Manager Management Program Training Systems U.S. Army
Resume:
David T. Guess
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Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
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Objective: Senior management position in Program Management and Information Systems Management
Summary of Qualifications:
21 years in the U.S. Army. Experienced in Information Systems Management, Program Management, Logistics
and Leadership
A seasoned professional with executive level leadership and strategic and operational management experience in
the Office of the Secretary of Defense and The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
Joint experience within the Department of Defense as well as experience with numerous federal agencies and
departments
Master of Science in Systems Management, DAWIA Level II certified in Program Management, Level I
certification in Information Systems and Acquisition Logistics
Possesses a strong working knowledge of enterprise network and systems management, software and educational
courseware design, development and testing, product design, development and testing, and IT development life
cycle
Work Experience:
Senior Acquisition Specialist, Product Manager, Communications and Intelligence Support Systems
(PM-CISS), Alexandria, Virginia, February 2012-December 2012
Directly supported managing the cost, schedule, and performance of six special mission multi -intelligence
collection systems totaling over $100M.
Provided program oversight, budget management, configuration management, and sustainment of six special
mission multi-intelligence collection systems
Supported development, coordination, and executing acquisition strategies for the design, test, fielding, and
systems lifecycle management of multi-intelligence collection systems
Provided assistance, direction and insight for leading and managing integrated product teams and change control
boards consisting of contractors, user representatives, and engineers
Coordinated activities between PM-CISS and the USSOCOM Milestone Decision Authority and senior leaders
for fiscal year budget plans and execution of approved program baselines
Assistant Program Manager, Defense Continuity Integrated Network-TS, Office of the Secretary of
Defense, Pentago n, Washington, DC, 2010-2011
Performed as a Product Manager, interfacing directly with senior levels in the Department of Defense (DoD),
effecting funding appropriations and expenditures of over $10M
Provided capabilities for Senior National Leaders to access critical communication and voice, video and data
collaborative tools with which to lead our Nation in times of crises
Utilized senior leadership skills to develop the foundation for the acquisition baseline and advance the program
into the next phase of system development and fielding
Coordinated engineers and DoD senior leaders to develop capability requirements and translate them into
technical specifications
Integrated and implemented deployment of a TS/SCI enterprise network retrofitting effort within the Pentagon
and in the immediate Washington D.C. area to include several U.S. states and several areas in Europe while
meeting critical growth requirements
Assistant Product Manager, Machine Foreign Language Translation System (MFLTS)
ASPO, TENCAP, PEO IEW&S, Alexandria, Virginia, 2008-2010
Initiated and led working groups to synchronize several programs test and evaluation, information assurance, and
accreditation efforts
Managed the MFLT’s Quick Reaction Capability, rapidly fielding machine translation capabilities to units
deployed in various theaters of operation
Led a team of engineers to developed and integrate MFLTS capabilities utilized on multiple platforms
Supervised software architecture development and implementation using AGILE methodologies
Developed integration, and concurrent test and evaluation activities with numerous end user programs
Training Support Systems Acquisition Officer, ATSC, Fort Eustis, Virginia, 2006-2008
As Team Chief, led working groups to define training support requirements for the Future Combat Systems (FCS)
Developed interrelations between Combat, Materiel, and Training communities and synchronizing training for the
Army Evaluation Task Force (AETF)
Identified required training databases used in embedded training capabilities being developed for FCS subsystems
Synchronized funding responsibilities across multiple agencies to support AETF training and testing FCS spin out
technologies
Tracked and synchronized six training related FCS complementary systems, the application of embedded training
within FCS, and all FCS training related requirements documentation
Automation Systems Management Officer, Program Management Office, Distribute d Learning
Systems (DLS), Fort Monroe, Virginia, 2002-2004
Identified and corrected systemic deficiencies in the courseware development and testing process
Managed a courseware development team to successfully create, test and deploy seven separate courseware
packages within eight weeks for use in the Limited User Test allowing DLS to enter full rate production
Implemented new courseware development and testing procedures creating the standard in TRADOC’s Learning
Management System’s (LMS) Training Standard Operating Procedures
Led systems engineers to evaluate the LMS’ network performance and developed solutions that enhanced
performance tenfold
Analyzed systemic hard drive failures across the enterprise and developed a process for overall dispositi on
resulting in a $12,000 cost avoidance to the program
Led systems engineers to develop a secure encrypted, point to point wireless network saving the program over
$10,000 in lieu of a land-based solution
Korea and Japan Program Manager, International Ar my Programs Directorate Deputy Chief of
Staff for Doctrine, HQ TRADOC, Fort Monroe, Virginia, 2001-2002
Planned, coordinated and executed bilateral Army staff talks with senior military leaders from Japan and Korea
Planned, coordinated and directed the visits of several senior Japanese and Korean officials, enhancing
cooperation between the U.S. and our Pacific Rim allies
Developed and maintained a close working relationship with th e U.S. Army Japan (USARJ) staff in planning and
coordinating support to the USARJ Theater Engagement Plan
Orchestrated a subject matter expert exchange between the U.S. Army and the Japanese Ordnance Schools
Education and Training:
Master of Science, Information Systems Management, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida -
2006
Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems, Saint Leo University, Saint
Leo, Florida – 2000
FA51, Intermediate Qualification Course on Acquisition Leadership, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
– 2008
US Army Command and General Staff Officers Course, Fort Lee, Virginia – 2006
Acquisition Officer Basic Qualification Course, Huntsville, Alabama - 2006
Combined Arms and Services Staff School, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas – 1998
Combined Logistics Officer Advanced Course, Fort Lee, Virginia – 1998
Quartermaster Officer Basic Course, Fort Lee, Virginia - 1994
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