Proactive and industrious Program Manager with Secret Security clearance and expertise in a high technology environment. Successful background to improve and build upon commercial technology to foster continuous improvement efforts to add value to the corporate mission. Effectively builds rapport with clients and vendors to provide cutting-edge solutions on time and within budget.SkillsProgram management in a high technology production environmentInnovative product development, fielding, and support for both hardware and softwareMultinational experience in customer relations, marketing, and sales supportExperience02/1998 – Current | SAIC | Huntsville, ALSenior S/W System Engineer Principal and Project/Program ManagementTesting, training, and installing flight simulators for Air Force Flight simulator hardware configuration of computers and video hardware, internet connections, assembly, cabling, testing, troubleshooting, utilizing SAFe Agile methods for planning and scheduling software development and testingRegularly meet with SAFe Agile teamsPlan product production to improve training earned valueMonitor and track the performance schedules Mitigate issues, achieve production goals aligned within the budgetMeet with US customers to support test events and exercises worldwide to DoD and allies within ITARStreamlined production operations, resulting in a 200% increase in software loading productivityStreamlined procedures by automating arduous tasks to increase efficiencySuggested initiatives to improve production performance, including software and hardware upgradesLiaised with clients and outside vendors and organizations to evaluate project needs and identify cohesive software and hardware solutionsGathered and evaluated business requirements for a diverse range of projectsResearch and re-engineering to augment better and producible stable products fasterMakes an innovative approach to achieving goals while handling pressure well during operational proceduresEvaluate operational processes and recommend cost-effective solutionsNegotiated to secure favorable quotes and contracts for suppliesProduced thorough, accurate, and timely reports of project activitiesDeveloped project plans covering goals, resources required, and schedulesMonitored milestones and deliverables to stay ahead of schedules and proactively spot potential roadblocks10/1980 – 11/1997 | Hexagon| Madison, ALSenior Marketing Corporate Support and Project/Program Management