Engineer Management

EDUCATION

M.S. Management, IT “Graduated” (*/****) Stevens Institute of Tech - NJ

M.S. Systems Engineer “credits” (1996/97) LM NE&SS-M/NJIT M.S. Systems Management “credits”(1985/86) University of So. Calif. - CA B.S. Aeronautical Engineer (1979) Embry-Riddle Aerona Uni. - FL A.S. Aircraft Design (1977) Academy of Aeronautics - NY Various courses in Radar, Signal Processor, GE, Lockheed Martin & Boeing Transmitter, IR, and Flight Test (ADAMS) Boeing

System Engineering Enhancement Skills. Lockheed Martin Project Leadership I,II, PMS, Mgmt course. Lockheed Martin Negotiations skills and Effective presentations. Lockheed Martin Career Summary: Over (33)years of diverse engineering, program and subcontract program management experience. Demonstrate strong business and strategic orientation; superior analytical capability; strong knowledge of finance, operations, and lean six sigma; experience with scorecard and/or benchmark. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or system of systems (SoS) of major programs.

• Direct all phases of program and subcontract program management from inception through completion.

• Expert on proposals cost analysis, participate/input in the negotiation of contract and contract changes (CPFF, FFP, incentives driven) and terms/conditions, MSA’s, SLA’s of vendors (IT, facilities, HR, Ops, Cust. Center)

• Coordinate preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal, SOW and specifications.

• Hands on financials, cost analysis, Opex/Capex budgets and financial forecasts including accruals.

• Liaison with customer for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.

• Develop new business plan or expands the product line with the customer.

• Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules identifies program problems and obtains solutions.

• Manages technical planning, cost, risk and schedule for system integration, verification and validation, supportability and effectiveness analyses for SoS.

• Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee, training, performance assessment input, work assignments and recognition.

• Directs the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into SoS solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

• Manages the functional, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. John “Yiannis” Ikonomou

114 Meade Loop

Staten Island, N.Y 10309

609-***-****(Cel) – 718-***-****(Res)

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• Lead system engineering IPD structure under CMMI Level 3, EIA/IS 731 SECM and SEI processes including Cost Account Manager(CAM) and project management responsibilities, controlled the asset solution Statement of Work (SOW).

• Managed and exercised risk management controlled conflict resolution and team building.

• Hands on experience of Systems Engineering, program management, CAM and system integration, Computer System Architecture and Infrastructure, thorough competitive knowledge and selection criteria for COTS.

• Exercised strong leadership and team building, implemented IPT processes and applied Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI),CMMI Level 3 and SECM discipline processes on numerous projects.

Position Desired: Always anxious to accept new challenges. EXPERIENCE

LOCKHEED MARTIN INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, FOR PSE&G LI, UNIONDALE N.Y Project Engineer Sr. Staff- Civil, Energy Solutions January 2013 to July, 2015 Duties: LIPA, PSE&G/LM transition onto ServCo Electric Utility. Lead sub contractual issues (IT) to closure including asset acquition (AA), Procurement (PR).

Experienced leading proposal preparation, including originating contracts labor estimates as required. Specific tasks included: RFP interpretation; developing a contracts position and articulate risks and opportunities to the business and ensure business submits a compliant proposal while maintaining the competitive edge; proposal preparation; coordinating and participating in management reviews, proposal submission; fact-finding; contract negotiations; contract award; BRs and PARs; contract administration; and contract close-out. Hands on and knowledgeable with both Procurement systems (LM, P2P, PSEG LI/NGrid SAP) and lead the Transition team of Procurement services as successfully demonstrated ownership of a large number of contracts estimated at

>$95M.

Experienced administering and negotiating a variety of cost type and cost type incentive contracts (CPFF-LOE, CPIF, CPAF) which are primarily funded via individual technical instructions is required. Established effective working relationships and communications with all internal –transition and continuous transition

(National Grid, PSEG,LM cross functional) and external customers (numerous vendors, Government entities of Electric utilities) and possess excellent business acumen. Authored and shaped many SOWs (IT, facilities A&E, HR, T&D, Ops) while working with the Business teams. Direct and manage all cost, schedule and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and is required to ensure performance and support of the contract milestones of the system. Demonstrate ability to multi-task across multiple programs/platforms including dealing with major subcontract management requirements/needs (Energy Services, EREE, IT, HR, T&D, CO, CM). Subcontract Program Management and Program Management experience. Working knowledge and hands on Knowledgeable with three Procurement systems (LM, P2P, PSEG LI/NGrid and PSEG NJ SAP).

• Expert on proposals cost analysis, participate/input in the negotiation of contract and contract changes (CPFF, FFP, incentives driven) and terms/conditions, MSA’s, SLA’s of vendors (IT, facilities, HR, Ops, Cust. Center)

• Prepared proposals, business plans, SOW, specifications, requirements with mind on risk, cost and schedule.

• Hands on financials, cost analysis, Opex/Capex budgets and financial forecasts including accruals.

• Interacted with accounts payable, issued service entries/confirmations as cross checked financials

(Opex/Capex) including forecasts.

• Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures (LMAP), LM GSCM, LM Procurement System (P2P), National Grid/PSEG SAP based Procurement (Success factors) and PSEG NJ SAP.

• Successfully transitioned LM PO's (200-290 BOM and 30-36 services) onto PSEG LI SAP (success factors) procurement system via generation of shopping carts (SC) on SAP with Purchase Order assignee including contract award for BOM and services.

• Hands on Exostar, VIP, PO approvals, Serena, initiated and managed NAJ, NDA and Predictive Risk (D&B). Established first of PRR’s in P2P and SAP of capital and operational expenditures, lead capital transitions, authored subcontract approval requests, reconciliation review and approval of account receivables, invoices and claims including payee review and approve.

• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, develops evaluation criteria, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions including price, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages, prepares awards and administers resulting subcontracts and required change activity.

• Author, review and approved SOW and fast track SOW, performance flowdowns, constrains, risks and financial liability, familiar with T&C’s, including assignment clause transfers with novation and leading service level agreement (SLA) and MSA.

• Experience in ‘turnkey operations’ including construction/architecture project contracts (NYS mandate Executive Orders), lease/buy buildings procurement activities from CAD/Auto CAD layout, space modification, Master electrical to environmental and safety surveys, Master Security and solutions, IT, and any subcontractors related to Utility Service agreements including storm restoration and energy efficiency and energy reusable.

• Holds procurement delegation and signs supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority. Leads the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and familiar with terms and conditions including LIPA flowdown for the asset acquition and procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services for subcontract systems in support of development, production and global sustainment primes with multiple contract types.

• Management/administration including knowledge of contract terms, Government and DoD construction standards and construction change management. Strong, dynamic leadership as the program’s leadership interface to suppliers. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong business acumen, ability to resolve problems and overcome obstacles. Experience in the fact finding process, price/cost analysis, documentation, executive management briefs and ability to interface with all levels of Management both at Lockheed Martin and customer level. Ability to establish strong relationships with internal and supplier personnel.

• Coordinates with all organizations involved to ascertain system requirements such as program functions, output requirements, input data acquisition, and system techniques and controls. Responsible for leading, developing and managing business objectives, performance metrics, benchmarks and industry best practices to drive operational excellence. Establish scorecard targets and develop business plans and initiatives.

• Responsible for the management of supplier cost, schedule and technical performance on moderate-to-high risk, modified Commercial Off The Shelf, performance specification and complex build-to-print subcontracts for commercial, DOD and international programs. Leads multifunctional subcontract management teams.

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS) / Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), contract types, subcontract management plans, Earned Value Management System (EVMS), small business plans including SBA, MWBE, corrective actions plans, and ability to negotiate all aspects of the subcontract. LOCKHEED MARTIN NAVAL ELECTRONICS & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM, MOORESTOWN, N.J. Lead Member Engineer Staff, Weapon System Engineering 1997 to January 2013 Duties: IPT Lead for WCS/FCS JABMD, MDSE, B/L 7Phase IC 'Cruiser Modernization' and deputy LSE of Deepwater Coast Guard Vertical Unmanned Vehicle (VUAV).

Lead a multi-functional team with overall responsibility and authority for technical leadership, cost management, risk assessment, schedule control and determine technical/schedule/cost priorities related to the B/L tasks.

Implemented technical leadership, decision making and responsible for engaging in all technical aspects of the B/L across elements and inter-elements, resolve technical issues of design development for new functionalities and upgrades.

Worked with System Engineer's, developers and customer agencies, generated Build Plans for implementation of major events and computer program (CTL, EL and QA) drops for testing (EI&T, MEIT, ET&E, SRV, TPM's) and customer acceptance.

Cost Management, element responsible for completion of requirements and reporting the successful progress and status of the B/L, cognizant of the budget and the cost aspects.

Developed SOW and negotiated manpower level plan with the PMO.

Responsible for schedule control, generated element level Project Schedule and planning task for integration into master plan through the completion of the project tasks.

Implemented control mechanism to monitor overall progress, monitored progress and reported status for roll up to ensure cost and schedule stay within BCWP/ACWP as planned milestones.

Worked with finance and authorized the synchronization of Gaming, MPM and Resource server(s) of budgetary and resources for the successful EVMS implementation/transition status and TOFR reporting. Vast experience with Navy projects (AEGIS, CEC, Navy Theater Wide- ALI and TBMD-Linebacker) in Weapon Systems discipline (SM-2 variants, ESSM, PWS, SARTIS) on different warfare (AAW, ASW and ASU) areas for Navy Shipboard Systems and Surveillance platforms.

Generated and presented design disclosures (SDR, PDR and CDR), conducted system design trades studies; specification definition (PIDS, CPRS-B-5), analysis and integration of allocated elements requirements

(Radar, Weapons, ADS, and C&C). Generated trade studies of combat system engineering design analysis and formulated combat/weapons system logic.

Hands on with different Modeling & Simulation models, executed simulated and at sea live scenarios (CSSQT and trials), gathered data and performed data analysis to validate models of system engineering for Air Defense and Missile systems for comparison with real time data.

Thorough understanding of different computer language programming code, interpretation, troubleshooting, patch and segmentation & constrain analysis (C, C++, CMS, ADA, PERL) on different platforms (SUN, HP and SGI).

Hands on experience with COTS related products and functionality for IEEE (802.3) and FDDI. Duties: Deputy LSE, for the VUAV rotary wing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Coast Guard Deepwater Program.

Managed and coordinated the operational aspects of ongoing project and serves as liaison between project management and planning of C4ISR,C2, Ships Integration and subcontractor teams.

Directed all phases of programs from inception through completion. Participated and contributed in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.

Coordinated the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.

Acted as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Established design concepts, criteria and system engineering studies and analysis for product research, development, and integration and test.

Developed new business or expands the product line with the customer. GE/LOCKHEED MARTIN GES/NE&SS (AEGIS), MOORESTOWN, N.J. Sr. Member Engineer Staff, Life Cycle Engineer PMO -1988 to 1997 Duties: “Hands-On” experience to expedite ECPs and changes/alterations for AEGIS Combat System across all elements. Knowledge of AEGIS specifications, broad system level understanding of ACS, AWS warfare areas, performance, capabilities and limitations.

Hands on Linux based OS and architecture. Provide direct support to US Navy and FMS for ongoing B/Ls and ship construction upgrades (ROHs, SRAs and DT/OTs).

Conduct Validation/Verification at test sites and onboard AEGIS Cruisers and Destroyers to aid system operators in the B/Ls upgrades.

Perform analysis of proposed mods to existing systems, translate change requirements into architecture implementation, conduct engineering reviews of work package procedures and interface between AEGIS elements.

Excellent proposal writing skills and negotiations, coordinate technical activities with suppliers, successfully built and lead team for multiple projects, provide project leadership and effectively deal on technical issues call for resolution.

Represent company at various Government meetings and act as liaison on different. NORTHROP ELECTRO MECHANICAL DIVISION, ANAHEIM, CA

Engineer, Logistics - 1987 to 1988

Duties: Developed support ability, availability, risk reduction analysis and O&S cost MIL-STD-1388-1 LSA Tasks in electro-optical sensors for AHIP, LHX JVX/V-22 projects.

Prepared & reviewed ILS, ICS, SE, initial spares & fielding plans; LSAR, RCM, Packaging & Handling and Provisioning IAW MIL-STD-1552, MIL-STD-2173, MIL-STD-1390B, NAVAIRINST 4432.3B, 5A & 7, NAVAIRINST 4740.2A, NAVMATIST 4000.20B & 40A, OPNAVIST 4720.2C and maintained current configuration, included O,I,G&D level of maintenance for HNVS, PNVS, MMS, TCS, IRVAT, FLIR, CASS, ECM, EW and RF.

ALLIED BENDIX AMEX SYSTEMS (ELECTRONICS & INSTRUMENTS), COMPTON, CA Project Engineer, I.L.S. - 1985 to 1987

Duties: Responsible for the management of a major logistic program included contract planning, RFQ's, schedules, SOW's, PIDS & Training programs.

Planned, managed and executed associated ILS engineering disciplines for SMLV, PPS & AWOS projects. Generated LSAR data sheets and CDRL's per MIL-STD's-1388, 2&2A and Provisioning documents per MIL-STD-1552 & DARCOM-P-700-21,16&10, Technical Publications, training per MIL-STD-1379B and SERDS.

Interfaced/Participated in I.P.R's/conference meetings with project management team and reps.

Incorporated Automated LSAR (DILSA, ILSA & SLIC) thru VAX data base Computer. Influenced design changes and coordinated smooth transition of all engineering data from subcontractors, vendors and internal, into a single source data base (LSA).

Experienced in giving technical presentations, graphical sales, systems information to customers and identified new products & markets.

NORTHROP ELECTRONICS DIV. (M-X PEACEKEEPER) - HAWTHORNE, CA Reliability/Maintainability Engineer 1984 to 1985

Duties: Experienced state-of-the-art logistics systems analysis with recent "hands on" experience performing variety of modeling applications.

Responsible for allocating and assessing quantitative & quantifiable analysis, feasibility studies and prediction analysis. I.A.W. MIL-STD's 470&A, 1519, 847, MIL-HDBK 266,472&175.

Applied systematic approach for providing development of maintenance concepts and repair policies, evaluated life cycle cost, coordinated design and logistics planning activities. ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL (B-1B) - EL SEGUNDO, CA

Logistics, Validation/Verification Engineer - 1983 to 1984 Manufacturing Systems And Senior Test Engineer 1982 to 1983 Duties: Responsible for allocating required resources, conducted in-depth scheduling; planning, maintenance provisions and acted as liaison between design organizations and system engineering to support the customer and to assure effective technical orders, I.A.W. MIL-STD 499A, 481A and 1388.

Analysis of manufacturing operation and engineering test requirements, planned developed and conducted optimal manufacturing in process testing of aircraft systems for electronics, hydraulics, and pneumatic hardware.

BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANE COMPANY - SEATTLE, WA

Flight Test and Evaluation Engineer - 1980 to 1982 Duties: Planned, conducted, analyzed and certified development of flight test programs; provide design support, production checkout procedures and calibrations including hands-on testing, software evaluation for systems functional testing, developed detail flight test plans and provided instrumentation requirements.

Planned and conducted daily test flights, assessed test results, prepared flight test reports and memoranda for FAA certification.

PERSONAL

Citizenship: USA

Clearance: Inactive Secret

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