Systems Engineer

Daniel M. Beran II

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

Cell: 321-***-****

Home: 407-***-****

Objective

To obtain a position as a Systems Engineer or Project Manager, where I can utilize my systems engineering, project management and Six Sigma Green Belt experience to mutually benefit both the company and myself.

Education

1996 – 1999. Bachelors in Computer Science, University of Central Florida.

1991 – 1994 Associates in Arts, Edison Community College

Received my A.S. in music while taking Computer Science related courses.

Computer Skills

All Windows Platforms, MS Project, MS Office, Netscape, IE, DOS, HTML, DOORS, PDM, Clearcase, Dimensions, Netmeeting, Visio, Borland Together, Perl Scripting, C, Pascal, Unix

Work Experience

June, 2003 – Present. Systems Engineer and Configuration Manager, Spyglass Engineering, Subcontractor to Lockheed Martin (LM) Simulation Training and Support (STS) on the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program

- Author use cases, scenarios, business processes, and work flows via UML while defining internal interface and facility requirements in an Agile Development style environment for the Training System Support Center (TSSC)

- Define requirements and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) via use cases with respect to HW, SW, security access control and badging, personnel (administrators, technicians, engineers, managers), supply chain, staffing shifts, facilities and its systems, lab space and storage areas

- Assist in requirement verification and validation

- Aid in updating the Requirement Traceability Matrix in accordance with the delivery schedule

- Contribute to the development of the JSF Integrated Training Center (ITC) including room layout, system design, equipment needed, and function of the facility

- Participate in trade studies for Configuration Management and SW Distribution Tools

- Develop and manage system design artifacts for the Baseline Management capability of the JSF TSSC including: Requirements Definitions, Requirements Risk Management, Concept Definitions, Data Warehousing and Business Process Modeling

- Help in the development of risk reduction assessments to support the JSF Training Systems (TS) program

- Support COTS Tool Trade Studies

- Perform interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications

- Designed and maintain a Configuration Management Library System for the JSF TS Tier 3 level which warehouses multiple levels of TS IPT artifacts, PD’s, SOW’s, and tracks Action Items from cradle to grave

- Obtain Export Control Certification Numbers utilizing JSF TS TAA's and my TTC Training

- Set up, conduct and participate in Peer Reviews

- Coordinate, prepare for, and participate in working groups, trade studies, and demonstrations

- Interface directly with customer

March, 2001 – May, 2003. Project Manager, Lockheed Martin, Enterprise Information Systems(EIS)

- Oversaw and coordinated the operational aspects of multiple ongoing software, or entire site, transition and implementation projects simultaneously, while serving as a liaison between project team, line management and customer, both locally and virtually

- Concurrently led multiple teams of different sizes to project completion

- Integrated COTS Applications/Tools into the LM Help Desk

- Collected and analyzed Lessons Learned and proposed process improvements which simplified operations and reduced overall costs, utilizing my Green Belt Training

- Analyzed project schedule timeline to ensure project was on time and on budget

- Assisted in Systems Integration of software applications for the Enterprise Service Desk

- Assessed risks and project issues, monitored cost, and developed resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction (QA) goals and objectives

- Created and executed test scenarios for COTS applications

- Monitored testing, installation, and operation of COTS applications

- Performed technical planning, and verification and validation of COTS applications to be implemented into the Enterprise Service Desk (ESD)

- Reviewed statuses of projects and budgets; managed schedules and prepared status reports

- Developed mechanisms for monitoring project progress, intervention, and problem solving with line managers and clients

- Provided product presentations to customers

- Performed root cause analysis and took appropriate corrective actions

- Created support agreement documents, which outlined the support structures being developed

December, 1999 – March, 2001. PC Tech Support Analyst, Lockheed Martin, EIS

- Provided technical, operations, and training support via telephone

- Created and executed test scenarios for COTS applications.

- Involved in many projects benefiting analysts of the ESD and increased customer care

- Played a key role in the team which brought "Management and Data Systems" to the ESD

- Designed, developed and implemented the HTML based online documentation system used to house all of the procedures utilized within the ESD. Resulted in a “Diamond Award”

- Team lead on the Support Center Practices team, which resulted in certification for year 2000

- Administrated Unix based "Whiteboard", utilized by both ESD locations

March, 1998 – December, 1999. Webmaster, Calloway Network Access, Inc.

- Webmaster/Systems Administrator

- Developed HTML pages using Microsoft Notepad

- Modified or registered Domain Names with the Internic

- Administrated a Windows NT based DNS server

- Designed graphics for web pages

- Built computers, installed operating systems and configured hardware

- Supplied technical support to customers

- Had various other responsibilities including sales, marketing, and invoicing

- Performed on-site computer repairs

July, 1991 – November, 1998. Lead Night Cook, Bob Evans Farms Restaurants

- Performed supervisory role in personnel/customer management

- Job included a large amount of multi-tasking

- Repaired restaurant computer system

- Assisted in ordering and inventory control

Clearance

Top Secret (Currently Active)

Personal

Major Corporate/University Development Programs:

- Project Management Certification - American Management Association (AMA) -2001

- Lean Thinking/Six Sigma Green Belt Certification -2002

Professional/Managerial/Interpersonal Strengths:

- Strong / Effective leadership skills

- Strong technical skills

- Good listener / Open mind to new ideas

- Team Oriented

- Dependable

- Self motivated / Eager to take on new responsibilities

- Self starter / Always looking for personal development

- Adaptable to a changing environment

- Able to multi-task

- Extensive customer care and service skills

Hobbies

Writing/recording/performing Light Jazz, repairing/rebuilding cars, and carpentry.

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