Program Manager IV

• Nov 2017 - Present

Systems Engineer

• Mar 2016 - Nov 2017

· Support the Client, Computers and Servers (CCS), the Digital Printing and Imaging (DPI) and the Cellular Services and Devices (CSD) efforts for the Air Force ITCC (Information Technology Commodity Council). · Liaison with SAF/A6, AFNIC, and AFSPC other MAJCOM personnel on policy changes related to allowed capabilities for AF usage. · Monitor development of new devices and technology and advise the ITCC on potential impacts. · Test, scan devices, and provide custom security audits and remediation assessments for a wide variety of personal computers, printers, multi-function, and cellular devices for use on Air Force Network in compliance with DoD and AF policy. · Conduct and develop technical market research documentation. · Maintain familiarity with the Air Force CAC authentication methods and processes including a working knowledge of PKI and differing levels of encryption. Show less

IT Specialist

• Oct 2010 - Aug 2013

• Provide direct support to Director of Engineering on all technical, engineering, and architectural subjects and issues. Primary focal point for all systems engineering activities for Business Enterprise Systems (BES) Division, focusing on adherence to the SEP (Systems Engineering Process) and other higher organization IT standards and policies affecting more than 2000 people. • Ensure proper use of guides, checklists, templates and forms while providing guidance on tailoring of the SEP process. • Provide process oversight to over 120 programs, with the completion of AFSEAM (Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model) Self-Assessments. • Manage Directorate SharePoint site; managed migration of data and folders from Community of Practice (COP) website into SharePoint; team member in development of Engineering Indicator slides which consolidates status on many engineering issues into a graphical dashboard for more than 2000 users. • Point man for the bi-weekly Engineer Crosstalk, responsible for all planning and execution activities. • Serve as Functional System Administrator (FSA) for PVCS (Polytron Version Control System) on Gunter AFB network. Including installation of system software, patching of system vulnerabilities, and support to over 35 programs and 400 users. • Primary Self Inspection Process (SIP) Monitor; provide assistance to Program Engineers (89 across four States) in completion of Engineering Checklists to comply with mandated Air Force Instruction. • Served as alternate COR (Contracting Officer Representative) on ETASS and MITRE contracts. Encompassing over $21M and 135 employees annually across 4 geographically separated locations. • Universal Software License Manager (USLM) serving approximately 40 programs. • Serve as Division’s Equipment Custodian – 22 government issued CPUs and peripheral devices Show less

Staff Engineer

• Jun 2009 - Oct 2010

• Provided technical expertise to program and project personnel throughout the project life cycle; and provided guidance in test software and systems engineering principals as applied in their unique programs and projects. • Assisted the PMO in the building and completion of System Engineering Plans, Technical Risk Management and Control Plans, Technical Work Plans, and OSS&E baseline documents. • Oversaw AF SEAM activities to include program self-assessments; served as member of three AF SEAM Validation teams. • Co-authored Technical Management Review (TMR) template, which is the primary mechanism for conveying program technical status to senior leadership. • Advised and organized TMR for 10 divisions incorporating 85 programs, providing systems engineering insight at the program level direct to the Group Director of Engineering. • Consolidated technical issues/coordinated logistics for the bi-weekly Engineer Crosstalk. • Prepared waiver letters for 554 ELSG/CC and 754 ELSG/CD, eliminating the need for conducting the Safety checklist for the Program self-inspection. • Managed Squadron SharePoint site; managed migration of data and folders from Community of Practice (COP) website into SharePoint; created Engineering Indicator slides which consolidates status on many engineering issues into a graphical dashboard; provides C&A status, a key component of increased security engineering discipline. • Served as primary representative and member of the Quality Assurance (QA) & Manufacturing Council to develop QA policy and assign responsibilities for all AFMC centers, units, and headquarters functions. • Reviewed/Coordinated evaluation reports to Air Force Technical Integration Office, assessing the requirements to migrate GOTS/COTS onto GCSS-AF. Assisted Capabilities Integration Environment (CIE) and security personnel with incorporating technical recommendation to ease GCSS migration. Show less

Technical Writer/Business Analyst

• Jan 2009 - Mar 2009

• Technical Writer for the Enterprise Architecture Group. Providing lifecycle systems architecture support for development, deployment, and sustainment of Information Technology (IT) systems. • Reviewed, analyzed, and edited Information Support Plans (ISP) – DoD mandated plan of all Acquisition Category (ACAT) programs describing system dependencies and interface requirements to enable testing and verification of IT and National Security Systems (NSS) interoperability and supportability requirements. • Collaborated on projects to include MetaStorm BPM (Business Process Management) tool, Configuration Management plan, and MetaStorm SEP effort. Show less

Resource Operations Analyst

• Jul 2003 - Mar 2008

• Provided program control and acquisition life-cycle management support to major acquisition programs and operational Air Force systems. • Assessed/evaluated program management processes and procedures in support of division policy, acquisition policy, decision-making and overall program management administration. • Verified the accuracy and completeness of detailed information, to include the ability to identify missing or inconsistent information or data. • Maintained, delegated, and tracked division tasks and reports in support of major acquisition programs. • Assisted in the preparation, design, and documentation of graphical presentations and Monthly Acquisition Reports. Show less

Human Resource Officer/Project Analyst

• Apr 2001 - Feb 2003

• Prepared drafts, concerning employee benefit changes, for submission to the Company wide news publication The Source. • Designed and formatted benefit forms and communication documents for Company-wide use. • Prepared PowerPoint presentations for use within Regions Benefits Dept., and also for posting to Regions Intranet. • Team member in developing processes for annual Open Enrollment, Profit Sharing Bonus Plan, and Leadership standards. • Implemented and executed the process for collecting and refunding unpaid benefit premiums • Generated statistical reports and interpreted data utilizing Microsoft Excel. Show less