Software Six Sigma

SHAILA R. BERNARD

**** ****** ***** ******: 575-***-****

Plano, Texas 75093 *************@*****.***

Dear Hiring Professional:

Please consider this letter of introduction as an expression of my interest in exploring career opportunities

with your organization. My résumé is enclosed for your review and consideration.

• I have 16 years of solid long-term experience with one company.

• I have developed custom software that reduced company operating costs.

• I have stream-lined and optimized legacy software to provide implement cost reduction for company.

• My software projects have received multiple Six Sigma awards and recognition.

Based on these highlights and those detailed in my résumé, I am certain I would be a strong match for your

requirements. I would enjoy meeting with you to discuss how my qualifications can meet the needs of your

organization. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Shaila R. Bernard

Enclosure

SHAILA R. BERNARD

4628 Orwell Drive Mobile: 575-***-****

Plano, Texas 75093 *************@*****.***

TECHNICAL SKILL SET

Languages: Java, C++, C, FORTRAN77, Basic, Pascal, Jovial, Assembly, Prolog, Ada, VBA

Operating Systems: MS-DOS / Windows, Unix, Linux

Software: Matlab, Visual Studio, Borland, MS Office Suite

CORE COMPETENCIES:

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Software Engineering Programming Languages Object-Oriented Design

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Six Sigma Protocols Data Analysis Automation Software Analysis

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Real-time Data Collection Technical Writing Curriculum Development

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Hold current Secret Security Clearance

Certified in C#

CERTIFICATIONS

Microsoft C# Certified Matlab

C++ Software Development Life Cycle

Principles of Systems Engineering Professional Business Communications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOFTWARE ENGINEER 04/1995 – 07/2011

Raytheon Missile Defense White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico

Managed all aspects of software development life cycle.

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Streamlined and optimized undocumented legacy software.

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Analyzed and defined high-level Systems Engineering Requirements. Proposed feature enhancements;

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design, develop, code, and troubleshoot proprietary and classified protocols.

Served as Information Security Systems Officer.

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Key Accomplishments

Special company recognition for reducing a manual 12-hour process to an automated 10-seconds.

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Received Special Recognition Award for porting software from Jovial into Assembly.

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Converted DOS environment code into Windows environment C++ which prompted several projects that

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received Six Sigma status.

Wrote enhanced Excel macros that handled automating budgeting and finance for the Raytheon facility

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Successfully diagnosed and resolved software malfunctions on the Mobile Flight Mission Simulator

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Initiated, directed and served as Project Lead for a Six Sigma facility-wide cost-saving initiative for facility

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director.

Developed custom software to automate and reduce data analysis times.

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Developed algorithms improving missile target identification by 25% and reduced error paths by 14%.

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Streamlined and maintained code for flight missions simulator using Fortran and assembly languages for

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11 years.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Honors, Minor in Mathematics

Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New Mexico

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Software Project Lifecycle Development, Raytheon

Professional Business Communication, Fred Pryor Seminars

How to deal with difficult people

Ways to defuse anger and calm people down

Deadliest sins of communication

Assertive communication skills

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Dedicated, exacting, and solutions-oriented professional with over 15 years of solid experience leading and

supporting efforts in the development and implementation of software applications vital to national security

and future missile systems. Extensive qualifications in the design and delivery of cost-effective, high-

performance technology solutions to meet challenging engineering demands.

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