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In addition to the experiences found in my resume, I would like to provide highlights that demonstrate my

technical, programmatic, and leadership abilities.

Throughout my career I have demonstrated an affinity for leading the development of new technologies

either through technology innovation or through the integration of existing content into a "new format".

Samplings of these efforts include:

• Completed Systems analysis & capability studies of multiple Foreign and Domestic Weapons

systems using this information in the development of numerous System Threat Assessment

Reports (STARs)

• Developed concepts for / Managed vendor development of various electro mechanical

systems/components to include:

o Near /Mid band IR imaging

o Folded optics components for use in spacecraft, aircraft and permanently mounted

ground based platforms

o Side Looking Airborne Radar data correlation protocols

o Satellite & Aircraft Communication “antenna” design and data correlation algorithms /

protocols (C, X, Ku, Ka bands)

o Wireless Communication transmitter/receiver integration into existing Man

Portable/vehicle Health Monitoring systems

• Development of unique stage separation devices used on satellite launch platforms

• Zero-force lanyard connectors supporting F16 & F22 cockpit systems

• Cable / Data Transport systems to include various data protocols and harness build technologies

for aerospace/commercial/automotive applications

• Keyless Entry transmitter/signal security to include optional transmission methodologies

• Rear Sensing systems both visual and radar

• TPM sensors with both Wireless and analog discrete transmission

• Multi-Media Slip Ring incorporating copper, fiber, Ethernet, CAN, Analog, fluid, and High/Low

Power throughput

o Component development required included:

Analog Discrete transport Media (emitter/receiver) to include HW / SW

development/Integration/ Test

Slip Ring Technology

• Power

• Fiber-optic Rotary Joint

• Copper

• Fluid Rotary Joint

o Optical processing component development to support modular integration of vehicle

health systems (CAN/Analog/Digital Data)

o Various Suspension (TPM, Active Suspension) components from concept through low

rate production

• Embedded Instrumentation, Training, and Communications systems incorporating SW data

loggers, local/Remote Display capabilities, and current/future force communications systems

o Computing requirements

Compute / storage / transport media

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• Component selection

• HW/SW Integration

• Packaging

o Transmission Methodology

Wireless transmitter/receiver selection/integration

Satellite transmission component integration

IR / Radio / Microwave data transmission component selection/integration

• Transport Media requirements development, selection, build, and test

o Transmit/Receive componentry

o Connector / insert selection

o Cable (copper/fiber) selection

o Wireless methodology selection (IR/Radio)

• Flexible Test Machines capable of testing multiple Helicopter transmissions in a common machine

via the use of transmission specific adapters

o Sensor selection and HW/SW integration and Test Plan in accordance with customer

defined requirements

Each of the above examples has required intimate programmatic & technical knowledge and the ability to

provide guidance, direction, and when necessary, direct support to multidiscipline teams from concept,

requirements development, design, integration, and test. Examples of my programmatic experience and

knowledge include:

• Detailed program planning and execution control for the Nissan Titan/Armada development

• Development, Coordination, Execution, Control, and Reporting of Multi-Million $ / Multi-Year

development efforts as part of the Army's Future Combat Systems incorporating schedule &

resource development, Earned Value Management System processes, Weekly, Monthly, Design

Review reporting, and direct labor/material budget control

• Led multiple subcontract efforts from Proposal through Source Selection to the day to day

management & execution requiring intimate knowledge of FAR/DFAR/Project Management

processes to include several of the items noted above (Slip Ring,

Instrumentation/Communications System, Titan/Armada vendor selection/negotiation)

• Successfully negotiated & implemented a $16M contract modification which included deliverables

ranging from additional test machines to mobility systems, to verification/calibration HW/SW

• Actively Managed the successful planning, design & delivery, and reporting of a $MM, large

volume (>1000 units) program.

• Identified, developed, and managed team of Project Management Professionals supporting

Design, Build, and Integration of Henrob product.

• Defined and implemented Program/Project Management Processes including

planning/scheduling, financial controls, reporting, and internal/external coordination to support

growing organizational requirements.

• Successfully planned, implemented and managed the design, delivery, and support of a 1000+

tool systems to 4 major integrators of a major Automotive OEM Program.

Please let me know if you require any additional information or clarifications and I will make myself

available at your discretion.

Thank you

Sincerely,

BRIAN W. SMITH HOME 248-***-****

8100 MARIO STREET CELL 248-***-****

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382 acfkrf@r.postjobfree.com

Brian W. Smith

Cell: 248-***-****

Email: acfkrf@r.postjobfree.com

BRIAN W. SMITH HOME 248-***-****

8100 MARIO STREET CELL 248-***-****

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382 acfkrf@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

M.S. Logistics Management, Wright State University, 1994

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 1986

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Project Management Institute, 2003 - Present

EXPERIENCE

Testek Inc., Wixom, MI 2013 - 2014

Program Manager

Managed all aspects of multiple design/development projects across a varied customer base.

These efforts required the coordination of internal workflows in conjunction with assigned

vendors to achieve the assigned cost & schedule targets while acting as the single-point

interface with the customer.

Generated and maintained all project documentation to include internal status of assigned

budgets/schedules/scope.

Coordinated all customer design reviews to include generation and presentation of all

necessary deliverables / presentation materials.

Identified (and presented to corporate executives) key areas of improvement to organization to

support achievement of identified growth targets. This included modification to the

organization to better utilize existing resources as well as process improvements allow for

increased efficiencies.

Henrob Corporation, Livonia, MI 2012 - 2013

Manager - Program Management

Managed all aspects of Major OEM program to meet profitability and financial targets,

delivering products and services in line with customer needs, within timing expectations, and

the long-term success of the organization.

Managed all aspects of customer relationships and expectations and ensure overall

satisfaction to the contractual deliverable.

Identified, developed, and managed team of Project Management Professionals supporting Design,

Build, and Integration of Henrob product.

Defined and implemented Program/Project Management Processes including planning/scheduling,

financial controls, reporting, and internal/external coordination to support growing organizational

requirements.

Developed and Reported all program Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) internally and to

Customer.

Red Viking/Superior Controls, Plymouth, MI 2011 - 2012

Program Manager

Successfully negotiated & implemented PO's, valued at over $24M for the development

additional test machines, the necessary ancillary equipment, verification system, calibration

system, mobility system, installation, training, and on-site support.

Provided Program Management & Technical guidance for the successful execution of

Requirements Definition, HW/SW Design, Development, Integration and Test of three (3)

unique, multi-million dollar, Helicopter Test Modules.

Led the development of the Systems/Subsystems Integration planning to include the delivery

& testing of all fabricated/purchased HW/SW.

Developed the Systems Specifications / Technical Data Package requirements/formats to be

used for “Program Deliverables”.

Managed the program supplier base to include quotations, procurement, and delivery of all

program materials & services.

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General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, MI 2004 - 2011

Integrated Product Team Lead

Developed and executed the overarching Systems/Subsystem Integration Strategy to include

definition of Prototype Functional requirements, functional allocations to

subsystems/partners, Integration & Test Asset definitions, corresponding facility requirements

& development, and the incorporation of all activities & milestones into the program Integrated

Master Schedule.

Led the development of the GCV Environmental (Natural & Induced) and Loads & Allowables

System Specifications.

Managed multi-discipline team (internal GDLS Staff and 3 independent HW/SW vendors)

responsible for the successful Requirements Definition, HW/SW Design, Development,

Integration and Test of this dual-use (training & operational) system that provides data

logging, display (local & remote), radio communications, platform & surrogate data

generation, and training scenario functionality.

Managed 10 IPT staff performing design/development/integration & test activities for platform

structure, armor, and mission equipment (crew seating, stowage, environmental control

systems, water generation, and fuel). These activities include the functional requirements

development (design analysis & modeling), physical design (Pro-E Modeling, Weight, and

Material), and Integration/Validation/Verification requirements generation.

Managed (Programmatic & Technical) 30+ GDLS staff engaged in the

design/development/integration/test of Training Systems requirements, training HW/SW, and

training unique architectures (Vetronics, Logical, and Physical).

Managed 12 IPT staff performing design/development/integration & test activities for Vehicle

Electronics (Vetronics) including Harnesses, Power Distribution & Management, Slip Ring, and

Environmental Control Systems. These activities include the functional requirements

development (design analysis & modeling), physical design (Pro-E Modeling, Weight, and

Material), and Integration/Validation/Verification requirements generation.

Managed 10 IPT staff (HW Engineers, electronics bench technicians, and Modeling &

Simulation developers) engaged in the development / implementation (requirements

generation / facility build / utilization) of the Mounted Combat System System/Subsystem

Integration Facilities

Led the concept definition, design, development, integration, and test of a multi-media slip

ring requiring technical understanding of complex electrical, mechanical, and computing

technologies and a detailed understanding of Contracts generation, negotiation, and support.

NISSAN Technical Center North America, Farmington Hills, MI, 2000 - 2004

Vehicle Program Management

Led the development of Nissan’s “New Vehicle Cost Management” systems, including the

reporting formats, processes, data requirements, etc. Initiated the activities to successfully

develop best practices during the early design phase to eliminate design modifications and

launch quality concerns.

Provided oversight of Cross-Car Line Special Projects, such as Product Development Team

activity, Budget/Cost/Purchasing Systems development & corresponding engineering training,

preparing special interest presentations for Nissan Executives, etc. as assigned by VP North

American Engineering.

Managed Design, Development, and Test Engineering activities in support of the Chief Vehicle

Engineer for North American Truck programs (’02-’04 Frontier/Xterra, and ’04 Armada/Titan).

Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, 1999

Senior Design Engineer

Performed technical analysis, created tradeoff studies, developed testing requirements and

system specifications & descriptions detailing system & component requirements /

functionality used in final system design.

Managed vendor efforts to ensure compliance with military, Naval, environmental, radiological,

and industry specifications and standards.

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Maintained complete project oversight of all contract activities to include day-to-day

management of assigned construction efforts including specification / requirements creation,

proposal preparation, vendor selection, budgetary items, site management, vendor payments,

schedule development, work inspection, and contract closeout associated with capital

improvements and new construction efforts at Bettis.

G&H Technology, Inc., Camarillo, CA 1997 - 1998

Senior Project & Design Engineer

Designed, developed, modified, and sustained electromechanical connector, non-explosive

actuator, stage separation, undersea cable, and shielded cable product lines and

miscellaneous special order aerospace components used in the latest military aircraft, launch

vehicles, missile systems, space station, commercial aircraft, and naval applications.

Prepared all technical & cost proposals including customer specification analysis, military

specification analysis, drawing requirements, material specifications, preliminary schedule,

man-hours, preliminary test plans, and reviewed related manufacturing activities (Bill of

Material development, assembly methods/procedures, and processes).

National Air Intelligence Center, WPAFB, 1986 - 1997

Aerospace Engineer / Contracts Officer Technical Representative (COTR)

Performed integrated signals analysis to determine the performance and operating

capabilities of foreign military and commercial aerospace, space, missile systems, radar, data

transmission systems, C4I (space based imaging systems in the visible and infrared

spectrums, ground based radar system interaction with spacecraft and aerospace systems,

space based radar imaging systems), system/subsystem structures & components

(electronics, power, antenna, mechanical, control mechanisms, etc) in support of national

intelligence and military activities.

Prepared aerospace, space, radar, and missile system / subsystem models (power

requirements, data transmission, etc.) and system capability studies using all available data

(ELINT, SIGINT, commercial, scholastic, etc.) and presented at national level technical

conferences.

Directed $14.5M efforts involving aerospace (missile performance studies & models, visible,

infrared, and radar guided seeker capabilities, data transmission, etc), space (space craft

capabilities, data transmission, communications, and control), radar design & analysis,

missile systems evaluations, techniques development, systems development and integration,

and C4ISR requiring the creation of program budgets, financial control, staffing, security,

capital resources, technical supervision, expediting.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

External Leadership Skills:

Mentor to Junior Engineers, Program Management, and Integration Responsible Entities

Assistant Coach – Walled Lake Northern High School Varsity Football, Head Coach - Dayton Steelers

Semi-Professional Football Team, Assistant Coach - Pittsburgh Colts Minor League Football Team,

Assistant Head Coach – Multi-Lakes Gators Junior Football Team

Security Clearances:

DOD Secret 2008 - Present

DOE Secret 1999

DOD TS-SCI 1986-1997

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