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Fairfax, Va

Currently enjoying retirement from the Air Force and the private sector.

Northern Virginia

IT Program Manager Jul 05 ~ Retired Sep 06Virtual Interactive Processing System (Military Recruiting) • Provided senior level IT program management to the US Army.• Interviewed clients to baseline current processes and validate new requirements.• Briefed clients on the change processes to implement a new system.• Liaised with customers to ensure complete customer satisfaction and acceptance.• Determined program risk and developed mitigation solutions.• Wrote jargon free design, development, and project management documents.• Conducted systems analysis and product reviews to ensure IT return on investment.

Northern Virginia

IT Deployment Manager ~ Battle Command Sustainment Support System (BCS3) • Led all system deployments resulting in improved battle field support for soldiers.• Saved thousands in acquisition cost through recommended hardware changes.• Enhanced the synergy and effectiveness of logistics and acquisition processes.• Integrated system deployment plans with architectural schema reducing funding needs.• Synchronized training with system deployments for improved soldier support.• Coordinated with and briefed DOD staff, Army Commanders and unit leaders.• Advanced Army modularity, digitization and transformation issues for BCS3.• Contributed and supported Integrated Product Teams and synchronization conferences.• Managed & conducted all site surveys and system handoff activities.

Northern Virginia

Information Technology Acquisition Manager (Team Lead 9 months)Turned around production/staffing problems resulting in cost effective support for our clients. Retrained supervisors and provided leadership with client satisfaction training. Accelerated Business Process Improvement activities on best value acquisition. Administered initial execution of Clinger-Cohen, GPRA and section 508. Implemented solutions from customer and management surveys (Balanced Scorecard).Sr. Information Systems Integration Engineer (Technical Team Lead 4 yrs) Served as the primary technical project officer and then as project lead and provided technical program planning, management, analysis, engineering and execution for the design, development, procurement, testing, and subsequent fielding of the Joint Service Hazardous Substance Management System (JS HSMS). • Improved all fielding & deployment team activities implementing the HSMS.• Developed enhanced logistics (ILSP) planning and implementation guidance. • Conducted requirements definition, systems analysis and process improvement. • Directed user acceptance testing of application software and hardware (SQT & SAA). • Expanded hardware and software enhancements affecting system configurations.

Northern Virginia

Led a team of six personnel in support of the Plans and Analysis Division for the Army Enterprise Information Systems, Sustaining Base Information Service Project. Improved IT and integrated logistics support to the Program Manager, Combat Service Support Control System and the Strategic & Theater Command and Control System.

Northern Virginia

Led a team of seven personnel supporting an IBM contract that improved documentation management, configuration tracking and enhanced IBM’s six-sigma program, resulting in a 99% reduction in data bank errors.

Around The World

Nineteen years of early automation inventory management/logistics followed by nine years as enlisted advisor. Led multiple teams, units and squadrons by example and set the standard for performance, work ethic, and leadership. Represented the enlisted force and advised command leaders on moral, health, welfare and disciplinary issues. Performed quality reviews on enlisted performance reports, liaised with civilian support agencies and monitored community care programs to ensure a high quality of life.