J.D. Baker

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Betsy Stockdale, PMI-PBA, CSM

JD is a hard working, dedicated professional. He works well with customers, and is respected by all who work with him. He is very knowledgeable and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others.

James Rice

J.D. Baker defines professionalism and character. I have been honored to work beside J.D. on the UPDM Standards Committee and have learned much from his coaching and mentorship. J.D. is an integral part of the Professional Services team and has worked tirelessly to deliver exemplary results based upon our customer's needs and requirements. J.D. communicates well and is a major contributor to the success of No Magic as a company.

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Credentials

  • TechSmith Camtasia 2020 Explorer
    TechSmith Corporation
    Feb, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Archimate 2
    The Open Group
  • OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional
    Object Management Group
  • OMG Certified UML Professional
    Object Management Group
  • Sun Certified Java Programmer
    Sun Microsystems

Experience

  • Sparx Systems
    • Australia
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Ambassador
      • Feb 2012 - Present

      I represented Sparx Systems at Health Level 7 (HL7), the healthcare IT standards organization and still represent them at the Object Management Group (OMG). Sparx Systems specializes in high performance and scalable visual modeling tools for the planning, design and construction of software intensive systems. With customers in industries ranging from aerospace and automotive engineering to finance, defense, government, entertainment and telecommunications, Sparx Systems is a leading vendor of innovative solutions based on the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and its related specifications. A Contributing Member of the Object Management Group (OMG), Sparx Systems is committed to realizing the potential of model-driven development based on open standards. Show less

  • OMG
    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Cloud Working Group
      • Sep 2018 - Present

      My main interest in the Cloud Working Group is helping to define modeling approaches using OMG standards for designing and documenting cloud-based software architectures.

    • Board Member
      • Sep 2015 - Present

      I was elected to a 3 year term to the OMG Board of Directors representing Sparx Systems at the September 2015 board meeting and re-elected in September 2018.

    • Architecture Board Member
      • Jan 2002 - Present

      I was re-elected to the OMG Architecture Board in Dec. 2012 after a one year absence due to changing company affiliation and have been re-elected every two years since. The Architecture Board's mission is to maintain the overall quality of, and coherence and consistency amongst, the specifications adopted by the OMG. Members of the AB provide technical guidance and review of all Requests for Proposal, Requests for Comment, Specification submissions, and Task Force reports. In addition to the overall mission of the AB, I have been involved with the development of the Unified Profile for DoDAF and MODAF (UPDM), OMG SysML, and the collection of best practices associated with the development of machine readable files for OMG specifications. Show less

  • Contracting with multiple training and consulting providers
    • Senior Instructor/Consultant
      • Oct 2009 - Apr 2021

      I provide model-based systems and software engineering training and mentoring to customers in a wide variety of industries. My efforts have included systems with a significant hardware component - Medical devices - supported a model-based requirements process improvement initiative. - Virtual Test Instrumentation - supported a transition to model-based embedded software development - Insurance and Financial Service Providers - developed processes and modeling approaches for software architecture and development. I have also worked with clients who operate in the B2C space including insurance and financial organizations seeking to improve their software system architectures, business architectures, and business processes. Show less

  • UC San Diego Extended Studies
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Part-time Instructor
      • Mar 1997 - Jun 2019

      I am a retired Instructor and Java Certificate Faculty Advisor for the University of California San Diego Extension Information Technology and Engineering and Defense Technology departments. I taught courses that span the entire system and software development lifecycle. During my time with UCSD Extension I taught: System Requirements Analysis System/Software Architecture DoD Architecture Framework Systems Engineering with OMG SysML™ Agile Software Development Advanced Java Programming Show less

  • ArgonDigital | Enterprise Automation Experts
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Product Manager
      • Mar 2011 - Oct 2011

      Model-based business requirements engineering consultant for software development projects at Dell. I developed Business Requirements Documents for eDell infrastructure improvement projects, working with business and IT representatives in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Model-based business requirements engineering consultant for software development projects at Dell. I developed Business Requirements Documents for eDell infrastructure improvement projects, working with business and IT representatives in Europe, Asia and Latin America.

  • No Magic, Inc.
    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Enterprise Architect
      • Jan 2010 - Oct 2011

      K-LASSE, Inc. contracts with No Magic to supply training and consulting services to No Magic clients. I provided training and consulting to users of MagicDraw, focusing on the area of systems engineering and architecting along with the use of OMG SysML. - No Magic representative on the UML Testing Profile Revision Task Force at the OMG K-LASSE, Inc. contracts with No Magic to supply training and consulting services to No Magic clients. I provided training and consulting to users of MagicDraw, focusing on the area of systems engineering and architecting along with the use of OMG SysML. - No Magic representative on the UML Testing Profile Revision Task Force at the OMG

  • Ker-Ley Architecting, Systems and Software Engineering, Inc.
    • Principal Technologist
      • Oct 2009 - Oct 2011

      K-LASSE, Inc. is a training, mentoring and consulting company focused on UML, OMG SysML model-based development and the incorporation of modeling in concert with agile software development. K-LASSE, Inc. is a training, mentoring and consulting company focused on UML, OMG SysML model-based development and the incorporation of modeling in concert with agile software development.

  • STI
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Instructor
      • 2009 - 2011

      Taught Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), Agile SW Development, and UML Modeling courses for multiple clients. Taught Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), Agile SW Development, and UML Modeling courses for multiple clients.

  • BAE Systems
    • United Kingdom
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Principal Systems Engineer
      • Jul 1995 - Aug 2009

      Sr. Principal Systems Engineer at BAE Systems, responsible for architecture and requirements development and system design processes and methodologies. I have been recognized for innovations in presenting and studying the application of Software Design Patterns. • OMG Certified UML Professional • One of the authors of the UML Profile for Systems Engineering (SysML) • Member of the Unified Profile for DoDAF task force (an industry consortium) • Sun Certified Java Programmer • SEI Software Architecture Professional and ATAM Evaluator • Presented training and mentored developers in OOAD and SOA • Technical representative to the Object Management Group, - co-Chair of the Process Metamodeling Special Interest Group. Elected member of the OMG Architecture Board. Show less

  • Systems Engineering Management Co. (SEMCO)
    • Project Engineer
      • Mar 1991 - Jul 1995

      Software Project Engineer for the Mobile Ground Tracking Station (MGTS). Over the lifetime of this C4IS system, integrated software and hardware COTS systems for processing surveillance sensor data. Operationally, personally responsible for integrating satellite orbit command capability into the MGTS, along with multiple bit rate data processing computer systems and communications with simulated Aegis cruisers. Responsibilities included software development, mission planning, field operations supervision, PCM telemetry database creation, and data processing on the Loral 550 - Sun Sparc System. Project Manager and Lead Engineer for a FFP contract to design and build PC-based telemetry test sets for the NATO Missile Maintenance Facilities. Personally responsible for developing telemetry receiver control software, as well as project schedules and budgets. Developed and presented the five day System Operation and Maintenance training course. All work was completed on schedule and under budget. Two versions of the workstations were added to the company product line. Wrote the software section of two winning telemetry system proposals. Program Manager on a FFP contract for the development of a U.S. Navy flight line test set. I was assigned mid-project to correct schedule and budget overruns, and technical difficulties. The fully functional testers were delivered on time, with the company making a small profit. Senior systems engineer/network designer on a project to develop a U.S. Army electronics maintenance trainer. Delivered a 200 node, networked system with each node consisting of a computer workstation, a computer-controlled video disc player, and an electronics console with unit under test receiver and test equipment. Show less

  • US Navy
    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Master Chief Avionics Technician
      • Jun 1968 - Jan 1989

      Held positions of increasing responsibility in the field of aviation electronics systems and automated testing. Promoted to Avionics Master Chief with the minimum amount of time in service. Responsibilities included functional and technical management of several large teams, culminating in functional responsibility for the 220 enlisted personnel of Fighter Squadron 114. Organized and led the only successful F-14 aircraft Integrated Weapons Team in the Pacific Fleet, which resulted in being awarded a Navy Achievement Medal and a Navy Commendation Medal. . Designated as a U.S. Navy Master Training Specialist. Designated as an Avionics System Quality Assurance Inspector. Show less

Education

  • West Coast University
    MSCS, Software Engineering
    1985 - 1990
  • Chapman University
    BS, Computer Science
    1983 - 1985

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