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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Drive execution for the Core Displays Application software development team on Honeywell's Next Generation Avionics program Anthem. Anthems new modular flight deck that lets pilots customize their displays based on mission and phase of flight utilizing state of art technology. Coordinate with cross-functional disciplines in the design, implementation, integration, flight test and certification phases.

Richardson, Texas, United States

Spearhead full software development life cycle while serving as Product Owner, managing processes across multiple large-scale programs. Produce comprehensive documentation and reports on implementation of programs, technical software, and employee performance. Establish and enforce adherence with strict budget and schedule requirements. Leverage agile development methodology to hold entire team accountable for quickly delivering excellent final products. Select Highlights:• Directed agile software development team of 13 software engineers to develop a strategic nuclear deterrence system that aligned with D0178 standards for ensuring the safety and reliability of avionics systems. • Coordinated and led multidisciplinary team in the porting of legacy radar application software to a Linux operating system and full hardware circuit card assembly technical refresh. • Oversaw supplier procurement of battle management command and control software for special mission aircraft.

Plano, Texas

Governed cost, scheduling, and technical performance for an intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance business jet modification program, as well as special mission aircraft projects. Managed 80 multidisciplinary employees to complete structural, mechanical, electrical, software development, manufacturing, flight test, and airworthiness certification.Select Highlights:• Completed critical modification of a fully missionized aircraft for demonstration and deployment within 8 months.• Developed a modified Bombardier G6000 in 6 months to support on-time airworthiness testing and deployment.

Richardson, Texas

Directed group of software and systems engineering employees in their process of gaining program clearance. Expedited the clearance process and facilitated temporary assignments through strategic automation and improvements.Select Highlights:• Reduced impact on efficiency and costs caused by the high volume of employees waiting for clearance by 40%. • Established a software development work center that boosted employee utilization from 25% to 65%.

Greater Seattle Area

Oversaw development of anti-submarine warfare mission system software for the P-8A Poseidon Boeing 737 commercial derivative program for the U.S. Navy, India, Australia, and other international customers. Used agile framework to lead a team of 5 managers and 100+ systems, software, and test engineers. Delivered comprehensive application domains that include multi-sensor management, tracking and data fusion, mission planning and execution, weapons control, datalink, and communication. Launched annual fleet releases for U.S. and India within strict schedule using Boeing best practices.Select Highlights:• Facilitated transformation to agile using SAFe and Atlassian tool set to monitor issues and project workflow. • Eliminated cost challenges with suppliers and Boeing teams to secure a $60 million proposal to design a standardized software baseline for aviation technologies—flight management, auto flight, and mission software.• Optimized scheduling for major increment by pioneering quality initiatives that empowered the leadership team to govern cost and schedule control through use of Earned Value Management (EVM). • Presented system architecture alternatives to meet customer cost targets through increment 3 software proposal.

Greater Seattle Area

Managed design and integration of the P-8A Poseidon Boeing 737 commercial derivative program flight deck avionics, control panels, and communications systems. Acted as Integrated Product Team Leader to direct 3 managers and 45+ systems, avionics, and electronic engineers. Supervised multiple suppliers for flight management, auto pilot, and cockpit displays. Coordinated procurement and integration of avionics hardware and software based on strict budget. Select Highlights:• Executed delivery of major avionics capability addition on schedule and under project’s $73 million budget.• Successfully negotiated supplier scope dispute settlement with mutually beneficial terms for both parties.• Improved spending control through the development and implementation of team change management process.• Oversaw process of obtaining flight management and auto flight DO178 certification conducted by key suppliers.

Greater Seattle Area

Directed software development team in the cost-effective architecture, object-oriented analysis (OOA)/object-oriented design (OOD), and implementation of P-8A Poseidon Boeing 737 commercial derivative program sensor management application software. Led a 17-member team of software engineers to execute complex projects within strict deadlines.Select Highlights:• Consistently completed sensor management software ahead of schedule and within $20 million budget.• Used Java and C++ to design software for radar, electronic warfare, electro-optical, and acoustics sensor subsystems.