Robert J. Hayes
acubn8@r.postjobfree.com
Summary:
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions for multi-million-dollar developments done to DO-178B/C, DO-254, DO-330, NASA, IEEE, ISO, MIL-STD, CMMI and lean QCD standards.
• Performed senior leadership roles on system developments using Agile, Waterfall, CMMI, feature driven and custom methodologies.
• Directed design, code, quality, and milestone reviews at all phases of project/product-based system developments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative approach in cross functional teams.
• Skilled in coordinating diverse teams, managing timelines, and mitigating risks.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, ensuring project goals are achieved effectively.
• Awarded a Secret Clearance. This clearance is currently “active.”
Skills:
• Non-Technical Skills:
o Project & Engineering Management: Communication, Leadership, Risk Management, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Time Management, Operations Management, Business/Strategic Planning, Relationship Building, and Process Improvement skills.
o Document Management: Organizational, and Document Writing skills.
o Quality Management: Measurement, Analysis, Tracking, and Research skills.
o Requirements Management: Analytical, and Abstract Thinking skills.
• Technical Skills:
o Document Management Tools: MS Office Suite, Adobe.
o Quality Management Databases and Tools: EPICOR, FRACAS, TipQA, MS Access, SQL, DOORS.
o Requirements Management Tools: Enterprise Architect, DOORS, MS Excel.
o Operating Systems: MSDOS, Windows, Linux, Unix.
o Languages: C, C++, Java, Visual Basic, C#, .Net framework and Python.
o IDE’s: Code Warrior, Eclipse, Visual Studio, Java, C++ Builder, Renesas, etc.
o Change and Configuration Management Tools: Subversion, Winmerge, Code Collaborator, Git.
o Statistical Analysis Tools: Matlab, Minitab, FRACAS.
o Bug Tracking/Issue Reporting Tools: Bugzilla, Jira, Tracker, ClearQuest.
o Networking/Communication Tools: Ethereal, Wireshark, Tera Term, Putty.
Experience:
• Ultra Maritime, Victor, NY - 06/2022 – Present
Program Manager
o Managed multi-million-dollar IR&D (Internal Research & Development) project for their latest SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) receiver.
o Directed tech refresh effort for older generations of SWaP receivers.
o Oversaw obsolescence projects for all Ultra Maritime ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) receivers and test systems.
o Organized repair process for Ultra Maritime ASW receivers and test systems.
o Coordinated employee engagement activities to promote a happy and healthy work environment.
• Ultra Maritime, Victor, NY - 06/2017 – 06/2022
Software Quality Assurance Lead Engineer
o Directed software/system development and verification efforts for the Airbus and Aviosys HUMS projects to DO-178C standards.
o Organized verification efforts for the P-8I, ROKN, LSCS, Encryption, MCPRS, MAC and MAC-E VIPR receiver projects.
o Drove process improvement by performing internal audits, code reviews, requirements reviews, test case reviews, etc., and reporting status.
o Administered change control and bug tracking for project software/hardware.
• Alstom, West Henrietta, NY - 06/2016 – 06/2017 (Contract)
Validation Engineer
o Led the validation effort of several major releases of train signaling software.
o Developed and validated system requirements for several Alstom products.
o Documented requirements, test cases and test procedures.
• Xerox, Webster, NY – 06/2014 – 04/2016 (Contract)
Integration & Validation Engineer
o Directed the system integration and validation effort of several major releases of print server and print engine software.
o Developed a tool for analyzing or simulating the signals between a third-party finishing device and Xerox print engines.
o Developed finishing module SW using the C language in Code Warrior.
• Alstom, West Henrietta, NY - 06/2010 – 02/2014
Senior Product/Project Quality Engineering Manager
o Directed the project management effort for many different complex developments while maintaining quality, cost, and delivery standards.
o Monitored quality by performing FAI’s, First Pass Yields, FMEA’s, FMECA’s, audits, inspections, and milestone reviews of Alstom products and processes.
o Led code and phase reviews of software that was developed for Linux, Unix and Windows OS using C, C++, C#, and Ada.
• Texas Department of Criminal Justice
o Simultaneously held a position as a Corrections Officer while pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in at the University of Texas at Arlington.
o Demonstrated strong time management skills to balance work responsibilities and academic commitments.
Education:
• University of Texas at Arlington. Arlington, Texas:
o Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering.
o Minor courses in Mathematics, Electrical and Industrial Engineering.
• Tarrant County College, Fort Worth, Texas:
o Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice.