Systems Eng, Security Clearance, Cloud finops, configuration Eng

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

Accomplished engineering professional with over 30 years of experience across DoD, IRS, and Cloud. Expertise in Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps), systems engineering, and configuration and project management.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: SECRET (Active) –Renewed October 2023, and IRS Public Trust 2024.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

MS Engineering (coursework completed), Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (not graduated)

MS Electrical Engineering credits, Kansas State University (not completed, transferred to TTU)

BS Electrical Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS – May 1992

CERTIFICATIONS:

Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS, 11/2020 (expired)

FinOps Certified Professional, The Linux Foundation, 2/2024 (active)

FinOps Certified Practitioner, The Linux Foundation, 10/2020 (expired)

CompTIA Security+ Certified, 2018 (active)

Certified Modeling and Simulation Professional (CMSP) National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA), 2008 (expired)

PUBLICATIONS:

Configuration Control in a Cross-Distributed Team Environment, I/ITSEC Proceedings, 2010.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

FinOps Analyst

Rapid Cycle Solutions (Booz Allen Hamilton Subcontractor) – IRS Enterprise IT 08/2024 – 04/2025

Implement and enforce governance policies for FinOps

Design and develop automation for monitoring, alerting, and remediation of cost inefficiencies and cost allocation.

Provide support for deployment and management of FinOps tooling

Utilize financial software tools for data analysis, report preparation, financial forecasting, and to monitor budgets and expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Perform root cause analysis of cost anomalies and produce detailed reports.

Evaluate and recommend technology investments based on ROI and strategic goals.

Create and maintain documentation on cost management processes and policies.

FinOps Analyst

Humantouch, LLC (Guidehouse Subcontractor) - Air Force Enterprise IT 8/2023 – 07/2024

Advised Air Force portfolio management teams on potential FinOps strategies to align theoretical cloud spend models with mission and budget priorities.

Supported development of reporting frameworks that incorporated DoD PPBE principles to guide future cost transparency and resource planning.

Researched best practices for RI/SP optimization, waste reduction, and forecast improvement across major cloud service providers.

Drafted FinOps playbooks, briefs, and policy guidance tailored to Air Force stakeholders, focusing on projected benefits of cost governance.

Analyzed hypothetical consumption patterns and pricing models to generate recommendations for cloud financial efficiency.

Collaborated with engineering, acquisition, and PMO teams to define FinOps roles, responsibilities, and potential workflows for cloud cost accountability.

Cloud IRAD 10/2020 – 08/2023

Leidos

Collaborated with Finance and Cloud engineers to enhance forecasting and analyze cloud spending trends using Cost Explorer, QuickSight, and other FinOps tools.

Produced monthly spend reports and metrics for team review.

Managed account creation and transfers with Leidos Cloudbank, an internal cloud reseller.

Utilized AWS, Azure, and GCP cost reports for financial analysis.

Supported proposals with multi-cloud finance, forecasting, and invoicing.

Developed financial optimization strategies to boost operational efficiency and identified cost-saving opportunities through detailed analysis.

Streamlined financial processes with cross-functional teams and maintained financial models for expense tracking.

Advised management with data-driven recommendations based on financial analysis and industry trends.

Enhanced financial reporting systems and managed vendor relationships for cost-effective solutions.

Ensured compliance through audits and adjusted strategies to optimize spending and support budgeting and forecasting processes.

Applied best practices to drive financial growth and profitability.

GCSS Configuration Management Lead (Air Force Cloud One) 4/2016 -10/2020

Lockheed Martin/Leidos

Analyzed and implemented process changes to enhance efficiencies.

Collaborated with GCSS and ERP teams to manage software, hardware, and documentation baselines for legacy, cloud, and mission application migrations.

Audited configuration items for compliance with specifications and contract requirements; supported QA and Root Cause Analysis projects.

Directed lifecycle management of configuration items, including technical and administrative oversight.

Guided and trained teams on new concepts and practices.

Created and managed AWS and Azure billing accounts, providing monthly cost, usage, and trend reports.

Generated detailed cloud cost and usage reports and managed data related to configuration and change control.

Utilized ITSM systems (ServiceNow, Atlassian) to manage change items and produce technical and management-level reports.

Developed and improved Change Management, Configuration Management, and Release & Deployment processes.

Resolved issues in operational program development and collaborated on technological programs with Leidos and government personnel.

Sr. Systems Engineer NLCC/NC3 10/2015 – 04/2016

Miracle Systems, LLC

Conducted comprehensive engineering, testing, and evaluation of NLCC communication systems, including developing necessary documentation.

Performed technical planning, system integration, and analysis for NC3 and NLCC mission support, covering verification, validation, cost, risk, and effectiveness.

Ensured customer requirements were systematically converted into effective systems solutions while addressing technical, scheduling, and cost constraints.

Resolved operational development issues and contributed to R&D programs, recommending technological solutions for long-term objectives.

Technical Manager 11/2011 – Present

LKC Group, LLC Mad Coffee & More Coffee Shop in Abilene, TX (1/3 owner)

•Led project management, overseeing timelines and coordinating subcontractors, while designing innovative floor plans and appliance systems.

•Engineered and optimized security, Wi-Fi networks, point of sale systems, surveillance systems, and multimedia stations, ensuring seamless integration.

•Performed comprehensive cost analyses and market surveys to identify opportunities and drive strategic decisions.

•Developed detailed business plans, managed complex budgets, and maintained corporate documents, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance using advanced accounting software.

BLCSE Configuration Manager and Sr. Simulation Engineer 05/2007 – 10/2011

The Reger Group / US Army (SAIC subcontractor)

Supported TRADOC simulations at Army Simulation Labs (BLCSE).

Managed source code repositories, build, and release configurations for development and testing.

Enhanced quality assurance and configuration management programs for large-scale simulations and contracts.

Developed technical solutions and implemented policies for quality assurance.

Coordinated and deconflicted simulation data, including scenarios and terrain databases.

Provided Configuration Management/Control (CM/CC) and developed structures for simulation events.

Maintained build servers, implemented upgrades to CM/QA tools, and provided developer training.

Configured VMware environments, and managed Oracle databases using PL/SQL scripts.

Developed bash shell scripts for configuration management and server administration.

Created training manuals and wrote CM/CC and QA sections for RFPs.

Sr. Systems Engineer 11/2005 – 05/2007

Computer Sciences Corp (CSC)

Managed contract and subcontract programs for Army Classroom XXI, including award fee evaluations and compliance with federal regulations.

Developed and improved quality assurance programs for large-scale service contracts and high-tech projects.

Served as a technical advisor and SME for quality assurance systems and technologies.

Oversaw high-tech classroom renovations and technology procurement, managing a $22M annual budget.

Coordinated technology insertion, contractor schedules, and compliance with government standards.

Reviewed and adjusted budgets, approved technology updates, and ensured subcontractor performance.

Prepared documentation and briefings per TRADOC, Army, and DoD guidelines.

Conducted cost analyses, market surveys, and developed technical specifications and long-term planning for future funding.

Reviewed and edited SOWs and proposals, communicated updates to government personnel.

Sr. Systems Engineer (B1 Configuration Manager) 8/2001-7/2005

Rockwell Collins (NLX Co.)/Air Force

Directed software baseline integration for B-1 simulator operations (WST/MT/CPT/MGS/TSSC).

Served as command consultant for quality assurance, developing and implementing policies for contract management.

Acted as SME for quality assurance systems, auditing developers for compliance.

Administered development servers (Solaris, Red Hat Linux, Windows 2000) and managed QA tools.

Created procedures for software and documentation upgrades, analyzing business processes and impacts on QA.

Led and trained personnel, audited and controlled software and system documentation.

Supported B-1 simulator operations, reviewed engineering changes, and analyzed hardware/software updates.

Chaired configuration control meetings, coordinated software changes, and briefed management.

Analyzed crew deficiency reports, wrote UNIX/Linux scripts for configuration management, and validated software applications.

Generated Engineering Service Memoranda (ESM) and directed hardware integration for aircraft block upgrades.

PREVIOUS POSITIONS HELD:

2000 – 2001, Web & Database Developer - Nextel Communications (Metro Information Services)

1993 – 1996, Test Support Engineer/Analyst - Amcomp (Intermetrics, Inc.) / Air Force

1992 –1993, Simulation Controller - Logicon Technical Services (Northrop Grumman)

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS:

Society of Women Engineers – 2004 to 2019 – Emerging Leader Awards Coordinator for Product, Research, Design Engineering. Coordinated efforts and judging of nominees for annual Society of Women in engineering awards banquet at national level.

Dyess Spouse Club – 2010 – 2011 – Scholarship Awards Chairman

Managed awards coordination and disbursement of $17,500 in scholarships to local students.

Wylie High School Project Graduation – 2011-2012 & 2013-2014

President/Co-President: Directed activities, managed budgets of $90,000 and $75,000 respectively.

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