EDUCATION:

MBA, Information Systems, Fairleigh Dickinson University

BS, Engineering Science, The College of New Jersey

AAS, Applied Science, Brookdale Community College

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING:

Project Management Professional (PMP) #197196

Cisco Certified Network Administrator #CSC010227731

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer #346613

Facility Security Officer (FSO) Defense Security Service (DSS)

ITILv3 Foundations – EXIN

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

Operational hiring authority over 70 direct people and 150 indirect individuals in different geographic locations including Volpe, Massachusetts; Washington DC; and Atlantic City’s William J Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC). Effectively maintained a 95% retention rate while increasing Profit and Loss (P/L).

Implemented project management initiatives across the customer organization to effectively and efficiently meet project goals and objectives, increasing profit by 12% over a 4-year period

Using PMO tools successfully managed multiple contracts with values over $9 million.

Technical “hands on” Operations Manager with over 30 years of experience in managing teams/individuals to support the PMO on assigned infrastructure projects for software and hardware tasks.

Use my PMP background to Manage Client expectations effectively while producing and interpreting relevant data, issues and information.

Managed the development of the customers’ IT and Software approach while integrating quality and efficiency within the contracts. Continually have D&B rating of over 93% on quality and efficiency

Provided leadership on Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) approach for software teams that used both agile and waterfall techniques.

Advise C-level leadership on technical direction and overall strategy development, program management, challenges, decision points and goals.

Developed an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) that defined the overall float and Critical Path Management (CPM)/analysis, fulfilling all requirements for time box scheduling (PERT)

Led the PMO on each project by developing and overseeing program and key WBS measures and metrics using Earned Value Management (EVM), Quality Assurance (QA), risk management plans, procurement/acquisition plans, and requirements.

Achieved a high win rate as Lead Business Development Director for activities the company decided to pursue in the FAA, DHS, DOD, and state government domains.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Spectrum Software Technology, VP of Operations Nov 2020 – Present

Mr. Wodell runs both operations and business development programs within the SST’s portfolio of federal programs. Mr. Wodell ensures close communication between the government site and home office. Mr. Wodell makes certain that there is proper execution of projects using documentation, guidance, and metrics in project management, timelines, resources, and project execution. Mr. Wodell is the program manager on the following:

FAA Airport Facilities Terminal Integration Laboratory (AFTIL) – Lead a team that provides realistic modeling, simulations, and air traffic scenarios to support the visual validation of planned modifications to airports (e.g., Airport Traffic Control Towers (ATCT), buildings, runways, etc.) and the associated impacts and changes to current Air Traffic (AT) operational procedures.

FAA Navigation Test and Evaluation – Support a team that provides software and systems engineering, technical writing/editing, and administrative support to both the Navigation and Landing Branch (ANG-E63) and Satellite Navigation Branch (ANG-E66).

FAA Traffic Flow Management – Lead a team in the requirement analysis and technical documentation development/writing, database, software design, development, engineering, and T&E of new and enhanced Traffic Flow software.

V&V and T&E Support (VTS) – Lead a team involved in verification, testing, simulation, program-level documents, and engineering design for various FAA-fielded systems like Enterprise-Information Display System (E-IDS) and Terminal Sequencing and Spacing (TSAS).

US NAVY Technical, Engineering product, and Software Service – Support a team engaged in the design, development, integration, test, evaluation, installation, maintenance, configuration management, and logistic support of the Air Traffic Control & Landing Systems (ATC&LS).

Runs a software development program that developed a Scenario Development Tool (SDT) User Interface (UI) as a web application using ReactJS as the underlying UI framework and Redux for state management.

Envision Innovative Solutions, Sr. Project Manager Nov 2019 – Nov 2020

Mr. Wodell ran both operations and business development programs within the federal and state sector. On the operations side, Mr. Wodell guided the contracts and helped define and maintain the standards and processes related to project management within the organization. Mr. Wodell used repeatable processes in the execution of projects that lay the foundation for source documentation, guidance, and metrics in project management, timelines, resources, and project execution. Mr. Wodell was Program Manager which required Task Order Management, Monthly Status Reports, Quality Control Plan, Monthly Financial Reports, and Program Management Review on the following multiple IDIQs and the tasks under them including:

Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) – Support a team that has executive administrative support, security management support, and business analysis support. The team’s work included editing of Army policy doctrines and incorporating changes to the process and tools of army reports/manual/directives. Mr. Wodell successfully transitioned from the incumbent the staff required and had no loss in service.

Program Executive Office, Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors, Systems (PEO IEW&S). Support a team with three primary categories of support within the boundary of office management: executive administrative support, security management support, and business analysis support. The team’s work included technical editing of Army reports and scientific studies.

I also capture and develop teams and solutions for Envision. I led the development of a SharePoint site to generate and organize a pipeline following typical Shipley methods. I have led teams and have run capture on multiple RFIs and RFPs for the following GWACs

OASIS Pool 1 and 3

RS3

FAA eFAST

GSA IT 70

Sr. PM, Trigyn Technologies, Inc. Feb. 2017 – Oct 2019

Oversaw the Program Management Office (PMO) that governs Trigyn’s Government Sector for both Operations and Business Development.

On the operations side of Trigyn, I ran the Federal, New Jersey, and New York State contracts with emphasis on innovated technology improvements to the customer. The PMO operations included over 30 staff resources where I had to balance the staffing, pricing and contract compliance. Typical PM operations were handled daily covering schedule, cost and risk using Microsoft Project, EVM and Visio. I also managed as subcontractor the following Federal Contracts

FAA eFAST (Washington)

Department of Defense

RS3 (APG), B2S2 (APG), ITES-3, Seaport (Navy), GSA 70

Omnibus 6 Software Engineering Support (Picatinny Arsenal1)

Veterans Administration T4NG (Eatontown)

By utilizing Microsoft Dynamics, improvements were made in the organization's performance related to tracking opportunities, solicitation notes, key dates and e-mail trails. I spearheaded Trigyn's organizational strategies and marketing operations regarding company entrance into the federal workspace. I used Shipley core strategy and process to respond to procurement opportunities centered on information technology and computer services. Using SharePoint Technology, I created and implemented a Past Performance Database so the company could respond to RFPs faster and with better quality.

I led the proposal effort wins on following Prime Contract Solicitation:

Prime: United Nations Defense Fielding (incumbent) – $60 million per year, 10-year POP

Prime: New York State HBITS (NEW) - $100 million, 10-year POP

Prime: City of Rochester IT Staffing (incumbent) – $6 million a year, 7-year POP

Prime: Baltimore County Schools (incumbent) – $5 million, 5-year POP

Prime: Baltimore Health Benefits Exchange (NEW) – $7 million, 4-year POP

Prime: Houston Independent School District (NEW)– $4 million, 4-year POP

Prime. Minnesota Judicial Branch – (NEW) $1 million, 4-year POP

Sr. PM, Technology and Engineering, Hi-Tec Systems, Inc. Oct. 2004 – Feb. 2017

(Now owned by EIT Inc.)

Ran over 14 contracts for technical programs at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), US Army, and Transportation Security Administration (under the DHS S&T). I guided the contracts and helped define and maintain the standards and processes related to project management within the organization. I used repeatable processes in the execution of projects that lay the foundation for source documentation, guidance, and metrics in project management, timelines, resources, and project execution. Overall, I controlled over $9 million in revenue and was responsible for the program planning, profit/loss, and development of metrics, contract deliverables, and internal controls. The following are contracts that I oversaw:

1)FAA - eFAST HFE IT – Human Factor Engineering IT Support. On this project, I led a team of JAVA software developers that used agile programs for code development to sync multiple data devices into one unique in-house developed program called SimViewer. This software uses complex event processing for data consolidation and tracking of test events.

2)FAA – eFAST Systems Safety Management Support. On this project, I led a team that used a more traditional waterfall approach to develop a Facilities Risk and Safety tools Oracle database for the National Air Space system.

3)FAA - eFAST VPOS- Verification and Planning Support. On this project, I led a team that worked with SharePoint, WEB, and Access database development for multiple customers within the FAA. I ensured that the proper templates and HTML code were maintained in GIT and that the code was 508 compliant.

4)FAA – eFAST Aircraft Safety Regulatory Support– Software Digital Safety and Security. On this project, I guided a team that identified potential security and safety problems within FAA software and digital systems.

5)FAA – SOS7 –Multiple Second Level Maintenance tasks for SOS7 prime. I led multiple teams that performed both hardware and software maintenance to existing NAS platforms. The hardware team was developing multi-function circuit boards to replace ASR-9 Radar subsystems. The software team was developing fixes to identified program bugs on multiple system using Java and Asp.Net programming. I also had a team deploy new STARs equipment to the field.

6)FAA – SOS8 –Multiple Second Level Maintenance tasks for SOS8 prime. I led a team responsible for managing and providing system engineering, Mission Analysis (MA), Investment Analysis (IA), and software development and testing. I participated in testing reviews of the systems at each Network Operations & Control Center (NOCC). Through the life cycle of the program, I documented all deliverables, schedules, risks and funds for performance monitoring and quality assurance.

7)FAA – SE2020 SIR 2- Advanced R&D for SE2020 prime. My skills helped in the execution of programmatic tasks to reduce risk across the portfolio of projects. I developed an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) that defined the overall float and Critical Path Management (CPM)/analysis, fulfilling all requirements for time box scheduling (PERT) leading to successful performance of the task in accordance with the SOW.

8)Volpe Transportation Information Project Support (V-TRIPS). I managed a remote team that provided to FMCSA application development and maintenance, quality assurance, and service desk for the suite of applications used by FMCSA regional and national staff, investigators, and industry stakeholders.

9)FAA - BITS II TO 30 – Web/SharePoint Development for Privacy Office in FAA. I led a program that performed data mining of FAA databases to purge privacy issues. Helped develop a SharePoint site for the tracking and mitigation of software privacy issues.

10)FAA - BITS II TO 10 – RMLS Database and Oracle support. I led a team that performed a re-host of current hardware and software on an Oracle platform, providing guidance and insight in requirements analysis, band width analysis and architecture design.

11)DHS - S&T EXP Division - Multiple program support for new airport security equipment. I provided program management on the DHS contract for tasks requiring technical direction/support, using innovative techniques/approaches in analyzing/conducting technical trade studies/Alternatives of Analysis (AoA), and high-level studies, simulation scenarios, and operational testing. Additional responsibilities included overall management of the programs/projects and the Program Requirements Document (PRD) for technology life extension of checkpoint security programs. I developed TRD/ORD, Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), DT&E/DT, Qualification Readiness Testing, and Regression Testing and have prepared Quick Look Reports (QLR) for complex systems. Program management included generating program plans, baseline reviews, analysis of VRTM, scrutiny of technical and fiscal controls, risk management plans, acquisition plans, technical documents, Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), SOWs, procurement procedures and contracts management.

12)Internal Software Support - I handled the design, development, and administration of the knowledgebase repository/portal for Hi-Tec’s internal portal. I transformed the current repository/portal using agile programming into a state-of-the art tool that enabled work-flow management, metric reporting, document/product control, and effective information sharing. I also provided customer support and training for use of the knowledgebase repository/portal to enable continued effective use of the repository/portal after the term of the contract. My team also supported the integration of SharePoint as the major tool used in the FAA projects.

In addition, I also served as Lead Business Development Director. I captured many FAA, DHS, and DoD contracts by tracking opportunities and assigning resources as required to win proposals. I have a large network of companies and contacts, allowing me to build teams when necessary. I served as Capture Manager on large and small proposals and coordinated both technical and cost volumes. I wrote and won many of the eFAST proposals that I currently manage.

Sr. Project Manager IT, Vitronics/MTC, Eatontown, NJ Feb 1984–Oct 2004

Over a 20-year career, combined with my technical strengths and managerial capabilities, I progressively grew from an entry level engineer to a Senior Management position. Since June of 1997, as Project Manager of IT, I supervised a 12-person team of highly skilled professionals in development and implementation of complex, state-of-the-art systems and technologies. Responsibilities included program management, decision-oriented recommendation for resource needs and their allocation, providing technical leadership, determining information and data needs and its quality for technical analysis, policies and procedures development. I also analyzed technology trends and performed cost modeling/ROI for technology insertion. I controlled program budgets, purchases, company resources, and contracts for various Government task orders. I handled both technical and managerial tasks pertaining to the Information Management Systems (IMS), including planning and implementation of migration policy and requirements.

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