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Hanover, Md

• Incorporating my own business, developing business plan, writing novel (how to document on systems engineering), provide corp-to-corp contracting services, CIO/CTO services, Enterprise Architecture services, Leadership, Lead Systems Engineering services

Mclean, Va

• Ensured submission of all applications, hardware and subnets through the review process to add to Capital One’s massive network infrastructure

Riverdale, Md

Provide leadership to a team of senior systems engineer. Create Detailed Deployment Schedules and IMS (Integrated Master Schedule) for in-production releases, from cradle to grave. Author training material in support of changing system environments. Support operational needs of the customer. Fill in as Mission Support Team lead in absence of senior managers. Interact with customer on best course of action for meeting their needs.

Rockville, Md

Supported Fannie Mae in implementation of over 160 Cisco servers into virtual network (VMWare, Windows) and SAN

Sierra Vista Az

- Authored programmatic level and test artifacts for ACAT I US Army program, to include Program Execution Plan, Test Plan and Test Cases, and more. IMSer and Requirements Management for program. XO (Executive Officer) to the Chief Systems Engineer of Design Team: determining functionality in next iteration of functional baseline. Lead tiger teams to present courses of action to Design Team. Instrumental in Initial Program Review, Functional Design Review, and other programmatic level… Show more - Authored programmatic level and test artifacts for ACAT I US Army program, to include Program Execution Plan, Test Plan and Test Cases, and more. IMSer and Requirements Management for program. XO (Executive Officer) to the Chief Systems Engineer of Design Team: determining functionality in next iteration of functional baseline. Lead tiger teams to present courses of action to Design Team. Instrumental in Initial Program Review, Functional Design Review, and other programmatic level customer/contractor review meetings. Lead SIGINT study group. IMPACT: Facilitated the move from ACAT III to ACAT I with professional programmatic level artifacts, implementing vision, guidance, and processes where none existed before. Provided expert consultation to PMO leadership in steering the program for the next 15 years in areas of IT, SIGINT and RM (Requirements Management). Show less

- Designed and implemented (via program management) wan core to unify the Air Force District of Washington enterprise. Created MS Visio drawings, worked with all stakeholders, suggested network monitoring tools, conceptualized dashboard for monitoring network. Selected to join new organization (capabilities and integration) for MAJCOM. Authored performance work statement, provided governance, strategic planning, and program management of enterprise architecture contract. IMPACT:… Show more - Designed and implemented (via program management) wan core to unify the Air Force District of Washington enterprise. Created MS Visio drawings, worked with all stakeholders, suggested network monitoring tools, conceptualized dashboard for monitoring network. Selected to join new organization (capabilities and integration) for MAJCOM. Authored performance work statement, provided governance, strategic planning, and program management of enterprise architecture contract. IMPACT: Consolidated a poorly managed network of 2 bases and multiple offsite locations into a true enterprise. Currently planning to improved processes once architecture is complete.- Ensure business goals and IT are aligned. Provide continuous service improvement. Implement ITIL concepts across the IT infrastructure. IMPACT: Ensure valuable dollars are not wasted chasing the wrong goal. Show less

Information Assurance, Hardened Key Loader (Crypto gear), Testing, Command Control and Communications, Report Writing, Support IT/RF hardware and software engineering efforts with equipment testing procedures, IV&V, and customer interface with IC community. Develop requirements and architect packet switching messaging system, new acquisitions.

Provide computer, photography and radar engineering expertise to COTS ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) system deployed in warzone. Scheduled to take over Program Manager slot.

- Drew rack design configuration, for two of six pieces of the AFDW network. Created excel spreadsheets documenting the details from IP address, NetBIOS name, Equipment make and model and rack positions. IMPACT: Allowed engineering team to manage our network for scalability, introduction of new equipment, and customer satisfaction.- Formulated and created IT Contingency plan for Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) wide area network (WAN) including enterprise level storage area… Show more - Drew rack design configuration, for two of six pieces of the AFDW network. Created excel spreadsheets documenting the details from IP address, NetBIOS name, Equipment make and model and rack positions. IMPACT: Allowed engineering team to manage our network for scalability, introduction of new equipment, and customer satisfaction.- Formulated and created IT Contingency plan for Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) wide area network (WAN) including enterprise level storage area network (SAN). Chaired cross functional team to discuss current multiple site back up procedures. Integrated this plan with current base continuity of operations (COOP) plans and disaster recover (DR) plan. Create strategic plans for SAN utilization. IMPACT: Formulated and documented engineering standards to ensure the smooth continuity of computer resources. Show less

- Program Manager for rolling training courses on Raytheon created new government computer program for National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Rescued a training program on the critical path. Created training management plan, based on ISD and ADDIE methodology. Analyzed customer requirements; designed basic course flow; developed curriculum, presentations, exercises and student handouts; implemented classroom training; evaluated results to improve entire process. Coordinated with in-house… Show more - Program Manager for rolling training courses on Raytheon created new government computer program for National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Rescued a training program on the critical path. Created training management plan, based on ISD and ADDIE methodology. Analyzed customer requirements; designed basic course flow; developed curriculum, presentations, exercises and student handouts; implemented classroom training; evaluated results to improve entire process. Coordinated with in-house system engineers in data center on functionality of new releases. Reported training progress/problems to upper management, to ensure program continuity, utilizing MS Project and engineering standards (RFC, CM, etc). Led training team to meet milestones and contractual obligations. Hosted technical exchange meetings (cross functional teams) with government personnel to ensure modifications to training were implemented. IMPACT: Created a quality training program, maximizing student learning. Show less

- Program Manager for 10 National Cryptologic School courses on Electronic and Foreign Instrumentation Signals, totaling over 2000 course hours of material. IMPACT: Ensured course deliverables were on time, on budget, and in correct format, which maximized student learning.- Supported NSA National Cryptologic School as Lead Engineer/Subject Matter Expert. IMPACT: Neglected national program was spun up with modern training, improving the intelligence community’s abilities in collection… Show more - Program Manager for 10 National Cryptologic School courses on Electronic and Foreign Instrumentation Signals, totaling over 2000 course hours of material. IMPACT: Ensured course deliverables were on time, on budget, and in correct format, which maximized student learning.- Supported NSA National Cryptologic School as Lead Engineer/Subject Matter Expert. IMPACT: Neglected national program was spun up with modern training, improving the intelligence community’s abilities in collection, processing and analysis for the next decade. Also, due to my multi-faceted background, our program hired an ISD/education specialist, while I handled dual SME roles, allowing all four elements of the program to benefit.- Chosen by government program manager to lead training section of FIS acquisition/technical modernization program. IMPACT: Intelligence community will directly benefit from a new state-of-the-art collection, processing and analysis system, replacing an aging, 1970s style enterprise. Show less

Bs, Bus Admin Of It (Summa Cum Laude)

Aas, Comm Tech (Intel Coll) (Summa Cum Laude)