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Arab, Al, Us

United States

Serves as NASA's Application Portfolio Manager and Lead Enterprise Architect for the Applications Program Office. Establishes and oversees APM processes to ensure a current and comprehensive inventory of applications and services is maintained. Through an integrated architecture of Technology Business Management (TBM) and IT Authority standards/guidance (Applications Program Handbook), I develop and apply a systematic management framework to define and deliver a portfolio of programs, projects… Show more Serves as NASA's Application Portfolio Manager and Lead Enterprise Architect for the Applications Program Office. Establishes and oversees APM processes to ensure a current and comprehensive inventory of applications and services is maintained. Through an integrated architecture of Technology Business Management (TBM) and IT Authority standards/guidance (Applications Program Handbook), I develop and apply a systematic management framework to define and deliver a portfolio of programs, projects and ongoing services. This supports specific business strategies and objectives across NASA. Leads the Applications Enterprise Architecture strategies and is responsible for the planning and design of architecture supporting the Applications Program portfolio of applications/services. This involves the development and documentation of standards, policies and principles to support the integration of mission critical business, application, information, and technology architectures. In addition, I am responsible for strategic planning and roadmaps used in making decisions and recommendations critical to organizational success. This allows for the preparation of short and long-range planning guidance in accordance with broad center, agency, and program policies and objectives. Show less

Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama

Serves as the Chief Enterprise Architect for Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). Participates on the NASA Agency Enterprise Architecture boards, providing authoritative architecture solutions for the center and agency. Is certified by the Federated Enterprise Architecture Institute and utilizes the Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework. Oversees the planning, design, development, and implementation of the MSFC center-wide enterprise architecture that addresses mission critical… Show more Serves as the Chief Enterprise Architect for Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). Participates on the NASA Agency Enterprise Architecture boards, providing authoritative architecture solutions for the center and agency. Is certified by the Federated Enterprise Architecture Institute and utilizes the Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework. Oversees the planning, design, development, and implementation of the MSFC center-wide enterprise architecture that addresses mission critical objectives. Defines center documentation standards and produces an enterprise-wide set of policies and principles for integration of the business, application, information, and technology architectures. Oversees the production of an accurate representation of the business environment, strategy, and its critical success factors, while providing comprehensive documentation of business unit and key mission processes. Develops views of the systems and data that support these processes. Establishes a center-wide information technology vision and directs the development of standards that define what technologies and products are approved for use within the enterprise. Develops enterprise-wide guidelines on how to best apply technology standards in creating business applications. Show less

Various Locations

Managed the administration of the local area network (LAN) and it's connectivity. Directed DMS installation and configuration as primary beta site for Department of Defense and U.S. Air Force. Managed the Information Assurance (systems security) personnel, maintained file services, and supervised the administration of the Microsoft Exchange servers. Technologies included UNIX, Cisco, MS Exchange, MS Office, Windows NT, and others. Responsible for identifying the procurement criteria for system… Show more Managed the administration of the local area network (LAN) and it's connectivity. Directed DMS installation and configuration as primary beta site for Department of Defense and U.S. Air Force. Managed the Information Assurance (systems security) personnel, maintained file services, and supervised the administration of the Microsoft Exchange servers. Technologies included UNIX, Cisco, MS Exchange, MS Office, Windows NT, and others. Responsible for identifying the procurement criteria for system enhancements, testing, and implementation. Directed the workstation standardization efforts with available system automation tools. Supervised information systems and personnel while providing secured record communications for various USAF entities. Installed software, maintained peripherals, and managed continuous operation of mainframe production systems. Show less

Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama

Responsible as the Chief Software Process Architect directly supporting the Program Manager and the Applications and Web Services department within Marshall Space Flight Centers (MSFC) IT Services organization on the NASA MSFC UNITeS Contract. Responsible for the Software Engineering Framework (SEF) and its processes. Managed its construction, implementation, and maintenance, to include training of contract and government personnel. With this, came the responsibility of Chairing the… Show more Responsible as the Chief Software Process Architect directly supporting the Program Manager and the Applications and Web Services department within Marshall Space Flight Centers (MSFC) IT Services organization on the NASA MSFC UNITeS Contract. Responsible for the Software Engineering Framework (SEF) and its processes. Managed its construction, implementation, and maintenance, to include training of contract and government personnel. With this, came the responsibility of Chairing the Software Engineering Process Group (SEPG) and the Project Monitoring Board (PMB). Technical Lead supporting the MSFC Office of the CIO within the Customer Applications section of the Application & Web Services Department. Responsible for the IT Management Information Initiative, each of it’s development efforts; to include the testing, scheduling, modification, and implementation of its applications. Show less

Huntsville, Alabama

Reported directly to the Vice President of IT. Direct overall design, development, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of corporate and production applications and integration. Planned, established and managed budget requirements and provided oversight on cost control/efficiencies for IT. Responsibilities included implementation, management, and execution of Processes/procedures used to translate and communicate requirements to technology solutions; developed strategies, launch… Show more Reported directly to the Vice President of IT. Direct overall design, development, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of corporate and production applications and integration. Planned, established and managed budget requirements and provided oversight on cost control/efficiencies for IT. Responsibilities included implementation, management, and execution of Processes/procedures used to translate and communicate requirements to technology solutions; developed strategies, launch plans, and beta programs for new products; managed budget for personnel (both capitalized and non-capitalized), various projects, and department. Directed the successful reverse-engineering/re-engineering of the enterprise solution for order processing and enhanced it with modularity, cohesion, and data coupling practices. The new system provides functionality not available by vendor products in areas of estimated revenue, resale orders, commission management, and other areas. Technologies used: UNIX, Oracle, Lotus, Windows Office, SQL, Crystal Reports, Flash, VPN, CheckPoint, SercureRemote, Business Objects, XML,and ODBC. Show less

M.S., Computer & Information Science

Activities and Societies: Gamma Beta Phi; Who's Who Among IT Professionals; IT Relationship Management (CRM), 2009 Federal Segment.

B.S., Computer & Information Science

Activities and Societies: Gamma Beta Phi

A.A.S., Information Systems Technology

A.S., Computer & Information Science

A.A.S., Computer Programming