In this role, Rich serves as a Senior Advisor Geospatial Technology for the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) Office of the Secretariat. The FGDC provides leadership and facilitates coordination between agencies, governments, academia, industry and professional organization in developing geographic information and technology critical to managing the nation. The FGDC also provides national and international leadership and advances the building of a Global Spatial Data Infrastructure… Show more In this role, Rich serves as a Senior Advisor Geospatial Technology for the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) Office of the Secretariat. The FGDC provides leadership and facilitates coordination between agencies, governments, academia, industry and professional organization in developing geographic information and technology critical to managing the nation. The FGDC also provides national and international leadership and advances the building of a Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI) for international compatibility as an important aspect of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure. Rich is responsible for providing broad leadership and interagency coordination and technical development activities with Federal, State, local and other organizations to support and implement geospatial capabilities and initiatives. This includes identifying information, technical and enterprise architecture requirements, leading interagency, interdisciplinary, and international committees and workgroups in standards development, and providing expertise in support of national and international initiatives. Leads interagency and national development of common approaches to the incorporation of geospatial capabilities in agency enterprise and technical architecture. Promotes access to geospatial assets in support of governmental business activities through the design and deployment of common registries that support service-oriented architecture. Promotes adoption of best architectural practices through Federal Enterprise Architecture guidance and support of the Geospatial Platform as an OMB recognized Shared Service. Promotes projects and research in state-of-the-art service oriented architecture, geospatial systems methodology, investigates and evaluates hardware and software to assess applicability to USGS programs; and provides program advice to senior scientists, engineers, and managers who require advice in geospatial information technology areas. Show less

In this role, Rich served as the associate director and principal advisor on information resource management and science and technology integration to USGS Officials. The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life. The USGS technology profile includes advanced delivery… Show more In this role, Rich served as the associate director and principal advisor on information resource management and science and technology integration to USGS Officials. The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life. The USGS technology profile includes advanced delivery seismic, stream flow and volcano networks, integrated scientific instruments, advanced hydrology, biology, geology, geography, nuclear, minerals, astrology, seismic and other research labs & facilities, remote sensing via satellite, unmanned air vehicles and other air, land and sea based sensor platforms and resources. I was responsible for providing broad leadership in planning, budgeting, acquiring, and managing USGS’s complex air, land, sea and space-based science information and technology investment portfolio. Over the 6 years in this and similar positions I worked with the USGS leadership to ensure effective stewardship of ~$1 billion dollars to enhance, modernize and optimize information services to advance USGS's science delivery capabilities. I spearheaded several key projects that have established and improved data integration, open data, shared services, analog to digital communications, accelerated adoption of emerging technologies, expanded mobile and green computing, zero-touch IT delivery, capacity on demand, cloud computing, cybersecurity, analog to digital asset transition, and extended access to the vast information resources of the USGS to the public. Show less

In this role, Rich serves as the principal advisor on information resource management (IRM) issues to the Associate Director for Administration/Associate Director of Information Resources and other senior officials in USGS. The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life. I… Show more In this role, Rich serves as the principal advisor on information resource management (IRM) issues to the Associate Director for Administration/Associate Director of Information Resources and other senior officials in USGS. The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life. I was responsible for the acquisition and management of information resources and for providing broad leadership in planning, budgeting, acquiring, and managing USGS’s complex air, land, sea and space-based information technology resource and communication needs. This includes formulating policies and programs to maximize the value of IT investments and managing investment risks across the Bureau.AccomplishmentsDuring my tenure I worked with the USGS leadership to ensure effective stewardship of ~$900 million dollars in technology modernization and enhancements to advance USGS's science delivery capabilities. Rich has spearheaded several key projects to improve information delivery, data integration, technology service optimization, adoption of emerging technologies, expansion of mobile computing, green computing, zero-touch deployment and management, extend access in support of open government, cloud computing, cybersecurity, improving information management and public access to USGS information. Show less

In this role, I served as the principal advisor on information resource management (IRM) issues to the Chief Information Officer and other senior officials throughout the Bureau. The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life.I was responsible for the acquisition and… Show more In this role, I served as the principal advisor on information resource management (IRM) issues to the Chief Information Officer and other senior officials throughout the Bureau. The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life.I was responsible for the acquisition and management of information resources and for providing broad leadership in planning, budgeting, acquiring, and managing USGS’s complex air, land, sea and space-based information technology resource and communication needs. This includes formulating policies and programs to maximize the value of IT investments and managing investment risks across the Bureau.In this position I worked with the USGS leadership to ensure effective stewardship of $240 million dollars in technology modernization and enhancements to advance USGS's science delivery capabilities. I spearheaded several key projects to improve and enhance IT security, technology service optimization, adoption of emerging technologies, expansion of mobile computing, green computing, zero-touch deployment and management, extending access in support of open government, improving information management and data integration. Show less

As the Chief Information Officer at the Office of Surface Mining, I was the principal advisor to the Director and other senior OSM officers on Information Resource Management issues to ensure that information resources and technology are managed to support the surface mining, reclamation and enforcement mission in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of the Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996, and the Government Information Security Reform Act of 2000. I was… Show more As the Chief Information Officer at the Office of Surface Mining, I was the principal advisor to the Director and other senior OSM officers on Information Resource Management issues to ensure that information resources and technology are managed to support the surface mining, reclamation and enforcement mission in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of the Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996, and the Government Information Security Reform Act of 2000. I was responsible for compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, Information Quality, Privacy Act, 508 Compliance, the Federal Information Security Management Act for the acquisition and management of information resources and for providing broad leadership in planning, budgeting, acquiring and managing OSM's IT resources. This included formulating policies and programs to maximize the value of IT investments and managing investment risks across the Bureau. During my tenure at OSM I worked with the leadership of the organization to improve the mission of the organization through technology modernization and enhancement of information delivery services. Oversaw a $38 million dollar modernization initiative to modernize legacy applications and develop and implement an advanced state of the art 21st Century secure voice and data network, an integrated messaging and collaboration environment, engineered and deploy advanced computing and management tools to improve mission operations and enable a mobile workforce. Under my leadership, the organization received best practices in capital planning, enterprise architecture, technology innovation, improved security audits and recognition from the American Council for intergovernmental solutions. Show less

Provided technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Provided analyses at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, engineering, fabrication, test, security controls, risk assessment, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensured the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge… Show more Provided technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Provided analyses at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, engineering, fabrication, test, security controls, risk assessment, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensured the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performed functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software standards and specifications. Served as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Acted as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications. Show less

I served as the Department Head for the Program Management Database (PMD) where I pioneered, engineered and implemented program management (PM) services that supported multibillion-dollar warfighter platforms for domestic and international countries. Platforms included the F/A-18, E2C, Air 3.1, Logistics Admin, Air Force Security Assistance, Foreign Military Sales, and Air 3.0 programs. Services assisted PMs’, Foreign Governments, and support staff with production and post-production… Show more I served as the Department Head for the Program Management Database (PMD) where I pioneered, engineered and implemented program management (PM) services that supported multibillion-dollar warfighter platforms for domestic and international countries. Platforms included the F/A-18, E2C, Air 3.1, Logistics Admin, Air Force Security Assistance, Foreign Military Sales, and Air 3.0 programs. Services assisted PMs’, Foreign Governments, and support staff with production and post-production requirements for a variety of weapon platforms. Engineered the PMD global system and services to assist the US, ~120 Foreign Governments, and support staff by enabling integrated production and post-production support for these platforms.The services I provided included consulting, project management, information management, computer systems, hardware, and software and systems engineering, site reviews and facility design, construction and reviews for computing infrastructure, safety and fire systems, communications, network engineering, security and technical training, database development/administration, technical support, application and web development, information assurance and accreditation, global communications and internet connectivity, planning and execution to support post-production.Engineered the PMD complex global client and web based system that linked PM international integrated 24 external systems, and expanded mission support into ~80 modules to support integrated production and post-production, engineering, O&M (O&M.). The modules provided a variety of mission functions that included but was not limited to: management, administration, budget and finance, human resources, acquisition, construction, production, logistics support, inventory, avionics, electrical and mechanical engineering systems, life-cycle and configuration management, repair and modernization, O&M, workflow management, decision support, business Intelligence, and reporting capabilities. Show less

I served as the Department Head for the Program Management Database (PMD) where I pioneered, engineered and implemented program management (PM) services that supported multibillion-dollar warfighter platforms for domestic and international countries. Platforms included the F/A-18, E2C, Air 3.1, Logistics Admin, Air Force Security Assistance, Foreign Military Sales, and Air 3.0 programs. Services assisted PMs’, Foreign Governments, and support staff with production and post-production… Show more I served as the Department Head for the Program Management Database (PMD) where I pioneered, engineered and implemented program management (PM) services that supported multibillion-dollar warfighter platforms for domestic and international countries. Platforms included the F/A-18, E2C, Air 3.1, Logistics Admin, Air Force Security Assistance, Foreign Military Sales, and Air 3.0 programs. Services assisted PMs’, Foreign Governments, and support staff with production and post-production requirements for a variety of weapon platforms. Engineered the PMD global system and services to assist the US, ~120 Foreign Governments, and support staff by enabling integrated production and post-production support for these platforms.The services I provided included consulting, project management, information management, computer systems, hardware, and software and systems engineering, site reviews and facility design, construction and reviews for computing infrastructure, safety and fire systems, communications, network engineering, security and technical training, database development/administration, technical support, application and web development, information assurance and accreditation, global communications and internet connectivity, planning and execution to support post-production.Engineered the PMD complex global client and web based system that linked PM international integrated 24 external systems, and expanded mission support into ~80 modules to support integrated production and post-production, engineering, O&M (O&M.). The modules provided a variety of mission functions that included but was not limited to: management, administration, budget and finance, human resources, acquisition, construction, production, logistics support, inventory, avionics, electrical and mechanical engineering systems, life-cycle and configuration management, repair and modernization, O&M, workflow management, decision support, business Intelligence, and reporting capabilities Show less