Contact

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www.linkedin.com/in/terry-

torres-2b41741 (LinkedIn)

Top Skills

Integration

Software Development

Program Management

Languages

English

Certifications

Cloud Shield Technologies

SIx Sigma

Top Secret Clearance

CMMI 3

SAFE Agile

Honors-Awards

AF CyberWorx

Patents

LivEye Facial Recognition

Terry Torres

Federal AWS Architect (TS/SCI)

Monument, Colorado, United States

Summary

Execution driven person with a solid technical background and strong business orientation.

Over 35 years of software development experience, with 30 years of Architect experience 5 years C-level. Strong project management skills including estimating, scheduling, and executing committed schedules.

Proactive, collaborative and creative in developing complex software products. Vast experience in working directly with customers and with sales, marketing and product management teams. Specialties: Project Management •Unmanned Systems • Software Development • Architecture • Hiring • Team Building • Pre-sales

• Mobile development • Embedded • Wireless • Ballistic Missile Defense • AWS Lambda functions

Technology Hobbies/Interest

Working with local Universities on expanding Machine Learning into Miltary Applications

Android Application Development (Object Detection) Small Form Factor Machines

Software-defined computing

RFID/NFC Tracking and Applications

Facial Recognition Systems (Spartan Thought LivEye)-Patent Pending

Internet of Things- focused on Wearables via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and MQTT

REST Endpoint integration via generated database(s) Won the Air Force CyberWorx Project for Innovative Design for body sensors.

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Prototype efforts using Computer Vision and Machine Learning through microPython.

Experience

Point Solutions Group, LLC

AWS Federal Architect (Contract)

April 2022 - September 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Appointed as the Federal Architect for The Bounty Hunter (BH) system, which serves as a crucial component in space electronic warfare, specifically focusing on Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Electromagnetic Interference

(EMI) detection and Geolocation (GEO) capabilities. This system is actively utilized by Combatant Commands.

The BH system represents an advanced technological solution for signal monitoring, interference detection, interference characterization, and ground- based GEO capabilities. Its primary objective is to enhance situational awareness concerning unprotected SATCOM links.

One of my key contributions to the project was driving the transition of the team towards the adoption of embedded processors, enabling Bounty Hunter to become a deployable system in a compact form factor. This involved the integration of microcontrollers, Raspberry PIs, and FPGAs into the BH infrastructure. Additionally, we harnessed the power of Machine Learning

(ML) models to detect satellite EMIs (Electromagnetic Interferences) and SOIs

(Signals of Interest) on these reduced platforms.

Furthermore, played a pivotal role in developing comprehensive program documentation, including DoDAF views, a System Engineering Plan, Risk Analysis plans, and Secure container deployment documents. One notable achievement was successfully demonstrating the feasibility of running BH within Docker containers on a Raspberry Pi, encompassing MongoDB, Node.js, RabbitMQ, and proprietary BH containers tailored for geolocation purposes.

Peraton

Senior Engineering Manager (AWS Platform/Cyber)

March 2021 - April 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

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Peraton has been granted a contract worth $77 million under Phase III of the Space Weather Analysis and Forecast System (SWAFS) program. This initiative involves establishing a robust system hosted in the C2S cloud infrastructure. Its primary goal is to significantly enhance the capacity to analyze data from the La Grange satellite sensors, specifically focusing on information related to solar flares and solar winds. These phenomena have critical implications for high-altitude aircraft, satellites, and ground-based systems.

The system is being constructed utilizing the Amazon Cloud Platform (IaaS) and is structured as an event-driven framework that leverages NiFi, Kafka Message bus, and a Cesium front-end (PaaS). Currently, there are 24 individuals directly reporting to the project, and they are making use of cutting- edge technologies and space weather models. Additionally, there is an eye towards future applicability of machine learning for predictive analytics within this program.

Spartan Corp

Fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

August 2014 - March 2021 (6 years 8 months)

Castle Rock, Colorado

As CTO established technology business channels in various domains, including Security, Cloud Computing, Fleet Management, and the emerging fields of Netcentric and sensor-based paradigms, such as the Internet of Things (IoT). As part of this effort, developed a Node.js server to showcase Spartan's IoT BAMS (Biometric Authentication and Monitoring System) project. Spartan is actively engaged in exploring the realms of IoT and biometric wearables, and our efforts have been recognized with the prestigious Air Force CybeWorx Biometrics Award.

Additionally,created immersed in cutting-edge work involving Computer Vision using microPython, LoRA (Long Range), and Machine Learning (ML), with a strong emphasis on deploying ML at the IoT edge for enhanced capabilities. Raytheon

Senior Principal System Engineer (GPS)

October 2019 - November 2020 (1 year 2 months)

Aurora, Colorado, United States

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Played a pivotal role in executing mission-critical engineering activities to bolster the GPS/OCX program, which represents the next generation of GPS systems for the United States Military. Within this context, my contributions encompassed a comprehensive range of essential functions, including networking, virtualization, storage, processing, and management support. Supported the $400 million retrofit of IBM Lenovo servers to US-based Hewlett Packard (HRIP)effort.

Parsons Corporation

Systems Engineer/Product Owner

September 2018 - October 2019 (1 year 2 months)

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Worked on C2BMC Secure DevOps effort with both customer sponsors and developers to determine the best way to provide national and situational awareness capabilities for the Satellite Sensor Tasking Network. Created requirements and performed analysis to understand the complex interconnection of related systems that interact within the current Air Force satellite/sensor environment. As a key player, injecting creativity, vision, and perspective into the overall design process of this cutting-edge software tool. Use AWS GovCloud, EC2 instances, Docker containers, Kubernetes, and Vert.x, Spring frameworks within the Agile process. WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone

Senior Architect (Contract)

March 2018 - August 2018 (6 months)

Englewood, Colorado

WoW is the sixth largest cable operator in the United States. The company offers landline telephone, Cable Television, and broadband Internet services. WoW is in a transition from an internal Data Center to a Cloud-based solution. Hired as part of a team of architects to ensure smooth delivery of Infrastructure to Cloud capabilities. Created a capabilities-based architecture based on needs that are used to transition to a full Platform as a Service (PaaS) company. Used the following AWS tenants in the architected changeover: EC2, S3, Lambda, Dynamo DB tables, Aurora, RDS, Amazon Gateway API, and Route 53. Made use of WoW’s EERO toward implementation of the Internet of Things. Responsible for the technical approach of the Data Center to the AWS movement.

Catholic Health Initiatives

Enterprise Architect (Contract)

March 2017 - March 2018 (1 year 1 month)

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Lone Tree, Colorado

Brought on board as an AWS architect with the primary mission of establishing continuity for CHI, a system with custom microservice REST APIs designed to meet the stringent requirements of HIPAA-level customers. The system's architecture entails the deployment of these services within an EC2 framework, utilizing Docker containers, and integrating both SQL (Postgres) and NoSQL

(Riak) databases.

On the front-end side, the system incorporates Angular, Viewlets, FreeMarker templates, and HTML5 technologies. Moreover, it encompasses mobile applications for both IOS and Android platforms, which seamlessly interact with the REST endpoints.

In terms of coding, the technology stack comprises Scala and Java for service fulfillment. I lead a dedicated team of 12 software engineers who leverage the Play framework in conjunction with Spring 4.0 to drive the development and maintenance of the system.

EchoStar Corporation

Automation Project Architect (Contract)-RPA

February 2016 - March 2017 (1 year 2 months)

Englewood,Colorado

Assumed the role of a Functional Architect during the development of an automation project, where my responsibilities included designing and overseeing the auditing and software stream-building processes. As a result of these efforts, we achieved a remarkable reduction in stream errors, decreasing them from a high 33% down to less than 2%.

Leveraging an MVC (Model-View-Controller) design and ASP.Net, I crafted a user-friendly, wizard-like information flow for EchoStar's television Set-Top Box software delivery, covering the entire journey from development to satellite delivery. To streamline resource management, we harnessed Computer Associates tools for automation.

In addition to these achievements, I played a significant role in the development of two crucial Java-based components. One of these components was responsible for parsing information streams during the automation process, while the other served as a precursor to a mobile application intended for customer use.

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I also delivered key artifacts for the client, including Business Rules, detailed design documents, wireframe layouts, workflow diagrams, sequence diagrams, software estimates, software risk assessments, and prototypes. Furthermore, I established interfaces with Splunk and JIRA systems, facilitating data extraction through Events and Rest Service calls.

Currently, we are embarking on an innovative approach to automation by incorporating Docker Containers into our processes. Xcel Energy

Project Architect (Contract)-Transmission and Lidar August 2014 - December 2015 (1 year 5 months)

Denver, Colorado

Hired to develop a sophisticated NERC-compliant interface, which involved a multifaceted process: taking CAD files, converting them into XML format, storing them in an Oracle database, conducting in-depth analysis, and subsequently transmitting new XML data using SOAP messaging to an Enterprise Service Bus.

The project had previously posed challenges for Xcel over a span of several years, but within less than a year of my involvement, we successfully solidified the design, implemented the system, and rigorously tested it. This system now empowers Transmission Engineers to effortlessly submit CAD models containing GIS assets and attributes, with the assurance that the information will be seamlessly distributed across various databases within Xcel's infrastructure.

The technologies employed for this endeavor include Java, WebSphere, SOAP, Hibernate, and Linux virtual machines.

SofTec Solutions

Solutions Architect (Contract)-Mission Planning

October 2012 - March 2014 (1 year 6 months)

Colorado Springs, Colorado

As a hands-on architect, developed two different multi-threaded applications revolving around support for Mission Planning for the Air Force. The first application translates mission planning routes to differing formats used by both manned and unmanned operations. The second application performs the role of a proxy client to a secure File repository. The repository is similar to DropBox, and the proxy downloads information automatically from the Page 6 of 11

repository for all workstation users. The effort involved the use of VS 2012, TFS 2012, UML diagrams, and Agile. Also created a Mission Planning SaaS service to accomplish the translation of inter-service Mission Planning software for coordination.

Jeppesen

Solutions Architect (Contract)-Digital Transformation January 2012 - February 2013 (1 year 2 months)

Englewood, Colorado

As part of the Digital Transformation Program (DTP), the job is to recommend future state business requirements, processes, technologies, applications, and information systems to create future targets. This entails performing and evaluating business requirements, processes, technologies, applications, and information systems to create an As-Is baseline. Terry created several models that will be implemented in a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and implemented on a series of VMWare Virtual Machines. SAIC

Project Lead/Cloud Engineer-Air Force Unmanned Systems January 2009 - January 2012 (3 years 1 month)

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Led the direction of a Cloud-based initiative known as "Ops-in-a-Box." This comprehensive platform comprises an IBM Blade Center, VMware, a Hypervisor, Video Conversion hardware, a terabyte Solid-state Disk cache, and an impressive 240 terabytes of disk storage. This solution is characterized by its efficiency, boasting low power consumption, a minimal floor footprint, and the flexibility to scale as needed. The program's budget allocation for this endeavor stands at approximately $110 million.

Over a span of 2.5 years, I skillfully managed a team of ten professionals in the development of the Next Generation UAV Operations Center for the Air Force

(IRAD).

Pioneered the adoption of a Capabilities-based Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) framework to lay the foundation for a future RPA (Remotely Piloted Aircraft) cloud architecture. This visionary approach incorporates Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) services and a Virtual Machine engine.

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Played an integral role in overseeing the meticulous engineering design, with a particular focus on DoDAF products, including OV-1, SV-6, SV-8, and Trade Studies. These outputs serve as the building blocks for both Logical and Physical design specifications.

Introduced the concept of iPad Training to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and reduce manpower and skill set requirements. Innovatively developed a state-of-the-art Touch Screen demonstration utilizing C#, WPF, and Virtual Earth to showcase the DoDAF architecture through a mission vignette. This interactive demo effectively utilized virtualized systems and simulated personnel within an RPA Cloud environment. Significantly contributed to the creation of a video tailored for government customers, illustrating a UAV Operational Mission alongside SAIC technologies. This video is a valuable tool used to engage both current and prospective SAIC clients.

Lastly, authored several successful proposal efforts, leading to notable victories for SAIC.

Boeing

Architect/Systems Engineer (Contract) - Ballistic Missile Defense August 2008 - December 2008 (5 months)

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Architected a Ballistic Missile NetCentric status system. This system consisted of Use Cases, Sequence diagrams, state diagrams, system flows, and trade studies tailored to gain Boeing a future multi-year project. Participated in four

(4) Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) and helped author Interface Control Documents (ICDs). Products included: SV-4, SV-6, SV-8, SV-9. Booz Allen Hamilton

Project Manager/ Systems Engineer (Contract) - Comm on the Move Satellites

March 2008 - August 2008 (6 months)

Colorado Springs, Colorado

TSAT was a multi-billion dollar network communications system for the tactical and strategic warfighter and the Homeland Defense community that is an integral part of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Global Information Grid (GIG).

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Used Subject Matter Expertise directly contributed to TSAT through the creation of Use case analysis, leadership, and coordination with Test and Systems Engineering teams via face-to-face and virtual Tag Ups, Product meetings, and modeling.

To generate new business opportunities for Booz, formed an internal team incorporating Systems Design and SOA modeling. In the SOA model, introducing state change and anomalies can demonstrate future performance problems or bottlenecks before software construction or integration. This paradigm suits itself well to SOA architecture with discrete entities and time cycles.

Government Cancelled Contract.

Oracle

Business Architect-Military Intelligence Architect 2007 - 2008 (1 year)

Denver, Colorado

Created an Air Force Weather Business Development paper outlining a strategy for making the best use of Oracle’s practices to enhance the current AFWA system. Real-time data feeds and data processing is handled by Oracle’s Real Time Database “Times Ten” and the RTTI connection. Terry was sent to SAIC/Virginia to architect a system that entailed the processing of USMTF message traffic into XML and then this into a Geospatial reference coordinate for later display via a Google-Earth-like interface ITT

Project Manager/ Business Architect (Contract)- Wideband Global System Satellite Cluster

August 2005 - February 2007 (1 year 7 months)

Colorado Springs, Colorado

In a multifaceted role, assumed leadership over a team of 20 engineers while also actively contributing to the development of a Satellite power control system tailored for the Wideband Global System. This pivotal project directly serves the needs of the warfighter by delivering crucial functionalities, including messaging, satellite power management, and Voice over IP (VOIP), all seamlessly integrated within a Service-Oriented Architecture. Page 9 of 11

Facing a challenge where there was an absence of documentation, Terry undertook the remarkable task of reverse-engineering existing software to generate comprehensive, government-approved functional specifications, system requirements specifications, detailed design documents, and essential artifacts like use cases, state diagrams, sequence diagrams, and class diagrams. Furthermore, he actively participated in Preliminary Design Reviews

(PDRs) and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs) to ensure the full project scope was meticulously addressed.

Subsequently, took on the responsibility of crafting a standards-based XML document designed for utilization in Satcom Power Control. This XML document underwent rigorous testing through the Cross Domain Data Guard and received official approval from the Air Force, underscoring its reliability and compliance with critical standards.

Raytheon

Solutions Architect/Team Lead - DoD Intelligence Systems July 2003 - August 2005 (2 years 2 months)

State College, Pennsylvania Area

Using an Enterprise Information Integration (EII) tool, modeled and mapped incoming multiple data sources into a standard virtual model in support of the Intelligence community. Using the model-driven architecture, the system created a Multi-Int federated query system in short order. Terry also brought to bear the use of data modeling and UML sequence diagrams for mapping out a three-tiered SOA architecture. Terry’s efforts resulted in a project that was both on time and on budget; garnering a bonus and also the receipt received an award for contributing to Raytheon’s CMMI Level 3 compliance effort.

Tek Systems

Engineer-Telephony (Contract)

2000 - 2003 (3 years)

Denver,Colorado

Developed an Internet Explorer Embedded Telephony Toolbar, functioning as a Browser Helper Object (BHO). This innovative toolbar facilitates the handling of Web-based Screen Pops within a single application. Additionally, it was enhanced with Voice Activation (SAPI) capabilities to manage incoming call data and web navigation seamlessly. The development process leveraged Microsoft's Component Object Model (COM) for optimal functionality. Page 10 of 11

Served as a Software Architect for a groundbreaking project involving Siebel and Avaya, aimed at creating a universal Call Queue for the monumental

$8 Billion NMCI project, recognized as the largest government contract ever awarded. This versatile queue system was designed to accommodate five different types of media: E-mail, Fax, Voice, Voice Mail, and Web submissions. The architectural approach incorporated the Siebel E-mail Server for Rules Parsing, employed the Remedy/Oracle 8i database on a Sun Solaris platform for efficient message storage, and relied on Avaya's Message Care Product to route new media to the DEFINITY switch via a Phantom call to the Universal Queue. To optimize agent productivity, customized software for agent desktops, enabling real-time monitoring of the Universal Queue and delivering screen pops based on the type of media.

Additionally, this role involved seamless interfacing with Intuity and CMS systems to ensure a comprehensive and cohesive solution. Collaborated closely with EDS to implement screen pops through a Remedy ARS (Action Request System) client. This required skillfully utilizing the Remedy API and OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) objects to communicate with the ARS client screens, populating them with data sourced from the DEFINITY switch for enhanced efficiency and user experience. Education

United States Air Force Academy

Aerospace · (1979 - 1983)

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Engineering

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