PROGRAM / PROJECT MANAGER

Qualifications Profile

Seasoned, highly organized, and results-driven professional with broad-based experience in project and program management within Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial sector satellite communications. Effective at developing and implementing innovative strategies to increase efficiency and productivity, as well as executing process improvements. Equipped with well-defined problem-solving and critical thinking skills, along with proven ability to keenly analyze issues, formulate strategic action plans, and resolve complex issues. Adept at cultivating and maintaining long-term relationships by communicating with various individuals of all levels. Technically proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Final Draft 10.0. Previously held secret security clearances: Top Secret SBI/SCI and Secret.

Areas of Expertise

Program Planning and Coordination

Contracts and Proposals Administration

Project and Data Analysis

Vendor Management

Cost Benefit Analysis and Budgeting

Strategic Planning and Implementation

Regulatory and Standard Compliance

Staff Supervision and Training

Project Life Cycle Implementation

Continuous Process Improvements

Professional Experience

Intelligent Decisions Inc. Ashburn, VA, USA

Program Manager Nov 2016–Jul 2017

Provided hands-on support to the Department of Technology Services-Cloud Technology Hosting Office (DTS-CTHO), while serving in the Administrative Offices of the United States Courts (AOUSC)

Managed the High Availability Disaster Recovery HA/DR Program in accordance with customer’s project plan, business case and overall requirements

Maintained Integrated Master Schedule and SharePoint program folders, documents, and general administration

Spearheaded weekly schedule reviews with cross-functional team members and project managers, as well as weekly Program Management Reviews with senior government management and department heads

Aided corporate professional services in business development, including contract proposal writing and staff recruitment

Gogo, LLC Chicago, IL, USA

Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Project Manager May 2014–Feb 2016

Implemented all aspects of assigned program requirements from inception through completion and delivery

Successfully led the installation and sustainment phases of the Ku Program and aircraft mounted SATCOM

Vendor-managed prime contractor, conducting more than 230 Ku Sys’s aircraft installations and maintenance on schedule and within budget

Strategically oversaw the Ku system’s enterprise software development, integration, testing, and deployment.

Implemented all phases of the company’s off-site test laboratory construction and installation projects

Contributed to the preparation of embedded proposals, statement of works (SOWs), and financial terms of contracts

Performed program management reviews (PMRs) of teams, involving Project Management Office (PMO), Aircraft Quality, Executive Management, SATCOM Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance departments

Observed strict adherence to ISO 9001, AS-9115, AS-9100, and DO-160 standards

Served as the driving force in producing more than $5M in purchase orders for program related to support materials and services

Iridium Communications, LLC Tempe, AZ, USA

Project Manager Feb 2012–Aug 2013

Provided strategic oversight next ground segment teleport network (TPN), as well as the feeder-link terminal development, testing, and Field Implementation Program (FIP)

Directed vendor management by collaborating with systems engineers in administering and generating project plans to remove and replace legacy ground network throughout Alaska, Canada, and Norway TTAC sites with next generation technology

Facilitated PMRs from various teams, which included PMO, SATCOM Engineering, Finance, and Executive Management departments

Provided help to the contracts director, responsible for contract and SOW editing and proposal writing

Held full accountability in executing and approving more than $3M in program purchase orders

DRS Technical Services Inc. (TSI) Victory Base, Iraq

Transmission Systems Engineer / System Analyst I May 2010–Dec 2011

Served as the Senior Transmission Engineering Advisor to the TC4I Operations Director on theater transmissions engineering, policy, and technical solutions

Acted as key liaison between branch sections and the Joint NetOps Control Center (JNCC-Iraq) during SATCOM planning and execution phases

Created Telecommunications Service Orders for theater of operations, as well as submitted reports regarding performance, asset configuration management, and requirements of theater-wide SATCOM through the military chain of command

Functioned as liaison for the spectrum management of US Forces in Iraq on joint systems interference reporting

Actively participated in the planning and facilitation of troop drawdown activities with U.S. Military Central Command (CENTCOM)

ITT Systems Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Critical Infrastructure Protection Manager Feb 2007–May 2010

Coordinated various projects to engineer, install, and test perimeter security at US Middle-Eastern bases

Deployed to multiple sites, along with assigned installation teams to facilitate site supervision

Participated in business development opportunities for the department. Complied with Requests for Proposals (RFP) requirements in drafting proposals for potential Department of Defense opportunities

Utilized the Earned Value Method (EVM) of project management

Ensured accuracy in conducting cost benefit analysis against spending and initial forecasts, as well as identifying burn rate of project budget expenditure using best practices to prevent cost overruns

Earlier Positions Held:

A-TEK, Inc. Leesburg, VA, USA

Director, FIOM Programs

Spacelink International, US Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan

SATCOM Technician III

ITT Systems Division Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan

SATCOM Technician

Engineering and Professional Services Inc. San Diego, CA, USA

Network Communications Engineer

The Boeing Company Chandler, AZ, USA

SATCOM Earth Terminal Test Engineer

Motorola Chandler, AZ, USA

SATCOM Test Engineer / Project Manager

ECHOSTAR Satellite Communications Corporation Uplink Facility Cheyenne, WY, USA

RF Supervisor

AT&T Government Communications Dhahran/Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

SATCOM Systems Technician, Telecommunications

ITT Federal Services Pirincilik Air Station, Turkey

SATCOM Site Supervisor / Lead Technician

Bono’s Italian Restaurant, Inc. Golden, CO, USA

Owner / Operator / Manager / Head Chef

ITT Federal Electric International Pirincilik Air Station, Turkey

SATCOM Lead Technician

Military experience

United States Air Force Kelly AFB, Texas

SATCOM Technician, Honorable Discharge

Education

Master’s Certificate in Project Management

Motorola / ESI / George Washington University Washington, DC, USA

Associate of Applied Science (41 credit hours) Rio Salado Community College Phoenix, AZ, USA

Professional Development

Certifications:

Certified Project Manager (PMP based) – Master’s Certificate in Project Management.

Certificate of Continuing Education, Essentials of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Compliance – Rockhurst University Center

Southwest Microwave Training Certification, MicroPoint, MicroTrack, and Microwave Sensor Installation, Operations, and Repair Course

Training:

US Army USC-60 Tactical Satellite Earth Terminal Subsystem Course

The EPS Network Communications Engineer Overview Training Course

Scientific Atlanta Iridium Earth Terminal Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Advanced Troubleshooting Course

Motorola Earth Terminal Controller Transmission Subsystem Course

United States Air Force SATCOM Course

SATCOM Ground Station Equipment Correspondence Course

Basic Electronics and Digital Theory Course

Advanced Digital Techniques Course

Defense Communications Subsystem Course

C5A/B Aircraft Advanced Troubleshooting Course

Aircraft Maintenance Course

United States Physiological Training Course

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Safety, and Instructor Candidate Training – American Red Cross

Community College of the Air Force, United States Air Force Human Communications Workshop Course

Motorola Interpersonal Effectiveness Course

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