Dr. Vern W. Wood Iii

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AI for Business Strategy, Strategic Analytics, and PM Consultant @ CiteRisq: Expertise in Cybersecurity, Quantum Computing, Systems Integration, Mechatronic Engineering, Advanced Techniques, and Future Trends. @ CiteRisq
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Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States, United States
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About Dr. Vern W. Wood Iii

Highly talented engineering professional with a strong background as a mechatronic professional, I stand ready to make a substantial contribution. Expertise in risk mitigation, translating customer needs/market trends into technical requirements, and successfully releasing solutions across the entire engagement lifecycle in challenging environments. Spherical view in the life cycle of engineering projects gained by experience in working from the design phase to the final operation. Demonstrated history of creating new, innovative, and effective process improvements to various procedures and methodologies. Displaying a strong ability to recruit, train, and focus teams on meeting corporate targets and delivering breakthrough revenue. Master communicator with excellent critical thinking, negotiation, and leadership skills. Moreover, while my on-the-job experience has afforded me a well-rounded skill set, including first-rate strategic and logistical planning abilities.

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CiteRisq

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AI for Business Strategy, Strategic Analytics, and PM Consultant @ CiteRisq: Expertise in Cybersecurity, Quantum Computing, Systems Integration, Mechatronic Engineering, Advanced Techniques, and Future Trends.
Dr. Vern W. Wood Iii Work Experience Details
  • Citerisq
    Founder | Nextgen Consulting
    Citerisq Dec 2023 - Present
    As the proud owner of CiteRisq | TechFront, a veteran-owned and operated sole proprietorship, I specialize in Business Strategy, Data Analytics, and Program Management Consulting. My mission is to help local businesses thrive with a comprehensive suite of services:• Cybersecurity and Systems Expertise: Leveraging my experience, I develop secure solutions to combat cyber threats. I focus on identifying system vulnerabilities and enforcing robust security protocols, which are essential in today’s digital world.• Compliance Acumen: Proficient in frameworks like NIST and ISO, I ensure our solutions comply with security standards and regulatory requirements, which are crucial for clients in government and defense sectors.• Innovation and R&D: My research background drives innovation at CiteRisq | TechFront, keeping us ahead with the latest quantum computing and cybersecurity.• Document Creation and Management: Skilled in drafting clear, concise security documents, I adeptly manage internal knowledge and client communications. This involves creating comprehensive compliance and security guidelines.• Strategic Leadership: With a wide-ranging skill set, I guide the company towards new market opportunities and strategic partnerships, crafting solutions for a diverse clientele.• IT Training and Support: I offer IT training and support services, enhancing the effectiveness of technology investments. This approach equips teams with the necessary skills for optimal technological performance and efficiency.At CiteRisq | TechFront, I use my extensive expertise to influence our direction and success in cybersecurity, quantum computing, and technical compliance. I am dedicated to driving innovation and ensuring adherence to the highest standards, supporting the growth and success of local businesses.
  • Boeing Intelligence & Analytics
    Enterprise Chief Systems Engineer
    Boeing Intelligence & Analytics Jun 2021 - Nov 2023
    Annapolis Junction, Md, Us
    Develops, executes, and analyzes systems operability and compliance testing. Tests system during each phase of implementation and deployment processes.• Reviews project requirements and creates test scenarios, along with participating alongside programmers to complete timely tests and facilitate legacy processes for updating and integrating smooth product releases.• Reviews and observes all testing standards as outlined in the testing approach and directs fellow employees to adhere to the configuration files, logs, and sections of code to complete debugging and locate breakdown sources to produce optimal protocols.• Tests functionality, performance, and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.• Monitors and facilitates bug resolutions to optimize software.• Provides Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design,• Implementation, Integration, Verification, Transition, Validation, Operation, Maintenance, and Disposal.• Creates and Reviews Project Planning, Project Assessment and Control, Decision Management, Risk• Management, Configuration Management, Information Management, and Measurement Planning.• Measurement; and Assist in Project Portfolio Management, Infrastructure Management, and Lifecycle Model• Management, and Quality Management.• Thread Lead for ADS Systems Management, and ADS Resource Management.
  • Celerapro, Llc (Hubzone)
    Business Process And Standards Manager
    Celerapro, Llc (Hubzone) Oct 2020 - Jun 2021
    Reston, Virginia, Us
    Serves as liaison between departments to implement new improvement plans and changes. Drafts report summarizing position, responsibilities, learning outcomes, and skills developed.• Administers daily processes, including maintaining information integrity and verifying completeness of established procedures.• Evaluates business operations compliance with regulatory and internal standards to help improve overall business processes by executing, measuring, and monitoring new improvements.• Identifies exceptions, and deviations, and recommends preventative and corrective actions to realign processes.• Implement the quality management system (QMS) in all departments and ensure its ongoing efficiency.• In-depth understanding of ISO 9001 as well as experience with ISO 9000.• Monitored each department to ensure adherence to ISO 9001 requirements.• Filed updated and maintained all paperwork related to ISO Management.• Compiles feedback from business teams and validated recommendations to assess changes to business processes.• Completes various reports and analyzes each report to decide where improvements could be made.• Coaches team on company policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency, and employee productivity and subsequently decrease overall costs.• Coordinates services with external companies to check whether utility installations were completed on schedule.
  • Chenega Decision Sciences
    Senior Information System Cybersecurity Specialist
    Chenega Decision Sciences Jun 2019 - Jun 2021
    The Information Security Specialist (Senior) will provide the support task requirements for Cybersecurity System Engineering Support, Cybersecurity Network Domain Certification and Accreditation Support, and Cross-Domain Solution (CDS) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Support. The Information Security Specialist (Senior) will perform the tasks in coordination with government personnel to provide the cybersecurity support services and solutions necessary to analyze, assess, integrate, enhance, improve, modernize, implement, test, sustain, and maintain the DCGS-A cybersecurity posture and capabilities. • Provides support of cybersecurity network domain Certification and Accreditation (C&A) support and execution activities that includes DCGS-A network domain operations requirements for the following networks; Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS), Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET), National Security Agency Network (NSANET), Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) and other special or specific Coalition networks.• Performs the necessary efforts to analyze, assess, evaluate, integrate, improve, implement, test, sustain, and maintain the DCGS-A cybersecurity posture and capabilities required by the network domain operations compliance requirements.• Develops and document security design artifacts and the associated security controls that are meeting the security acceptance criteria and package the accreditation and authorization documents in support of each domain Certification and Accreditation process.• Supports Assessment and Authorization (A&A) or other RMF and cybersecurity Compliance and Auditing processes and inspections for all enterprise systems and networks; ensures validity and accuracy review of all associated documentation.• Performs compliance reviews of computer security plans, performs risk assessments and validates and performs security test evaluations and audits.
  • Constellation Technologies, Inc
    Senior Systems Engineer / Proposal Manager
    Constellation Technologies, Inc Jul 2018 - Jun 2019
    Columbia, Maryland, Us
    Work directly with the customer in a highly collaborative, integrated environment. Collaborates with specialists in other disciplines, including engineering, product management, instructional design, and support in the development of internal and external user manuals. • Maintains and resolves issues with complex infrastructure through monitoring and troubleshooting.• Tests systems during each step of implementation and deployment processes.• Recommends improvements to technical practices to enhance operations.• Maintains security, backup, and redundancy strategies to reduce the threat of losing sensitive information permanently.• Supports design and analysis of proposed systems, offering input on suggested performance metrics and more.• Collects and defines customer requirements for post-delivery performance of developed systems. • Completes writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.• Works with the internal team to obtain an in-depth understanding of products.• Review published materials and recommended revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods.• Creates user documentation for various materials, including how-to guides and instruction manuals.• Develops and author technical information for internal and external utilization.• Develops and maintains platform-specific documentation, comprising operations manuals, engagement model documentation, and training material or collateral.• Analyzes developments in specific fields to determine the need for revisions in previously published materials.
  • System High Corporation
    Senior Technology Manager / Senior Cyber Security Business Analyst
    System High Corporation Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
    Chantilly, Virginia, Us
    Provides informal on-the-job-training (OJT) to familiarize civilian and military operations and sustainment personnel about hardware upgrades, capabilities, and modifications. Provides technical and engineering support and planning activities that are necessary to migrate systems through successive revisions and upgrades.• Supervises a team of junior Technology Protection Engineers in the accomplishment of the company and customer-assigned tasks, Lead technical assessments of Critical Program Information, Security Classification Guides, and Program Protection Plans.• Expertise in risk mitigation, translating customer needs/market trends into technical requirements, and successfully releasing solutions across the entire engagement lifecycle in challenging environments. • Working understanding and experience of the Army Airworthiness Release (AWR) process and system changes that could impact an AWR.• Knowledge of the latest state-of-the-art systems, as well as what is currently being used commercially in order to make sound recommendations.• Facilitates Integrated Product Teams in the analysis of programs for potential Critical Program Information, the evaluation and identification of CPI, and the development and commendation of appropriate countermeasures to protect CPI to program management for their consideration.• Responsibilities included: Disseminate policies and best practices, while effectively managing the implementation of Critical Program Information identification, Program Protection Planning, Operational Security (OPSEC), Classification Management and Foreign Disclosure planning processes to ensure mission success.
  • Lockheed Martin - Hanover, Md (Overseas Assignment - Okinawa, Japan): Sigint
    Senior Systems Engineer - Software/Systems/Technical/Testing/Electrical
    Lockheed Martin - Hanover, Md (Overseas Assignment - Okinawa, Japan): Sigint Jul 2014 - Aug 2016
    Bethesda, Md, Us
    Support Army Airworthiness Release process. Participating in weekly classified and unclassified project and engineering meetings to review project progress and issues. Attend and participate in various classified and unclassified Integrated Product Team (IPT) Meetings, provide engineering input to vendors and team members. Provides technical and engineering support necessary to meet platform requirements to include system design, upgrade, modification, testing, and deployment and systems sustainment.• Responsibilities include but not limited to; field operational readiness, maintenance, repair and testing of a wide range of systems and amplifiers, equipment, phase-lock, and wideband receivers, display units, time code equipment, associated test, and control equipment, and different antennas. Possessing a spherical view in the life cycle of engineering projects gained by experience in working from the design phase to the final deployment/operation. • Demonstrating a history of creating new, innovative, and effective process improvements to various procedures and methodologies. Familiar with the use of a network analyzer, signal generator, spectrum analyzer, and noise figure meter. Entrepreneurial, self-motivated problem solver to provide vision, set goals, analyze needs.• Maintenance activities include system and subsystem troubleshooting, module and component replacement, and system checkout as well as the bench repair of chassis, cards, and modules. Monitor the electronic transmitting/receiving systems and utilize industrial electronic measuring and controlling equipment to maintain digital and analog communications.• Proactively managing stakeholder expectations, from project conception (planning, and executing), through delivery. Conduct maintenance activities that include systems and subsystem troubleshooting, module and component replacement, system checkout, and the bench repair of chassis, cards, and modules.
  • Lockheed Martin - Hanover, Md (Overseas Assignment - Okinawa, Japan): Sigint
    Test Engineer - Product Assurance Specialist Fbi Sentinel O&M
    Lockheed Martin - Hanover, Md (Overseas Assignment - Okinawa, Japan): Sigint Jul 2013 - Jul 2014
    Bethesda, Md, Us
    Progressive experience in various test planning and executions, utilizing testing methodologies, processes, scenarios, and test cases, which includes; writing test plans, executing test cases using different software and source coding test tools. • Responsibilities included but not limited to; testing and monitoring new builds into the Sentinel environment. Defined processes and architectural skillset on departmental or modest enterprise solutions. • Additional support includes; executing test cases, document exceptions, analyze and validate test results and trends with development teams to ensure system and data quality. Entrepreneurial, self-motivated problem solver to provide vision, set goals, analyze needs.• Recommended and developed new, innovative and efficient process improvements to current test procedures and methodologies including the use of automated testing approaches. Identified and document intellectual assets for use in future testing efforts.• Experience testing data-rich internet applications, data quality, and back-end data processing applications. Demonstrates the ability to understand the customer's needs and then communicate them effectively to the Team. Garnering support for controversial initiatives through exceptional negotiation skills.• Proactively managing stakeholder expectations, from project conception (planning, and executing), through delivery. Ensuring all deadlines are met, and client satisfaction remains high.• Experience with planning, development, designs, execution, and traceability, defect management, configuration management process.• Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Surpass with computer software and application utilization ability.• Assists in the development of system-level and operational requirements for upgrades to systems, including remote operations. Works with the government’s requirements process and interface with the US Military requirement processes.
  • Lockheed Martin - Hanover, Md (Overseas Assignment - Okinawa, Japan): Sigint
    Field Engineer - Software/Systems/Technical/Lead/Testing/Electrical/Mechanical
    Lockheed Martin - Hanover, Md (Overseas Assignment - Okinawa, Japan): Sigint Jul 2012 - Jul 2013
    Bethesda, Md, Us
    * Oversaw the launch, recovery, and flight support of aerostat and its associated equipment.* Provided flight support and interpreted the various surveillance system products.* Conducted preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic equipment as well as O&M of aerostats and mooring systems in support of the Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS) program.* Orchestrated technical training and briefings with customers, vendors, and company representatives.* Executed system testing, test cases, documented exceptions, and analyzed/validated test results.
  • Lockheed Martin - Hanover, Md (Overseas Assignment - Okinawa, Japan): Sigint
    Test Engineer
    Lockheed Martin - Hanover, Md (Overseas Assignment - Okinawa, Japan): Sigint Jul 2009 - Jul 2012
    Bethesda, Md, Us
    Supported PM SAI mission and requirements as a Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Engineer. Assistance includes hardware components, signal processing techniques, antenna design, testing, modeling, and simulation to support airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) SIGINT sensors. Evaluates Communications Intelligence (COMINT) and Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) solutions, algorithms, and techniques. Works with the government’s requirements process and interface with the US Military requirement processes.• Utilize RF Test Equipment: Network Analyzers, Power Meters, Spectrum Analyzers, as well as general-purpose test equipment Radio Frequency (RF) generation. RF Calibration techniques and methods. Complete a “Class 3 flight physical" and pass an altitude chamber test." Flown with the system, operating test scripts and making measurements and documenting results.• Familiarity with RF Antenna Systems, experience with Radio Frequency (RF) distribution and amplification. Training and knowledge with SIGINT electronics design, RF signal processing, antenna design, wave propagation, system analysis, and target acquisition. Training and understanding with airborne Direction finding (DF) techniques, airborne precision geolocation techniques. Involvement with SIGINT Timing and Navigation.• Exercises experience with Guardrail, EMARSS, ARL, and MQ-1C COMINT and ELINT systems, integrating COMINT and ELINT sensors onto MQ-1C, King Air, and DCH-8 aircraft, aircraft flight handling, and general flight operations.• Training and knowledge with Local Area Network (LAN) protocols and systems, airborne Tactical collection techniques and system.• Involvement with NSA and Army Tactical SIGINT payloads such as Big Iron, Pennant Race, Tactical SIGINT Payload (TSP), etc.• Working understanding and experience of the Army Airworthiness Release (AWR) process and system changes that could impact an AWR.
  • Lockheed Martin - Hanover, Md (Overseas Assignment - Okinawa, Japan): Sigint
    Logistics Engineer - Pr Lead/Testing Calibration Specialist
    Lockheed Martin - Hanover, Md (Overseas Assignment - Okinawa, Japan): Sigint Jul 2009 - Jul 2011
    Bethesda, Md, Us
    Works with the government’s requirements process and interface with the US Military requirement processes.Provides technical and engineering support to assist civilian and military sustainment personnel to identify and isolate faulty system software and/or hardware components and restore the system(s) to full operational capabilities. Provides technical and engineering support necessary to meet platform requirements to include system design, upgrade, modification, testing, and deployment and systems sustainment. • Environment with electrical systems, computer hardware, software, firmware, and interface cards, internal and external telephone communications, UPS, ventilation safety delivery of equipment and laboratory management and utilization. • Familiarity with RF Antenna Systems, experience with Radio Frequency (RF) distribution and amplification.• Provides support to management and maintenance. Responsible for packaging, handling, storage and transportation of deliverables. Reviews field support requirements and recommend tools and test equipment. • Working understanding and experience of the Army Airworthiness Release (AWR) process and system changes that could impact an AWR.• Reviews handbooks for technical adequacy. Assists in the development of maintenance engineering and logistics support. Planned and contributed to proposal efforts. Generation of product compliance certificates that document the performance characteristics of the goods and components tested.• Knowledge of the latest state-of-the-art in airborne SIGINT collection systems, as well as what is currently being used commercially in order to make sound recommendations. Engagement with NSA and Army Tactical SIGINT.• Delivers technical and engineering expertise to assist in the timely activation of system upgrades and installation of new systems, including system design, procurement of components, creation of documentation, system build (rack and stack), and system integration and test.
  • Lockheed Martin - Hanover, Md (Overseas Assignment - Okinawa, Japan): Sigint
    Aircraft Manager/Coordinator, Access Control
    Lockheed Martin - Hanover, Md (Overseas Assignment - Okinawa, Japan): Sigint Jul 2005 - Jul 2009
    Bethesda, Md, Us
    * Performed tool control tasks as per the LMSI Contractor's Flight and Grounds Operations Procedures. * Served as direct liaison between Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) as the primary point of contact for the GOPs, providing oversight and guidance to the build partners in the development and implementation of GOPs.* Utilized audit tools including Internal Surveillance Program and OSEP to verify compliance with GOP's. * Investigated aircraft ground mishaps, events, and close-calls while reporting findings and corrective measures to program leadership.* Conducted aircraft ground handling, foreign object damage prevention, tools control, aerospace ground support equipment, and training/certification requirements in support of GOPs.
  • Wood Contracting & Landscaping
    Entrepreneur
    Wood Contracting & Landscaping Mar 2000 - Aug 2005
  • United States Air Force Security Forces
    Apprentice Electrician - High Voltage Power Line Specialist
    United States Air Force Security Forces Nov 1987 - Feb 1990
    Electrical power-line installers and repairers typically do the following:• Install, maintain, or repair the power lines that move electricity• Assist in installation of electrical prime power distribution systems, exterior services and utility poles• Install guys, anchor, crossarm, conductor, insulator and other hardware• Connect service drops and conduits on de-energized systems• Identify defective devices, voltage regulators, transformers, and switches• Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment• String power lines between poles, towers, and buildings• Climb poles and transmission towers and use truck-mounted buckets to get to equipment• Operate power equipment when installing and repairing poles, towers, and lines• Drive work vehicles to job sites• Follow safety standards and procedures

Dr. Vern W. Wood Iii Skills

Testing Program Management Configuration Management Project Management Information Assurance Process Improvement Engineering Management Team Leadership Requirements Management Troubleshooting Engineering Software Development Military Systems Engineering Analysis Enterprise Network Security Dod Security Software Engineering Security Clearance Enterprise Security Architecture Web Development Databases Quantitative Research Government Contracting Unix Digital Systems Security High Availability Clustering Dod Top Secret Clearance Defense Contracting Cloud Computing Qualitative Research Design Science Research Information Technology Integrated Solutions Effective Communication Quality Assurance Training And Development Problem Solving Cross Cultural Sensitivity Information Systems Security Security Management Project Management Processes In Organizations Schedule And Cost Control Techniques Software And Hardware Contracting And Procurement In Project Management Web Designing And Publishing

Dr. Vern W. Wood Iii Education Details

  • Colorado Technical University
    Colorado Technical University
    In Information Assurance
  • Colorado Technical University
    Colorado Technical University
    In Criminal Justice
  • Keller Graduate School Of Management Of Devry University
    Keller Graduate School Of Management Of Devry University
    In Information Systems Management
  • Colorado Technical University
    Colorado Technical University
    In Information Systems Security & Information Technology Management
  • Colorado Technical University
    Colorado Technical University
    In Software Engineering
  • National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Liverpool
    National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Liverpool
    Commercial Driver’S License
  • Community College Of The Air Force
    Community College Of The Air Force
    Apprentice Electrician - High Voltage Power Line Specialist
  • Southside High School (Shs) Elmira, Ny 14904, United States
    Southside High School (Shs) Elmira, Ny 14904, United States
    Diploma

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