- Leads the development, coordination, management and implementation of IT initiatives and requirements that support modernization efforts and transition of legacy systems utilized in processing appeals for the VA.- Develops and provides critical, time-sensitive, independent analyses, evaluations and recommendations on appeals modernization-related issues to senior leadership.

• Managed a team of 10 personnel performing the complex migration of a legacy Oracle Forms 6i application to an Oracle Forms 12c application within a Linux based virtual server environment.• Proactively collaborated with government project leaders, senior management and major stakeholders to establish strategic plans and objectives while defining complex requirements.• Effectively leads multiple software developers, testers, database administrators and support personnel while coordinating closely with internal and external cross functional teams.• Performed detailed task and effort analysis while closely collaborating with senior application developers and project team members to create effective and realistic milestones and schedules.• Developed full life cycle project planning documents following CMMI and PMI guidelines to include the Project Management Plan, Resource Plan, Application Migration Plan, Test Plan, 508 Compliance Plan, Transition Plan and multiple other status and reporting documents. • Proficient with a multitude of Project Management applications and tools including; Microsoft Project, Excel, Resource Management, Task Management, Cost Estimating and Risk Analysis.

• Served as a Project Manager supporting manufacturing Program Managers and Project Engineers performing complex transfers of machined, mechanical and electronic systems and components.• Demonstrated ability to successfully execute simultaneous projects while working closely with upper management, program leads and production supervisors to ensure successful system transfer on plan through first article acceptance into full production at the gaining facility.• Developed and maintained detailed Microsoft Project schedules and Excel matrix’s tracking risks, production status, equipment, training, facility readiness and resources.• Managed, coordinated and drove relevant project and project status communications to include meetings, briefings and conferences; monitored progress through direct interaction with production leads, project reviews and the creation of detailed project reporting metrics.• Worked with functional managers and department heads to analyze and refine transition processes while proactively managing to eliminate potential resource conflicts, dependencies and constraints.

• Managed security operations, activities and personnel as a temporary role while relocating between states due to family needs.

• Managed teams of engineers, technicians and software developers in the design, integration, global fielding and sustainment of mission critical Information Technology (IT) systems and software.• Utilized extensive management skills, with strong planning, communication, organizational and decision-making abilities to effectively direct concurrent projects to successful completion while closely tracking budget constraints, managing risks and meeting schedule milestones.• Articulate oral and written communicator with significant experience briefing high level officials from government Agencies to private industry executives and their respective teams.• Accurately analyzed stakeholder needs in face-to-face meetings, developed detailed project plans, and fully managed acquisition of material and resources for on-time, on-budget delivery.• Organized highly technical cross-functional teams and provided leadership to ensure focus on project objectives with an emphasis on innovative, “outside-the-box” problem-solving.• Planned and managed a multi-million dollar program budget; conducted resource planning, estimating and related oversight; tracked costs to ensure 100% adherence to budgetary limitations.• Experienced with the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), both Agile and Waterfall development methodologies and served as a product stakeholder assisting with defining requirements, prioritizing backlog items and working closely with Scrum development teams.• Staffed and managed a 24 hour technical support help desk providing excellent customer service while enabling remote support for specialized government IT systems and software.• Provided oversight and management of organization support functions for civilian, military and contractor personnel that included training, travel, security, facilities and records management.• Experienced in human resources, recruiting, staff management, evaluation, recognition, mentoring and developing subordinates.

• Conducted in-depth project design, requirements validation, scheduling, coordination and project management for numerous field deployable IT systems.• Evaluated customer/stakeholder requirements; provided realistic recommendations based on technical constraints, acquisition timelines and resource availability.• Reviewed and maintained a Security Requirements Traceability Matrix to support project certification and accreditation efforts.• Produced numerous cost estimates and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates for both specific systems and conceptual designs.• Provided customer knowledge and technical expertise by authoring specific areas of technical volumes for two successful re-compete proposal efforts.• Authored technical documentation to include; Concept of Operations, System Security Plans, Acquisition Logistics Support Plans, Project Schedules, Software Requests and Working Aids.• Led a comprehensive security requirement review that identified risks to certification and accreditation for a future U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding initiative.• Authored a technical trade study to determine the impact of Communications Security (COMSEC) modernization initiatives on the design of a future U.S. Navy shipbuilding effort

• Served on various U.S. naval ships, aircraft and shore facilities providing Project and Personnel Management including planning, scheduling, acquisition, resource, risk and quality management.• Worked as Division-level manager and supervisor for technical operators using complex communications and networking equipment. Served as an instructor and course manager.