Director of Engineering

Abdul Karim Baram, Ph.D.

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Bloomington, IN

Cell 812-***-****

Home 812-***-****

Office 812-***-****

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Objective:

A responsible position of Directing/Management or Technical Lead of Engineering Systems, Architecture development and management of requirements for mission systems integration of missile systems. RF, Radar & Remote Sensing Weapons & Missiles, Avionics, Electronic Warfare (ESM, ECM, ECCM, IR, and EO), Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (C4ISR), Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) of Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) and Network Centric Systems (NCS), Site Survey, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) or Research and Technology System Analyst in Warfare, Threat Detection, Analysis, Survivability, Integrated Electronic Security System (IESS), Training, and System CONOPS, which will utilize my experience and provide an opportunity for personal advancement while making a real contribution to the growth of the organization.

Summary of Experience

More than 25 years experience in Engineering Leadership & Management, System Engineering & Integration, Analysis, Training and Development. An excellent understanding of Strategic Electronic Defense Systems (THAAD & FBX-T) Radars & Ballistic Missile Defense Systems (BMDS), Network Centric Systems, Aerospace, and Defense industries, in-depth knowledge of aircraft design, Manned Ground Vehicles (MGVs) of Future Combat Systems (FCS), Land Warfare and Operations, Air Warfare and Operations, C3I systems, Integrated Defense Systems, Military Standards, Rules & Regulations. A great working knowledge of developing Technical Specifications, Statement of Work (SOW), Deployment, Integrated Logistics Support, great knowledge and experience of Cultural Transformation Process, Organizational Development, and Professional Translation (English to Arabic and vice versa).

An in-depth knowledge of all aspects of Analyses to optimize total system of systems and system architecture, Quality Assurance (QA), safety, reliability, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Failure Review Boards (FRBs), maintainability, testability, human systems integration (Situational Awareness), survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success.

A strong and detailed knowledge of all phases and aspects of Engineering Management such as: defining, implementing and managing customer programs, establishing Work Breakdown Structure, initiating and maintaining budgets and customer delivery schedules, Integrated Management Plan (IMP/IMS), Integrated Product Development System (IPDS), Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), Earned Value Management System (EVMS), tradeoff studies, and risk analyses and management. A great strong and detailed knowledge of all phases and aspects of Program Management such as: coordinating proposals, monitoring the progress of work, Technical Interface Meetings (TIMs) with the customer, Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs) and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), scheduling, evaluating performance, planning, developing specifications, negotiating with customers, estimating financial aspects of projects or programs, and providing solutions to program problems using Six Sigma.

Oct 2008 – Present

URS Corp. EG&G Division

Crane, IN

Position:Director of Engineering and Electronic Warfare Dept.

Direct all Technical, Engineering, and Operational activities of Electronic Warfare (EW). Interface with local and national level customers and sponsors of EW. Lead Electronic Warfare functional business area and collaborate with key customers to support their strategic objectives.

Currently, working on Spectrum Warfare Systems of Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), this includes: Maritime, Expeditionary, and Airborne EW Defensive Systems. Next Generation Airborne Electronic Attack Systems, Electronic Protection (EP) Systems, Electronic Support (ES) Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems, special Mission Systems, Sensors, and Directed Energy Weapon Systems.

Providing Electronic Warfare Support, survivability suite, and Advanced Threat System to protect the US Navy EA-6B, EA-18G against Radar-Guided Missiles, Laser-Guided Missiles, and Heat Seeking Missiles as well as electronic warfare (EW) capability gaps and enabling technologies.

Building EW capabilities and acquiring resources to meet the growing need of Spectrum Warfare Systems of Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) as well as developing vision of the future of EW.

May 2007 – May 2008

Raytheon Company / Network Centric Systems (NCS)

Largo, FL

Position: Sr. Manager

Responsible for providing customer technical support in developing National Security Council Center system, which is composed of several components that provide a reliable and secure system (facility, communications, and network infrastructure) to assist senior government officials to operate and carry-out the requirements of the National Security Council, developing strong customer relationships, monitoring and shaping customer needs, identifying new opportunities, proposing technical solutions, working with teammates, and support strategic business development.

Leading the development of System of Systems architectures, Concept of Operations; (CONOPS); Mission Scenarios; and contributing to the development of Knowledge Management and Training.

Performing requirements and operational capabilities analyses to determine gaps that can be met using Raytheon solutions. And assist in pursuit strategies for new capabilities.

Leading the efforts of analyzing survivability thru threats detection and analysis and quantifying the ability and capability of system, subsystem, equipment, process, and procedure to continue to function during and after a natural or man-made disturbance; nuclear electromagnetic pulse from the detonation of a nuclear weapon by focusing on the following areas:

• Susceptibility - the likelihood of being detected, identified, and hit

• Vulnerability - the effects of being hit by a weapon

• Recoverability - longer term post hit effects, damage control and firefighting, capability restoration or (in extremis) escape and evacuation

Program Risk & Opportunity Manager

Managing Risk & Opportunity programs, by focusing on uncertainty related to a threat and a sequence of human activities including: risk assessment, strategies development to manage it, and mitigation of risk using managerial resources. Also, using risk to advance current capabilities and achieve something that hasn’t been done before.

Project and Engineering Manager

Managed and Led a System Engineering team responsible for the design, development, and deployment of the International Border Security System in the Middle East. Providing project direction; planning; control of all costs, schedules, and resources; and customer interface. Specific responsibilities include performing threat analyses, conducting site surveys, developing top-level operational requirements documents, preparing long range plans, and developing a system CONOPS.

Participated in the Development of two proposals: Northern Border and Purple that included: Management, Technical, and cost volumes. And Translated Documents from Arabic to English and vice versa.

May 2005 – May 2007

Raytheon Company

Woburn, MA

Position: Sr. Principal Engineer in Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) Missile Defense Center (MDC) of Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS): Radar, Sensor & Ship Systems

Deployment IPT of FBX-T Radar System & Hardware

Provided a various types of support to the deployment of FBX-T Radar System, such as, Site Activation Survey, Operation Plan Development, Power System Development and Design, EMI Testing, Quality Assurance (QA), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Reliability & Maintainability Analyses, Integrated Logistics Support, Safety and Human Factor, security analysis, and construction Management

IPT of Integrated Electronic Security System (IESS) of FBX-T Radar System

Developed Integrated Electronic Security System (IESS) for FBX-T Radar System That included: Captured the requirements, Site Activation Plan, Site Operation Plan, System Integration, Equipment Selection, Threat Timing, Weather Analysis, EMI Calculation, System Logic and Response, Training Courses, Maintenance Plan, Risk Assessment and Mitigation, and Performance Verification Testing (PVT).

IPT Lead in Advanced Technology Solution Program

Search for new technology applications of Electronic Defense Systems that includes: Radar & Remote Sensing, Integration of Avionics, Mission Systems, Weapon Systems, Vehicle Systems, EW, C2BMC, and C4ISR to provide new avenues and opportunities for business growth and progress, evaluate and assess feasibility of R&D proposals & projects, make recommendation, and provide directions to my team.

Technical Lead of Integration, Verification & Validation (IV&V) of Forward Based X-Band Transportable Radar (FBX-T)

Led the process of Integration, Verification & Validation (IV&V) of FBX-T Radar Systems, the process is based on the Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) and Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) that provides the requirements for creating, measuring, managing, and improving Radars, Sensors and Weapons Systems. Developed test plans, establish, update and maintain integration, validation and verification strategies. Establish a mechanism to track interface development. And provide feedback to the development organizations for any potential design problems found.

Technical Lead in System Integration of Forward Based X-Band Transportable Radar (FBX-T)

The FBX-T Radar is a strategic radar system built on the THAAD Radar Segment, which functions a forward-deployed, ground-based portion of a layered defense system that provides multiple engagement opportunities along the entire flight path of a ballistic missile. The integrated system consists of boost, midcourse terminal, and sensor segments, and C2BMC network. The FBX-T Radar provides a forward-based sensor for early acquisition and discrimination of threat, and for reporting of those threats through the C2BMC network for cueing and engagement support. My task is integrating and testing FBX-T Radar system with remote BMDS operation nodes, linked together by C2BMC element network.

Program Manager of Command, Control, Battle Management Communications (C2BMC)

Working with C2BMC, which includes sensor management, track management, threat evaluation, weapon assignment, engagement control and targeting. C2BMC will function as the Battle Manager for BMDS. And the radar will provide track data and status messages while the C2BMC will return commands. My task is to link C2BMC with the FBX-T Radar system that will enhance BMDS information exchange, providing the integration of C2BMC into the BMDS.

Task Lead of Environmental & Electromagnetic Compatibility Analysis

Developed and performed all Environmental and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) tests and analyses for THAAD and FBX-T radars.

Chief Engineer of FBX-T Radar Power System

The FBX-T Radar is a transportable, multifunction, X-band, high resolution, phased array radar system, consisting of the EEU, CEU, and AEU. The Power System consists of generators, enclosures, switchgear, and power distribution equipment that will provide power to the FBX-T Radar. I have developed performance specifications and test requirements for the FBX-T Power System.

May 2004 – May 2005

General Dynamics/Land Systems

Sterling Heights, MI

Position: Technical Lead of Research and Technology of Future Combat Systems (FCS)

Conducted research in technology of warfare and proposed solutions to particular issues in Future Combat Systems (FCS).

Developed requirements and specifications for radar & remote sensing systems, subsystems, RF components & systems for survivability of Future Combat Systems (Active Protection Systems, Electronic Countermeasures, Infra Red (IR)& Electro-Optics Systems (EO), and Laser Warning Receiver (LWR). Also supported preparation of requirements, specifications and interfaced control documentation, to the subsystem and Line-Replaceable Unit (LRU) level.

Developed requirements and designed specification for Inertial Navigation System (INS) and Global Positioning System (GPS). Performed numerical analysis on Kalman Filter processes as applied to Inertial Navigation System (INS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) systems for Manned Ground Vehicle (MGV) of (FCS).

Developed requirements for C4ISR systems and supported the process of design, development and integration with other systems and sub-systems, and provided systems engineering support for on-going and future programs, which developed a practical knowledge of Communications and Avionics through the implementation of standards (MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-498, and MIL-STD-2167A).

Coordinated with different teams and groups for the acquisition of material related to particular projects and analysis results that predict the potential of construction of technological solutions to be reviewed, and supported technical proposal efforts, scope of work, program schedules and plan development.

Use the collected research material to guide the scope and content of projects that involving in comparing, evaluating and assessing different research and technology solutions, recommend those that are most likely promising and indicate how the proposed solutions should be developed into operational capabilities, and support preparation for major technical program reviews, and contributed to the development of Integrated Project Teams (IPT) at General Dynamics by addressing different issues of research and technology of Future Combat Systems and other related areas.

Developed methods by which the projects teams can improve their performance and complete their assignments, depending on the nature of the work (studies, experiments, modeling and simulation and prototype developments), and participate in design reviews to verify that designs satisfy allocated requirements. And performed requirement analysis and validation used the requirements management database.

Dec 1991 – Aug 2004

UAE Ministry of Defense

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Position: Sr. Consultant

Applied scientific and engineering principles to research, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test and evaluate electronic warfare & defense systems and military weapon systems.Developed electronic threat system analysis of multi-theater and scenarios, using multi-sensor (RF, IR, EO and Laser) to detect, analyze, assess, process, integrate and apply the proper countermeasures for the Air Defense Systems. And performed futuristic & predictive analysis, to unveil and predict significant threats and events.

Developed and performed radar analysis system. The system generates high-fidelity simulated radar data to evaluate radar system performance. Also process and evaluate measured radar data; simulate airborne or ground-based multi-channel radar data in jamming and clutter environments; combine measured and simulated radar data; develop and evaluate new radar algorithms; and assess the performance of advanced radar systems and signal processing technologies. Performed analysis, identified objectives, proposed solutions and prepared final reports on existing and emerging threats and studied all possible threats.

Developed requirements and specifications for radar & remote sensing systems, subsystems, RF components & systems, Electronic Support Measures (ESM) Electronic Countermeasures (ECM), Electronic Counter-Counter Measures (ECCM), Avionics Systems, Infra Red (IR)& Electro-Optics Systems (EO), Laser Systems, and C4ISR systems.

Reviewed and prepared engineering technical analyses, reports, proposal and other technical documentation. And performed functions such as system integration, configuration management, quality assurance, testing, acquisition and resource management.

Engineering management

Led engineering team, developed engineering procedures and controls, managed project efforts, and took the lead in problem solution.

System Manager

Supervised a group of 50 system engineers, system analysts, maintenance engineer, designers, technicians, and administrative personnel engaged in the following activities:

Planning Function

Encompassed: defining the organization’s goals, establishing the overall strategy for achieving these goals, and developing a comprehensive hierarchy of plans to integrate and coordinate activities.

Organizational Function

Included the determination of what tasks are to be done, who is to do them, how the tasks are to be grouped, who reports to whom, and where decisions are to be made.

Leading Function

Consisted of directing the activities of all members of my organization, motivating subordinates, selecting the most effective communication channels and resolving conflicts among my organization members.

Controlling Function

Included monitoring the organization performance, comparing it to the organization’s goal and correcting any significant deviation from the designated track.

Academic Management- Head of Leadership Department

My task was to manage, supervise, set goals, and policies of the Department.

A member of the College Board

My task was to help formulating the general goals, policies and contribute to the development and progress of the College.

Curriculum Development- A member of Curriculum Committee Participated in developing the required teaching materials and selecting the appropriate texts, references and supplementary materials.

Advisor & counselor

Advised the students on research projects and guided them through their research works.

A special Advisor to the Chief of Staff

Assisted the Chief of Staff in modernizing the military systems and hardware by focusing on human resource development and training.

Teaching - Taught at the Staff and Leadership College (Graduate Levels) the following subjects:

• Advanced Topics in Air Warfare & Air Power

• The Art of Leadership

• The Making of Strategy

• Information Warfare

Taught at the Air Force College the following subjects

• Electronic Warfare Principles and Systems

• Radar Engineering Systems

• Avionics Principles and System

• Weapon Systems

Tasks Performed

• Developed radar, electronic warfare and avionics systems requirements and design concepts

• Analyzed radar electronic warfare and avionics systems requirements

• Interface specifications

• Developed test plans and procedures

• Performed hardware assessment and validation

Areas of Experience

• Radar Warning Receivers (RWR)

• Navigational Aids

• Ground Mapping

• Weather Detection

• Fighter/Interceptor Mission Support

• Electronic Countermeasures (ECM)

• Electronic Counter Countermeasures (ECCM)

• Electronic Intelligence (ELINT)

• Electronic Support Measures (ESM)

• Infrared (IR) and Laser Systems

• Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR)

• Low Probability of Intercept (LPI)

• Air-to-Ground Weapon Delivery

• Air-to-Air Weapon Delivery

• Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) and Global Positioning System (GPS)

Direction Finder (DF), Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT), Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range (VOR), Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), Tactical Air Navigator (TACAN), Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), and Instrument Landing Systems (ILS).

Mar 1979 – Nov 1991

E.I. DuPont de Nemours Co. Inc.

Belle & Parkersburg, WV, Richmond, VA, Greenville and Camden, SC

Position: Engineer

Responsibilities

Electrical/Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineer working in chemical, petrochemical Plants & Industries, which included: Engineering Design, Project Management, Supervision, Training and Teaching. The assignments covered the following tasks:

Engineering, Design, Preparation of Control, Instrumentation, Automation, Power Distribution Systems, Equipment Specifications, Schematics, Single-Line Diagrams, As Built Drawings, Logic & Functional Diagrams, Plan & Layout Diagrams, Scope Development, Estimating, Material Procurement, Equipment Selection, Writing Operating Manuals, Training and Start-Up operations. The tasks basically covered three major areas:

Control

Included; AC & DC Drives, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Power Controllers, Servo Motors and Alarm Systems.

Instrumentation

Included; Distributed Control Systems (DCS): Honeywell TDC: 2000 & 3000, Bailey INFI – 90, I/A Foxboro, (DCI) Fisher & Porter, Process, Pressure, Temperature, Flow and Level Controllers, Electronic & Pneumatic Positioners. Control Valves Sizing, I/P & P/I Transducers, Smart Transmitters, Analyzers, Flow Meters, Recorders, Magnetic Liquid Indicators and Orifice calculating & Sizing.

Power

Included; High, Medium and Low Voltages, Power System Distribution & Transmission Lines, Relay & System’s Coordination, Short Circuit Studies & Calculation, Substations, Switch gears, Steam & Gas Turbine Generators, Motor Control Centers (MCC), Protective Relays & Devices, Lighting Calculations & Distribution, Cables & Conduits sizing.

Sep 1975 – Mar 1979

Microwave Associates

Burlington, MA

Position: Engineer

Responsibilities

Electronic & Microwave System Design Engineer: Designed Microwave Devices, Circuits and Systems for Military Applications particularly the Air Force and Air Defense Systems, and developed Diagnostic Computer Programs for testing Components and Circuits.

Education:

Doctorate (Ph.D.) (Honors) in Applied Technology (Electronic Defense Systems)

The Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, OH

Master in Military Studies (Honors) (MA)

American Military University, Manassas Park, VA

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

University of Massachusetts (formerly University of Lowell), Lowell, MA

Publications:

Author’s Name: Abdul Karim Baram

Book’s Title: Technology in Warfare: The Electronic Dimension

ISBN: 978**********

http://us.macmillan.com/author/abdulkarimbaram

Professional Development:

• Reliability Management Methods • Performance Management

• Preventive Maintenance Management • Project Engineering Management

• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) • Quality Control System

• Principles of Systems Engineering (PoSE) • Six Sigma Specialist

Special Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Excellent negotiation skills • Very effective in a team environment

• Great understanding of cultural diversity. • Good managerial skills.

• Bi-Lingual (Arabic and English)

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen.

Security Clearance: Top Secret / TS

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