Goal oriented, results driven and innovative director with great technical skills and business acumen. Extensive experience in leading large Software, Systems, Hardware & Verification teams & Sub-contractors. Expert in driving high budget projects from kick-off to completion while consistently managing key program milestones, budget, schedule, risk, performance, contract negotiations, quality, change control, on-time deliveries & customer satisfaction. Highly capable of creating training plans for junior staff, developing technical course curriculum, writing new proposals, on-site customer liaison, creating formal reports, directing technical, manufacturing and administrative functional staff assigned to the program. Fully experienced in complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), formal verification methodologies, Standard Work, Six Sigma tools, leading Cross-functional & Multi-site international teams. Recognized problem solving, team building, talent grooming, mentoring and leadership skills.Specialties:• Project & Program Management• Complete Software Development Lifecycle management• Lean/Six Sigma Tools (5S, VSM, Kaizen, MFA, RRCA, SIPOC, FMEA, CTQ)• Cross-Functional/Multi-Site Team Leadership & Export Control Laws Compliance (EAR/ITAR )• Analyzing & managing project financial data (WBS, EAC, ETC)• Safety Critical Software Architecture & FAA Certification, Software planning documents• Model Based Development & Formal Testing Methodologies• Creating effective Statement of Work (SOWs), Proposals, Subcontractor Management, Metrics generation/analysis