Enterprise Program & IT Management Leader

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Melson G. Martis, MBA, PMP

Email: **********@********.***

(803) – 627 8476

Professional Summary

• Over 25 years of experience in IT management and software development in Federal and Commercial industry.

• Strong planning, organizational and execution skills and highly analytical skills; strategic marketer, strong leader and visionary and a proven track record of identifying new marketing opportunities, product plan development and execution; strong knowledge of IT marketing and product management; understanding of new technologies.

• Industry expert in web technologies, with extensive hands-on experience working with senior management on applications using client server, object oriented and web technologies.

• Driving the successful analysis, scope planning, prioritization, and definition during discovery and requirements analysis phases of complex business systems.

• Technology strategy, including build-versus-buy analyses; prospective partnership assessments; risk assessments; and vendor product analyses.

• Technical project management, including delivery of quality solutions to customers, team building, and meeting critical delivery dates on schedule.

• In depth knowledge of enterprise applications in multiple technology areas: systems integration, database design, object oriented design, database performance evaluation, web page design, dynamic web content generation, networking and software development (PMLC/SDLC) using waterfall and iterative agile/scrum methodologies.

• Expert knowledge of Systems engineering (hardware/software) and multiple platform technologies such as: Unix, Windows, web servers, application servers, and relational databases.

• Experience with cloud, microservices, directory services, web services, SOA, XML, transaction processing, distributed systems, security, transactional load balancing and performance tuning.

• Fluent in understanding and managing a variety of COTS applications including ERP systems, CRM systems and BPM systems. Familiarity with ITIL v3 (operational/service management) processes.

• Strong architectural vision in technology that is capable of driving towards long-term opportunities.

• US Citizen with active secret clearance.

Technical Summary

In depth knowledge of multiple technology areas: systems integration, database design, object oriented design, database performance evaluation, web page design, dynamic web content generation, big data/Hadoop, Map-Reduce, Cloudera, HDFS, YARN, networking, cloud migration and software development using C, C++, Java, J2EE, Java Frameworks (Spring Web Service, Spring Batch), Hibernate, JAXB, Maven, Quartz Scheduler, Oracle SOA Suite, Smalltalk, Objective C, Webmethods, ASP .NET, Jasper, CI/CD tools, Amazon Web Services (AWS), microservices. Expert knowledge of multiple platform technologies such as: Unix, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, IBM- AIX, LINUX, Windows NT / Windows 2000, NextStep, iPlanet, Apache, Oracle, Informix, Versant, mobile, MS SQL/Server, cloud architecture and virtualization, AI/ML. Experience with directory services, web services, object request brokers, XML, transaction processing, distributed systems, security, transactional load balancing and performance tuning. Project Management (PMLC/SDLC) methodologies using Microsoft Project Server, ClearCase, ClearQuest, DOORS, MS-Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, Outlook), Planview and Primavera technologies. Knowledge of COTS packages using ERP (Peoplesoft), CRM (Siebel) and BPM (Pega, Bizflow, iReport). Strong understanding of Six Sigma, DMAIC and Lean processes. Finance & IT Controls audit in SOX, COBIT, FIAR, FISCAM, SSAE 16 & NIST guidance.

Education

MBA with concentrations in Corporate Finance and Global Business at Virginia Tech, Virginia. Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Mangalore University, India. Leadership Fairfax Program (2008-2009) – Leadership Fairfax, Inc. Certifications, Training & Clearance

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification - PMI Institute Certified Scrum Master (CSM) – Scrum Alliance

Certified Squirro Business Analyst – Squirro

Cloud Services Deploy Foundations – Hitachi

DevOps, DevSecOps Essentials, Implementing a full CI/CD Pipeline – Linux Academy Splunk Infrastructure Overview, Splunk 7.x Fundamentals Part 1 – Splunk Architecting on AWS, Developing on AWS - AWS

Introduction to CMMI for Development v1.3 and Appraisal for SCAMPI Active Secret Clearance Clearance

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Professional Experience

Technical Director / Chief Architect / Software Architect Lead, 05/2014 – date, Fed. Consulting. Technology Java, Java Frameworks (Spring Batch, Spring Web services), J2EE, WebLogic, Oracle or DB2, UML, Web services, SFTP, Hibernate, JAXB, Eclipse, Quality Center, NIEM XML, Pro-C, SVN, Bamboo, AWS Cloud, AWS S3, AWS Compute, AWS Console, Docker, Jenkins, GitLab, Nexus, Jenkins, CodeCommit, CodePipeline, CloudFormation, OpsWorks, SonarQube, TwistLock, AWS Inspector, AWS CloudWatch, Splunk, Tenable, Agile, SCRUM, SAFe, Azure, Synapse, Databricks, AI/ML ChatGPT LLMs, Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI. Description NBIS is the background investigation system run by DCSA. JAIC is DoD’s AI/ML platform. MARCS- OASIS is an Operational and Administrative System for Import Support of the Mission Accomplishment and Regulatory Compliance Services of FDA. IWS involved setting up connectivity between FDA and CBP to support the Single Window executive mandate from White House for CBP and Participating Government Agencies (PGAs). The FDA CBP IWS Interface project creates an important electronic link to the Customs and Border Protection (CBP), by which FDA can more effectively and efficiently decide which import entries “may proceed” and those for which FDA will want to take any actions. The IWS assists FDA’s ability to increase public health by improving compliance with regulatory requirements, reduce the cost and burden of processing international trade transactions, and provides access to accurate and timely statistical international trade data and information. VAST, PA and OPR are Visa Applications VAST and Online Passport Renewal are applications for the DOS. CCMS and Arbitration are mediation applications for FMCS

• Provided Subject Matter Expertise on the ACE Imports process to FDA in conjunction with Technology strategy.

• Led the Technical solution on several winning sole source and competitive proposals and contracts over $30 million.

• Led a team of several staff to manage the development of the IWS interface using SOAP Web services and SFTP.

• Led the architecture, design, and implementation of the IWS system using Spring batch, Web services and CI/CD.

• Guided the FDA infrastructure teams to setup the various environments for the implementation of IWS.

• Led the setup of the connectivity, security, and certificates for the communication with CBP.

• Advised the FDA ISSOs on the security updates to the project and updated the System Security Plans.

• Aligned solutions with security, privacy, and process maturity requirements required in support of public sector and healthcare including the appraisal of the CMCI organization’s CMMI level 3 certification and client’s NIST, HIPPA, FedRAMP, ISO, and CMMI.

• Architected strategies and several solutions to integrate the legacy OASIS technologies using Java technologies, Web services and NIEM XML to support Service Oriented Architecture design and further changes using microservices.

• Designed the database schemas for the applications using Oracle database.

• Developed various aspects of the system through agile development practices (Scrum); translating requirements into user stories/cases, architectural specifications, and functional specifications; developing iteratively in fast paced sprints managing code with SVN, and with automated test execution using Bamboo.

• Supported the organization’s need for additional resources by reviewing and interviewing candidates.

• Supported DHS CWMD in the cloud migration of the various systems including design and implementation of the CWMD AWS based cloud infrastructure, providing IaaS/PaaS capability; successfully migrated the legacy GNDA Analytical Tools Environment (GATE) to GATE AWS GSS; enhanced CWMD IaaS/PaaS offering with SecDevOps

(Jenkins, CodeCommit, CodePipeline, CloudFormation, OpsWorks, SonarQube, TwistLock) and CDM (AWS Config, AWS Inspector, AWS CloudWatch, Splunk, Tenable) capabilities. Created the tagging framework for all the various organizations to identify cost distribution off the various AWS resources. Developed data migration approaches to AWS RDS environment in conjunction with AWS S3, AWS EC2, AWS AMIs, etc.

• Provided information security/risk management support of CWMD GATE system for DHS RMF-based ATO process of the various applications on AWS including the security and fedramp compliance.

• Working with JAIC and supporting the Joint Common Foundation (JCF) to architect and develop an infrastructure of DoD AI/ML DevSecOps platform and sustainable end-to-end data and machine learning pipelines to automate data engineering and model development processes.

• Providing Subject Matter Expertise on the architecture, design and implementation of the NBIS system.

• Developing several Courses of Action for architectures to migrate the legacy PIPS application into NBIS.

• Providing Subject Matter Expertise on the architecture, design and implementation of the DVA and OPR systems.

• Assessing blueprints for their suitability of the various applications and develop new blueprints.

• Developing several Courses of Action for architectures to modernize the legacy VA and OPR applications. Leveraging AI and Predictive Analytics to identify visa applicant information details.

• Assessing the various mediation and arbitration and providing modernization roadmap. Sr. Technical Director / Architect, 06/2010 – 05/2014, Apex CSG. Technology Microsoft Project Server, RUP, UML, ASP .Net, Web services, Oracle, Cold Fusion, Java, J2EE, Hibernate, AJAX, Bizflow, Jasper, iReport, Clearcase, Savvion BPM, Quality Center, Agile/Scrum methodologies, Hadoop, HDFS, Map-Reduce.

Description Marine Corps training program is a key initiative to manage and track the training needs of the Marine Corps. E- Grants is a key program for the Department of Labor to electronically track, manage and report on all Grants. Unified contracting system is a program to manage all aspects of contracts for the Federal Aviation Administration. UFMS, AFPS, MACCS are financial management systems for HHS. Amerigives is the giving program under the American Red Cross.

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• Led a team of several staff to manage the development of several software systems and developed complex reporting architecture.

• Developed process improvement strategies and supported the CMMI level 3 process.

• Architected and designed several solutions to integrate BPMS systems using Java technologies and web services.

• Reviewed the enterprise architecture needs and supported the development of architecture for the implementation of the various COTS systems.

• Developed home grown reports using Jasper reporting to integrate with the COTS systems.

• Designed and developed the Secure Acceptance payment gateway to CyberSource using SAML 2.0 and web services.

• Designed the database schemas for the applications using Oracle database.

• Developed the Change management program to improve performance by 50%.

• Provided suggestions for opportunities to new business and big data / Hadoop within the client.

• Managed careers objectives of resources and provided guidance; created mentoring relationships.

• Reviewed the enterprise architecture needs and supported the development of architecture for the implementation of the various COTS systems.

Sr. Technical Manager / Architect, 03/2006 – 06/2010, Freddie Mac. Technology Microsoft Project Server, Planview, Java, Enterprise Java beans, Portal, XML, RUP, UML, CVS, Web services, Webmethods, MS SQL/Server, MS-Sharepoint, Pega, LDAP, Rational Rose, Clearcase, ClearQuest, DOORS. Description End-to-End initiative was large initiative ($350 million) developed to identify financial risk, provide oversight towards SOX compliance and mitigation processes based on the various standards using COSO and COBIT frameworks. Servicing initiative was a $25 million initiative permitting the customers to change the attributes of the mortgage loans. ‘Making Home Affordable - MHA’ was a special program initiated on behalf of the government to reduce home owner defaults.

• Architected a strategy and solution to integrate the first Pega Business Process Management solution for the organization, using J2EE, web services and webmethods.

• Supported the enterprise architecture teams in development of application architectures that supported web and object oriented architectures.

• Designed and developed Web Services client to consume third party Web services (WSDL), using J2EE, EJB, JSP, Web Services and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

• Managed the IT-PMO (Program Management Office) for Change Management, Audit support and Requirements.

• Provided automated solutions and streamlined processes that helped teams improve delivery and documentation efficiency by 25%. Advocated change and developed different Business Cases including G&A management.

• Spearheaded a team to provide solutions for the Department’s Action Planning Team.

• Worked with the architecture team to integrate the BPMS architecture into the existing organization solution architecture with SSO.

• Provided input & strategy to the VP during Employee round tables on Leadership & Communication.

• Worked on budgets, resource allocations, project plans and schedules on the projects for new development and ongoing production support.

Sr. Technical Architect, 02/2005 – 03/2006, Iron Mountain. Technology Microsoft Project, Java, Enterprise Java beans, Portal, XML, RUP, UML, CVS, Web services. Description Working on management of escrow systems and domain management systems.

• Developed and managed technical and architecture solutions to integrate applications and systems from 3 existing organizations into one application.

• Extensive used Hibernate API for storage and retrieval of Java Objects from the Oracle database.

• Worked on budgets and resource allocations on the projects.

• Actively involved in the technology research and tools and process selections. Principal Consultant Architect, 03/2002 – 02/2005, Mindbank UBT. Technology Microsoft Project, Java, J2EE, Enterprise Java beans, Swing, JTC, Portal, XML, RUP, UML, LDAP, CVS, SOAP, HTTP messaging, Web services, Oracle, Sybase, DB2/UDB, T/SQL, Iterative Agile/Scrum methodologies. Description Online store and EPPP facilitate purchase of phones and plans over the web. Blackboard software assists learning institutions to manage and coordinate their various learning activities. Classification Data Systems – International Patent Classification (CD-IPC), Electronic Desktop Application Navigator (EDAN) are Patent related systems. Managed development, maintenance and process improvements of a Financial Management system used by a division of the federal government. Asset Amortization, Asset Sales are systems of a financial institution used for calculation of amortized values of the assets and the determination of the percentage sales.

• Managed the technical architectures and development of solutions and on-time development and delivery of systems.

• Implemented the architecture for the CD-IPC system using Websphere, integration with character recognition software to read documents.

• Developed Ant scripts to integrate and deploy the various solutions.

• Managed and coordinated the development with the various teams and assisted in the Technical Reviews.

• Spearheaded the redesign performing the requirement analysis, design, development and testing.

• Steered the development of the systems towards the Enterprise Architecture using the Object Oriented Methodology

• Mentored the peers on the technology for Object Oriented development 4

• Assisted in the auditing of data and software systems pertaining to the business. Project Manager / Architect, 05/1999 – 11/2001, Neustar, Inc. Technology C++, Java, J2EE, LDAP, Weblogic, XML, CORBA, Oracle, RUP, UML, MQ Series, People Soft, Siebel. Description Third party neutral services provided to Telecommunication companies and Internet companies and is governed by the FCC and ICANN.

• Directed the responses to different RFIs and RFPs for National Line Level Database, European Telephone Numbering Space and Number Pooling.

• Solely architected a solution for integration of the Peoplesoft billing system in conjunction with pre-processing using C++ and Java.

• Managed the solution and architecture for the European Telephone Numbering Space System using Java.

• Coordinated the interface between the customer and the different teams interfaces to Billing System

• Lead the development, managed the resources and budget for the Integrated Billing System (IBS) project.

• Managed scope of work and requirements for the PIC Slamming Third Party Administration System.

• Established as a liaison the company wide Enterprise Application Interface architecture and CRM implementation.

• Extensive participation in Walkthroughs of Requirements & Design documents and code. Technical Manager / Object Oriented Technology Consultant, 10/1994 – 05/1999, Strategic Staffing Solutions, Inc. Technology C++, Java, Pro C, PL/SQL, CORBA, NextStep, Smalltalk, Oracle, UNIX, Shell Scripts, Rational Rose, Iterative Agile methodologies.

Description Number Plan Administration System and Number Resource Management System are the numbering systems developed for a telecommunication for the management and tracking of telephone numbers. The PC-InVision for Windows system is a system developed for a bank to be used by the commercial customers of the bank for their daily banking transactions.

• Lead the analysis, design, and testing of Number Plan Administration System and Number Resource Management.

• Coordinated with the customer the releases of the software.

• Managed scope of work and resources.

• Extensive participation in the peer reviews of the software and team coordination.

• Received awards for the performance on the projects.

• Mentored the colleagues on the concepts and methodology of object oriented development. Software Engineer / Smalltalk Consultant, 10/1993 – 10/1994, International Data Group, Inc. Technology VISUAL WORKS (ver. 2.0), ENVY, SMALLTALK 80, ORACLE, OBJECT BEHAVIOURAL ANALYSIS, Iterative Agile methodologies.

Description Customer Core Facility system is the customer interface and support system for the Duke Power company, the system controlled all the facets of customer interaction and maintenance.

• Spearheaded the effort of requirements gathering.

• Coordinated the analysis and development along with the different interface systems.

• Managed the development of the team.

Software Engineer / Team Leader, 01/1991 – 10/1993, Courseware Learning Systems, Pvt. Ltd. INDIA. Technology INFORMIX, UNIX, C/C++, SDK for WINDOWS, WINDOWS 3.0, MSDOS UNIX. Description Short Term Export Finance (STEFI) is a system that is instrumental in managing the funds used for the export and import of goods and services. The CBTs for UNIX and MSDOS systems simulate the basic UNIX and DOS commands on DOS including the features to mix multiple commands. At the end of the course there was a test on the operating system commands.

• Lead the analysis, development, design and testing of the system.

• Was instrumental in the analysis of the specialized interest calculation logic.

• This system consisted of five modules. Responsibilities included design of tables, creation of the entity relationship diagrams, development of on-line screens, creation of reports and procedures for batch processing. Other/Volunteer Experience

Adjunct Instructor, 2014 – 2022, FCPS-ACE.

Description Conducting training in Project Management for Grant writing, Strategic Planning and Successful Fundraising for Non- Profits as part of a certification program in the Adult Community Education Center for FCPS. Lead Instructor, 2012 – 2022, Computer Core.

Description Training low-income adults acquire the technological and life skills they need to pursue their career aspirations. They are guided in Success Strategies program where they learn to create a resume and cover letter, practice interviewing for a job and learn how to conduct a job search.

Advisor / Program Manager, 2009 – 2020, Leadership Fairfax Inc. Description Guiding, overseeing and advising George Mason University’s Honors College students in the various community service projects for Fairfax County. The students were guided in creating the community service program.

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