Project Quality Assurance
Resume:
Charles Ellis
Program/Project Director
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508-***-**** - Mobile
Certifications Pending: PMP Certification from PMI.org
- Have met Project Management Hours requirement
- Currently completing course hours requirement
Education
2011 Project Management Essentials Huntsville, AL
PMI.org course requirement for PMP certification
Based on skills needed to effectively manage a project or a large complex
program and gain tangible evidence of project management professional
proficiency. The courses in the program are designed to be responsive to the
Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK®) and are taught by PM
College instructors.
The basic concepts of the five fundamental project management processes,
defining requirements, schedules, risk management, and change control are
introduced in this program. Participants gain an understanding of how the project
management processes are used during each phase of a project to build a better,
more effective project plan.
Topics Include:
Define the elements of an effective project charter
Identify and develop elements of a team charter and stages of team development
Identify the elements of the triple constraint
Develop a project scope statement and the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Understand and use the different types of estimates
Determine strategies for handling change requests
Learn how to identify, quantify, and manage risk
Learn conflict resolution techniques
Understand the importance of a project closeout process
PMBOK® Knowledge Areas: Integration, Cost, Time, Scope, Risk, and Human
Resources
2000 Navy Engineer’s School Washington, D.C.
Masters Nuclear Power Engineering Management
Master Level Training course for Submarine Engineer Officers
Certified by the Navy Nuclear Power Program Director and the Department of
Energy to have a full and complete understanding of the operation, maintenance
and safety of a Nuclear Power Reactor and all of its systems and components and
to fully understand the standards and procedures by which a US Navy
Submarine’s Engineering Department shall be managed and trained.
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1997 - 1998 Navy Officer Submarine School Groton, CT
3 months (October 1997 to February 1998)
Includes training on ship’s systems, procedures, organizational structure,
leadership and tactics.
Included detailed battle simulation
All attendees of SUBSCHOOL must pass a rigorous psychological evaluation.
Granted Top Secret Security Clearance
1997 Navy Nuclear Power Prototype Charleston, S.C.
6 months (April 1997 to October 1997)
Hands on training on an actual land-based Navy Nuclear Propulsion Plant.
MTS-635 (Moored Training Ship – Sam Rayburn)
Compliments the theoretical and laboratory training curriculum of the Navy
Nuclear Power School
1996 - 1997 Navy Nuclear Power School Orlando, FL
9 months (August 1996 to April 1997)
Extremely fast paced, masters level study curriculum on the design and operating
principles of a Nuclear Propulsion Plant.
Physics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Thermodynamics, Hydrodynamics,
Heat Transfer, Quantum mechanics, Corrosion, Materials Science, Psychology,
Electrical Engineering, Chemistry
1992 - 1996 United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD
BS Political Science
All graduates of the USNA received BS degrees, regardless of major due to the
intensely technical nature of the Core Curriculum required for all Midshipmen.
1991 -1992 BOOST San Diego, CA
BOOST (Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training)
Navy Preparatory School for Minorities and otherwise under privileged Sailors
who have demonstrated in the Fleet a drive and potential for leadership.
Graduated in the top 10% of my class.
Applied for and received Congressional nomination for an Appointment to the
United States Naval Academy.
Applied for and received my appointment to the United States Naval Academy.
1989 - 1991 Machinist Mate
December 1989 to February 1990 -- Orlando, FL – Boot Camp
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February to October 1990 -- Orlando, FL – Machinist Mate “A” School
October 1990 to March 1991 -- Orlando, FL – Nuclear Power School for
Enlisted
March to June 1991 – Charleston, S.C. – Nuclear Power Prototype for Enlisted
1989 Lakeland Christian High School Lakeland, FL
Graduated with Honors
Develop and Implement Key Control Processes required for China
Summary of
Localization of I/A and Triconex Platform DCS for CNPE’s NPP projects.
Professional
Experience NQA-1, 10CFR Part 21, 10 CFR Part 50 App B, IEEE Standards for 1E
Nuclear Safety-Related Integration & Testing
Operations and Projects Director for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China
for US companies using mechanical manufacturing process: injection,
rotational and die cast moulding; assembly; logistics, including customs
clearance and shipping from China to the USA
Entrepreneur, business plan development, corporate accounting and
reporting, tax regulation conformance and risk assessment and mitigation
Submarine Officer, Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarines, QAO, OOD,
EOOW, RCA, MPA, and TCA
Submarine Mechanic, maintenance, repair and operation of steam plant
systems including propulsion and generator turbine control systems,
auxiliary fresh and sea water systems
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Employment History
2010 to Present, Invensys Operations Management, Foxboro, Mass
Professional Program Manager for Reactor Protection System Software Development and
Testing - All China Nuclear Projects
Experience
For 8 Nuclear Power Generating Facilities in China
Supervise Triconex Software Development Team, Contract Management
for Independent Verification and Validation Suppliers and Internal
Engineers, Supervise and Manage Project Administrative and management
staff
IEEE 1012 Compliance
Training delivery and resource planning for CNCS, CNPE, HNPC,
FQNPC, QNPC and IOM.
Coordinate with Project Managers Directors and Project Engineers to
manage matrix resources and Engineering Deliverables
Advise Executive Leadership team regarding Risk and Mitigation during
execution of Contracts between Invensys and CNCS, CNPE and NPP End-
Users
Customer facing responsibilities for reporting status and accommodating
customer requests pertaining to project participation and training
Lead Project/Program Manager for Localization, All China Nuclear Projects
Supervise Localization Team including two Project Managers, three
Project Administrators
Drive overall program development for Qualification, Training delivery
and resource planning for CNCS, CNPE, HNPC, FQNPC, QNPC and
IOM.
Coordinate with Project Directors and Project Engineers to manage CNCS
resources and Engineering Deliverables
Advise Invensys Executive Leadership team regarding Risk and
Mitigation during execution of Localization Contracts between Invensys
and CNCS, CNPE and NPP End-Users
Customer facing responsibilities for reporting status and accommodating
customer requests pertaining to project participation and training
Localization Project Manager, Fuqing & Fangjiashan Nuclear Power Units 1&2
Develop and Implement Key Control Processes (KCPs) for Localization of
knowledge for Distributed Control System design, implementation,
integration, testing and Installation
Coordinate development of Integration Processes for 1E Nuclear-related
control cabinets in compliance with IEEE, NQA-1, 10CFR21,
10CFR50AppB standards.
Coordinate directly with the customer to improve and implement KCPs
Communicate to Project and Corporate Leadership regarding risks and
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mitigation of risks
Develop project planning tools for use across Project-Specific and also
Shared Corporate Resources; procedures, process, reporting tools
Train Invensys engineers and project administrators and project
management team to understand and implement Localization Processes to
meet contractual and project schedule activities
Dec 2004 to 2009 China Sourcing, Inc. Hangzhou, PRC
Professional President and Founder, Chairman Board of Directors
As a small business entrepreneur, fulfilled the roles as Project Director
Experience
based in China for over 20 different small to medium sized projects
generating over $4M in sales between 2004 and 2009.
Founded China Sourcing, Inc. with the goal of assisting small
companies in the USA in finding and developing low volume sources in
China for mechanically manufactured products.
Established long term business relationships with multiple factories
(Stamping, Injection Molding, Machining, Die Casting,, etc) in
Guangdong and Zhejiang Provinces.
Developed China Sourcing, Inc. from zero revenue in 2004 to $1.8M
USD revenue by 2009.
Established office presence in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, PRC.
Recruited and trained a sourcing staff in China.
Recruited and Trained an Engineering and Quality Control team in
China.
Developed detailed Inspection Procedures and documentation for use
by China Sourcing, Inc. and factory personnel.
Developed project charter, work breakdown structure (WBS), project
schedule, budget and risk management registers for 5 major projects
and more than 15 minor projects.
2001 – 2004 Concorde Tech, Inc. Lakeland, FL.
Professional Managing Director
Project Director for sales and sourcing and production for 30 different
Experience
projects between 2001 and 2004: developed project charter, work
breakdown structure (WBS), project schedule, budget and risk
management registers for 10 major projects and more than 20 minor
projects.
Increased sales from $75,000 to $600,000 per year.
Established a strong reputation with customers for meeting difficult
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challenges of doing business with China.
Built a strong network of factory and government contacts in Mainland
China.
Authored and implemented at factories in China the quality control and
inspection procedures needed to assure reliable shipment of product
from the mainland to the United States.
Designed, authored and implemented detailed accounting procedures to
ensure accurate and efficient booking and accounting.
Obtained over $250,000 in direct investment for products sourced and
imported from China.
Negotiated purchase agreements with customer for over $1.1M in sales
over a two-year period.
Concorde Tech, Inc. was presented the Supplier of the Year award in
2003 by Adva-Lite, Inc. for our successful efforts to save them over
$500,000 per year in product costs (an increase in the customer’s NET
Profit of approximately 5%).
Manama, Bahrain
February 2002 to June 2002 United States Navy
Professional Fifth Fleet Command Watch Officer
Recalled to Active Duty for Operation Enduring Freedom and stationed in
Experience
the Persian Gulf base of operation for CENTCOM (Central Command).
Supervised operation command center for the entire CENTCOM Area of
Responsibility during Operation Enduring Freedom (All of the Middle East)
Interfaced with Pentagon Watch Officers regarding operations in progress.
Provided hourly situation reports for Fleet Admiral and Chief of Staff.
Conducted daily briefing for Command Officers (Admirals) and Staff.
Tracked and reported sortie operations into and around IRAQ in support of
UN Resolutions (Sanctions against IRAQ prior to invasion).
USS MAINE (SSBN 741)
1998 – 2001 United States Navy
Line Officer aboard Trident Ballistic Missile Submarine USS MAINE
Professional Tactical Systems Officer
Department head for Sonar, Fire Control and Torpedo Divisions. (26
Experience
personnel max).
Advised the Captain and Executive officer regarding tactical options during
battle scenarios.
Implemented the Navy’s COTS (Commercial off the Shelf) program for
integrating software applications for predicting sound propagation through
the ocean.
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Qualified as Explosive Handling Officer for on load and Off Load of
tactical weapons battery including ADCAP (Advanced Capability)
Torpedoes.
Trained entire crew (163 men) in Ship security and security breach rapid
response.
Successfully integrated enhanced security protocols needed following the
bombing of the USS Cole in August 1998.
Quality Assurance Officer
Revised the ship’s outdated training programs for quality maintenance
control and built a training system that was more adaptable for each
division’s respective equipment. Eventually this training program was
mandated for the entire East coast submarine squadron and earned the ship
high accolades from the Squadron Commander, including a Navy
Achievement Medal (NAM) for the ship’s Quality Assurance Officer.
Developed an electronic database of approved work procedures, inspection
procedures and retest procedures vastly improving the maintenance and
inspection efficiency of the crew.
Supervised the maintenance of all Watertight integrity (SUBSAFE)
components and Missile Silo (LEVEL I) components aboard ship, while
underway and while in port.
Maintained 100% certification of all part and component material records
for replaced and repaired components from original foundry source to
installation in shipboard systems in accordance with the requirements of the
Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual.
Supervised and coordinated the operational (DEEP DIVE) retest of
SUBSAFE and Level I systems.
Responsible for training, certifying and supervising twelve (12) Quality
Assurance Inspectors.
Responsible for training, certifying and supervising 125 Quality Assurance
Craftsmen (i.e. submarine systems maintenance personnel).
Trained and supervised all Division Officers and Department Heads to
ensure compliance with all requirements of Quality Maintenance Program
aboard US Navy Submarines.
Officer of the Deck
Senior underway watch officer responsible for the entire operation, upkeep
and fighting readiness of the submarine.
Responsible for ensuring the hour by hour mission accomplishment of the
deterrent mission of the Trident Submarine.
Qualification prerequisites include a detailed knowledge of and experience
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with every major and minor system on board the ship as well as a thorough
knowledge of war fighting tactics and strategy.
Qualification requires the trust and confidence of the Ship’s Captain.
Engineering Watch Officer
Senior Officer in the Engineering Spaces responsible for the safe operation
of the Nuclear Power Reactor, Propulsion Main Engines, Main Power
Turbines and all support and auxiliary systems.
Responsible for ensuring that all Engineering personnel perform their
maintenance and operational duties in 100% compliance with procedural
documentation.
Qualification prerequisites include a thorough understanding of the
principles of design of the Nuclear Reactor’s Primary, Secondary and
auxiliary systems as well as complete knowledge of all electrical, electronic,
hydraulic, and mechanical systems that comprise the engine room.
Qualification requires the trust and confidence of the Ship’s Senior Engineer
Officer and the Ship’s Captain.
Responsible for Training and Drilling (Testing) my watch team (15 men) to
ensure their knowledge of operation and casualty response was thorough
and complete.
Developed the watch section team selected by the Ship’s Engineer to be the
primary team for the ship’s major annual engineering inspection (ORSE --
Onboard Reactor Safeguards Examination).
Other Submarine Qualifications, Duties, Positions, and Awards:
Control Officer – Responsible for decoding encrypted messages for
targeting missiles, for authorizing the launch of missiles, for altering the
state of readiness of military forces, etc. Responsible for providing briefings
of decoded messages to the Captain and Executive Officer for
authentication.
Awarded two Navy Achievement Medals
Earned Officer Qualification in Submarines (Dolphins).
Completed five strategic deterrent patrols at sea.
Navy Achievement Medal (2),
National Defense Service Medal
Expert Rifleman Medal
Expert Pistol Shot Medal
Granted SCI (Secret Compartmentalized Information) security clearance
Diving Officer – Calculating Ballast and maintaining detailed records of
stores, weapons, machinery brought on and taken off the ship to ensure
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smooth and safe submergence and more importantly surfacing capability of
the submarine.
Diving Officer of the Watch – On watch officer responsible for maintaining
the submarine’s neutral buoyancy and its ability to achieve missile launch
parameters within 10 minutes at all times; The DOOW supervises 5 on-
watch personnel.
Contact Coordinator – Officer on Watch when the ship is surfaced and
responsible for know the location and distance of every vessel within radar,
sonar, and visual range of the submarine; the CC supervises all control room
personnel while the ship is on the surface (13 on-watch personnel).
Engineer Officer – I am certified by the Navy Nuclear Power Program
Director and the Department of Energy to have a full and complete
understanding of the operation, maintenance and safety of a Nuclear Power
Reactor and all of its systems and components and to fully understand the
standards and procedures by which a US Navy Submarine’s Engineering
Department shall be managed and trained.
Investigating Officer – versed in the Manual for Courts Martial (MCM) and
the Uniform Code of Military Justice and qualified to act as underway judge
advocate (attorney) in accordance with MCM.
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