Josh West

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Joppa, AL. *****

Email; adoz3j@r.postjobfree.com

Home Phone; 256-***-****

Cell Ph; 256-***-****

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Master Degree, Master Business Administration (MBA), Management (Major), Trinity College and University (Awarded 03/10/2004)

Bachelor Degree, Applied Science Technology (BS), Electronic Communication (Major), Trinity College and University (Awarded 09/13/2002)

Community College of the Air Force, Associate degree, Electronic Communication (Major), (Awarded 10/23/1987)

SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS:

International Configuration/Data Management Certification, issued by International Society of Configuration/Data Management (Completed 11/2006).

EXPERIENCE;

I Have excess of 20 years experience providing professional Configuration and Data Management, Systems Engineering, and Technical Program Management Support and analysis to the Department of Defense (DOD) and its agency programs, and NASA.

Experience as Board secretariat to the weekly NASA Engineering Change Board (ECB), the Vehicle Integration Change Board (VICB), and the Engineering Review Change Control Board (ERCCB) on the NASA Ares missile program

Data Management (DM) support to government customers for air defense system programs

Technical reviews and evaluations of engineering drawings, specifications, and associated lists IAW DoD contract requirements (CDRL)

FCAs, PCAs, production audits, and technical documentation reviews

Procedural guidance for automated status accounting and data management systems

Through understanding of Configuration and Data Management principles, and experience in production processes, policies, practices, and DOD Technical Data Package(TDP)requirements

Performance of Technical reviews and evaluations of DoD Secondary Item Procurement and DFARS-6 Technical Data Packages

Expert knowledge of standards, specifications, and regulatory guidance related to DOD engineering Technical Data Packages (TDPs) and ability to upload the data into automated data systems

Proven ability in conduction of product line validation/verification activities, engineering change records management, and tracking of Government production assets

WORK EXPERIENCE;

01/2013 to Present

Self employed, Stock trader, 5936 Apple Grove Rd, Joppa AL.

Trade publicly traded stocks at home from a personal computer on a daily basis.

07/2012 to 01/2013

Yulista Aviation Industries, Warner Robins GA.

Senior Configuration/Data Management (C/DM) Engineering Lead for both Warner Robins GA. and Yulista Special Projects Office Huntsville AL., in support of the US Army Prototype Integration Facility (PIF) at Redstone Arsenal AL. Primary responsibility was to maintain configuration/data management and control of baseline configuration documentation and product line validation/verification for 14 Yulista contracted Special projects at Robins AFB GA. Responsible for maintaining the current configuration baseline through planning, identifying, managing, controlling and tracking status accounting of the product development, manufacturing and modification of US Air Force ground support equipment for the USAF fleet of A-10, C-130, C-17 and C-5A Aircraft at Warner Robins AFB GA. Was responsible for the process of all configuration change efforts, Metric tracking and computer data input, also Metric Analysis and reporting; Management of both hardware and software configuration items. Wrote, maintained and updated the Configuration Management Plan (CMP). Processed documentation change Requests to Configuration Items (CIs) through the PIF Documentation Control. Was responsible for acquiring document approval of all documentation Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL), Request for Deviation (RFD) and Waivers (RFW), Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) Engineering Change Notice (ECN), Scope of Work requirements (SOW), and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Performed technical reviews and evaluations of Engineering drawings, review consisted of evaluation of approved and proposed Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), specifications, materials, component and end item technical documentation: non-procurable and obsolete items; and spare and repair parts procurement in support of the technical data management support contract. I also performed evaluation of special Notes, required specifications and Associated Lists (wiring Lists, and indentured Parts Lists). Performed Functional (FCA), Physical (PCA) and Technical documentation Audits. I also performed duties as the primary drawing checker and drawing release desk. I Maintained status accounting through computer data base entry of all CDM engineering documentation.

05/2008 to 10/2010

COLSA Corp. Huntsville, AL.

Senior Configuration/Data Management (C/DM Engineer providing support to (NASA) Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Ares Missile, and to the Upper Stage (US) Project Office and its directorates. My support included board secretariat to the weekly NASA Ares Engineering Review Change Control Board (ERCCB), Vehicle Integration Change Board (VICB), Engineering Review Board (ECB), and the Logistics Change Control Boards (LCB). My support also included the Ares Upper stage Test and Logistics directorates included technical task orders, schedules, cost performance and quality. I applied intensive and diversified knowledge of C/DM to assure all requirements were met. Also, planed, scheduled, conducted, and coordinated C/DM for programs and projects, including support to project design reviews, Technical Review audits and all configuration baseline technical change processes. Supervised task order performance of subordinates and assigned teammate personnel. As the Upper Stage Logistics and Test Sub-systems CDM Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, In addition, I supported weekly Logistics and Test Subsystem IPT meetings, facilitated Bi-Weekly Manufacturing Facility Program Integration meetings (MF02). Further, I provided CDM input to the Ares, Upper Stage Logistics monthly Earned Value Management (EVM) meetings. Drafted, updated, and amended board charters to reflect processes, delegation of authority for subsystem C/DM operations & subsystem-level boards. Generated and provided Memos of Understandings (MOUs), Memos of agreement (MOAs), affectivity sheets, schedule, prepared board notifications, prepared and distributed board agendas, transcribed and distributed meeting minutes. Screened baseline configuration change requests to insure proper engineering disciplines were selected for change evaluations. Also, prepared power point presentation slides and presented briefs to change control boards. Performed functions as Change Package Manager (CPM) and Change Package Engineer (CPE) to present proposed baseline configuration change packages for control board review and disposition. Also, elevated and presented approved configuration changes to upper-level control boards as applicable. Also, maintained control boards open action item log and control board directives as necessary to provide status to the board chair and forward completed change packages along with board directives to the CPE for implementation. Duties also included duties as Subject Matter Expert on C/DM plans, policies & procedures, conformance to requirements, engineering drawings and design release issues. Wrote change directives and tracked change directive status through implementation. Directed, advised, and coordinated activities of several individuals and engineering disciplines to integrate subject matter principles into project activities. I provided C/DM technical expertise to COLSA technical personnel, management, government and contractor personnel. Monitored the receipt of inputs to COLSA C/DM automated data system and provide status and information to requestors. Received proposed requests for change to technical baseline, provided assistance to requestors, distributed changes for review, assisted management in disposition of requests, and monitored implementation of authorized changes. Initiated, design, and support audits of equipment hardware, software, and records. I controlled the receipt, installation, and tracking of Government production assets and controlled the configuration and data management documentation. As Ares Vehicle Integration Change Board (VICB) Board Secretariat, I supported the configuration change board meetings via data reports and scheduling. Provided C/DM technical expertise to NASA technical personnel, both government and contractor. Provided support to the NASA control boards to maintain C/DM status accounting on all baseline changes, Ares controlled document and Configuration Management Plans (CMPs).

08/2005 to 03/2008

Applied Resources Inc, Huntsville, AL.

As Senior Configuration Data management (C/DM) Engineer Lead I was responsible for supporting team effort to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Program Office. In this capacity provided C/DM support to the Army’s MDA for the Missile Defense System Exerciser (MDSE) HardWare in the Loop (HWIL) Modeling and Simulation Ground Tests. Facilitated through planning, coordination, execution, analysis and reporting HWIL Baseline Changes per Ground Test Event through formal presentation and PowerPoint Brief directly to the MDSE Program Director. As C/DM Senior engineer, duties included maintaining the HWIL Configuration Baseline. This was achieved through close telephonic communication and Lab visits to coordinate testing, define element leads, roles and responsibilities, management representatives, and conflict resolution authorities. Was the Primary developer of MDSE HWIL CM Plan, with coordination and written approval through MDA channels? Defined and formulated Test Event Requirements for individual Ground Test Events to include Distributed Ground Test (GTD), Integrated Ground Test (GTI), and Runs For Record (RFR). Also, maintained C/DM control of all HWIL Specifications, Standards, and Design documents for MDA Element Configuration Baselines. Monitored test configuration baseline of each MDA element lab to maintain test configuration control. The MDA element labs included C2BMC, AN/TPY-2 (FBX-T), GMD, Aegis BMD, THAAD, PATRIOT, JTAGS, SBIRS, MEDIOC/OPR TEC, TCS, Regional JRE, JADE, TBE/DEV TEC, PT LOMA and SPAWAR/TCES. Additional duties included Secretariat of MDA Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) HWIL Configuration Change/Control Board (CCB). As secretariat for both the software and hardware Configuration Change Boards CCB, maintained close coordination with each of the BMDS MDA element labs, board members, and primary software developer. As CCB secretariat, facilitated all proposed Operational Configuration Baseline Changes to the MDA operational baseline, from proposed Software/Hardware change request, through board analysis, to approval/rejection to implementation. Adjudicated and resolved all board member comments/issues concerning proposed changes. Chaired, technical working group (WG) to define ground test event requirements, de-conflict scheduling and supportability issues. Also performed duties as a supporting member of the MDA Test Control Working Group (TCWG).

10/1990 to 08/2005

CAS Inc Huntsville, AL.

Senior Systems and Configuration Data Management (CDM) Engineer support to the PATRIOT Lower Tier Project Office (LT-PO) and Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC). Part of my responsibilities was to perform Engineering Technical Data Package (TDP) review on the Army PATRIOT Missile System. Review was part of the Engineering Technical Loop Procurement Action, where I reviewed over 8000 TDPs entailing a complete analysis of all procurement technical documentation per DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement –6 (DFARS-6) for adequacy and compliance with appropriate Military/commercial standards, drawing specifications and requirements prior to contracted procurement action. Also, verified Quality Assurance (QA) provisions and performance requirements were documented, complete, and adequately defined. Provided a formal review report which addressed review comments and recommending resolutions to all comments that could/would affect the procurement of suitable hardware/software. Preformed investigative analyses on all PATRIOT system and sub-systems electronic system component parts electronics microcircuit on electronic missile. Additionally, determined and verified the need and type of Special Inspection Equipment (SIE) for testing from component level or complete system at the next higher assembly. Provided support for technical documentation in the creation of Generation Breakdowns (GB) and specification trees. I evaluated individual drawings for clarity of views, correctness of dimensioning tolerance, also adherence to applicable standards and specifications. My review also consisted of evaluation of approved and proposed Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), drawings, specifications, materials, component and end item technical documentation: non-procurable and obsolete items; and spare and repair parts procurement in support of the technical data management support contract. Additionally, prepared and provided analysis results (comments and recommendations) on new development and production Scope of Work (SOW), and Investigation Requests Responses (IRRs), prepared and provided engineering comments, technical analysis and recommendations in formal report form for acceptance or rejection of Request For Waiver (RFW) and Request For Deviation (RFD). Investigation Requests (IRs), generated Specification Change Notices (SCNs) for engineering corrections/updates to existing system documentation. Also, provided resolution responses on Technical Post-Award (TPA) and Technical Intercept Problems (TIP) associated with sourcing and TDP issues. Also, performed Technical documentation review and analysis on the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and the Army Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (AUAV) Systems, developed conclusions, and presented findings in Formal Report form to the Army Missile Command (AMCOM) whether present TDP baseline and/or detail drawings were adequate for full and open competitive procurement and/or manufacture. Also, assisted in the performance of Functional Configuration Audit (FCA) and Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) for both (hardware/Software) for the Army’s AUAV program and PATRIOT Missile System, performed Value Engineering (VE) analysis and provided recommendations for improvements in the form of concepts and cost proposals. I provided support in the analysis and development of the US Army Aviation and Troop Command (ATCOM) Redstone Arsenal AL. in establishing the Army’s aviation system requirements for all Joint Service aviation specifications. These specifications established all subsystem hardware requirements for procurement of aviation systems for all service branches within the DOD.

Proficient in the use of automated data systems and status accounting data bases

Proficient using desktop applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and database software packages

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite

Working knowledge of SharePoint, ICE Windchill and ACCESS

At ease providing support to upper level management, including high ranking military and Government Customers on a daily basis

SECURITY CLEARANCE STATUS; Secret (last update completed 07/21/2012) not active in last

7 years

NASA SECURITY CLEARANCE STATUS; Public Trust Clearance (last update completed 08/2008)

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