Enterprise Architect

• Mar 2023 - Present

Enterprise Architect

• Nov 2021 - Mar 2023

Model Based Systems Engineering

• Sep 2020 - Nov 2021

Overseeing the implementation of model-based approaches and tools to assist the delivery team to transition to digital architecture. I am mentoring the Serco digital team in using the Agile system development method to provide systems engineering principles and practices for the MBSE SySML model. This position also supports the systems engineering technical (SETR) process by providing a digital model for technical reviews rather than relying 100% on document-based information. Develop DoDAF Meta Model to provide information as needed to collect, organize, and store data in a way easily understood, including but not limited to Conceptual Data Model, Logical Data Model, Physical Exchange Specification. Working with NAVSEA and DARPA clients to develop Model Based Systems Engineering Models in Dassault Cameo System Modeler. In this role I am building a team to support system requirements, design, analysis, verification, and validation activities from conceptual design throughout the life cycle of the programs. Show less

Enterprise Architect

• Aug 2017 - Jan 2019

Supported Army HQDA Office of Business Transformation by managing a series of End to End Business Process workshops including developing a workshop strategy, MilSuite site, workshop materials and coordinating the development of End to End Process Models. The workshops themselves were conducted to support Army taskers in coordination with SMEs across several domains.. Supported Army HQDA Office of Business Transformation by managing a series of End to End Business Process workshops including developing a workshop strategy, MilSuite site, workshop materials and coordinating the development of End to End Process Models. The workshops themselves were conducted to support Army taskers in coordination with SMEs across several domains..

Business Architect , Sr. Consultant

• Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

Created End-to-end re-engineering of business process aligned to improving audit findings. Identified opportunities to improve customer experience and business impact through using a process focused improvement approach. Executed end-to-end process visioning and design; identify process controls, integration points and standardization needs. Identified and analyzed current and future state risks in support of the risk management team. Created End-to-end re-engineering of business process aligned to improving audit findings. Identified opportunities to improve customer experience and business impact through using a process focused improvement approach. Executed end-to-end process visioning and design; identify process controls, integration points and standardization needs. Identified and analyzed current and future state risks in support of the risk management team.

Enterprise Architect

• Apr 2015 - Jan 2017

Supported the Department of Education FSA providing Enterprise Architecture SME consulting to the Technology Office. Which includes performing enterprise architecture impact analysis, market research and review of project level architecture documentation. Another primary responsibility is that of implementing architecture related boards and working groups to support the overall IT Governance process. Supported the Department of Education FSA providing Enterprise Architecture SME consulting to the Technology Office. Which includes performing enterprise architecture impact analysis, market research and review of project level architecture documentation. Another primary responsibility is that of implementing architecture related boards and working groups to support the overall IT Governance process.

IT Governance - Senior Manager

• Sep 2013 - Apr 2015

Supported the USDA NRCS developing Governance Standards for the Office of the CIO. This position has allowed me to define and establish a standard SDLC, requirements process and risk process. Melissa have assisted in the establishment of IT governance boards and stage gates. This is made possible by the establishment of strong client relationships with the CIO and Director level staff. Melissa also provide leadership in the area of Enterprise Architecture implementing FEA based enterprise architecture using the ARIS architecture repository. Managing a team of more than twenty individuals including employees, subcontractors, independent consultants and staffing company placements. Melissa have had the responsibility of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and terminating staff. Show less

Senior Consultant

• Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

Worked with a defense contractor client to develop a Change Management tool for their Information Services (IS) department. The Business Process automation was completed in Interneer's Intellect Business Process Management tool. With the launch of this new system the client is more than halfway to DCAA audit compliance in their IS organization. Having automated their own process the client was able to get a ChM Tool that was the right size and fit for their organization in less than a 90 days. Worked with a defense contractor client to develop a Change Management tool for their Information Services (IS) department. The Business Process automation was completed in Interneer's Intellect Business Process Management tool. With the launch of this new system the client is more than halfway to DCAA audit compliance in their IS organization. Having automated their own process the client was able to get a ChM Tool that was the right size and fit for their organization in less than a 90 days.

Senior Specialist

• Apr 2010 - Jan 2013

BusinessArchitectureSpecialist,​ USTreasuryInternalRevenueService(IRS)​ as the Business Architecture Specialist, was responsible for creating Business Architecture project plans to include a Business Process Modeling Approach, a Pilot Plan, Business Process Management Operating Model, and a Requirements Integration Plan. Dynamic Business Capability Modeling Analyst,​ Military Health System (MHS)​ Office of the Chief Technology Officer as an Enterprise Architecture SME Melissa provided the business analysis team guidance in interpreting and using Enterprise Architecture information. Enterprise Architecture Specialist,​ US Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (Fin CEN)​ as the Enterprise Architecture (EA) Specialist Melissa was responsible for creating EA project plans to include a meta-model, a release plan, an EA approach and scoping document. Show less

Lead Enterprise Architect

• Dec 2008 - Mar 2010

Created EA project plans to include maintaining a delivery schedule for individual systems efforts, tracking mandated due dates, maintaining a resource plan and supporting project briefings. Within a year developed an EA baseline AS-IS Architecture to include classifying and documenting the components within the enterprise’s business mission architecture. Melissa developed several investment/system gap analyses. Melissa was also responsible for EA working groups meetings and panels, including facilitating. Key to my success on this project was the integration of EA with other areas such as Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC), Project Management, and SDLC. Show less

Associate

• May 2005 - Dec 2008

As an Enterprise Architect for Booz|Allen|Hamilton, worked with Centers of Excellence Architecture and Development (COE 2 A&D) on the development and implementation of an Enterprise Architecture (EA) training course. The course is similar to those offered for Lean Six Sigma certification with EA as the core skill being transmitted. Developed curriculum, the provided logistics support for the courses, and instructed sessions of the courses. The course includes: EA methodologies and frameworks (e.g. FEA/FEAF, DODAF/C4ISR, Zachman), an overview of Federal government IT legislation, policy and drivers, and EA applications. Facilitated the Presentation Technical Working Group which contributed to the updating and refining of the DoDAF in particular the presentations and visualizations of the architecture information. Contributed white papers which recommended new products be added to version 2.0 of the DoDAF these products included capability based, project level, and strategic level views. Managed small groups for two years. Effort used Telelogic System Architect as the architecture repository. The efforts supported while with Booz Allen include architecture development, stakeholder education and outreach, capability based architecture, and architecture for use in a business process reengineering efforts. Show less

Systems Analyst

• Aug 2004 - May 2005

As a business architect supported Military Health Systems (MHS) Operational Architecture. Analyzed capabilities, requirements, and submissions to ensure alignment with established Operational Architecture. This effort used Telelogic System Architect as the architecture repository. The modeling notations that were used included IDEF 0 and BPMN. Maintained Architecture Change Request Database and Analysis Request Database. Performed program management tasks including creating work breakdown structures in MS Project. Show less

Desktop Support Specialist

• May 2003 - Aug 2004

As a program management analyst supported TRICARE Management Activity, Information Management, Health Data Management Program. Performed program management tracking in MS Project, and kept track of activities in a detailed manner. As a program management analyst supported TRICARE Management Activity, Information Management, Health Data Management Program. Performed program management tracking in MS Project, and kept track of activities in a detailed manner.