship. Coordinated successful upkeep periods; supervised and trained watch standers; and qualified as Engineering Officer of the Watch, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the nuclear propulsion plant and all engineering systems throughout the ship.
As Communications Officer, I maintained continuous communications aboard a fleet ballistic missile submarine (SSBN-617). Led the division and ensured proper maintenance and operation of all shipboard radio systems, including administrative management of all classified and COMSEC material systems.

• Completed qualification in submarines and stood watch as Ship\'s Duty Officer and Officer of the Deck, acquiring a thorough understanding of weapons systems, strategic operations, and submarine tactics
• Certified by Naval Reactors and Admiral Rickover as a chief nuclear engineer

B.S. Engineering Management
Post Graduate Training and Qualification as Navy Communications Officer and Navy Nuclear Engineer

• Curricula included Electrical Engineering, Physics, and Advanced Mathematics