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Currently assigned to HP-I as their QA/Test Architect Manager. My initial duties are to maintain the current Agile/scrum test configurations for all sprint activities, provide technical expertise into the advancement of the Agile/Scrum framework and methodology, aid in progressive scrum KPI's, provide the overall architect in developing improvement plans for operational, tactical and remedial processes. • Led twelve test engineers and technicians in the daily QA/Test activities. Provided oversight activities during Agile sprints, and the on-going development of software iterations • Developed an extcutive and strategic review process that looks deep into the improvements of Agile/Scurm process• Intoduced new methods in improving release iterations and improve employee communcation between customers, executives and internal members.• Provided architecture development on improving software development practices using improved Feature Driven and Test Driven Development, and implementing remedial activities through Quality reviews and structured walkthroughs.

Currently assigned to the California, Pension Employee Retirement Services (CalPERS) as a Technical IT Project Manager. Within the CalPERS Enterprise Strategy Development Department (ESDD) and software development vendor partner, Mr. Garner provides Technical IT Project / Quality Assurance Management oversight to over thirty (30) technical project initiatives within an Agile Software Development Life-cycle SDLC. • Manages technical personnel, improved working communication among blended teams, support process improvement strategies, works within the development and test teams to improve Agile processes and communication during JAD’s/JAR’s. • Encourages project SDLC change and release management during releases, enforces cut-off dates within a phased release strategy, encourages teams to develop incremental deliveries and products at various stages along the SDLC. • Meets with executives and steering committees in implementing strategic budget issues, transitions cost proposals, and escalating Risks and Issues to strategic Functional / Technical Optimization programs. • Led the organization in the development of Enterprise Risk and Issue program that provides escalation procedures and mitigation strategies to top executives of both technical and operational issues. • Works with IT directors on implementation strategies for developing and enterprise-wide SharePoint workflow site. Provided Enterprise Architecture centric reference models, collected data architecture and reference material.

of Enterprise Architecture Consulting; Mr. Garner is one of the early founders of Elyon Strategies and is in charge of business development, client management and engagement consulting support. Developing and implementing strategic business plans for the SBU’s in Enterprise Architecture (EA), Enterprise Information Architecture (EIA) and Enterprise Solutions Architecture (SOA) with the strategic thrust towards EA Frameworks and technology models.Working as an account manager to the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), the Washington Department of Revenue (DOR), Washington Department of Revenue and California Technology Agency (CTA).Highly experienced developing strategic planning, EA governance, selecting EA tools, capturing EA requirements / risks, tracking enterprise debt and establishing strategic investment boards and leading technical committees. Highly skilled in Business / Solutions Analysis, Event Modeling, Use Case Modeling, conducting Structured Walkthroughs, Presentation Skills in Storyboard, JAD / RAD Sessions, Requirements Management and Enterprise Architecture Training.Extensive experience in providing technical training in SEI/CMMi, CBA/IPI, ISO/IEC 15504, ISO9000:2008, ISO/IEC 12207, ISO/IEC 15504-2, ISO/IEC 16949 and others.

Develop a Configuration and Change Asset Management function for large-scale software / systems data storage facility.Assigned to WorldCom/Verizon Government Markets Contracts Group as a Senior Project Consultant for the development of an Asset /Configuration and Change Management system, which was designed to support the RUP/Remedy Configuration Asset Management Tool Suite. Mr. Garner managed a team of twelve engineering and technical staff in an effort of analyzing size and storage capacity of a large Enterprise-wide Data Center. Developed a project schedules to incorporate the refinement of the project system requirements collection activity, software / system asset requirements, integrated hardware / software system analysis, work flow assessment and design, process design of systems, tool mentoring, tool administration, and software/system migration.

Assigned as the Project Manager responsible for the integration of several Software / Systems development projects. Led several team in the development of an EA maturity assessment model and metrics program. Assigned to Sprint’s Western Billing Services WBS as Project Manager for the Project Development and Operations Group. Mr. Garner’s primary duties included supervising a staff of eight analyst and technical developer assigned to support the applications development for billing within a UNIX / Sybase client environment for direct phone and cellular billing. Managed a develop team in a full systems / software lifecycle development activity, which developed software application projects; enhanced account-billing service, customer service management, developed system requirements management and software/hardware acquisitions, for wireless customers. Technical Lead for concurrent Voice/Data communications Services, paging and Channel SMS feature; led an implementation team of five engineers’ in support of products, instituted network up-grades, initiated software/system integration testing procedures; and created customer reference documentation.

Assigned as an IT Technical Lead on software development projects and provide a systematic approach to Project Management and Software Development Practices. Assigned to Hardware.com as an IT System Architect. Mr. Garner’s primary function was to analyze the development and system process architecture within a web development (Java, Pearl, and HTML) ASP.Net IDE environment built on a UNIX/Windows NT operating platform providing interactive web access. Also spread headed the developed activity of a Project Management Office (PMO), Configuration / Change Management function, developed a Quality Assurance / Integration Testing function, and Software Engineering Application Methodologies hierarchy using EA Frameworks (TOGAF), and enhanced the use of Object Oriented methodology and tools, such as: Extreme Programing, Rational Unified Process (RUP), develop processes built around Visual Studio, Mercury Test Tools and configuration in PVCS. Assigned to AT&T’s National Data Center Operations (NDCO) organization as a Senior Systems Architect and System Asset/Configuration Manager. Mr. Garner’s primary duties included the refinement of the asset and configuration management functions within an enterprise wide call center for all the cellular billing within a UNIX/Oracle/AS400 multiple server environment. Mr. Garner was also assigned to develop an asset/configuration/change management system utilizing JD Edwards Asset Management tool suite. Developed access 2000 PL/SQL database which was used as their change/configuration management system.

Assigned as a Senior Management Consultant with Bridgeway Corporation, Mr. Garner developed and implemented program management disciplines and provided technical expertise on several applications in the Gateway MLM/CNM/UNIX/Sun Solaris System. He developed and implemented technical process methodology using the Software/Systems SEI/CMM framework for process improvement, which upgraded workflow management. Conducted an internal assessment using the SEI CBA/IPI framework as methodology for identifying process improvement strategies and evaluating the current culture. In addition to the organizational process improvement development activities, he organized software/system testing processes, Web application development practices, network operating processes and testing practices. Mr. Garner also led a team of developers and software engineers in analyzing the technical aspects of Web/Java/CNM browser/TCP/IP/Ascend Frame Relay Switch architecture built on a UNIX platform. Conducted analysis of class objects, built testing plans and procedures, audited and reviewed system performance and developed integration plans.

As a technical consultant for Hybrid Product, Inc., Mr. Garner was the prime developer of the organization’s quality system and procedures. He implemented the quality policy using ISO 9001 and IEEE as a guideline and was the major contributor for their accreditation to the ISO 9001 Quality System. As a senior member of the staff, Mr. Garner provided managerial/technical assistance in developing new manufacturing methods and operations expertise in this precision CNC machining environment that makes advanced hydraulic components of the Navy and Marines.

As a senior Quality/Process Manager with the Rancho Seco Nuclear Generation Station, Mr. Garner managed a team of nuclear technical associates, which developed and designed test procedures/plans for testing electrical and hydraulic systems to meet the requirements of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). This development effort was initiated by thoroughly analyzing the existing systems and formulated proposed changes, which functional tested them under working conditions. Strong background and understanding in the IEEE, ISO, NQA-1, and ANSI Standards.Developed test plans and monitored testing in accordance with ANSI/IEEE Standard 829-1993.Conducted analysis in the redesign of electric pipe Heat Tracing Systems for Nuclear Power Generating Stations IEEE Std - 622A-1987.Assigned as closure engineer on all upgrade systems.Conducted reviews and audits of the station readiness in accordance with ANSI/IEEE Standard

As a Senior Quality Engineer with the Aerojet Tactical and Strategic Company, Mr. Garner was assigned project/QA engineer for several tactical and strategic weapon projects. His primary role was to develop sound Quality Assurance project oversight during case windings operations of the second-stage of the Peace-Keeper Missile, provide QA oversight on the Thrust-Vector Actuator, led the MRB activities, provide customer support on buy-off activities. He also developed programs in a Windows application (DOS) for the tracking of statistical information related to Defect Error Rates (DER) and Reliability comparison of the Thrust Vector Actuator (TVA), Case Winding Operation and Nuclear Hardness.

As the Quality Manager with the Nippon Electronics Corporation, Mr. Garner designed, developed and implemented quality plans and procedures in an effort to meet product quality standards. He also designed white room procedures utilizing the ANSI/IEEE 730.1-1989 and ANSI/IEEE 1008-1987 standards for quality plans and testing. Performed Software / Hardware Firmware Embedded Systems Testing, using Simulation & Embedded Real-Time Multi-Processor with Multi-tasking Electro-Optical and RF applications based on implementations standards. He also developed a working methodology for imbedded software testing on CPU’s, disk drives and peripherals using ANSI/IEEE 649-1985 Standard for Microprocessor. He also spearheaded the conceptual modeling of component test activities, and defect tracking methods that accurately tracked defects of electronic components in a window based application, which significantly reduced costs associated with rework.

As a Senior Quality Assurance Process Engineer with Parsons of California (Hughes Aircraft subsidiary), Mr. Garner performed Quality Assurance program oversight in the manufacturing of aircraft flight control systems, wing-skin manufacturing, and satellite design and development. One of these systems was the DISCS III early warning satellite made of lightweight composites and completely manufactured in clean room environment. It used state-of-the-art positioning technology and was built on six-axis coordinate measuring device that restricted only incremental tolerance of component parts. Mr. Garner also developed product/process design requirements, built statistical models for quality engineering and production manufacturing activities. Assisted the production team in metrology inspection and testing of assemblies using laser guided measurement tools and strain-gauge technology and coordinate measuring machine (CMM). Led a team in the development of quality plans, created new techniques in metrology studies and measurement. Developed process manuals for the F-15 and FA-18 attack fighter. Implemented process improvement strategies of mechanical/chemical processes, developed test plans and metrology studies. Conducted root cause analysis and developed statistical process models.