Manages the software versions and changes across multiple releases and multiple contractors for the Air Forces engineering and technology acquisition support services (ETASS) Purchase Request Process System (PRPS).Provides configuration management support in accordance with SEAM configuration management processes. Reviews and evaluates CM program management and contract data deliveries for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable documents. Uses software lifecycle management tools to maintain the programs configuration baseline.

Coordinated internal guidance of customer and defense Industry requirements and policies with all program teams. Effectively redesigned (from a share point system to IBM rational change process) and streamlined the change order system across 3 major GD locations. Operated weekly change control boards and all related activities across GD locations. Managed and controlled contract deliverables to customers. Strategized and executed major technology improvements. Managed configuration software baselining and versioning, firmware and hardware identification, planning, change control, configuration status accounting and all configuration audit activities. Maintained all software code in source control library using subversion.• Acted as a change agent on the Team Center PLM global implementation team.

Provided leadership to all hardware and software engineers and managers on configuration management related issues and concerns. Assured proper revision and version control of digital metadata using subversion. Developed and provided training, and presented CM plans and CDM process metrics. Developed and maintained all business-wide CM policies and procedures. Managed all CM product engineering information in CM repository, along with configuration identification and tracking systems. Maintained multiple customer product reviews. Processed all hardware, firmware and software change notices and variances. Provided periodic audits on conformance of CM practices to national consensus standards.• Developed and trained employees on a newly developed electronic change system that reduced process cycle times, resulting in a 30 percent savings to company. Implemented Configuration Control Board review concept to overall business

Developed CDM policies and procedures for multiple BAE Systems Fairfield business units. Managed all CDM product configuration identification data. Managed internal ECN system, ECP system and deviation system, controlled intellectual property information, software and digital drawing metadata. Managed CCB, configuration audits, oversaw 2 others, and created and provided CM training as needed. Controlled engineering records retention policies.• Developed and trained employees for a new network change system, resulting in a vastly shortened ECN process cycle time that contributed to a 40 percent cost savings to the companyDeveloped new customer specific CM Plan methodologies and CM process metrics.

Provided internal guidance in Government/ Defense Industry CDM requirements and policies. Prepared CM plans for suppliers and customers. Ensured all CDM requirements were followed in flowing down to suppliers with an added audit of key suppliers. Directed CCB and follow up activities. Managed contract specified deliverables. Consulted during internal design reviews with and without customers. Monitored data for U.S.export control requirements.• Obtained National Defense Industry Association (NDIA) CDM Manager Certification • Attained certification in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma processes • Ensured plant ISO 9001 re-certification for Configuration Management

Responsible for PDM and process training for over 125 users. Designed, developed and delivered product-centric solutions for PDM to ERP flows of system data. Assessed, redeveloped, and published many key product development procedures. Evaluated and reported on data system metrics to reduce product development costs. Effectively served as part of a cross-functional team to acquire division level ISO 9001 certification.• Advanced engineering standards and “best practices” to reduce product time-to-market schedule and costs by more than 15 percent• Automated the process of releasing product data on an enterprise-wide scale• Led effort to capture and protect patent data to reduce the loss of intellectual property.• Promoted division-wide use of PDX (Product Data Exchange) technology to ensure that key company metadata is protected and shared appropriately.• Coordinated PDM system Beta version testing with Harris corporate IT to successfully utilize future software improvements.

Worked closely with on-site U.S. Government defense quality assurance representatives and airframe manufacturer quality assurance representatives, coordinating design change improvements and other FAA/DOD requirements. Supervised two employees in day to day CM operations. Managed CCB meetings and reported results and program metrics to program managers. Provided valuable CM metric data across all business organizations. Responsible for all change management activities on new aircraft components like generators, static inverters, starters, HUD displays, and RAM air turbine emergency generators.

Lead CM change management production team for the F110-GE-100 engine program. Managed all CCB activities and processed all classes of engineering changes internally and through the Air Force program office at Wright-Patterson AFB. Published CM engine program metrics to management. Managed engineering changes for the GE90 engine development and testing phases. Developed part, assembly, and test rigging and wing pylon interface drawings. Processed CM documentation and scheduled drawing signoff meetings. Facilitated the release of contract required documentation to meet contract delivery schedules. Enforced MIL-STD-973 across all CM activities. Worked on a GE cross-functional technical team to develop, test and release a secured Air force logistics support web portal.