Industrial Engineerin, statistics, and applied math
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DR. JEFFREY L. RIGGS
Pittsboro, NC, 27312
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EDUCATION
Ph.D., Industrial and Systems Engineering, Minor in Mathematic; Dissertation: A Graph-Theoretic Technique for Computer-Aided Engineering Economics), University of Alabama in Huntsville
MS Applied Mathematics & Public Health, Commonwealth Open University
MA Management, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
MS, Industrial Engineering, (Design Project – Cost/ Scheduling Algorithms) University of Missouri, Columbia
US Army Guided Missile Engineering Course (One-year, mathematics and engineering), Fort Bliss, TX
BS, General Engineering, US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Alpha Pi Mu National Engineering Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Huntsville (AL) Society of Technical Societies Industrial and Systems Engineering Professional of the Year
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Letter of Commendation, Maintenance Policy
US Army Industrial Operations Command Letter of Commendation, Post-Fatality Statistical Safety Assessment
Fellow, American Academy of Financial Management (Cost-effectiveness analysis)
Four Patents Issued by US Patent and Trademark Office
o#8,181,561 Explosive Decompression Propulsion System
o#8,294,287 Electrical Power Generator
o#8,327,747 Projectile Propulsion System
o#8,387,509 Multiphase Material Generator Vehicle
GRADUATE MATHEMATICS COURSES COMPLETED
Master of Science, Industrial Engineering, University of Missouri
Business Statistics
Operations Research
Probability and Statistics for Engineers
PhD Industrial and Systems Engineering (Minor in Mathematics), University of Alabama in Huntsville
Linear Programming
Design of Experiments (ANOVA)
Bayesian Decision Theory
Simulation
Regression and Correlation Analysis
Network Models
Statistical Quality Control
Non-Parametric Statistics
Probability Theory
Combinatorics
Graph Theory
Stochastic Processes
MATH COURSES TAUGHT
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ, (GED math tutor, 1972-1973)
Calhoun Community College, (Adjunct Math Instructor, 1979-1987)
Algebra (Multiple terms)
Introduction to computers and programming
University of Alabama in Huntsville (Assistant Professor, 1987-1992)
Statistics, Both Business and Engineering (Multiple terms)
Reliability Theory
Engineering Economics
Quantitative Methods (Multiple terms)
Mount Zion Christiam Academy (Tutor, 2023-2025
Pre-Calculus
Algebra I and II
Trigonometry
Probability and statistics
Geometry
PUBLICATIONS (ALL WITH A MATHEMATICAL UNDERPINNING)
Riggs, J.L., “Optimizing RAM Usage With Virtual Arrays,” Journal of Microcomputer Applications.
Riggs, J.L., “Interactive Engineering Economics Program,” Journal of the National Estimating Society.
Riggs, J.L., “Interactive Learning Curve Program,” Journal of the National Estimating Society.
Riggs, J.L., “An Algorithm for the Solution of Hypergeometric Probabilities,” Journal of the Institute of Quality Assurance
Riggs, J.L., “Common Discrete Probability Distributions Calculated,” Industrial Engineering.
Riggs, J.L., “Missile Engagement Effectiveness Analysis,” The Journal of Microcomputer Applications.
Riggs, J.L. and D. Jones, “Flowgraph Representation of Life Cycle Cost Methodology – A New Perspective for Project Managers.” IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management.
Riggs, J.L. and L.M. Cox, “Achieving Availability as a Function of Technician Training,” Journal of the Society of Logistics Engineers.
Riggs, J.L. “Operations and Support Cost Reduction: An Aerospace Project Management Challenge,” PM Network (Project Management Institute).
Riggs, J.L., Maria Goodman, Rosemary Finley, and Tracy Miller, “A Decision Support System for Predicting Project Success,” Project Management Journal.
Riggs, J.L., and Sheila B. Brown, “Relative Sampling Efficiencies in Complex System Simulation,” International Journal of Systems Science.
Riggs, J.L, Sheila B. Brown, and Robert P. Trueblood, “Integration of Technical, Cost, and Schedule Risks in Project Management,” Computers and Operations Research.
Experience
Mount Zion Christian Academy, October 2023 -May 2025
One-on-one tutoring, students from 10 to 18 years old.
Class presentations on special topics
24/7 caregiver for wife (after massive stroke), October 2018 -October 2023
ETH, LLC Co-founder, April 2008 – October 2018:
Developed math models of new technologies.
Balance initiatives in alternative energy, energy storage, sustainability, environmental remediation, medical devices, biodetection, bamboo-based sustainability, and satellite launch, budgets and technical content.
BioWarn, LLC, President, 2005-2008:
Focus on bio-detection technology research, cost and schedule, business development (commercial/defense, national/international), financial management, and human resources
Present at national and international conferences on cost/economic and healthcare burden of infectious diseases, pandemic preparedness, food and water contamination, biodefense, and biodetection
Integrate product development, simulations and statistical analyses
DGI Inc., Senior Vice President, 1999-2007:
Developed DTRA/Homeland Security Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Quantitative Assessment Tool, cost-effectiveness of installation CBRNE measures
Developed mathematical optimization (cost and effectiveness) for Hard and Deeply Buried Target mitigation strategies
BioSignia, Inc., Chief Operations Officer, 1998-1999:
Operational responsibility for health economics, IT, clinical, epidemiology, and statistical integration
Developed Probabilistic Aging and Disease Staging cost-effectiveness of diabetes II intervention
QuantiTech, Inc., President and Founder, 1991-1998:
Developed Optimizer Supply Chain Management mathematical optimization (LP) tool used to plan annual demilitarization program of $50-$100mm – savings to DOD $300mm with additional $700mm projected (US Army IOC)
Developed OECERT cost-effectiveness public risk/cleanup cost tradeoffs for residual ordnance at former defense sites. Coordinated with EPA/DOD Range Rule (Huntsville Division, Army Corps of Engineers)
Developed model (TCSINTEGRA) to quantitatively integrate new missile project technical, cost, and schedule risk
University of Alabama in Huntsville, Systems Engineering & Management Science, 1988-1992:
Tenure track faculty member. Taught engineering economics, logistics, project management, operations research, statistics, decision analysis, reliability engineering, and other subjects. Academic publications in refereed journals
Performed $700K in funded research for DOD, NASA, Boeing, and Tennessee Valley Authority
CAS, Inc., Cost and Operations Research Division Manager, 1985-1988:
Provided operations analysis in managing prime contractor: life cycle cost, return-on-investment, economic analysis, and feasibility studies of Patriot, FOG-M, LOS-FH, and other Sgt. York replacement
Performed statistical analyses, operational test planning, and reliability projections
ADCCS Project Office, US Army MICOM Chief, Program Management Division, 1984-1985:
Responsible for 30 financial analysts, cost/operations research analysts, and engineers executing $4 billion software development/integration program
Life cycle cost estimate briefings to CAIG and Under Secretary of Army
Applied Research, Inc., Cost Analysis Division Manager, 1983-1984:
Life cycle cost analysis in support of Ballistic Missile Defense Organization
Reliability tradeoff life cycle cost model of Close Combat LASER Assault Weapon System
US Army Missile/Ballistic Missile Defense Commands, Operations Research Analyst, 1979-1983:
Cost validation of foreign military sales packages
Life cycle cost analyses of: MX Basing option defenses, TOW, and MLRS
Bendix, Hallmark Cards, Defense Contractor and US Army Civilian Employee, 1975-1979:
Operations research and engineering jobs while a graduate student
USMC Officer, 2LT through Captain, 1969-1975:
USMC s Tactical Systems Support Activity, Camp Pendleton, CA - R&D Project Engineer on Position Location Reporting System
Fleet Marine Force Pacific - HAWK missile battery commander (150 men)
References:
All at Mount Zion Christian Academy
3519 Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC 27707
Mrs. Peggy McIlwain, Principal
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Miss Faith Langley (Math teacher)
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Mrs. Kamari Fozard (Math teacher)
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Mrs. Debra Hamilton (Administrator)
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