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Systems Engineering Manager

Location:
Scottsdale, AZ
Salary:
140 - 160K
Posted:
March 04, 2015

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Donald Hanlin

**** ********* *******

Oviedo, FL 32766

E-Mail_1: acokyo@r.postjobfree.com

E-Mail_2: acokyo@r.postjobfree.com

Cell Phone: 407-***-****

Objective:

. Vice President, Director, or Senior Level Management position.

Experience:

5/2010 - Present:

Systems Engineering Fielding Manager with General Dynamics Information

Technology for the Constructive Training Systems program, overseeing and

managing all aspects pertaining to the fielding and training of the Joint

Land Component Constructive Training Capability - Entity Resolution

Federation (JLCCTC-ERF) and Multi Resolution Federation (JLCCTC-MRF),

Integration Events (IE's), as well as Configuration Management and

Information Assurance. Management and leadership of Technical Training and

Fielding Teams, Configuration Management / Information Assurance Teams,

Help Desk Support, and Post Deployment Software Development Teams of over

45 highly skilled engineers and subject matter experts. Assist the Program

Manager in all respects, to include preparation of Monthly Reports and

Quarterly Program Management Reviews (PMR's) to the government.

Demonstrated experience through daily interaction with key government

executives and leadership within PEO-STRI, Orlando, FL and the National

Simulation Center (NSC) in Leavenworth, KS. Conduct weekly IPT meetings

with government. Plan, coordinate and execute IPR teleconferences with

fielding sites to ensure timely and successful execution of all events.

Exceptional leadership, management, and communication skills. Participated

in multiple proposal reviews for technical expertise on Blue, Pink, Red and

Gold teams.

10/2008 - 5/2010:

Principal Engineer and Fielding Lead for the Joint Land Component

Constructive Training Capability - Entity Resolution Federation (JLCCTC-

ERF) with General Dynamics Information Technology, Orlando, FL. In charge

of managing a 14 member team of Subject Matter Experts (SME's) for the

fielding and training of the JLCCTC-ERF, as well as the execution of

modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A) support, integration and training

(both classified and unclassified) in the planning and execution of

simulated computer-assisted exercises at over 40 locations throughout CONUS

and OCONUS.

08/2008 - 10/2008:

Senior Simulations Engineer/JCATS Manager/Team Lead with L3 Communications,

Global Security and Engineering Solutions Division at USARCENT, Fort

McPherson, GA. Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Manager for the Joint

Conflict and Tactical Simulation Model with over 14 years experience.

Responsible for scenario development, and database / systems administration

on various simulation platforms and tools, to include the Joint Conflict

and Tactical Simulation (JCATS), JLVC-HLA Bridge, METAVR's Virtual Reality

Scene Generator (VRSG), Joint Deployment Logistics Model (JDLM), Simulation

to C4I Interchange (SIMPLE) Interface, and the Joint Simulation Protocol

Analyzer (JSPA). In charge of conducting modeling, simulation and analysis

(MS&A) support, integration and training (both classified and unclassified)

in the planning and execution of simulated computer-assisted exercises.

Responsible for bringing USARCENT's computer based exercises into the HLA

federated environment and part of the Joint Land Component Constructive

Training Capability - Entity Resolution Federation (JLCCTC-ERF).

01/2007 - 08/2008:

Senior Simulations Engineer/JCATS Manager/Team Lead with Aegis Technologies

in Orlando, Florida. Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Manager for the Joint

Conflict and Tactical Simulation Model with over 13 years experience.

Management of a team of 12 Subject Matter Experts (SME's) for the fielding

and training of the JLCCTC-ERF. Responsible for scenario development, and

database / systems administration on various simulation platforms and

tools, to include the Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS),

METAVR's Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG), Joint Deployment Logistics

Model (JDLM), and SIMPLE Interface. In charge of conducting modeling,

simulation and analysis (MS&A) support, integration and training (both

classified and unclassified) in the planning and execution of simulated

computer-assisted exercises and Joint Land Component Constructive Training

Capability - Entity Resolution Federation (JLCCTC-ERF) fieldings.

. Participated as the JCATS Subject Matter Expert in support of the Battle

Command Training Center fieldings and exercises at more than 40 locations

throughout CONUS and OCONUS.

. Responsible for attending Planning Conferences, and Configuration Control

Board meetings, conducting site surveys to determine simulation layout,

wiring diagrams, power requirements and other logistics.

. Support plan analysis for courses of action (COAs) and crisis action

planning by populating databases and preparing maps and scenarios. Work

with analysts to build pre-positioned databases using Tables of

Organization and Equipment (TO&E) lists.

. Provide installation support of data processing equipment, maintenance

and upgrade support to MS&A tools, support for software development,

trouble-shooting, training, user documentation support and writing training

materials.

. Local Area Networking, to include installation and configuration of Rack

Mounted Equipment (ie: CAT-6 Punch Panels and all pertinent wiring), CISCO

Switch and Router installation and configuration.

. Installation and configuration of the Simulation to C4I Interchange Model

for Plans, Logistics and Exercises (SIMPLE) interface used to stimulate

real world C2 systems utilized within the JLCCTC-ERF.

. Protect and safeguard classified material and other sensitive information

. Installation and System Administration of UNIX, LINUX and WINDOWS

operating systems

10/2004 - 01/2007:

Senior Software Engineer/JCATS Manager with General Dynamics IT

Corporation, Digital Technical Support Team (DTST) at the Army Simulation,

Training and Instrumentation Command in Orlando, Florida. Master Trainer

and Subject Matter Expert, responsible for scenario development, and

database / systems administration and training on various simulation

platforms and tools, to include the Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation

(JCATS), Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2) Simulation,

ANALYSIM, HLA-to-DIS Converter (HDC), HLA Analyzer, METAVR's Virtual

Reality Scene Generator (VRSG), and SIMPLE Interface. In charge of

conducting modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A) support and training

(both classified and unclassified) in the planning and execution of

simulated computer-assisted exercises.

10/2003 - 9/2004:

Senior Principal Engineer with Northrop Grumman Information Technology at

the U.S. Southern Command in Miami, Florida. In charge of conducting

modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A) support (both classified and

unclassified) in the planning and execution of combined multi-national

computer-assisted exercises, to include: Peacekeeping Operations (PKO),

Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations (HA/DR), and Counter

Drug (CD) exercises.

. Responsible for Modeling, Simulation and Analysis support, systems and

database administration, scenario building, terrain building, and model

execution, specifically with the Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation

(JCATS) model. Subject Matter Expert (SME) with respect to scenario

building, installation and training utilizing the JCATS model. Support for

such large and complex wargames includes determining initial objectives and

requirements, organizing and scheduling training and planned activities,

developing wargaming standards and guidelines, and maintenance of each

project.

. Provide installation support of data processing equipment, maintenance

and upgrade support to USSOUTHCOM SCJ7-MS&A tools, support for software

development, trouble-shooting, training, user documentation support and

writing training materials. Ensure USSOUTHCOM SCJ7-MS&A facilities meet

all DoD hardware and software configuration compatibility requirements and

USSOUTHCOM Command, Control, Communications, Computers & Intelligence (C4I)

policies and regulations. Support network integration of MS&A tools with

other existing DoD and USSOUTHCOM operating systems and networks. Current

systems include a Linux network of Dell Pentium IV workstations, a UNIX

network of HP 9000 series workstations, a Windows network of Pentium IV

workstations, a Mac OS network of Macintosh workstations, and a Sun network

of Ultra 60 workstations, SunBlade 2000 workstations, and UltraSparc

laptops. Newest simulation system is a deployable distributed network,

built atop Cisco Systems equipment that supports warfighting in remote

theaters by providing LAN, WAN, VO/IP telephone, and VTC capabilities in an

adaptive and mobile system.

10/2000-09/2003:

ITC/SW (E-7): Assigned as the Communications Officer/OC-01 Division

Officer/COMSEC Manager and Command Chief onboard USS GUARDIAN (MCM-5).

. As the ship's Communications Officer (COMMO), I was responsible for all

communications, including Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Line of

Sight (LOS), as well as all the ship's computer systems onboard.

Collateral duties as COMMO included serving as the ship's Information

Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and Information Systems Security Officer

(ISSO).

. As OC-01/OE-01 Division Officer, I was in charge of managing the ship's

9 Information Systems Technicians and Electronics Technicians.

. As the ship's Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) Custodian, I was

responsible for all CMS Material/STU-III/STE/Crypto Devices, with the

Primary Collateral Duty as the Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO).

. As Command Chief, I served as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the

Commanding Officer, and the primary liaison between a crew of 84 personnel

and the Commanding Officer. I served as Chairman of the Enlisted Surface

Warfare Specialist Board, Professional Development Board, Disciplinary

Review Board, Monies Audit Board, as well as the senior enlisted member of

the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Committee.

. Nominated as COMINEWARCOM Chief Petty Officer for the George Sirian

Meritorious Service Award - 2003.

(12/1993 - 10/2000)

IT1-ITC (E-6/E-7): Information Systems / Simulations Technician for the

Wargaming, Analysis and Simulations Division, U.S. Southern Command (Panama

City, Panama and Miami, Florida.

. Responsible for Scenario and Terrain Building, and Database

Administration using the Joint Conflict and Tactical System (JCATS) Model

as well as the Consequence Assessment Tools Set (CATS) Model. Assisted in

the scripting of Master Scenario Events Lists (MSEL's) for multiple

exercises.

. Deployed on over 20 Multi-National Exercises, including Peace Keeping

Operation (PKO) Exercises, Counterdrug (CD) Exercises, Humanitarian and

Canal Defense Exercises; initially as a technical assistant and culminating

as a Lead Technician for the Simulations and Analysis Division.

. Responsible for teaching Wargaming Models to Host Nation players, and

Puerto Rican National Guard (Facilitators). Deployed multiple times to

teach primary workstation players within the host nation country how to use

the JCATS and CATS Models.

. Responsible for attending all Initial/Mid/Final Planning Conferences,

and conducting site surveys of all exercise sites to determine simulation

layout, wiring diagrams, power requirements and other logistics.

(05/1989 - 12/1993)

IT2-IT1 (E-5/E-6): Information Systems Technician for the Cruise Missile

Support Activity (CMSA) Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii.

. Database Administrator and computer technician responsible for running

and maintaining 2 VAX/VMS clustered 850 systems.

(03/1988 - 05/1989)

IT2 (E-5) Information Systems Technician for the Joint Data Systems Support

Center (JDSSC) The Pentagon, Washington, DC.

. Computer Operator and Database Administrator for the World Wide Military

Command and Control System (WWMCCS) Operator.

Languages:

. English and Spanish

. Attended Linguistics School for Spanish in Antigua, Guatemala. Fluent in

ability to read/write and speak Spanish.

Security Clearance:

. Currently hold a Top Secret (SCI) Security Clearance (SI/TK/G&HCS). SSBI

PR completed April 2014.

Education:

. Master's Degree - MSM in Information Systems Security from Colorado

Technical University (11/2013). Graduated with a 3.9 GPA.

. Bachelor's Degree - BSBA in Information Technology from Colorado

Technical University (5/2011). Graduated Magna Cum Laude.

. Associates Degree - General Studies from Colorado Technical University

(9/2009). Graduated with Highest Honors - 4.0 GPA.

. Associates Degree - Firearms Technology from Sonoran Desert Institute

(12/2014). Graduated with Highest Honors - 4.0 GPA.

Awards:

. 4 Joint Service Commendation Medals

. 1 Navy Commendation Medal

. 4 Joint Service Achievement Medals

. 5 Good Conduct Medals

. 2 Letters of Commendation from Flag Officers

. 8 Certificates of Recognition from Wargaming Exercise Commanders

. Multiple Recognition Award Program (RAP) awards from GDIT based on

performance

Associations:

. Member - Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization Group

. Member - Defense Modeling and Simulation Group

. Member - Sigma Beta Delta Honors Society

Certifications:

. Certified Modeling and Simulation Professional - CMSP (NDIA - 5/2011).

References:

. Professional references available upon request.



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