Facilities, Engineer, Safety Officer
Resume:
Contact Information
Cassopolis, MI 49031
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Summary of Qualifications
Software Development
Software Tests and Assessments
Computer/Software
System Evaluations
System Security
Risk Management
Program Management
Engineering
Communications
General Engineering
Electronics
Civil
Mission Assurance
Reliability
Cost Estimation
Acquisition Certified at Level III in
oTest and Evaluation
oSystems Planning, Research, and Development
oInformation Technology
Acquisition Certified Level II in Quality Assurance
Management
Business Transformation
Joint Information Environment
Operations Research
Cyberspace Operations
Contracting Officer Representative
Previously held Polygraph Top Secret clearance
Education & Recognition Summary
University of Alabama Huntsville, AL 1985
BS Engineering
DOD Distinguished Civilian Service Award
Joint Meritorious Service Medal (2)
Joint Distinguished Civilian Service Award
TESOL Certification
Professional Summary
Three Wooden Crosses Association Cassopolis, MI 12/15 - Present
President / Chief Executive Officer
Initiated non-profit with a mission “We exist to inspire all mankind to look for the best in people, to treat others the way we want to be treated, to choose positive influences, speak with kindness, and forgive others and ourselves so that there is no reason to be sorry for our actions when death comes.” To learn to be self-sufficient by growing our own food, provide for ourselves, and work for the good of all the people while living the ecumenical life.
Implemented 501(c)(3) status and IRS approved April 2017
Prepared grants for funding.
Worked at Liberty Tax preparing tax returns to bring income into charity.
Created blog and websites for non-profit and created stores to generate income from various home based income sources.
Educational Foundation
oTutoring in Math/Science/History/American Government/Political Science
o Online teaching English as Second Language
oBest Practices of Farming / Sustainable Living
Raising poultry, chicken, ducks, geese, turkey, guinea, and pea fowl.
Raising dwarf dairy goats.
Organic farming in raised beds and in land.
Initiated orchard with little success because of fencing issues and goats.
USCYBERCOM Fort Meade, MD 08/12 – 12/15
Technical Director Defensive Cyber Operations
Directed the writing and scope of software test scripts to meet requirements
Directed software testing iaw requirements and specifications within budget constraints
Ran through different test scenarios
Data Analysis using Statistical Analysis Software, SAS
Provided leadership and engineering oversight to the requirements and acceptance of a Dynamic Network Defense Operations information-sharing environment serving all stakeholders of the Cyber Operations
Collaborated with the Enterprise Cyber Operations offices within the Department of Defense, to oversee and assist in the development of the Operational Requirements through analysis of mission, threat, capabilities, requirements, and definition of services for development by services and agencies
Managed requirements to include operational and support for Cyber Operations at the strategic and operational levels
Provided senior technical advice on operations and capabilities supporting a wide range of global Network Operations (NetOps) and Network Defense (NetDefense) functions and programs, which support Global Information Grid (GIG) operations world-wide, through the DoD Combatant Commands, Services, Agencies and Field Activities (CC/S/A/FAs)
Represented the Operations Directorate at the Command Capabilities, Requirements, and Investment Board.
Served as the senior Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the various contracts and prepare the requirements and work statements for future acquisitions
Led a team of CORs to monitor the delivery of tasks in accordance with a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan for the Deliverables
Advised on enterprise initiatives, collaborate and coordinate with DoD CIO, DISA, and NSA on defensive capabilities and requirements
Provided leadership and engineering oversight to the requirements and acceptance of a Dynamic Network Defense Operations information-sharing environment serving all stakeholders of the Cyber Operations
Collaborated with the Enterprise Cyber Operations offices within the Department of Defense, to oversee and assist in the development of the Operational Requirements through analysis of mission, threat, capabilities, requirements, and definition of services for development by services and agencies
Created a framework for development by specifying standards, coordinating policy and governance and design of a security architecture and approach
Detailed to Joint Information Environment (JIE) Operations Support Group for the Office of Under Secretary of Defense to provide technical advice for Operations and Technical Support establishing critical enterprise architecture artifacts for the Department of Defense
US Air Force Joint Base Andrews, MD 05/12 - 08/12
Enterprise Systems Architect
Converted from old fragmented business rules to a new system of systems merging data seamlessly
Aided in establishing business processes to improve service for the Air Force Logistics and Engineering
Identified and addressed security gaps in new systems
Served as the Enterprise Architect liaison for the CIO of the Air Force to ensure the Logistics Enterprise meets the certification requirements
Advised on the proper courses of action to document the existing architecture and the plans for improving and moving toward a strategic construct
Researched and evaluate existing Logistics Architectures at headquarters and at the MAJCOMs for applicability in the overarching Air Force Enterprise Architecture
US Air Force Washington, DC 10/10 – 05/12
Computer Systems Engineer
Integrated air transportation information technology systems throughout US Government to include Department of Defense, Department of Transportation, Department of Commerce, NASA, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Department of Homeland Security
Cyber Security
Integrated safety measures to secure information for net-centric operations of NextGen Air Transportation System with Safety Team
Provided leadership and engineering oversight to the design and implementation of a Net Centric information-sharing environment serving all stakeholders of the NextGen initiative. Collaborated with the Enterprise Architecture Division, to oversee and assist in the development of the NextGen Enterprise Architecture through analysis of mission threads, identification of information exchange requirements, and definition of services for development by partner agencies
Created a framework for development by specifying standards, establishing policy and governance and designing a security architecture and approach
Collaborated with NextGen government partners on architecture, design and development, and testing
Leveraged R&D being performed by the JPDO government partners
Served as the NCOD representative on the Safety Working Group where I worked on the Trajectory Based Operations Safety Team developing the safety case and capability safety assessment for use in NextGen
Supported the Global Harmonization Working Group that synchronizes international air transportation systems to ensure interoperability
Missile Defense Agency Schriever AFB, CO 03/09 – 10/10
Mission Assurance Engineer / BMDS Safety Officer / Business Operations Manager
Represented the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Quality, Safety, and Mission Assurance Integration Division in various development, test, training, and operational activities at the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center
Served as the BMDS Safety Officer in the MDA Operational Support Center and provided real-time operational safety status and oversight of the BMDS
Supported development and analyses of joint, combined, and coalition doctrine, and CONOPS, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and rules of engagement (ROE) development
Functioned as the business operations manager for the division and ensured all activities related to day-to-day operations ran smoothly
Missile Defense Agency Washington, DC 10/03 – 03/09
Mission Assurance Representative
Evaluated the Software Mission Assurance (SMA) requirements for Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) for MDA and ensured compliance through audits
Served as the focal point for the MDA QS Directorate and Program Office Assurance Representatives and promoted an environment of cooperation and teamwork within the agency
Ensured identified safety issues, concerns, or discrepancies and insured compliance with the Employee Safety and Occupational Health guidelines and implementation at various contracting and government locations were adequately addressed
Identified risks and areas of improvement in Ballistic Missile Defense System ground and flight test events, and monitored implementation of process improvements
Effectively communicated management decisions to achieve understanding and acceptance
Acted as the Contracting Officer Representative for all deliverables and task orders related to Quality, Safety, and Mission Assurance
Missile Defense Agency Washington, DC 10/00 – 10/03
Manager of the Software Test Division
Conducted software technical risk assessments, including assessments of software technology and design maturity, software performance, software engineering processes, producibility, reliability, etc
Provided technical recommendations and guidance to the MDA Director and MDA/TE and other associated government personnel and agencies issues affecting the definition, design, development, and test strategies during all phases of the software life cycle
Assessed the adequacy and availability of software test and analytical capabilities, tools, and facilities to meet the MDA mission
Received the DOD Distinguished Civilian Service Medal for 2002 for my work with the Software Quality Initiative Team
US Navy New Orleans, LA 01/98 – 10/00
Systems Engineer
Collaborated with users to address all user issues
Ran through different test scenarios to address user issues
Managed the systems engineering and integration efforts for the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) and advised the Program Manager on computer hardware, software, systems architecture, and integration and interoperability issues to include security
Provided technical advice and guidance to junior personnel with reference to planning, designing, conducting and reporting of engineering operations required to prepare system development plans
Established parameters to be investigated and determined equipment and systems needed to meet program objectives
Initiated a Systems Engineering Working Group and led the team to complete design process improvements in development, test, verification, and validation
Arbitrated and determined courses of action in various engineering technical discussions between contractors to resolve incompatibilities
Collaborated with staff members to evaluate alternatives for meeting program goals
Represented the Government as a Contracting Officer Technical Representative for an Integration Contract
US Army Redstone Arsenal, AL 08/90 – 12/98
Electronics Engineer
Developed technical requirements for Air Defense Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence systems, as well as communication requirements for system to use in various war-fighter experiments
Coordinated checkout, analyzed results, provided recommendations and provided engineering support for the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) and terminal controller with FAAD prior to IOT&E
Successfully completed a bilateral study with the German government, which included development of an operational concept, interoperability requirements, architectures, development of scenarios and management of multinational government and contractor team. Communicated these results to Executive Steering committee and gained approval for significant follow on effort
Provided technical inputs to international Memorandum of Agreements and Annexes, operational requirements, systems specifications, Scopes of Work and International study efforts concerning air defense Battle Management Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (BM/C3I)
Coordinated requirements with user and work packages for bilateral contract effort. Reviewed contractor efforts in development of computer operation in advance air defense command and control systems and interoperation with air defense weapon systems
Applied scientific applications of automatic data processing in tactical environments, digital data links, computer operating systems, and simulation modeling techniques and language processors, as well as extensive systems engineering knowledge to weapon systems, functions, tactics, and doctrine
Served as a Contracting Officer Technical Representative for an ACAT-1D program
US Army Redstone Arsenal, AL 01/89 – 08/90
Operations Research Analyst
Served as the Automatic Data Processing Systems Security Officer for the Air Defense Command and Control Systems Project Office, which required extensive knowledge of electronic computer hardware and software
Assessed risk and analyzed related networks on an electronic command and control system that were developed with appropriate Computer Aided Software Engineering tools. Evaluated contractor and government cost estimates as related to the Forwarded Area Air Defense Command, Control, and Intelligence (FAAD C2I) system
Developed Life Cycle Cost Estimates using appropriate CASE tools for all cycles from Research and Development, Production, and Operations and Support
Accurately represented the total cost of the system in my estimates and was recognized repeatedly for this accomplishment
NASA MSFC, AL 06/86 – 01/89
Aerospace Systems Technologist-Facilities Engineer
Developed software for use by contractors in designing experimental facilities
Performed and analyzed feasibility studies on establishing and improving facilities
Evaluated all engineering aspects for modifying/creating experimental facilities to support ongoing space missions’ needs
Evaluated project requirements, concepts, and other criteria to develop budget estimates
Developed comparative cost analysis for verifying and evaluating construction bids and settlements for construction contract changes
Monitored and analyzed all cost studies and reports prepared by contractors
Analyzed feasibility studies performed by contractors and in-house on establishing new facilities or improving existing facilities
Supported the contracting officer in negotiating facility construction contract changes with the contractor
Private Industry Experience 1979-1986
Chesebrough Ponds (Assembly & Material Handler) 1979-81
SCI Technologies (Quality Control Inspector) 1981-82
Planning Research Corporation (Jr. Engineer, Research Analyst) 1982-1985
Triad Microsystems, Inc. (Cost Analyst / Engineer) 1985-1986
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