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- Contract software design development for the suite of Southwest Airlines Integrated Flight Tracking Software – SWIFT OPSSuite refresh- task design and scoping of work with internal and external contract teams as needed to ensure project successes in significant customer facing role• Consistent success rates in software delivery and quality with production level logistics• Review team members’ code submissions and critique as needed – assist and direct newcomers and long-term team members on a daily basisKey Achievements:• Unquestionably the most productive member for Team Voyager Apex Systems software development and continued commitment to success• Successful delivery and production releases meeting well over 99% of delivery deadlines regardless of code complexity involved

Contract consultant providing expert guidance for support for FAA certification of the Bell 525 Relentless fly-by-wire helicopter redundancy management and Built-In-Test (BIT). Provide software guidance and updates to low-level design, documentation and DO-178B test artifacts. Reverse engineering of low-level design documentation from source code. Create Requirements-Based Code and Tests in support of certification efforts for Integrated Flight Control System Cross Channel Data Link. Vendor acceptance tests for Startup BIT in preparation for first flight.• Responsible for analysis and recommendations to BAE Systems, Endicott, NY in support of BIT test and requirements traceability for product certification of the Fly-by-Wire Flight Control Computer for the 525 Relentless• Responsible for analysis and solutions guidance to Bell Helicopter in support of redundancy management test and requirements traceability for product certification artifacts provided by offshore test teams• Corrections for anomaly reports, team direction, and in-house confirmation of vendor software requirements and test artifacts

Level IV Support - Senior C/C++ Analyst-DevelopmentTeam consultant providing Level IV technical support for Wal-Mart Point-of-Sale world-wide store systems. Development of enhancements for Retail Store Solution Products (POS) including collection, analysis, development and recommendations for improving store software running on IBM 4690 OS controllers and thin client front end terminals.• Technical support for down/slow store operations including memory dump analysis, SAR data, and technical insight to regain full operational status in a timely fashion• Development in C, C++ , with Object Oriented design monitoring vital product data, store status, as well as programs to assist in identifying systems problems• Java 1.6, ClearCase/ClearQuest, Eclipse as needed• Multi-threading Apps• Communication Programming – TCP/IP

Custom proposal development for nonprofit organizations major gifts incorporation of computing facilities as learning systems. Budgeting, architecting and implementation of lab facilities and special purpose software.

Embedded real-time Mission Systems software design, development, test and integration for aircraft. SEAL 1 safety critical software development, static and dynamic analysis and customer safety analysis reviews.Directed requirements definition based on comprehensive needs derivation and implementation for integrated development environment; transfer requirements into real-time software solutions. Evaluation of vendor performance and lead technical meetings to discuss integration steps for systems models. Conduct product testing, verification, and analysis for verification of implementation. Provide complete data analysis throughout software development lifecycle, including estimated completion dates, development plans, and status reporting.Key Achievements: · Zero defect data load and persistence core software for navigation, safety integrity monitoring, and primary mission load software. · Company expert and technical lead for SEAL 1 safety critical test software, LDRA · Pioneered Joint Strike Fighter real time data collection techniques and wrote the software for audio and messaging data collection critical for program continued success.· Requirements Manager for sensor models project supporting Operational Flight Soft- ware systems integration in real-time environment. · Led Core Verification and Validation Test Planing for mission software.

Company expert and technical lead for SEAL 1 safety critical test softwareZero defect data load and persistence core software for navigation, safety integrity monitoring, and primary mission load software.Pioneered Joint Strike Fighter real time data collection techniques and wrote the software for audio and messaging data collection critical for program continued success.Requirements Manager for sensor models project supporting Operational Flight Soft- ware systems integration in real-time environment.Core Verification and Validation Test Planing for mission software.

Engineered computing system and all equipment for nonprofit organizations in San Bernardino region; developed budget and configured software and hardware systems. Recommended architecture for custom solutions; served as technical advisor for training, business plans, and configuration.

Technical Lead for the most profitable Northrop office for 4 solid years.Piloted software proof-of-concept systems and development for numerous distributed computer simulation tasks for Army and Air Force clients Semi-Automated Forces. Supervised scheduling and strategic planning of resources, progress reports, design reviews, and acceptance testing for several ongoing, large-scale programs.Key Achievements: · Recognized as endorsement authority and integration lead for outsourced customer products to support Army Simulation and Training Command threat objectives.· Successful development and design of reconfigurable simulator for Army Aviation live training;launched sensor simulators that earned considerable profits for company.· Forged solid customer relationships and dependability based on consistent delivery of targeted product on time, reliable, and within budget.· Drafted software development proposals for customer bids; won contracts for majority of bids and recognized 4 years straight as most profitable office within entire corporation.

Conducted required software feature enhancements for tactical digital communications system; performed product integration and field-testing with multiple on-site digital Command Communications (C2) systems network link protocols. Provided customer-centric problem resolution and mitigation for high-profile clients and ensured complete customer satisfaction.Key Achievement:- Executed on-site software support for integration and fielding of product; implemented trouble-shooting and tactical communications for fielded integrated test and evaluation.- Designed data messaging test center for real-time in-house testing, action review, and performance evaluations.