Joseph Singleton Email & Phone Number

Dayton, Ohio

Founder of SingTone Technologies, a Professional Services Consulting company with expertise in the areas of IT Solutions: planning, designing, reverse engineering, integrating, developing, and executing project management functions related to multi-million dollar programs and projects, strategic planning, and technical writing for large and small businesses, the Department of Defense, and Health Care Organizations. Our staff have monitored and executed multiple contracts from planning through construction, deployment, and support by directing design reviews for software development, building custom codes, and conducting independent verification and validation tests. We have created and improved processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Fairborn, Ohio

Responsible for leading the engineering design and software development activities necessary to develop the CREATE-AV DaVinci software (a Computationally-Based Engineering software for Conceptual Design) and ensured the delivery of all contract deliverables and managed the day-to-day operations of the DaVinci team. Represented Flairsoft in daily interactions with CREATE DaVinci government team members and Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Develop, update, and manage the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Manage the project budget, schedule, and performance in line with the project spend plan. Evaluate the development team’s performance, attitude and aptitude.• Oversaw 40% schedule variance/performance improvement by reassigning tasks and eliminating unnecessary redundancies• Worked with COR to manage expectations: readjust IMS to meet all requirements with realistic due dates based on risk assessment• Created a configuration management process to ensure CDRLs and source code were maintained and accessible to team• Established inventory of Government Furnished Equipment/Information in preparation for Jan 2015 contract closeout

Dayton, Ohio Area

Coordinated the planning, organization, control, integration and completion of Business Objects and Rich Internet Application engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility for Logistics Installations and Mission Support - Enterprise View web-based applications on the AF Portal. Planned and formulated engineering plans; reviewed product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications. Evaluated and approved design changes and specifications for releases. Coordinated activities related to technical development, scheduling, resolving engineering design, and test problems. Defined and controlled project requirements, schedules and budgets; resolved project execution issues; and ensured overall customer satisfaction. Oversaw project development from the planning stages to completion, to include defining requirements, design, build, test and deployment phases. Oversaw the delivery of all contractual deliverables to include software/database design descriptions, testing documentation and software source code artifacts. Provided weekly financial and schedule status reports to management and resolved personnel problems by coaching, mentoring and supervising company personnel and subcontractors.• Managed four subcontracting companies to successfully execute six major releases within 0.2% of proposed cost• Assigned and oversaw the daily tasks of six Project teams averaging seven full time equivalents per release• Reduced time for co-workers and other Team Leads to produce weekly/monthly reports by 50% by creating spreadsheets to eliminate manual calculations, show projected project schedules, and color coded performance metrics• Presented weekly status and risk assessments to Program Management Office (PMO) and Program Management team• Coordinated efforts between Development Team, Independent Verification and Validation Test team, PMO, Operations and Support team and end users

Dayton, Ohio

Assessed assigned projects/tasks including cost estimates/ROMs, schedules and performance using the AF Systems Engineering Process (SEP) for the Contractor Supported Weapon System Data Exchange (CSWS DE) web application from development through production deployment. Established plans, organized, and coordinated activities of functional specialists including engineering, system architect, configuration/data management (CDM), test, and logistics. Continually studied, reviewed, and evaluated program progress and success. Formalized system’s baseline requirements and directly supervised/evaluated the team in meeting program objectives. Implemented approved terms and conditions set forth in negotiations, contracting planning and budgets, subcontract participation and addition or discontinuance of work. Prepared and presented Technical Cost Proposals and staff studies for monthly Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Monthly Status Reports, and Invoices for the PMO.• Saved AF $106K via effectively communicating technical solutions, implementing new processes: cutting operational costs by 45%• Saved Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. approximately $10K by ensuring proper charge codes were charged mapping to EVM• Hosted monthly PMRs with Government stakeholders: maintained 97% rating for cost, schedule, and performance for program• Achieved a 100% operational environment, exceeding 95% goal, by implementing a cross-training program• Executed three major releases on time receiving zero Discrepancy Reports (DRs): maintained proposed Integrated Master Schedule• Created new processes for documentation review, CDM, and software test and evaluation for Ryan Consulting Group, Inc.

Kennedy Space Center, Fl

Planned, developed, integrated and executed project management functions for transition of NASA flight and ground systems. Analyzed and integrated technical plans for ground system designs across NASA’s Constellation Program (CxP). Made recommendations on preliminary and critical designs, tests, qualifications, verification and validation, plan reviews, and mission operations associated with a variety of automated data processing systems, and equipment. Established and assessed new requirements for training, safety, integration standards, software assurance, and software tools appropriate to the unique design and operational characteristics of NASA programs/projects. Regularly prepared and presented staff studies for presentations to management. Served as a facilitator, analyst, coordinator, and advisor for the development, management, and maintenance of program mission essential tasks. Provided guidance, assistance, and advice for continuous improvement, including organizational development, human resource development, process improvement, and resources development issues; provided oversight and advice on compliance-related issues, and represent the customer, as required, at meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning for advanced technology development and support system concepts.• Co-chaired Program Level Ground Ops Support Equipment Panel to review and streamline procedures and ensure continuity• Co-founded Ground Ops Support Equipment team to communicate new/changes in procedures and cost, schedule, and risks• Established the use of Program Model Numbers, Acceptance Data Packages, certifications, and procurement checklists• Saved NASA estimated $61M by streamlining data acceptance requirements, initiating a Project Level Commonality Plan, and Verification and Validation review processes• Directed efforts using Six Sigma techniques to create a centralized web-based database to protect ITAR/Sensitive data for NASA

Seattle, Washington

Responsible to ensure Kroger received the highest quality with the lowest cost for remodels by using new methods and procedures and communicating with multiple contractors, operators and design teams. Provide guidance, assistance, and advice for continuous improvement, including planning, process improvement, and purchasing issues. Provided recommendations on compliance-related issues and represented the Company at meetings/briefings related to planning, construction, and acquisitions. Accountable for expenditures and established appropriate authorizations prior to incurring commitments: prepared cost estimates and requisitions for equipment, fixtures, and supplies. Provided input and conducted source selection and monitored performance based on negotiated plans from acquisition phases through construction. Assessed and directed the progress of assigned projects based on cost, schedule, and performance of baselined requirements to ensure contractors met objectives and milestones. Provided approval authority over plans and budget to manage contractor/subcontractor participation in tasks defined during negotiations.• Increased sales by 21% (10% above estimate) by coordinating with architects, state, county, city officials, and subcontractors to complete three $2M projects within 5% of budget• Established new estimating procedure yielding 13% savings on 43 previously estimated projects and cut estimating time in half for future projects; practice shared with entire company in 48 states• Saved Company 15-20% (estimate) operational costs by recommending store managers be invited to planning sessions to ensure store needs are met

Wright-Pattterson Afb, Dayton, Oh

Served as a facilitator, analyst, coordinator, and advisor for the development, and managed essential tasks and wind tunnel tests. Provided recommendations on compliance-related issues and represented the AF at meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to planning, construction, and acquisitions. Lead team to keep $50M world-class experimental research facilities safe, operable, and compliant by developing and enforcing a new safety program to keep 32 co-workers safe. Conducted extensive research/engineering analysis to provide results required by DOD customers to complete their preliminary and conceptual design reviews; provided test, verification, validation, and support. Continually studied, reviewed, and evaluated project progress to plan and coordinate the activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, and logistics.• Developed strategic plans for a $19M construction project in support of leadership goals for future tests• Saved Air Force estimated $1M by investigating the performance of critical components of wind tunnel facilities• Published four technical papers communicating lessons learned, impacts, and suggestions to streamline future tests• Revamped unsatisfactory safety program to pass Unit Compliance Inspection by establishing new regulations, conducting monthly training/briefings and preventive maintenance and inspection (PMI) programs

Ms, Aeronautical Sciences

Certificate, Systems Engineering

Bs, Aeronautical Engineering