Ben Steele, PMP

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Dayton, OH **424

937-***-****

g654yg@r.postjobfree.com

Program Management / Engineering Management

An Engineering and Project Management professional with significant experience in Commercial and Department of Defense programs for the design, development, acquisition, manufacture, deployment, and service of state-of-the-art electronic/electrical systems and sub-systems. Skilled at incorporating state-of-the-art technology solutions into the design of various hardware and software products and systems to meet customer needs. Developed and led technical teams in cross-functional environments through the various life cycle stages of product acquisition.

Experience and training includes:

*Proposal Development *Resource Planning *Sub-Contract Management

*Cost Analysis *Earned Value Management *Risk Analysis

*Schedule Analysis *Lean Mfg. *Scope Management

*Customer Liaison *Acquisition Support *Life Cycle Management

Professional Experience

PE Systems WPAFB, OH

Program Manager (June 2011 – Jan 2012)

Provide program management and acquisition support to integrate the Joint Tactical Radio System onto the C130 Avionics Modernization Program platform ($84M). Provide liaison support for the stakeholders in the integration effort (ASC, ESC, AMC, AFC2IC, and others).

L-3 Nova Engineering Mason, OH

Program Manager (Sep 2009 – Apr 2011)

Program management to include: Proposal development; Business unit development; Cost and schedule development and control, Tracking and reporting using Earned Value tools and techniques; Resource allocation in a matrix environment; Sub-contract and consultant coordination and management, Customer liaison, Classified projects and programs. Products include state-of-the-art wireless data communications systems; unattended ground sensor systems; flight test telemetry devices; advanced waveform implementation; and software defined radio systems. Programs involve both hardware and software development. (Most programs $1M to $7M)

Gentex Corporation, Visionix Div. Aurora, IL

Program Manager (Mar 2009 – Sep 2009)

Program Management and Business Unit development for the design, development, demonstration and fielding of next generation helmet/head mounted information display systems.

Primary platforms: A-10, F-16, C-130

GE Aviation Vandalia, OH

Program Manager (Jan 2008 – Jan 2009)

Program Management support including cost and schedule development and control, tracking and reporting using Earned Value tools and techniques; resource allocation in a matrix environment; sub-contract and consultant coordination and management; customer liaison; DFAR and ITAR knowledge requirement. International provider of power generation, control, conversion, and distribution products. Primary platforms: Global Hawk; X-47B; T-50/A-50 (Korea)

Indesign-LLC Indianapolis, IN

Project Manager (Sep 2006 – Dec 2007)

A provider of turn-key electronic product development and engineering services for the consumer products industry in an ISO certified process environment. Directed proposal development, client interface, cost and schedule development monitoring and control, coordinated resources, and any other functions required to meet the needs of the customer. Products include: Wireless power meter monitoring and control; Wireless medical sensors; Electrostatic voltmeter.

Spectral Systems Inc. Beavercreek, OH

Program Manager (Mar 2001 – Jan 2006)

Managed proposal development (DFAR knowledge required); cost and schedule development, tracking and reporting using Earned Value tools and techniques; resource allocation in a matrix environment; sub-contract and consultant coordination and management; customer liaison. Development and integration of advanced Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare systems, sensors and embedded processors. Primary programs include; Wideband collection capability for Combat Sent aircraft; Precision targeting system using Very Long Baseline Interferometer techniques.

The GEM City Engineering Co. Dayton, OH

Program Manager (1997 – 2001)

Managed total program for various design and build programs of special machines (mechanical, electrical, and software). Experienced in proposal preparation, resource allocation, cost analysis, documentation, scheduling, performance monitoring, risk analysis, customer liaison, and problem resolution. Products include: Automated production test station for computer processors (Intel - $20M); Automated plating station for production wafers (IBM - $12M); Solid rocket fuel extruder (ATK).

Modern Technologies Corp. Xenia Ohio

Controls Engineering Manager (1992 – 1996)

Management and engineering responsibility for the Controls/Electrical Engineering department. Led efforts for the design and manufacture of custom control and electrical systems for use by various military and industrial customers. Projects included: control and monitoring system for an environmental test facility; all electric mobile kitchen; satellite communications antenna system; generator testing program; tank gunnery range target lifting mechanism.

Systems Research Laboratories Beavercreek, OH

Project Manager (1979 – 1991)

Various engineering positions include: Design engineer; Product engineer; Test Engineer; Systems Engineer; Project Engineer; Project manager. Products include: Ultrasonic test instrumentation; Hi-resolution video monitors; Night vision goggle head-up displays.

Other:

Ranco Controls – Test Laboratory Supervisor

Tektran – Engineering Technician

Western Electric – Electronic switching system production wiring

Education and Other

University of Dayton, Dayton OH - Course work in Management Science

BSEET, Ohio Institute of Technology, Columbus OH

PMP Certification – #1253771 (current through 2015)

TS/SCI Clearance – Current through Feb, 2013

DAU ACQ PM Level I

Served as a member of the Mad River Local Schools Board of Education for 16 years

Selected Skills and Capabilities

Proposal development and preparation

Contract negotiation and program base lining

Resource planning and allocation

Personnel hiring, supervision and performance evaluation

Cost analysis and reporting using Earned Value techniques

Risk analysis

Program performance monitoring, assessment, and reporting

Subcontractor and consultant management

Customer liaison and problem resolution

Project Management practices in accordance with the PMBOK as set forth by PMI

Supply chain management and logistics

System Acquisition

Familiar with DFAR and ITAR requirements

JIT Manufacturing

FMEA/FMECA

Quality assurance – processes, standards, and compliance

Documentation control and configuration management

Lean Manufacturing and six-sigma training and familiarity

Involved in obtaining ISO certification and performing in an ISO environment

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint

Proficient with Microsoft Project, Open Plan, and Lotus Notes

Experience with AutoCad, Solid Edge, Visio

Associated Products and Services

Aircraft power generation, conversion, control, and distribution systems (Global Hawk; T-50; X47B)

Military Aircraft Avionics Systems (MH-53J)

Helmet mounted cueing system (A-10, F-16)

Electronic Warfare Systems (EW)

Signal Intelligence gathering equipment and systems (SIGINT) (Combat Sent)

FPGA and ASICS development; Embedded Processing systems

PC board design and layout

Chassis design and build

Basic Research and Development efforts for aircraft geo-location systems (GPS and VLBI)

Military aircraft electronic subsystem field service and support

Military aircraft Satellite Communications system installation (MH-53J)

Robotic material handling equipment for the semiconductor industry (Intel)

Solid rocket fuel extrusion system

Automated process plating system for semiconductor manufacturing (IBM)

Various special machines (robotic handlers, conveyors, loader/unloaders)

Amphibious vehicle retrofit (engines and propulsion system, control and safety systems) (LARC)

Environmental test chamber control system

Ultrasonic test equipment and scanning systems (digital and analog)

Laser gauging equipment

High resolution military video monitor production and test

Tank gunnery simulation system production and test

Night Vision goggle head up display system production and test (MH-53J; MH-64; C-130; C-141; B-52)

All-electric mobile kitchen for military use

Military generator performance testing

Tank firing range target lifting systems

Recycled plastics extrusion system

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