Functional Manager and Project Engineer. Supervise 9+ project engineers in the daily performance of their duties while also continuing to perform as project engineer for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Engineering Control System (ECS)

Project Manager and Technical Lead for software development, hardware assembly, and cybersecurity compliance of the Engineering and Damage Control Control Systems aboard the Independence Class Littoral Combat Ship. Lead dispersed team of engineers performing requirements analysis, software design and development, performance testing, and configuration management. Also responsible for design, assembly, functional testing, hardware/software integration, and implementation of cybersecurity… Show more Project Manager and Technical Lead for software development, hardware assembly, and cybersecurity compliance of the Engineering and Damage Control Control Systems aboard the Independence Class Littoral Combat Ship. Lead dispersed team of engineers performing requirements analysis, software design and development, performance testing, and configuration management. Also responsible for design, assembly, functional testing, hardware/software integration, and implementation of cybersecurity controls on signal data acquisition units that provide the automation and human machine interface for machinery and damage control systems. Show less

Senior Systems Engineer performing requirements analysis, software test case development and execution, hardware component verification, system CONOP development, and system training for the Littoral Combat Ship Engineering Control System.

Project Lead for the SEAHORSE Capability, provided SETA support to transition experimental ASW & MIW capabilities to operational status. Involved engaging Fleet users to set priorities for R&D, establishing data collection plans, using Agile processes to guide software development, integrating applications into existing ground systems, and architecting data flow from national and tactical sensors. Balanced data dissemination with IT & cyber security requirements to implement unique LAN/WAN… Show more Project Lead for the SEAHORSE Capability, provided SETA support to transition experimental ASW & MIW capabilities to operational status. Involved engaging Fleet users to set priorities for R&D, establishing data collection plans, using Agile processes to guide software development, integrating applications into existing ground systems, and architecting data flow from national and tactical sensors. Balanced data dissemination with IT & cyber security requirements to implement unique LAN/WAN solutions and cloud migration strategies. Introduced new operational paradigms across elements of the TCPAD enterprise and authored CONOPs, SOPs, and TTPs to train Fleet operators. Prepared annual budget submissions, guided spend plan execution, devised/implemented IT roadmaps, and prioritized capability rollout within fiscal constraints. Performed requirements analysis and system-engineering to upgrade/augment IT systems and architectures. Show less

Provided senior-level liaison between Navy and NRO leadership for requirements and programmatic decision-making. Identified ways national capabilities can enhance Navy systems and facilitated integration; identified and implemented means to optimize national systems for maritime operations - saved Navy over $200M in developmental costs; actively engaged Fleet to ascertain surveillance requirements; spearheaded initiatives and system engineering efforts to incorporate Navy space-based… Show more Provided senior-level liaison between Navy and NRO leadership for requirements and programmatic decision-making. Identified ways national capabilities can enhance Navy systems and facilitated integration; identified and implemented means to optimize national systems for maritime operations - saved Navy over $200M in developmental costs; actively engaged Fleet to ascertain surveillance requirements; spearheaded initiatives and system engineering efforts to incorporate Navy space-based surveillance requirements into national systems and architectures; represented Navy equities in the national systems capability requirements processes and programmatic tradespace. Show less

Supervised 50+ personnel to build and implement IT roadmaps, define requirements, manage programs, identify solutions to capability gaps, and execute spend plans; assembled, presented, and obtained leadership approval of FY12/FY13 budget proposals and capability insertions for 13 Navy IT systems that included GCCS-M, DCGS-N, USW-DSS, and MDA Spiral 1; employed Agile methodologies with program office to implement spiral development and resolve issues prior to delivery disruption; championed… Show more Supervised 50+ personnel to build and implement IT roadmaps, define requirements, manage programs, identify solutions to capability gaps, and execute spend plans; assembled, presented, and obtained leadership approval of FY12/FY13 budget proposals and capability insertions for 13 Navy IT systems that included GCCS-M, DCGS-N, USW-DSS, and MDA Spiral 1; employed Agile methodologies with program office to implement spiral development and resolve issues prior to delivery disruption; championed technology convergence strategy that dramatically improved operational performance and installation efficiency within ship availability periods; led transition of Navy MDA Branch into N2N6 Information Dominance Directorate and organizational merger with DoD Executive Agent for MDA. Show less

Supervised Navy MDA Office consisting of 22 Reservist and contractor personnel; guided multi-agency cross-functional team to field SECNAV-directed $300M MDA Spiral 1 Capability in compressed timeline; led multi-agency initiative to establish Office of Global Maritime Situational Awareness (OGMSA) at USCG HQ; authored 2007 and 2010 Navy MDA Concepts; Navy co-author for National Plan to Achieve MDA and National MDA CONOPS; performed strategy-to-task analysis to conduct 3 Capability Based… Show more Supervised Navy MDA Office consisting of 22 Reservist and contractor personnel; guided multi-agency cross-functional team to field SECNAV-directed $300M MDA Spiral 1 Capability in compressed timeline; led multi-agency initiative to establish Office of Global Maritime Situational Awareness (OGMSA) at USCG HQ; authored 2007 and 2010 Navy MDA Concepts; Navy co-author for National Plan to Achieve MDA and National MDA CONOPS; performed strategy-to-task analysis to conduct 3 Capability Based Assessments that led to JROC-approved MDA Initial Capabilities Document and Solutions Analysis. Show less

Co-authored Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS) UAV Operational Requirements Document (ORD) and C4I Support Plan. Actively engaged Fleet to ascertain performance and payload requirements. Supervised mission analyses and evaluated logistic/manpower issues associated with various deployment sites. Guided system engineering effort to develop a common mission/vehicle control station for multiple UAS deployed on afloat units. Integral member of 2 analyses of alternatives.