Senior Program Manager
Resume:
BRIAN W. SMITH HOME 248-***-****
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COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382 *********************@*****.***
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
BRIAN W. SMITH HOME 248-***-****
8100 MARIO STREET CELL 248-***-****
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382 *********************@*****.***
• 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 *********************@*****.***
Brian W. Smith
Cell: 248-***-****
Email: *********************@*****.***
BRIAN W. SMITH HOME 248-***-****
8100 MARIO STREET CELL 248-***-****
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382 *********************@*****.***
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.
BRIAN W. SMITH HOME 248-***-****
8100 MARIO STREET CELL 248-***-****
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382 *********************@*****.***
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.
BRIAN W. SMITH HOME 248-***-****
8100 MARIO STREET CELL 248-***-****
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48382 *********************@*****.***
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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