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Senior Systems Engineer, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Programs.In support of the FAA Time-Based Flow Management (TBFM) Program, providing senior engineering support to the TBFM System development. TBFM is a tool that improves the efficiency of the national airspace by providing air traffic controllers advisories to enhance the scheduling of aircraft arrivals and departures. Responsible for ensuring that the TBFM contractor is in compliance with all TBFM specifications, and for providing technical guidance to the development contractor. Provides engineering support to the TBFM Program Management Office (PMO) and to the FAA systems engineering lead. Leads the engineering effort to incorporate new Terminal Sequencing and Spacing (TSAS) functionality into the TBFM system from the PMO’s perspective. This includes coordinating with NASA to ensure a smooth technology transfer from their prototype system to an end-state system developed by the FAA's contractor. Also provides engineering coordination with the terminal STARS program, as well as the Wake Turbulence Re-categorization (RECAT) program.Led the effort to review contractor specifications and documentation for the Extended Metering, Speed Advisory, and RNAV/RNP capabilities. In support of the Speed Advisory capability, interacted with the ERAM, SBS and HADDS program offices to coordinate development, testing, and implementation activities.

Senior Systems Engineer, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Programs.In support of the FAA Time-Based Flow Management (TBFM) Program, provided senior engineering support to the TBFM System development. Responsible for ensuring that the TBFM contractor is in compliance with all TBFM specifications, and for providing technical guidance to the development contractor.Evaluated technical volumes of three proposals submitted by potential TBFM vendors. Provided recommendations to the Technical Evaluation Team lead on strengths and weaknesses of each section of the three proposals. Developed a white paper to defend the non-evaluation of one of the vendor proposals due to major technical deficiencies. Led the effort to develop the TBFM System Specification Document that was released as part of the TBFM solicitation.Led effort to define a process to maintain configuration control of new requirements and enhancements to the Traffic Flow Management System (TFMS). TFMS is a tool that provides air traffic controllers with a means of issuing ground holds to aircraft to avoid over-saturating airspace in times of inclement weather and heavy air traffic conditions. Coordinated efforts with TFMS user groups and FAA systems engineering personnel.Led effort to assess help-desk metrics and documentation for TFMS. Ensured that all help desk processes were defined and documented, and led system dry-runs.Supported the transition for TFMS Release 2. Ensured all system interfaces were implemented on time, and all external entities were adequately informed of the transition process prior to transition dates.

Senior Systems Engineer, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Programs.Managed a staff supporting nine different FAA weather sensor and weather radar programs. Led the software and hardware engineering support, development of annual budget requests to OMB, earned-value management support, program management support, and web-site development.Led the effort to ensure the development and implementation of the Juneau Airport Wind System (JAWS). Coordinated the development, integration, testing, safety, and training efforts.Led the effort to ensure the development and deployment of the Center-TRACON Automation System (CTAS) to various US air traffic control facilities. Provided strategic planning support and supervised the overall software and hardware engineering and integration effort Prepared Joint Resources Council (JRC) briefings, and performed business case analyses to ensure CTAS provided appropriate benefits to the FAA.Led the effort to deploy CTAS to various US air traffic control facilities. Developed schedules and plans to accomplish all deployment related activities on or ahead of schedule, and coordinated with various FAA organizations and contractors to ensure resources were in place to support the implementation efforts.Supported the implementation of the Enhanced Traffic Management System (ETMS) to various US air traffic control facilities. Responsibilities included leading the deployment effort at several air traffic control facilities, including supervising the installation contractor, providing a liaison between FAA headquarters and site personnel, and ensuring that all installation activities were accomplished on time, and all hardware was completely functional. Additionally, developed a Statement of Work for the deployment effort, reviewed contract deliverables, and developed plans to make the deployment more efficient.

• Supported Chief Information Officer of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in acquiring computer systems to facilitate Tax Systems Modernization• Advised the IRS on overall information technology architecture, long-term planning, and acquisition strategy• Developed specifications for acquisition of UNIX- and Windows-based servers, workstations, laptops and communications equipment necessary to implement modernization architecture• Reviewed engineering changes to upgrade IRS-purchased computer systems and to ensure compatibility with existing equipment and with overall computer architectural modernization plan• Developed operational capability demonstration plans to test hardware and software for interoperability and full functionality with legacy systems and other proposed computer systems• Supported requirements management efforts to ensure all requirements tracked between development and testing documentation• Developed software acceptance and integration test plans for IRS testing organization

• Supported Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) international program, a tactical data information system designed for military platforms representing the US Navy• Developed statement of work (SOW), system specification, contract data requirements, and other RFP sections for Engineering and Manufacturing Development of MIDS • Assessed MIDS hardware and software system requirements to meet DOD standards• Provided expertise during MIDS international interface control working group (ICWG) meetings between national program offices, development contractors, and host platform contractors• Prepared MIDS program documentation to establish engineering and manufacturing development, including computer resources life-cycle management plan, technical data management plan, and test and evaluation master plan

• Supported test and evaluation of Howitzer Improvement Program (HIP) software development effort for U.S. Army• Reviewed HIP software documentation, performed requirements analyses, witnessed and assessed software test efforts, and developed a Software Operational Test and Evaluation Plan• Designed and developed HIP software tools to analyze and assess software test data• Developed HIP safety instrumentation system to ensure safe aiming of howitzer for test firing• Ensured the HIP mechanical, electrical, hardware and software design efforts were accomplished on time, and that technical problems were addressed immediately• Implemented HIP design features to interface system with the MIL-STD-1553B data bus used by the howitzer for both processing safety data and collecting pertinent test data

• Specified and evaluated electronic warfare (EW) systems for the U.S. Navy• Provided needs assessments, conducted requirements analyses, established test and evaluation criteria, and planned system transition activities for Navy Manufacturing Technology Programs

• Designed and analyzed Terrier Weapons Direction System (WDS), a real-time software system developed for the U.S. Navy• Developed software enhancements to increase Terrier WDS system capabilities in processing, interfaces, and threat-engagement scheduling• Generated Terrier WDS software simulations to verify operation of critical parts of the WDS software design• Created test procedures for various modules of Terrier WDS• Led analysis team to support on-site testing of integrated package of Terrier WDS software and all interfaces; performed requirements analysis