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NAME: GERALD GUSTAFSON
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GERALD E. GUSTAFSON
17060 DUCK LANE
HAYMARKET, VIRGINIA 20169
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SUMMARY
Gerald Gustafson is an experienced technical manager and leader in
support of
diverse Federal Government and commercial programs in the information
technology and systems engineering markets.As a member of senior
management
Mr. Gustafson motivates and builds teams. He's experienced in
providing
technical and managerial leadership for all phases of the acquisition
and life
cycle of information systems, surveillance systems, combat systems,
and
strategic weapon systems.Mr. Gustafson's experience in information
systems
includes Operating Unit Vice President responsible for management of
Walcoff's
Information Technology initiatives with special focus on
Internet-enabled
systems, as well as management of numerous IT projects and systems
engineering
projects. Technical leadership roles include process reengineering,
information systems assessment and information systems development in
support
of the Corporate Information Management (CIM) and Enterprise
Integration (EI)
initiatives.He has extensive experience supporting test and
evaluation,
including preparation and review of Test and Evaluation Master Plans
and
assisting in test planning.
EMPLOYMENT
Vice PresidentFrom
: 1997To: PresentWALCOFF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
Mr. Gustafson is directly responsible for management of a $7M per year
Operating Unit encompassing advanced information technology services
and
engineering support for a diverse commercial and Government client
base. As
Vice President for Operating Unit One, Mr. Gustafson develops
strategic
marketing and business plans, performs marketing and sales, leads and
prepares
winning proposal documentation, establishes and manages budgets and
manages
multiple high-technology projects.Major projects directly under Mr.
Gustafson's purview include DISA/DARPA Advanced Information Technology
Services Joint Program Office Web-based Information Technology
Support, DOD's
Open Systems Joint Task Force planning, outreach and education
initiatives,
Technical and Developmental Test oversight of DOD C3I and Major
Automated
Information systems, Operation of a facilitated environment for the
DOD Test
and Evaluation community serving as a center of excellence,
Information
Systems design, development, integration and support for the
Telecommunications Development Fund, and systems architecture
development,
GroupWare systems and Web-enabled systems development for the Agency
for
Health Care Policy and Research. Mr. Gustafson builds teams and
motivates
people to consistently exceed customer expectations.
Reengineering Group ManagerFrom
: 1995 To 1997
WALCOFF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
Mr. Gustafson managed WALCOFF's Reengineering Group which focused on
providing
process reengineering, engineering, technical and advisory and
assistance to
assist Department of Defense (DoD) clients in meeting the goals and
objectives
of the Corporate Information Management (CIM) and Enterprise
Integration (EI)
initiatives.Mr. Gustafson also managed the DOD Test & Evaluation
Center
(TEC) which functions as a T&E best practices center of excellence.Mr.
Gustafson has facilitated sessions with stakeholders to identify
mission,
goals, and objectives; developed functional and information system
baselines
using automated modeling tools; identified process improvement
opportunities
and information technology insertion opportunities; performed return
on
investment analysis; managed rapid system prototyping, system
development and
implementation. Mr. Gustafson also identified, marketed and managed
the highly
successful Open System Joint Task Force project under the Office of
the
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Technology.This major
initiative
focus's on adopting open systems standards for all system elements
(information systems, electronic, ordnance, Mechanical) for which
Walcoff
performs information technology related support services as well as
expert
consultation on adoption of open systems guidance and education and
outreach
activities.Mr. Gustafson also continued overall responsibility for the
T&E
CIM project defined below.
Senior Project ManagerFrom: 1994
To: 1995
WALCOFF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
Mr. Gustafson provided strategic planning, and technical advisory and
assistance support to the T&E CIM project.Mr. Gustafson assisted the
Director, Test Systems Engineering & Evaluation in establishing and
executing
the T&E CIM Initiative.He participated in strategic planning,
developed CIM
execution plans, and led a comprehensive survey of T&E legacy AISs.
Additionally, he performed process and AISs assessments, developed
decision
support systems in support of migration system selection, and
recommended
migration systems for the T&E functional activity.He wrote the T&E CIM
migration system implementation guidance and supported development of
process
improvements and AIS developments.Mr. Gustafson worked with the Joint
Program Office (JPO) for T&E, the military departments, and the Office
of the
Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD) for Acquisition & Technology (A&T)
to ensure
that process improvements and migration system development was
consistent with
enterprise integration (EI) requirements.System development concepts
and
migration system planning were based on transitioning disparate
stand-alone
systems and individual local area networks to an integrated system of
client-
server based solutions
Senior Staff
AnalystFrom: 1993 To: 1994
WALCOFF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
Mr. Gustafson provided analytical support assistance to the
developmental test
and evaluation activities within the Office of the Secretary of
Defense (OSD).
In support of a partnership with TRW, Mr. Gustafson assisted with
acquisition
management and test and evaluation oversight of major automated
information
systems (MAISs) under OSD oversight.He reviewed and analyzed source
acquisition documentation (Mission Needs Statements, Operational
Requirements
Documents, Critical Operational Effectiveness Criteria), Test and
Evaluation
Master Plans (TEMPs), detailed Test Plans (TPs), and test reports to
ensure
that developmental test planning, performance criteria, and testing to
support
acquisition milestone decisions.On interoperability issues Mr.
Gustafson
coordinated review and assessment with the Joint Interoperability and
Engineering Office (JIEO) and the Joint Interoperability Test Center
(JITC).
Mr. Gustafson also performed on-site assessments of MAIS test programs
to
assess test program risk and provide recommendations for mid course
correction.In this role Mr. Gustafson worked with the military
services,
military agencies, and the OSD involved in large scale AISs
development
including numerous joint systems being developed in compliance with
Technical
Architecture For Information Management (TAFIM
)
Systems Engineer
/Program ManagerFrom: 1987 To: 1993TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS, INC
.ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
As Program Manager, Mr. Gustafson managed several projects including a
contract providing support to U.S. Customs automated information
systems
(AISs) which included software testing, software configuration
management, and
computer-based training support for the Automated Commercial System
and the
Treasury Enforcement Communications System which operated on IBM
mainframes.
Mr. Gustafson also managed several U.S Navy projects including
acquisition
management and engineering of large-scale electronic support
equipment. All of
these projects provided engineering management challenges associated
with
signal processing, command and control systems, embedded processors,
and
information systems.As Deputy Program Manager for the Mine
Countermeasures
Program, Mr. Gustafson managed a 60-person team providing systems
engineering,
acquisition management, logistic support, AIS support, and financial
management support for the acquisition, system integration, test and
evaluation, and life cycle support of 23 combat systems.
Mr. Gustafson also supervised a team of 23 personnel providing systems
engineering, combat systems integration, test and evaluation support,
and
logistics support.Tasks included preparation and review of Test &
Evaluation
Master Plans, developing test requirements, developing test schedules
and
identifying resource requirements.He oversaw development and
management of
systems specifications and program plans, and preparation and review
of
engineering change proposals (ECPs).Mr. Gustafson supported program
reviews,
design reviews, and acquisition review boards.
During his tenure at TAI, Mr. Gustafson served as Systems Integration
Manager
leading program support for the integration of complex combat and
combat
support systems with Ships. He coordinated staging of material and
resolution
of design problem reports and test problem reports.He developed,
reviewed
and processed ECPs in accordance with military specifications
documenting
proposed changes to installation control drawings, specifications and
schedules.
Mr. Gustafson also served as a Senior Engineer and provided systems
engineering, technical, and project management support for combat
systems
acquisition.He performed engineering reviews and coordinated
resolutions to
deficiencies. Developed technical and logistic support requirements
for
inclusion in system procurement requests.He developed statements of
work and
contract data requirements lists.Mr. Gustafson also developed system
specifications, monitored program milestones, and participated in test
planning.
Marine Systems Engineer
From: 1982To: 1987TRACOR, INC
.ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND
As Lead Engineer, Mr. Gustafson supervised eight personnel providing
engineering and technical assistance in support of complex weapons
system
equipment.He assessed proposed alterations to equipment, resolved
deficiencies, and managed the failure report/corrective action
program.He
proposed system alterations, and performed return on investment
analysis of
proposed changes for SSBN 616/627/640/726 Class Submarine Strategic
Weapon
Systems.Mr. Gustafson represented the Navy at Quarterly Trouble
Failure
Report conferences at submarine bases throughout the continental
United States
.
InstructorFrom: 1979
To: 1982U.S. NAVY, GUIDED MISSILE
SCHOOLDAMNECK, VIRGINIA
As a certified instructor, Mr. Gustafson taught students about the
theory,
operation, and maintenance of advanced electronic, computer, ordinance
systems
of the Trident Ballistic Missile system.He participated in pilot
course and
training curriculum development and instructed students in classroom
and
laboratory environments.Mr. Gustafson received commendation for his
superior
performance as an instructor.
Missile TechnicianFrom:
1975
To: 1979USS KAMEHAMEHA, SSBN 642(B)
Mr. Gustafson served in the US Submarine service.He performed
and corrective maintenance of electrical, electronic, computer
systems.
EDUCATION
GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITYSAN
FRANCISCO, CA
Major:M.B.A
., Information Systems Management1987
PARK
COLLEGEPARKVILLE, MO
Major:B.S
., Computer Information Systems Management1984
Course: Gap International1998
Entrepreneur Challenge Course
SYSTEMS RESEARCH APPLICATIONS, INC.ARLINGTON, VA
Certificate:Business Process Reengineering Course1995
TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS, INC.ALEXANDRIA, VA
Certificate:Total Quality Management Familiarization Course1990
NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMANDARLINGTON, VA
Certificate:Acquisition Streamlining Course
1988
UNITED STATES NAVY
Certificate:Technical Training in Electronics and Computers Systems
1974
-1979
SKILLS
Management and motivation of personnel
Systems analysis
Customer relations
Business process modeling, analysis, and reengineering
Information technology opportunities analysis
Marketing and sales
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Chief Technology Officers Group
International Test & Evaluation Association
US Chamber of Commerce
Professional Services Council
Northern Virginia Technology Council
PUBLICATIONS
Migration Systems Planning Guidance for DOD Test & Evaluation
Automated
Information Systems, G. Gustafson and B. McShane, 1996
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