Christopher W. Email & Phone Number

As a Research Program Manager at Parallax Advanced Research, I lead teams of senior engineers to develop new guidance for future standards in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to support model-based acquisitions. My role involves creating draft standards for aero-propulsion systems and developing MBSE interface control documentation. I manage a technical focus group dedicated to safety, reliability, qualification, and certification in accordance with DO-331 and ARP4754. Additionally, I collaborate with industry leaders to ensure alignment with US propulsion standards and manage program control functions, including planning, tracking, and reporting. I also support business development through proposal writing and funding applications.

College of Engineering and Applied ScienceGraduate StudiesCourse Taught:MECH 5074 Quality Control (Undergrad)MECH 6074 Quality Control (Grad)ENGR 6010 Effectiveness in Technical OrganizationsENGR 6014 Engineering Project Management

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityCollege of Aeronautics, Worldwidehttps://faculty.erau.edu/Christopher.WickerCourses Taught:ASCI 318 Uncrewed Aerial Sys Robotics HROM 530 Modeling and Decision-MakingPMGT 510 Management Science for Project ManagersPMGT 520 Fundamentals of Project Scope, Schedule, Cost, and Resource ManagementPMGT 613 Assessing and Managing Project RiskUNSY 311 Uncrewed Ground Systems and Applications (Course Developer)UNSY 329 Uncrewed Systems Computation and Programming (Course Developer)UNSY 307 Uncrewed Systems NetworkingUNSY 691 Graduate Capstone

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Manages and directs the division technology roadmap. Establishes effective partnerships across the corporation and with outside entities. Interfaces with DoD customers to align product technology goals. Manages a team of project managers that support independent research and development as well as Value Engineering/Simple by Design efforts.Develops, pursues, and captures research funding opportunities in alignment with the division technology roadmap and customer technology goals. Conducts technology exchange meetings with customers to maintain strategic alignment on future product offerings.Works within the defined project charter and/or program management plan including budget, schedule, and resource constraints. Responsible for delivering a defined scope of work to the agreed cost and timeframe. Provides the Integrated Product Team (IPT) leadership to achieve project goals. Manage communication primarily at an operational level concerning operational details (cost, schedule, quality). Works within the Technology Readiness Level and Program Lifecycle Management process to meet project and program requirements. Manages project risks and issues, escalating to the site leadership team wherever necessary. Performs forecasting of project and program demand during the quarterly forecasting process.

Akron, Ohio

System Configuration Manager: Authored and maintained System Configuration Management Plan. Coordinated the reporting and resolution of design issues between the customer, partners, and internal development teams.Process Advancement Champion: Evaluate current engineering processes and identify opportunities to reduce waste and increase value added activities through the incorporation of contemporary philosophies and technology.ARP4754A Adviser: Provide support for programs governed by aerospace recommended practice for engineering airborne systems. Guide authors during the creation of new program plans and help identify gaps in current implementation of system engineering practices.

Managed the Annual Statement Publication Project; Budget 1.3 Million annually. Lead teams of Subject Matter Experts and Stakeholders to reduce processing time and expense.Explore innovative information technology solutions to reduce process variability, cost, and schedule, but most importantly processor stress.

Doctor Of Engineering, Systems Engineering Management

Research: Software reliability in new aerospace product development

Master Certificate In Applied Project Management, Project Management

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration, Management And Operations

Master'S Degree, Systems Engineering

Research: Using Discrete Time Modeling and Schedule Decision Support to Optimize Integrated Training Center Throughput

Education record

Fundamentals Of Systems Acquisition Mgmt Production, Quality & Manufacturing Fundamentals

Master'S Degree, Management Information Systems, General

Graduate Research Assistant: Knowledge Management

Bachelor'S Degree, General Studies, Information Systems

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Astronomy