Project Manager Software Engineer
Resume:
JOSE BARRERA JR.
CHESTERFIELD, MI
**********@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josebarrerajr
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGER PROCESS IMPROVEMENT Transitioning noncommon officer, veteran program project manager with a Secret Security Clearance, 2016, and 21 years of experience solving complex problems for the United States Department of Defense. Recognized for strategic project development and management supporting domestic and global customer requirements in more than 15 countries spanning six continents. Experienced leader with demonstrated ability to achieve objectives on schedule and within budget. Key skills include:
• Product Development & Innovation • Compliance Management • Stakeholder Collaboration
• Project Management & Leadership • Resource Allocation • Cost Optimization
• Technical Expertise • Process Optimization • Risk Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Army – Worldwide
Automation and Robotics Software Engineer 2017 - Present Led software development and compliance initiatives, resolving 30% of non-compliance issues and achieving 95% adherence to DOD standards while optimizing processes that reduced project completion time by 20% and saved
$10,000 per project. Additionally, pioneered threat simulation designs, improved training effectiveness by 20%, and enhanced cross-functional team collaboration, driving a 15% increase in operational efficiency across multiple defense organizations.
• Pioneered Threat Simulation Design and Integration, Increasing Training Effectiveness by 20% and Reducing Costs by 15%
• Managed software support for the Army Launches Assault Breacher Vehicle Remote Control (ABV-RCS), Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET), Route Clearance Interrogation System (RCIS), Expedient Leader and /Follower (ExLF), Robotic Mine Flail (M160), and Autonomous Mobility Applique System (AMAS) and ATV-S software programs valued at $95M.
• Spearheaded Advanced Robotic System Utilization, Reducing Project Timelines by 20% and Saving
$10,000 per project
• Championed Software Development and Compliance Initiatives, Boosting Adherence to DOD Standards by 95% and Reducing Non-Compliance by 30%
• Streamlined software acquisition by identifying and resolving 10% of potential roadblocks in documentation and packages, resulting in 25% faster decision-making for individual product teams and Assistant Product Managers (APMs).
DoD NC3 Enterprise Architect 2016 - 2017
Spearheaded comprehensive design architecture model reviews across the USAF, resulting in significant efficiency gains and cost reductions. Developed a $26B architecture that integrated strategy, processes, and IT assets, improving system integration efficiency and strategic planning for defense initiatives. Managed modernization architecture planning, collaborated with key stakeholders to develop System of Systems architecture products, and provided operational support for classified environments, leading to streamlined operations, enhanced security protocols, and optimized information flow within sensitive Government-owned facilities.
• Conducted 26 design architecture model reviews for the USAF, identifying 15% potential efficiency gains and establishing a data-driven continuous improvement approach, leading to a projected 5% cost reduction.
• Contributed to a $26B architecture integrating strategy, processes, and IT assets, aligning with strategic goals through effective stakeholder collaboration. Validated classified enterprise architecture artifacts to ensure traceability of weapon systems, improving system integration efficiency by 20% and enhancing strategic defense planning.
Jose Barrera Jr.
34169 Summerhill Lane
Chesterfield, MI 48047 318-***-**** **********@*****.***
• Utilized Sparx Systems for enterprise architecture mapping, supporting IT strategic planning and service delivery. Led eight architecture forums, accelerating roadmap development by 25% and improving governance for nuclear weapon systems by 10%.
• Developed the Air Force’s first MAJCOM architecture analysis style guide, reducing DoD technology challenges by 20% and saving $1.5 million through cost assessments.
• As Enterprise Architect and Configuration Oversight Manager, coordinated 61 NC3 Weapon Systems, enhancing operational efficiency by 15%.
• Advanced DoD architecture policies and managed AFGSC’s modernization planning using Agile methodologies, identifying resource needs aligned with national defense strategies.
• Collaborated with DoD stakeholders to develop a System of Systems (SoS) architecture, achieving a 15% efficiency increase.
• Provided operational support in a classified SCIF environment, optimizing security protocols and information flow across NIPRNet and SIPRNet systems. Information Technology Manager 2013 - 2016
As a highly skilled IT professional, managed and maintained various data storage and hardware and software systems across multiple facilities. Managed and maintained various data storage and hardware and software systems across multiple facilities. Demonstrated exceptional project management skills, particularly in the successful direction of system upgrades, hardware installations, and Air Force Inns projects. Expertise extends to providing comprehensive IT support, including installation, configuration, and repair of various network components and re- engineering processes to meet customer requirements throughout the entire lifecycle.
• Responsible for the reliable operations of more than 20 different data storage systems and over 300 hardware and software systems spread across 200 facilities
• Directly managed 149 staff and serviced a client base of more than 82K service personnel. Improved work processes and used exceptional problem-solving skills to increase efficiencies to improve service, performance, and safety.
• Directed a $30K DoD system upgrade, which provided real-time data and expanded menu offerings
• Participation in baseline reviews, product pacing benchmarks, and requirements working groups
• Managed the end-to-end lifecycle of multiple Air Force Inns projects, including hardware upgrades, resulting in a 98% on-time completion rate through effective development, tracking, reporting, and execution.
• Efficiently managed an Active Directory (AD) system of 6500 objects and ensured their associated performance and security attributes were maintained to a high standard, resulting in optimal system performance and adherence to security protocols.
• Demonstrated exceptional skill in enforcing physical and logical DoD security protocols to safeguard enterprise users’ Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personal Identifying Information (PII), ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and preventing data breaches.
• Installing, upgrading, configuring, and hardening Windows Desktops
• Providing support for the sustainment, installation, configuration, and repair of integrated peripherals and hardware components in a Local Area Network environment. (servers, routers, switches, virtual private network (VPN)).
EDUCATION
Executive Certificate in Business Administration Liberty University - 2022 Architecture & Systems Engineering Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - 2017 MBA, Management Information Systems Hawaiʻi Pacific University (HPU) - 2016 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Hawaiʻi Pacific University (HPU) - 2013 Associate of Arts Degree in Mathematics Hawaiʻi Pacific University (HPU) – 2008 AAS in Fitness, Recreation & Services Management Community College of the USAF - 2008 Specialized Military Training/Certifications
AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification – 2022
Software Safety and MIL-STD-882E Certification – HCRQ, - 2019 Cooper Institute Personal Trainer (CI-CPT) certification - 2013 Fitness Specialist Fundamentals Course - 2012
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