At the moment, I am retired.

As a Senior Solutions Architect & Proposal Engineer and Technologist provides senior-level guidance on all aspects of proposal development including requirements analysis, RDO development, and solution design and development. Leads Solutions, Staffing Plans, Transition Plans on winning proposals such as Air Force DANS CVA/H, a $70M+ Prime Win to perform AF DCO. Also contributed to the technical solution, writing, pricing of the DANS $38M expansion win. Designs and writes Management Sections, Staffing Plans, Technical Approaches, and other proposal sections. Develops BOEs and writes BOE justifications and other Cost Proposal elements. Working with Pricers, advises on, and contributes to, cost and pricing strategies. Writes and reviews technical white papers for clients and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) proposals. Supports the CIO in the evaluation and integration of advanced technologies such as BlockChain and Zero Trust. Certified CMMI 2.0 Associate.

Perspecta is a merger and spin-off of DXC Enterprise Services LLC (US Public Sector), Vencore, and KeyPoint Government Solutions and is now a $4.2 billion in revenue as a US Public company.

As a Senior Solutions Consultant, my role is to lead or participate in the technical and proposal solutions for very large bids for Government and DoD customers. The SC coordinates across the company and interfaces with Business Development, Capture, Sales, Delivery, Proposal Management and senior management up to the CEO, depending on the size and risk profile of the bid. Lead the solution team and offering architects to understand requirements, develop solutions, risk profiles, Basis of Estimates (BOEs), WBS, and other technical elements. These solutions span Cloud, Network, Workplace, Cyber, ITSM, and any other solution component required by the bid. Develops proposal win themes and teaming approaches. Leads or participates in the proposal writing for Management, Technical and other sections. Develops technical pricing strategies and approaches.

As part of the CXO Team, managed all aspects of the company. Responsible for internal operations including all Information Technology, Proposal Development, (CMMI-DEV) L3 and ISO certifications to include ISO 9000:2008 and 9000:2015. Program managed the planning and implementation of NIST 800-171. Planned and managed the consolidation of the internal IT and Network Infrastructure from 5 vendors into one vendor saving over $180,000 in costs of services and equipment. Provided program management oversight, senior level customer interface and program issue resolution as needed across various customer areas. Rebuilt Business Development (BD) and implemented capture processes utilizing a modified Shipley structure. Introduced, taught and developed Customer Account Plans for verticals and Campaign Plans for horizontals. Developed long-term strategy to align company capabilities into four tracts (Cyber Security, IT Solutions & Services, Systems Engineering, and Advisory & Assistance) and to focus on fewer but larger bids. Provided day-to-day management and supervision of the BD team, pipeline, backlog, and capture processes. Submitted over 40 proposals in 17 months including large IDIQs, such as Alliant II SB, and Vets II, large single award bids like the $90 million Defensive Cyber Realization Integration and Operational Support (DCRIOS) and IDIQ Task Orders for customers, like USCYBERCOM, USSTRATCOM, Personnel Recovery Mission Software (PRMS) for Air Combat Command, Marine Corps Network Efficiency Lab (MCNEL), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Led teaming and capture strategy for the $28 billion Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) Information Analysis Center (IAC) Multi Award (MAC) IDIQ opportunity. Provided Color Team leadership and proposal writing. Provided input on all proposal pricing. Worked directly with senior-level customers to develop future business and resolve operational issues.

Brought in to the company to assess, rebuild and expand Business Development, Strategy and Capture. Evaluated company positions, contracts, technologies, customers and capabilities to produce a strategy to grow the company from a small business to a large business. Within one month asked to take on the additional role of Chief Operating Officer.

CTO of Alion Science and Technology, a $900 million advanced technology and engineering services company. Reports to the CEO. Works across the company to define and execute external technology strategies and initiatives including the Internal Research and Development (IR&D) program. As Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) Account Executive, directly responsible for senior level customer interface and all client interactions for the $500 million DTIC customer. Capture and Proposal Executive for numerous bids including the $5 billion DTIC Cyber Security Technical Area Task Multi Award contract (CS TAT MAC). Chairs and staffs color teams for numerous winning Task Order bids totaling hundreds of millions of dollars.

In July 2011, as part of the Engineering and Information Technology sector (EITS) leadership team, tasked to take on the transformation of two Sectors into one larger Sector. The new Technology Engineering and Operational Solutions Sector (TEOSS) achieved a plan of $500 million in revenue with approximately 1500 personnel. Reorganized the Sector from six Groups down to two Groups, driving efficiency into the Overhead and G&A (HR, Contracts, Finance, and Line Management) components. Established new Business Development (BD) processes and targets; refined Pipeline and Win/Submit metrics; and implemented an Accounts Management Strategy focused on major customers such as the Air Force and ARMY. The Sector focuses on Army Operations, SOCOM Support, Modeling and Simulation, Air Force Engineering, R&D, Intelligence, Logistics, Systems Engineering and Architecture, Weapons Systems Engineering, C4ISR and Nuclear Power and Engineering. As part of the leadership team, had full P&L and signature authority and was directly responsible for Sector level Systems Engineering initiatives and programs. Provided program oversight and review for all programs within the Sector. Led all IR&D initiatives within the Sector and for the Corporate Level IR&D Council. Provided engineering guidance and strategy during procurement and program execution. Led (Proposal Management and Proposal Executive) major bids such as the $3 billion DTIC Defense Systems (DS) TAT MAC for the Corporation.

Alion is a 3400 person, $860 million science and technology company. As Senior Vice President for Strategic Operations, reported to the COO and CEO for all assigned program areas and key initiatives. Hired by the COO to drive changes in the company; charged with full P&L management of several strategic areas of the company including the Corporate Proposal Center, the GSA/GWAC Program Management Office (PMO), the Information Assistance Contracts (IAC) PMO ($160 million in program revenue) and the $2 billion Systems, Networks, Information Assurance and Modeling & Simulation (SNIM) IDIQ contract PMO. Personally took charge of troubled programs and proposals to provide leadership and course correction.  Developed and implemented strategic initiatives such as conversion to Strategic Account Management, implementation of Shipley Capture and Proposal processes, Customer Satisfaction Program, key personnel search and upgrades, and conducted reorganization of corporate functions and organizations.  Provided guidance, capture and win strategy, oversight, and review for large or strategic proposals such as the $496 million Sub Team bid for the Program Executive Office (PEO) Subs and the $870 million Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Test & Evaluation (T&E) bid for DISA. Personally led the DISA T&E bid as Proposal Executive. Chaired and supported proposal color teams, bid reviews, and strategy reviews. Mentored Capture Managers on Strategic bids such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) EAGLE II.  Revamped and reorganized the Corporate Proposal Center into a full service, world class organization. Reorganized multiple Program Management offices (IAC, GSA, IDIQ) into a single, efficient customer focused support organization.  As a technical expert for the President’s Office, helped define the technical direction and business strategy of the company. Supported the evolution and improvement for all corporate back office systems.

Tasked by the CEO to wear two hats and serve as the Deputy Sector Manager for the $185 million Engineering and Information Technology sector while continuing to support the COO. Worked with the new Sector Manager to reorganize and structure the Sector. Worked with the Sector Director of Business Development to optimized business development processes and align the Sector’s processes to the Corporation’s Strategic direction. Led Group Managers and other personnel in the adoption of Alion’s new Shipely based Business Capture and Proposal Development processes. Developed and solidified the Pipeline to ensure 6 times revenue targets for future growth. Directed the day-to-day business of the Sector and carried full P&L responsibility and signature authority.

As CTO for the $860 million, 1600 person Logistics Engineering Solutions Business Unit, provided leadership of technological initiatives and program oversight for the business unit. The business unit consisted of four large operations and specialized in providing Logistics Technologies and Solutions including application development and maintenance, transportation engineering, data warehousing, legacy systems migration, ERP/COTS integration and network services. The organization also utilized Radio Frequency ID (RFID) and Logistics Information technologies to solve logistics problems and optimize the operation of supply chains.Led technology related initiatives in support of all aspects of multiple operations and the business unit including providing technical and program management guidance; strategy and review of all major initiatives, captures and proposals; marketing, development of proposals, solution design and implementation. ­Developed and directed the Cyber campaign within the business unit to incorporate and integrate cyber engineering and Information Assurance (IA) into every customer support program. ­ Directed the business unit’s IR&D program. Guided the design and installation of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) initiatives laboratory, to be used for application and concept prototyping and to increase the probability of win for key bids such as the Global Combat Support Systems Air Force (GCSS-AF). Conducted Technical Readiness Reviews (TRRs), Color Reviews, Cost Reviews, for proposals, such as the $300 million Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Enterprise Help Desk (EHD), the $700 million USMC Counter–Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (C-RCIED) Electronic Warfare Program (CREW), the $560 million Transportation Security Administration Integrated Logistics Support Program and the $490 million (2 awards) Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle Program.

Advanced this role to provide program and business oversight and guidance in establishing LTSSO, a new organization comprised from six major, geographically-dispersed SAIC divisions. The mission and vision was to provide logistics and transportation technology, as well as end-to-end supply chain visibility solutions to DoD, DLA, Department of Transportation, the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Service Components, and federal and commercial entities. LTSSO expanded from $18 million in revenue in year one to $242 million in less than 5 years, which exceeded the revenue plan by $22 million and profit projections by $2 million. As a member of the senior management team, directed initiatives to build the technical and program management staff, define and overhaul the business plan, outline core competencies, and target key customers. Drove high-level initiatives: program management, project execution, business operations, marketing, opportunity qualification, proposal development, and client assessments. Rescued and reoriented a $50 million Firm Fixed Price Program for the DLA Enterprise Data Centers, retaining $3 million+ in profits for SAIC. Dramatically improved the win rate for new proposals, from 40% to 90%, by defining a structure and process for proposal development, opportunity capture and marketing. Managed initiatives to achieve Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 Certification, by applying CMMI processes to drive software development projects in a structured, repeatable manner that heightens success. Led technical due diligence and integration for the $30 million acquisition of Varec, which became a wholly-owned subsidiary as part of SAIC’s new strategy to provide managed services.

Recalibrated and reorganized multiple divisions within the C2AIT Operation, to raise these divisions to maximum performance in the areas of Enterprise Architectures & IA. These divisions generated $30 million in total annual revenue. Virtually transformed and renewed the divisions’ abilities and momentum, providing leadership to exceed revenue goals by $2 million plus, and project projections by $600 thousand. Identified, targeted and captured new opportunities with federal agencies including the Defense Information Infrastructure (DII)/Global Information Grid (GIG), the DISA Network-Centric Enterprise Services (NCES) Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), the OSD Business Enterprise Architecture (BEA), the National Security Agency (NSA), the Army, State Department, Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Cyber and Information Security (VA OCIS).  Targeted, pursued, and won a $70 million IA and Security Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the VA; successfully executing task orders in areas such as IA and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).  Won a $70 million, five-year business enterprise architecture contract in partnership with IBM, leveraging core competencies in DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), SOA, IA and successful experience with DISA. Executed as SAIC’s Executive Program Manager; managing overall effort, staffing and customer and client relationship at the OSD Business Modernization and Systems Integration (BMSI) office.

Strategically elevated this division to leadership status in DII Common Operating Environment (DII COE), IA, NSA Support, Segmentation, Enterprise Management, and Advanced Technologies, and built a revenue base of $8 million. Managed several crucial areas of operations, new business development, successful project execution and P&L. As Program Manager and Principal Systems Engineer, provided direct program management and technical support to customers in areas of C4ISR, DII architectures, IA policies and requirements.  Established and marketed the Systems Security Engineering & Assurance (SSEA) Team approach for integrating systems engineering and information assurance, leading to an increase of IA related business. Leveraged DII COE core competencies and presented these capabilities to customers required to reach compliance. Specifically, captured the NSA COE Engineering Center (NCEC) contract to support NSA in IA and Engineering activities.  Led the division in development of SEI Capability Maturity Model (CMM) procedures and attained CMM Level 3 certification. Established and managed the Systems Integration Lab (SIL).  Won and executed numerous Task Orders on the DISA I-Assure and DII contract vehicles. These task orders covered a variety of IA related work, such as Multiple Security Levels (MSL) engineering support, Foreign Military Sales Japanese Defense Agency program, and Certification and Accreditation (C&A) – DITSCAP across many programs including DISA Command and Control Guard (C2G), Global Combat Support System (GCSS), Army Battle Command System (ABCS) and DoD PKI programs.

Coordinated all program management, contracts, business development, and software development, established a commercial software development and segmentation center, and served as the DII Integration Contract Technical Area Manager for over 20 task orders relating to DII COE, Standard Operating Environment (SOE), Shared Data Environment (SHADE), Segmentation and the Defense Mega Centers (DMCs). Program managed the $2.5 million AITS JPO contract and supported the JPO in the introduction of new technologies, evaluating how to integrate them into the current framework in a manner to maximize capabilities while minimizing costs. Supervised up to 50 engineers.

Managed all business relating to the DII COE, Global Command and Control System (GCCS), AITS JPO, SHADE, and the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) Reengineering tasks. Directed the activities of seven other managers, who managed tasks or contracts relating to the DII. Won several million dollars of new and continuing business for SAIC.

Program Manager for the $3.3 million GCCS and DII COE programs, directing development, launch, and integration of large-scale, software components such as the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE), the Common Desktop Environment (CDE), and the Teleconferencing Suite into the DII COE. Coordinated a team of 22 engineers and programmers. Advised the DISA GCCS Chief Engineer’s office engineering, architectures, infrastructure, and network engineering related to the implementation of the GCCS.

As a consultant to SAIC, conducted software integration and segmentation in support of SAIC’s GCCS contract.

Lead Systems Engineer, Cryptologic Linguist, Intelligence Analyst (Non-Commissioned Officer)Directed systems engineering and systems integration for the NSA, supporting daily technical operations, Operations Security (OPSEC) and Computer Security (COMPUSEC) of a $10 million computer center. Designed, coded and launched Unix-based automation software, which raised reporting efficiency and reliability 60%. Operated a Tactical Ground Intercept Facility (TGIF) intercept position and provided critical reporting and analysis of information vital to the goals of national security and intelligence. Briefed US and host country dignitaries. Veteran of Desert Storm, having served in the field of intelligence collection (SIGINT, COMINT and ELINT), linguistics and systems administration.