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Picatinny Arsenal, Nj

As a board selected Product Manager, responsible for cost, schedule, performance and life cycle management of a $439M networked munitions program in the FY20-25 timeframe. Responsible for total acquisition life cycle phases of weapon systems used to shape and deny terrain in support of Joint forces. Lead acquisition planning, execution, and decisions to support the Defense Acquisition Executive's direct oversight of the program's intent. Routinely informs and coordinates with the Office of Secretary of Defense, Congressional Staffers, US Army stakeholders, industry partners and Air Force/Navy/Marine Requirements Divisions to execute program requirements. Manage an Integrated Product Team of over 50 personnel. Led the team to develop innovative acquisition strategies to accelerate capability to the Soldier. Developed a program vision that exploited opportunities to gain flexibility by leveraging Other Transactional Agreements, Mid-Tier Acquisitions, and Alpha Contracting to ensure better informed requirements and Statements of Work. Leads a messaging campaign that reached beyond the Engineer proponent, but focused on the utility and economy of force to the Maneuver center, Forces Command, and the Joint Readiness Training Center.

Ft Benning, Ga

Led the development, coordination, and review of the Operational Requirements and documentation for acquisition and fielding of programs including Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment, and parachutes; ensured all forces (current/future) are enabled with state-of-the-art systems and new technologies. Directed members of Integrated Concept/Product Teams on the new employment of equipment and doctrinal concepts to enhance Soldier mobility, lethality, survivability, and sustainability across all formations.

Ft Hood, Tx

Responsible for the cost, schedule, and performance of service specific and joint operational testing of multi-million dollar ACAT-l and below information mission area systems. Responsible for the design, coordination, and execution of operational testing in support of the Department of the Army and Office of the Secretary of Defense acquisition decision making process. Developed timely and viable test plans and reports that assures Army communication systems are tested and evaluated against approved critical operational effectiveness, suitability, survivability, and maintainability criteria.

Warren, Mi

Managed all lifecycle aspects of the 8700 vehicle MaxxPro vehicle fleet for the U.S. Army valued at over $9 billion. Oversaw cost, schedule and performance of funding over $458M for fiscal years 2012-2014. Managed MRAP reset and integration program, hardware modifications, capability insertions of a platform still in combat, including; budget, contracts, tests, procurement, production, fielding and logistical support, as well as program changes related to current combat situations. Coordinated daily with US Army staff and Defense Industry partners. Was hand selected to autonomously manage a Depot-level MRAP maintenance facility in Kuwait consisting of over 2100 vehicles, 1200 personnel and a parts warehouse valued at $127M. Improved production efficiency, reduced waste/spending and eliminated unnecessary materiel.

Warren, Mi

Managed the cost, schedule, and performance of a 24 month technology development contract for the Ground Combat Vehicle development valued over $450 million and the follow-on development contracts worth #2.9 billion. Led a multidisciplinary team of Army and industry professional consisting of more than 20 personnel through the designing, building, and testing of a prototype combat vehicle. Responsible for gaining consensus among various stakeholders, leading a new team, as well navigating all of them through key engineering events, contracting activities, and major program milestones.

Ft Bliss

Responsible for the control and management of operational requirements and their documentation associated with the multi-billion dollar Future Combat Systems (FCS) program. Responsible for the review, staffing, and approval of all documentation through the Army staff. Refined Warfighter requirements and coordinated issues based on changes caused by new technology, emerging concepts, and lessons learned throughout the development process.

Ft Stewart

Commander of a 110 man Armored Cavalry unit consisting of over $200M in combat vehicles and equipment. Responsible leading, training, developing and readiness of the Soldiers, maintenance and operation of more than 40 combat vehicles along with hundreds of other weapons and communication systems. Planned, organized and executed Combat operations (2003, 2005).

Ft Hood

Mba, Management

Ba, Psychology