Information technology and security system professional with over 17 years of experience. Extensive hands-on experience in areas of project management, operational testing and evaluation of physical security equipment, which includes analysis of functional and operational system requirements to develop methodologies, processes, metrics, and results. Customer focused, dependable, value added and eager to learn. Active DOD SECRET Clearance (2008). Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Professional. Experienced in Adobe, SharePoint, and Microsoft Project.
Areas of Expertise include:
Project Management
Operational Test Planning/Execution
Quality Assurance
Explosives Detection Security
Covert Test Planning/Execution
Team Building
Information Technology
Performance Metrics
Collaboration
Requirements Analysis
Resource Management
Communication
Professional Experience
Engility/TASC Reston, VA 2011–2016
Project Lead and Test Engineer
Provided project management and test and evaluation support in areas of operational system testing, analysis of results, technical briefings, and the authoring of classified reports.
Key Accomplishments:
Presented with Vanguard Award for outstanding contributions on behalf of TASC, creating new and enduring value.
Developed a test plan for an intricate personnel vetting software system with numerous interfaces.
Reviewed and analyzed functional and operational system requirements to develop methodologies, processes, and metrics for operational test and evaluation.
Managed operational testing at multiple locations, including supervision of test resources and complex test teams of over 40 personnel.
Conducted site visits and surveys; observation of vendor led system installations; kickoff and debriefs meetings in preparation and conclusion for operational testing.
Authored test plans and reports, technical briefings, quick look reports, and other documentation needed to support testing.
Lead data authentication group meetings to validate test data.
Tracked project, qualification testing, and operational testing schedules.
Created quarterly reports and ad-hoc analysis for challenging multi-contractor team.
Streamlined processes for creation of test articles used during covert testing.
Participated and hosted numerous project-related meetings with multiple internal and external stakeholders including end users.
Maintained internal SharePoint sites used for team collaboration.
Developed and presented training briefings to test teams and system users.
Provided leadership and mentoring to new test personnel.
Dynamic Security Concepts, Inc. Crystal City, VA 2008–2011
Testing and Evaluation Engineer
Provided project management and operational test and evaluation support at customer location.
Key Accomplishments:
Planned system evaluations and operational testing and evaluation for four major passenger screening technology programs.
Coordinated field testing and reporting at multiple airports across the nation.
Developed and maintained schedules for concurrent tests at multiple locations.
Monitored entrance and exit criteria for systems undergoing testing.
Provided subject matter input to schedules, briefings, and reports.
Northrop Grumman Reston, VA 1999–2007
Systems Administrator/Systems Analyst
Dual role functionality as Systems Administrator and Systems Analyst. Assisted in the development and monitoring of integrated test and evaluation strategies and conducted operational tests of security equipment, technology readiness evaluations, and concept of operations demonstrations. Provided daily Windows Server and SQL Server administration and maintenance for government furnished equipment.
Key Accomplishments:
Supported the contracting officer’s representative at customer location.
Provided technical expertise and support for the development of an application using electronic data collection devices.
Analyzed data to determine systems ability to meet metrics and identify trends.
Created and maintained security process flow diagrams using Microsoft Visio.
Developed the metrics used for systems under test in a variety of venues.
Maintained internal website used to manage time accounting for the customer.
Authored and implemented a cost-effective plan to upgrade/migrate server operating systems and databases.
Implemented corporate network and system security policies to ensure system and network compliance.
Researched and procured hardware and software for new program servers.
Education & Training
Bachelor of Science in Decision Management Information Systems
George Mason University Fairfax, VA 2002
Project Management Professional (PMP) Boot Camp
Corporate Project Management 101 Course
TSA Acquisition Workshop – Test & Evaluation
Six Sigma Green Belt
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)