- Satellite Program Manager - led a diverse teams of experts on a $38M contract award and life cycle budget of over $60M: engineering design for sensors, satellites, launch vehicles, satellite-based observation requirements, and satellite products.- Government certifications for FAC-P/PM Senior and FAC-COR Level III.- Led/managed Argos-4 HoPS Program diverse team toward operational replacement of the Argos-4 spacecraft instrument on the General Atomics Orbital Test Bed (OTB) -3 spacecraft;- Led the investigation of new satellite technology and products to maintain continuity and enhance the capability of organizational environmental satellite systems and applications for users;- Formulated and communicated life cycle satellite budget requests to customers and all levels of management;- Executed system development phases using standard and creative acquisition processes;- Developed ways to minimize organizational costs by considering domestic and international partnerships and commercial capabilities.- Awarded NOAA Bronze medal for Leadership – NOAA’s highest award – Argos-4 HoPS contract delivery order awarded by the USAF in less than 5 months from request for proposal (RFP) release.- Led the “virtual” acceptance of a $20M French Space Agency (CNES) Argos-4 flight instrument to General Atomics OTB-3 spacecraft during COVID-19 – developed this creative solution to solve a CNES travel issue – responsible government - Led joint NASA/NOAA IPT team directed by Deputy Assistant Administrator for Systems. Provided creative solutions for space instruments that are over $200M less than the previous program!

– Provide contract support to the office of Program Planning and Integration at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the Department of Commerce. Provide analytical Planning and Programming support to Fleet, MOBI, and Satellite Sub-goals.- Provided insight and helped develop the Satellite Strategic Plan – plan unanimously accepted and given praise by Senior NOAA management during NEC approval at the December 2008 review.- Manage development and implementation for NOAA wide web-based planning tool – created new information technology tools and monitor software development – coordinated interdepartmental communication and negotiation of process and program content - create requirement and user manual documentation - developed and accomplished NOAA wide training profile.- Provide budget and requirement analysis of NOAA programs funding (PPBES) process. Create position papers, and analysis reports on research and budgetary items.- Organized and led NOAA wide Program Charter creation for 45 programs to include requirement development and interagency dependencies - Authored and led mission requirements certification process.

– Led business development efforts in the Integrated Logistics and Material Management industry to Department of Defense, Government agencies, and Strategic businesses.- Expanded awareness of the company software systems to major industry and government agencies.- Led Request for Proposal and Request for Information development for Military and Partner Customers on company based software.

- Business Development Manager for North American avionics electronic products such as data transfer equipment, solid-state video, digital maps, and mission planning software.- Marketed and demonstrated Mission Planning software to strengthen Smiths’ position for a multi-million dollar joint military award – Generated on-site visits to Smiths for product demonstrations.- Increased industry awareness of Smiths avionics products through trade show and on-site presentations to military and prime aircraft manufacturers (BAE, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon) – Developed contacts throughout the defense industry and established key relationships.- Site UAV subject matter expert – attended multiple UAV conferences and established contacts – won Boeing X-45C mission management contract for data transfer device.

- Led cross-functional teams of engineering, software, and manufacturing personnel from schedule definition to procurement and manufacture of products.- Managed multiple telecommunications products simultaneously utilizing effective organization, planning and communication skills – delivered quality products on time and budget.

- Led cross-functional team of mechanical and electrical engineering, software, and manufacturing personnel through multi-national avionics upgrade programs. Decision maker on all engineering and contractual obligations from concept through final production. Primary customer negotiator to European companies for requirements and Statement of Work. Managed Research and Development technology program for AFRL.- Led requirement definition and performed Systems Engineering development mechanical structure and aircraft interfaces consisting of 1553, ARINC, RS-422, Analog, and Discrete interfaces. Accomplished laboratory integration, on-site technical assistance, and formal training at European facilities to achieve customer satisfaction.- Authored a variety of documents to include engineering specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICD), Operational Manuals, Maintenance Manuals, and Test Plans, and delivered to schedule.

- World Wide Product Manager for all portable peripheral devices to include Hard Drives, Modems and LAN PCMCIA cards, Memory, Software, Keyboards, Mice, Speakers, & Monitors.- Led team of over 15 people to achieve annual revenues in excess of $100 Million. Effectively managed matrix organization of Program Management, Marketing, Engineering, and Supply Management personnel. - Decision-maker on all facets of operations to include initial supplier and product selection, Compatibility, Compliance, Release to Purchase, and Release to Ship - increased revenue by over 50%.- Lowered cost by negotiating pricing and implementation schedule with multiple vendors such as IBM, Hitachi, Maxtor, Toshiba, Samsonite, Samsung, Xircom, 3Com, US Robotics, & TDK.

Program Manager, HQ ACC Requirements, Langley AFB, VA 1994 - 1996- Air Force Headquarters requirements expert for the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS), an electro-optical display advancement. Interfaced with aircraft (Lockheed Martin and Boeing) and display vendors to ensure commonality between five different types of aircraft.- Applications Requirement expert for an Electro-Optical helmet-mounted sighting system that supplies optimal common components to multiple aircraft achieving maximum cost vs. performance trades. Responsible for funding of more than $200 million across multiple platforms and projects.- Conceptualized and authored Application Requirement; technical issues ranging from man-machine interface to electrical/mechanical engineering involving control loops, optical design, and system accuracy - insured release in one-third the normal time, thereby retaining funding status. F-16 Flight Examiner, Scheduling Officer, Peoria ANG, IL 1992 - 1994Senior Pilot -- 11 years (over 2500 hours) operational flying experience in the tactical aircraft. Programmed and monitored flying activities of 20 aircraft and the training syllabus of over 15 full-time and 20 part-time pilots. Supervisor for flying operations -- completely in-charge of day to day utilization of 20 F-16 aircraft. F-16 Instructor Pilot, Flight Commander, Chief Maintenance Test Pilot 1988- 1992Supervisor of 10-15 F-16 pilots – Trained, scheduled, evaluated and counseled people in all aspects of job performance. Bedrock of continuity during 3-month period of 50% turnover. Mission commander of 16 aircraft employment packages. Project officer for joint multinational exercise to Thailand. Planned, organized and led 82-man / 6-aircraft team. Chief Maintenance Test Pilot for 48 F-16 aircraft.