RODNEY S ADAMS

571-***-**** adxea8@r.postjobfree.com Secret Security Clearance

ENTERPRISE & DATA ARCHITECTURE / SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Accomplished Systems Engineer with over 30+ years’ experience leading information technology, program, and operational management initiatives in military and civilian organizations. Exceptional technology skills leveraged in executing data & process modeling and interoperability testing support efforts, as well as collaborating with internal teams, external clients, and vendors to drive on-time project completion. Adept in defining and managing requirements, configuration management, information assurance, and infrastructure development. Keen attention to detail and commitment to driving quality within systems integrations. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Technical & Project Management ● Client & Server Architectures ● Relational Data Modeling ● PuTTY

● Data Integration, Design & Implementation ● System Architect & ARIS Process Modeling ● RazorSQL

● Soap & Restful Web Services ● Unix & Linux ● IBM DataPower ● Interoperability (IOP) Testing ● XMLSpy

● Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) compliance Testing ● SoapUI Configuration ● WinSCP PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

iPOWER INC. / A4SAFE, INC.

PM Biometrics Data Architect, 2020 – 2021

Automated Biometric Identification Systems (ABIS)

Created and maintained data roadmap for PM Biometrics supporting the Automated Biometric Identification Systems (ABIS).

Conducted team meetings to discuss the development of an Enterprise Data Management Plan. Key Accomplishments:

Successfully created and briefed the Enterprise Data Roadmap to all PM Biometric Stakeholders.

Developed Data Issues Summary from Enterprise Sources on SharePoint repository.

Analyzed data related issues based upon feedback received from PM Biometrics Core Team members. DATA INTERFUSE, INC.

Data Analyst Team (DAT), 2017 – 2019

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Data Analyst

Created and maintained query & data specifications in-order to support internal development team.

Supported Pentagon based functional analyst on critical data related issues in real-time.

Analyzed potential new data sources for inclusion into the GCSS-J system architecture. Key Accomplishments:

Successfully supported the DISA Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) testing efforts for all major software releases.

Established connector bindings for our teams’ SoapUI and RazorSQL applications in MS Windows environment for all web services and data sources used by our GCSS-J product.

Worked with existing data providers to transition JDBC data access to their new web service offerings. DATA INTERFUSE, INC.

Data Team Lead, 2016 – 2017

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Data Connectivity Specialist

Worked with in-house network engineers to configure and test connectivity for GCSS-J First Look Site.

Submitted tickets to DISA and backend data providers to whitelist IP addresses for firewall access.

Continuous data connectivity testing and troubleshooting for resolution of network related issues. Key Accomplishments:

Managed large data migration effort from PACOM to NORTHCOM production and COOP environments.

Successfully worked with all the backend POCs to establish connectivity for all the GCSS-J application data sources and web services for the entire SIPR environment.

Completed the Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) compliance for the Oracle and Postgres databases that are a part of our system architecture. STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

Enterprise and Data Architecture, 2013 – 2016

Defense Forensics and Biometrics Agency (DFBA) Enterprise Architect

Maintained the approved Biometrics Enterprise Reference Architecture.

Provided support to the DoD Biometrics Enterprise Reference Architecture Management through Biometrics Enterprise Architecture analysis.

Reported on the impact of changes to the Biometric Capability Portfolio in support of Identity Operations. Key Accomplishments:

Provided Architectural support in the development of the client 1-N Requirements List in support of the transition to the NG ABIS v1.2 system.

Provided requirements traceability to align NG ABIS v1.2 system functions to the Capabilities Product Document (CPD) for the NG ABIS v1.2 solution and the Biometrics Architecture operational activities. Defense Forensics and Biometrics Agency (DFBA) Data Architect

Reviewed and analyzed DoDAF data related products, establishing associations/mapping between data related products and the Biometrics Enterprise Reference Architecture (BioEA).

Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders related to support for biometrics and forensics related information and data exchanges to facilitate enterprise interoperability. Key Accomplishments:

Coordinated Biometric Enterprise Community of Interest (BCOI) activities to gain semantic and structural agreement on shared vocabulary and information exchanges for the DoD Biometrics Domain.

Built the Data Information Model to support DoD Forensics Enterprise Reference Architecture. DATA INTERFUSE, INC.

Enterprise Architect, 2012 – 2013

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Enterprise Process Modeler / Data Modeler

Assist Chief System Architect with execution of Enterprise Business Systems Architecture updates.

Liaise with Core Team Enterprise Architects on engineering issues.

Analyze system change reports.

Create functional requirements for process groups and sustainment team to identify and model required changes to existing baseline.

Key Accomplishment:

Successfully executed tasks with DLA BSM SCR Tracker Application and Enterprise Data Dictionary Spreadsheets (ARIS process modeling and Erwin data modeling tools) provided by data team. SYMANTEC, INC.

Senior Security System Specialist, 2011 – 2012

Project Management

Managed device onboarding activities supporting customer technical security product solutions.

Prepared work orders for engineers and performed device preparation tasks for qualification.

Coordinated interactions between security and customer engineers on technical discussions regarding navigation of customer network topology.

Key Accomplishments:

Ensured device onboarding activities-maintained compliance with pre-established schedule.

United with security engineers to resolve issues hindering access to equipment via Out-of-Band devices or Internet.

AMYX, INC.

Systems Engineer, 2007 – 2011

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Enterprise Data Dictionary / Data Modeler

Provided technical support to Chief System Architect for Enterprise-wide Data Dictionary build.

Teamed with partner organizations in acquisition and definition of logical data structures and existing system mappings, and documentation of Common Business Terms.

Supported technical white paper generation with vendor documentation for Chief System Architect.

Aligned with system owners to build logical data element layer for DLA Enterprise. Key Accomplishment:

Sourced top-quality vendors through careful screening process via WebEx demonstrations. Project Management / Testing / Project Lead

Coordinated activities and execution of Enterprise Service Provider teams to implement an interface in support of nationwide food delivery and personnel identity system for US Armed Forces.

Led review and recommendation for acceptance / rejection of ESP developer deliverables. Orchestrated participation by partner and stakeholder organizations. Key Accomplishment:

Spearheaded system requirements verification, recommendation and review of technical design solutions with projects technical teams, and formal technical reviews. Data Working Group (DWG) Chair

Led data working group in providing accurate metadata artifacts in Data Discovery Portal for users.

Facilitated core team discussions with selected DWG members regarding technical issues.

Orchestrated project overviews by various IDE PMO and ESP project leads for DWG.

Supported facilitation of metadata management transition between internal ESP and outside project teams. Key Accomplishments:

Ensured accuracy of metadata artifacts to allow customers to research, examine, and order targeted data services as defined by metadata artifacts.

Collaborated in refining validation approach for enterprise metadata, to increase efficiency. Project Management / Testing / Project Lead

Led Enterprise Operational Accounting Systems, an Integrated Data Environment project.

Drove project planning and execution in conjunction with ESP developers and project managers.

Aided preparation of work statements for developer.

Updated technical documentation for IDE program and projects.

Teamed in defining requirements and managing work planning, analysis of design alternatives, and formal technical reviews.

Partnered with partner and stakeholder organizations on program disciplines for requirements and configuration management, information assurance, infrastructure, and testing. Key Accomplishment:

Efficaciously drove integration of 27 accounting system interfaces for Defense Logistics Agency. ENTERWORKS, INC.

Project and Data Management, 1998 – 2007

Project Management / Data Modeler / Installation / Testing Project Management / Data Modeler / Project Lead

Senior Technical Consultant

EDUCATION

University of Maryland – BS, Information Systems Management – May 1983 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

IBM DataPower Training – Aug 2017

PMP Training – Aug 2010

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