Manager Project Engineer

CARL M. POE

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EDUCATION

Masters, Electrical Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC. (GPA

3.5)

BS, Electrical Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC. (GPA 3.7, 4th

in Class)

Additional Software Studies, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.

(GPA 3.5)

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Current TS / SCI with Full-Lifestyle Polygraph - 2013.

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Technical Consultant Positions, Various Companies, Sierra Vista, AZ 2013 -

Present

. Communications Project Manager (local MD) - Directed communications

network transfer: converted phone system to intranet-base, purchased

equipment, trained users.

. Software Consultant - Architect for code design and structure.

. Project Consultant - Developed Business and Project Plans for new

business venture.

Program Manager, Booz Allen Hamilton, Ft. Huachuca, AZ 2012 - 2013

Software projects (COTS & GOTS) Configuration Manager - daily management of

CM & Release trackers: provided technical & security advice; reviewed and

approved changes, closed CR's after implementation; participated in CM

Board meetings (agenda, minutes); developed official documentation for new

hardware & software products; CM resource for team.

. Developed / improved CM process and tools - streamlined project

administration.

. Migrated new & existing projects into CM process; recommended software

improvements/fixes.

. Inputs and updates to security classifications.

. Provide CR statistics for the AFTAC Configuration Management Working

Group and Configuration Change Board.

. Software VDD's (Version Description Documents) - Software changes

required regular updates.

. Performed Hardware / Software audits and mailouts to ensure proper

project documentation.

TCM-IS Payload Engineer, Ian, Evan, & Alexander, Ft. Huachuca, AZ 2011 -

2012

Senior Technical Officer - supported C4ISR requirements for TCM-IS MI UAS

projects.

. Researched and authored UAS MI reference documents for various airborn

systems.

. Developed Project Plans for TCM-IS MI UAS active projects.

. Developed requirements for new / existing TCM-IS UAS sensors; authored

Test Plans (TEMP's).

Manager / Principal Test Engineer, Engility, Ft. Huachuca, AZ 2010 - 2011

Architect for multi-functional Test team for Post Deployment Software

Support (PDSS) projects (DCGS-A, CHARCS, PROPHET, others).

. Directed Engility efforts for automated testing (TestComplete ) -

Researched Technical White Papers.

. Architect for Test Strategies and Cases, Integration and Regression

Tests, Technical User Documentation, Automated Test Scripts

(TestComplete ).

Engineering Consultant Positions (Contract), Various Companies, Raleigh, NC

2007 - 2010

. Summit Consulting (on site at POWER ANALYTICS CORP) - QA Test Consultant:

recommended new test tool (TestComplete ) for automated testing and

DOORS for requirements; defined Test Cases; developed Scripts; trained

users.

. QA Consultant for Small Raleigh Software Co - Modeled initial design

(MATLAB ); verified intent.

Principal QA/Verification Engineer (Contract), Summit Consulting, Cary, NC

2006 - 2007

On site at HILL-ROM - Developed Test Cases/Procedures for network-based

hospital modules and SQL software; ensured thorough test coverage; resolved

technical issues.

. SCRUM Project Management team - software development via AGILE

methodology.

. Utilized LotusNotes, QADirector, TestDirector, DOORS, ClearCase,

and ClearQuest, resulting in thorough testing and detailed problem

documentation.

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TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

VP Engineering, ETR Solutions, Cary, NC 2004 - 2005

Researched / Developed proposals; consistent contribution to corporate

growth, revenue increases.

. Directed project teams to meet customer QA requirements and cost targets.

. Directed customer-specific QA/Test software and hardware development.

Technical Consultant (Contract), ETR Solutions, Cary, NC 2002 - 2004

. Architect for Power Supply Test Station - increased revenues over 25%.

. Mentored engineers for contract start-up Operations, Test, and Project

Management.

. Developed field return refurbishment procedures; reduced rework time over

30%.

Manager, Test Systems Development, Ariel Technologies, RTP, NC 2001 -

2002

Program Manager for New Product Development: directed hardware and software

design teams.

. Architect for New Product Embedded Software, FPGA, and ASIC designs.

. Product development tools: LabVIEW and MATLAB, C/C++, other development

tools.

SR Positions in Software Development / QA System Test, Larscom, RTP, NC

1996 - 2001

. Architect for C/C++ modules / drivers for embedded systems to insure

design requirements were met.

. Developed System Verification Test Plans, Test Cases, Scripts (Perl &

VBScripts).

. Proficient using Mercury Test Tools, Rational ClearCase, ClearQuest .

Test Engineering / QA Manager, ConnectWare, RTP, NC 1995 - 1996

Test/QA Manager: managed 18 technical personnel: directed new product

testing, identified new test equipment, established CM guidelines.

. Eliminated WIP (Work-in-Progress) boneyard - revenue improvement over

10%.

. Certified OEM vendors, ensuring all OEM products tested, meeting

Connectware standards.

. Quality improvements: reduced test times, first-pass test acceptance, and

Total Product Quality.

. Test / QA team consisted of 15-20 engineers and technicians.

SR positions in System Test / S/W Dev / New Products, Nortel Networks, RTP,

NC 1985 - 1995

. New Products Manager: directed project teams; responsibilities included

CM and design objectives and project budget tracking.

. System Test Manager: directed engineering teams for new test development;

mentored test engineers for new Microprocessors, DSP's, FPGA's,

peripherals, ASIC's.

. Sr Software Developer: designed C++/PASCAL /PROTEL modules and device

drivers for embedded systems.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consultant Positions (Contract), Various Companies, Raleigh, NC 2006 -

2010

. Small Startup Company - Expanded customer database and Website.

. HVAC Company - Consultant for sales and installation; ensured continued

growth and revenue.

WW Geo Marketing Consultant (Contract), APC, Inc., RTP, NC

2005 - 2006

On site at Lenovo, Inc.: Developed documentation (LotusNotes ) for PC's,

ensured timely customer orders.

. Resolved product and system issues - Ensured top quality product

shipments.

Mbr Svc Cns / Ben Analyst / Digital Img Tech, NC Dept of State Treas,

Raleigh, NC 2002 - 2004

NC Retirement System - Customer Service rep: guided employees and retirees

on benefits questions.

. Upgraded microfiche/film to state-of-the-art digital record system:

reduced records storage requirements.

. Recognized for excellence in communication skills and service quality.

Other Leadership Positions, Various

A series of increasingly responsible Leadership and Technical positions in

Government and Industrial settings.

ACTIVITIES

Charity/Non-profit Mentor - Adults and Teens Weight Training

Volunteer Walking

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