Manager Management

MARVIN E. NOVAK

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Seabrook, Texas **586

Tel. 713-***-****

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

SKILLS:

Engineering and project management of complex projects from initial concept and requirements through architecture, design, development, testing and delivery. Leader of engineering teams in hardware and software development. Proficient in management, computer tools, customer relations, interpersonal skills, presentations, operational support of delivered systems, business development, training and problem resolution.

EXPERIENCE:

2008 to present: Program Manager at Sierra Lobo Inc., leading test planning for NASA Constellation launch vehicles and determining criteria for first crewed flight. Management of personnel, planning and budget including customer relations with NASA and corporate management, contract and subcontract management, product improvement, Lean Six Sigma and risk mitigation programs.

1987 to 2001: Engineering manager for the Lockheed team developing commercial satellite control systems and performing Space Station upgrades to the NASA Mission Control Center including business development and proposals. Also performed subcontract management, assuring conformance to the FAR and related regulations.

1980 to 1987: Manager and engineer for Northrop at the NASA Johnson Space Center responsible for sustaining engineering and operations of the Shuttle Manipulator Development Facility, Astronaut Weightless Training Facility, Space Environment Simulation Labs and the Astronaut Measurement Labs. Proposal manager for contract renewal and management representative for successful union negotiations.

Prior Work: Hughes Aircraft Company in El Segundo, CA, engineering development of satellite control ground equipment for communications and weather spacecraft. Performed field support and customer training for computer installations throughout Europe and the Far East.

EDUCATION and ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

BSEE University of Southern California

USCG Captains License

USCG Electronics School

Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society Member

Leader of “Team of the Year” at NASA JSC

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