Mission Assurance Engineer 5 Resume
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Twenty four years of experience in Mission Assurance, comprised of Configuration Management, Data Management, and Quality Assurance for military software and hardware development. Most recently led the Mission Assurance team for a medium size development and the project was well received by the customer. A self-starter who has always been involved in advanced technology development. Dedicated, self-motivated achiever who is committed to success and adept at balancing multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Professional highlights
- Planned, supervised and mentored team in Configuration Management (CM), Data Management (DM), and Quality Assurance (QA) tasks.
- Provided technical leadership in the software deployment process for projects. Ensured CM processes are followed.
- Ensured that all CM tasks including software builds are generated and deployed according to project schedule.
- Skilled in writing CM, DM, and QA plans, processes, and procedures.
- Proficient in generating software CM build using MKS and Rational ClearQuest CM change control management tools.
- Made continuous enhancement of the CM process to support the project.
- Experienced in generating Configuration Identification Reports and Engineering Change Proposals.
- Expert in performing configuration audits in accordance with EIA-649, MIL-STD-483, and MIL-STD-973.
- Experienced in generating Basis of Estimates (BOE) for proposals.
- Conducted FCA/PCA per MIL-STD-1521 and processed DD250s.
- Certified as Six Sigma Green Belt Coordinator.
- Expert in military standards and Statement of Work (SOW) and in interpreting Data Item Description (DID) requirements.
- Generated CM matrices and presented them in senior management and customer reviews.
- Generated and maintained Control Account Plan (CAP), Estimate to Complete (EAC), and Variation Analysis Report (VAR) for the project using Earn Value Management System (EVMS).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Confidential 11/87 - 3/11
Mission Assurance Engineer 5
Worked as a Mission Assurance, Configuration Management, Data Management, and Quality Assurance Lead for the B-1 UPC Common Bomber Program.
- Supported proposal efforts and generated Basis of Estimates.
- Supervised and mentored QA, CM and DM tasks.
- Broad working knowledge and experience with the CMMI model. Provided project evidence for a CMMI Level 5 external assessment.
- Conducted a Six Sigma project as a Green Belt coordinator, saving the program about $80K per year.
As a CM Lead,
- participated in Change Control Board (CCB) meetings, generated agenda, maintained status of all Software/Document Change Requests using ClearQuest, generated minutes and assigned action items;
- performed CM audits to make sure CM processes are followed for CM identification, status accounting, change control, CM builds and deployments;
- generated configuration identification reports, engineering change proposals, and Configuration Status Accounting reports;
- generated, processed, and maintained Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Specification Change Notices (SCNs);
- designed, generated, and maintained automated CM library for all CM managed items generated during the lifecycle of the project;
- performed configuration audits in accordance with EIA-649, MIL-STD-483, and MIL-STD-973;
- generated software builds using the MKS configuration control system; and
- conducted FCA/PCA and presented CM requirements and processed DD250s.
As a DM Lead,
- designed an Access Database for the Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) and ensured all CDRLs and software were delivered on time;
- set up a data management library to store all data items, tools, and other items generated for the project;
- designed a check-out system for checking out data items, software, and tools from the data management library; and
As a QA Lead,
- performed AS9100 and CMMI Quality Management Systems process and product audits;
- generated monthly status reports and stop light status reports for Quality and Process;
- supported and maintained risk management activities;
- generated and maintained defect matrices and presented them in customer reviews;
- reviewed project documents for technical adequacy and for adherence to AS9100, MIL-STD-490, DoD-STD-2167, MIL-STD-498, DoD-STD-2168, as well as DID requirements.
EDUCATION
B.S. in Business Administration and Accounting, Confidential University
Certified in Computer Programming and Operation (COBOL, FORTRAN, RPG, ALC, and System Accounting), Confidential Institute
