Brian V. Berry
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Waianae, HI 96792
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Project Manager
* Project Management * Profit & Loss Management * New Business Development
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* Asset Management * Quality Assurance * Customer Service * E-commerce *
* IT Planning & Development * Systems Design & Implementation *
Professional Experience
Self Employed 09/2013- Present
Freelance Business/Technology Analyst/Consultant
With over 15 years of Information Technology (IT) experience, employed in
various capacities, such as programmer, systems analysts, network engineer,
and project manager, I leverage and apply my technical, analytical, and
managerial expertise in providing such services such as project management,
technical analysis or assessments, process efficiency analysis and
improvement, and quality assurance and compliance evaluation or
assessments.
While I have a strong background in IT, I am able to apply my skills across
a wide variety of industries and disciplines. My services are scalable
from small to medium projects to piece-meal tasks. Examples of my work and
references can be provided upon request.
Camber Corporation
Honolulu, HI
Antiterrorism Program Manager 09/2008 -
9/2013
Managed the Antiterrorism (AT) Program for the 8th Theater Sustainment
Command, one of two 2-star commands under USARPAC and arguably the lead
logistics command operating in the USPACOM Area of Responsibility. My
duties included, but were not limited to, the following: (1) development of
the Command's annual threat assessment and AT plan, (2) risk management,
(3) AT/FP education and training, (4) the planning of the Command's annual
training exercises, (4) critical infrastructure protection, (5) terrorist
incident response, (6) subordinate command AT program reviews, (7) AT
reporting, and (8) resource management. Subject Matter Expert in AT,
Information Technology, Operations Security (OPSEC), and Critical
Infrastructure.
During my tenure at Camber, I was instrumental in developing new business
with another Major Command (MACOM) in USARPAC, the 9th Mission Support
Command (MSC), the Army Reserve component located on Fort Shafter Flats.
For the 9th MSC, I provided Risk Management products for each of their off-
island reserve centers. Included in my Risk Management product were local
threat assessments, criticality analysis of assets and resources,
vulnerability and risk assessments, and recommendations for the mitigation
of risk. We also assisted them with their annual exercise and corrected
deficiencies in their AT program allowing them to attain a 93% compliance
rating - the highest rating of any command in USARPAC.
QinetiQ North America
Hawaii Office
Aiea, HI 2/2008-09/2008
Project/Group Manager
Performed the day-to-day management of multiple IT service contracts in
Hawaii and in the Pacific Rim, representing in excess of $22 Million of
annual revenue. Directed and coordinated activities concerned with the
implementation of program objectives on each contract managed. Ensured that
the prescribed activities were carried out in accordance with specified
organizational objectives, contractual requirements, and met or exceeded
customer's expectations. Responsible for program planning, budgeting, and
schedules prepared and controlled expenditures in accordance with budget
allocations. Served as the primary customer contact and provided expert
technical and programmatic advice to clients, subcontractors, and staff.
Responsible for program growth, marketing new technology services and/or
follow-on business acquisition.
Specifically managed the contracts for Tripler Army Medical Center, which
included IT Help Desk Support, Systems Analysis, and Graphic Arts Support,
and provided Systems Analysis and GIS Programming support at the
Directorate of Public Work located at Wheeler Army Airfield. I also
managed smaller contracts elsewhere in the Pacific Rim in Guam and Okinawa.
In all, with all contracts combined, I managed approximately 70
personnel.
BAE Systems
NCTAMS PAC, SATCOM 11/2004 - 02/2008
SATCOM Operations Coordinator/Asst. Site Manager
Coordinated with mission planners, tactical units, Technical Control
Facilities and other service providers to support tactical missions with
SATCOM voice and data communications. Based on the availability and
limitations of assigned communications assets, approved equipment
configurations for all tactical missions to include Ground Mobile Force
(GMF) missions. I also had oversight on the preventative and corrective
maintenance of communications equipment on site and its supporting
infrastructure.
Quality Assurance Environmental and Safety (QES) Manager
Serviced the NCTAMS PAC Contract, which included three communications
sites: SATCOM at NCTAMS, NRTF at Lualualei, and TSCOMM at Marine Corps Base
Hawaii. Managed an ISO 9001:2000-compliant Quality Management System
(QMS), which addressed Sections 4 through 8 of the standard. Ensured that
the quality of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services rendered were in
accordance with documented 3M-compliant procedures and met or exceeded
client expectations and the requirements of the Performance Work Statement
(PWS). Documented all nonconformity of service and workmanship and
reported them to Management to facilitate corrective action and the
implementation of corrective measures. Ensured that control measures were
implemented and monitored to improve the quality of service. Included as a
part of my Quality Assurance duties were monitoring the certification of
calibrated of tools and test equipment, configuration control, document
control and records management, and internal investigations.
Additionally, ensured the proper and safe handling of hazardous materials
(HAZMAT) and disposal of waste were done in compliance with Federal and
State law, and host installation rules and regulations. Advocated,
promoted, and enforced good safety practices in accordance with OSHA and
NAVOSH requirements. Authored numerous environmental and safety
procedures.
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Fidelity National Information Solutions (FNIS), Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
Technical Services Manager
1/2001 - 6/2004
Managed the day-to-day operations of the Operations Department of the
largest developer of Real Estate information systems and Real Estate
productivity applications. Responsible for transitioning web-based
applications into production and sustaining these systems for 24x7
availability. Provided oversight for regional help desk support and was
responsible for disaster planning and recovery.
Hawaiiana Group Incorporated
Honolulu, HI
MIS Director
1996-2001
Managed the day-to-day operations of a MIS Department for the largest
property management company in Hawaii. Planned, coordinated, and
implemented various information systems to support property management and
accounting objectives. Supervised network and help desk operations, IT
preventative maintenance, and applications development and maintenance.
Prepared annual departmental operating budgets and the capital budget for
the entire company. Responsible for saving the company $60,000 annually
and strategically increasing its processing capacity through MIS
initiatives.
The Maxima Corporation
Lanham, MD
Communications Specialist, Technician II
1993-1996
Supporting the Honolulu District Office of the U.S. Immigration and
Naturalization Service, provided voice/data network support and computer
help desk operations. Largest LAN managed was a multi-server, 108-
terminal, Token Ring network with gateway access to national law
enforcement systems. WAN concerns included 4 interconnected LAN's totaling
in 188 terminals and other assets. Additional duties included network and
terminal security, consequence management, IT preventative maintenance, and
inventory control. Supported more than 400 end-users ranging from field
offices in Honolulu to field offices in Guam.
Computer Science Corporation (CSC)
Falls Church, VA
Computer Programmer/Systems Analyst, Level II
1992 - 1993
Supporting the Directorate of Public Works (DPW), provided automated
solutions for technical problems. Performed system analysis and developed
administrative and operational computer applications. Application
development was done primarily in COBOL, "C", and X-base programming
environments. Hardware environments included a Wang VS-100, Sperry Series
5000, and IBM PC compatibles.
United States Army
Signal Officer/Information Management Officer
1988 - 1992
Supported voice/data communications and Army-directed IS initiatives for
battalion-sized units. Duties included deploying communications and
computer or embedded computerized systems, estimating unit-level hardware
and software requirements, procuring computer equipment and software, and
the direction and enforcement IS policy. Supervised a 13-man
communications section supporting these tactical IS objectives.
Education & Honors
U.S. Army Signal Center, Signal Officer Basic Course, July 1989
Hawaii Pacific University, B.S.C.S., Cum Laude, May 1988