Michael Bragg Email & Phone Number

United States

Senior Change and Configuration Manager at TISTA Science and Technology Corporation. Change and release maanger for development the Electronics Claims Management Systems.

Austin, Texas Area

B3 Group, Incorporated is a fast-growing Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and HUBZone certified health IT firm providing end-to-end technology support services to the federal government and enterprise customers. Our values-driven team of business, IT and management professionals blend innovation and client-first thinking to deliver sustainable solutions for better healthcare outcomes.Provide end to end overall software configuration management supporting all phases of the software development life cycles. Principal subject matter expert for software configuration and change management leading practices• Prime POC for release and deployment activities for change and configuration management processes and procedures for specific project • Verify all release artifacts, data and documentation of all release and deployment execution for specific project(s)• Execution of the configuration management policy for daily activities for development, integration, testing and promotion of the systems• Ensure compliance of standards of documentation and management control for promotion of software releases from one environment to another• Oversee and verify all release artifacts, data and documentation of all release and deployment procedures and execution

Austin, Texas Area

Provide end to end overall software configuration management supporting all phases of the software development life cycles of a Healthcare Claims Processing system. Principal subject matter expert for software configuration management leading practices• Execution of the configuration management policy for daily activities for development, integration, testing and promotion of the systems• Ensure compliance of standards of documentation and management control for promotion of software releases from one environment to another• Provide configuration status accounting of all internal test and production environments including services and interfaces• Perform identification, control and administration in maintaining source code control used by specific environments• Provided guidance in administration in update and maintenance of defect and enhancement tracking tools• Maintain documentation describing system requirements for all build systems• Assist in development and implementation of repeatable processes for software deployment both internally and externally• Oversee and verify all release artifacts, data and documentation of all release and implementation procedures• Promoting and maintain high level of professional discipline in executing the software configuration management endeavors• Oversee and handling of multiple, concurrent, complicated deployment assignments

Austin, Tx

Provide end to end overall software configuration management supporting all phases of the software development life cycles of a Healthcare Claims Processing system. Principal subject matter expert for software configuration management leading practices • Execution of the configuration management policy for daily activities for development, integration, testing and promotion of the systems • Ensure compliance of standards of documentation and management control for promotion of software releases from one environment to another • Provide configuration status accounting of all internal test and production environments including services and interfaces• Perform identification, control and administration in maintaining source code control used by specific environments • Provided guidance in administration in update and maintenance of defect and enhancement tracking tools• Maintain documentation describing system requirements for all build systems • Assist in development and implementation of repeatable processes for software deployment both internally and externally• Oversee and verify all release artifacts, data and documentation of all release and implementation procedures • Promoting and maintain high level of professional discipline in executing the software configuration management endeavors • Oversee and handling of multiple, concurrent, complicated deployment assignmentsTools used to support this position: • Rational Team Concert (RTC) • Microsoft Team Foundation Server • Rational ClearQuest• Rational ClearCase & Rational RequisitePro Rational Team Concert (RTC) Qualifications: Possessing an existing Federal security clearanceCurrent Background Investigation (MBI) or National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI).

Software Configuration Analyst and liaison for major prime contractor. Coordinated software and data releases with customers and the production engineering and configuration management team. Focal for change management activities for contractor as well as company software product line. Concentrated on delivering quality products and distributed data to external an internal customers. Experienced in working with cross-functional teams within the software development environment as well with prime contractor points of contact. • Authored software/data configuration management plan for major contractor.• Control Account Manager (CAM) Prepared budget estimates for cost and schedules for production engineering team within government Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) guidelines.• Assisted with the creation, maintenance and management of external software baselines, achieving a 100% on time electronic delivery success rate to external customer.• Facilitated configuration control boards fostering change authority between board members executing an important control point in the software development life-cycle.• Achieved team award in SCAMPI A / B assessments of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) levels 3 and 5 respectively.

Prepared and executed production engineering team program budget estimates for cost and schedule and consistently remained within Earned Evaluation Management Systems (EVMS) guidelines.Responded to approved program management change request to adjust team budget or schedule for period of performance as required.Formally provided and reported variance analysis regularly to program management.

Accountable for professional support to the Executive Director and Medical Director. Utilized various technologies and software to provide vital information and human resources management support for Emergency Medical personnel. Used position to advance and support career objectives. • Maintained 100% on time rate for automated customer's financial accounts and databases.Train the trainer for new Records Management Systems (RMS) for joint Austin Fire Depart/EMS system.• Co-authored weekly web based news letter providing vital information to field units.• Wellness coordinator coordinating wellness activities for EMS stations

• Functional Area Documentation Manager - developed and implemented classification and organization of documentation management systems.• Spearheaded management of data associated with a major cockpit upgrade by for the unit’s test bed aircraft with contractor. • Implemented and executed training programs for new software programs, increasing customer service relations.• Managed the operation of an Air Force Post Office for the United States Training Mission for Saudi Arabia during the height of Operation Desert Shield.

B.A., Computer Systems Management

A.A., Information Management