Christopher Messer, PMP

Principal Program Manager at Federal IT Consulting (FEDITC)
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(386) 825-5501
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Greater St. Louis, SN
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Credentials

  • ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
    AXELOS Global Best Practice
    Jun, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Security +
    CompTIA
    May, 2009
    - Nov, 2024
  • Project Management Professional
    Project Management Institute
    Jul, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified SAFe 5 Practitioner
    Scaled Agile, Inc.
    Aug, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • FEDITC - Federal IT Consulting
    • United States
    • Government Relations Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Principal Program Manager
      • Oct 2019 - Present

      • Transition/Program Manager for Executive Airlift Communications Network (EACN), a 40+ FTE program supporting US Senior Leader in-flight communications worldwide from multiple sites• Program Manager for 40+ FTE Army Training Information System Enterprise Management System (ATIS EMS) providing the infrastructure to manage and deliver training to soldiers and leaders worldwide• Program Manager for the Navy Maintenance and Ship Work Planning (M&SWP) 3.0 Program supporting the Submarine Maintenance Engineering Planning and Procurement Activity the life cycle maintenance planning, scheduling and execution application that manages Intermediate (I) and Depot (D) level maintenance across the Navy Enterprise; Submarines, Carriers and Surface Ships, along with Submarine Trainers, Moored Training Ships (MTS), and other unique platforms• Transition Manager for Air Force Logistics Module (LOGMOD) and Base Support and Expeditionary (BaS&E) Site Planning supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC). Led the development and maintenance of LOGMOD supporting Campaign planning and BaS&E supporting Joint Command and Air Force warfighters with global visibility of resources at potential forward operating locations for planning and accomplishing real-time, combat operations anywhere in the world• Lead and/or perform: Corporate IT Management, IT Process Improvement, CMMC compliance

  • Trowbridge & Trowbridge, LLC
    • United States
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Management
      • Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

      • Program Management for the Technical, Engineering, and Development Support Services (TEDSS) contract supporting the Joint Service Provider for Pentagon and National Capitol Region customers• Led the daily activities of a team of over 125 to provide Systems Engineering, Application Development, and Service Design and Operation and deliver secure, accessible, and steady IT support based on JSP customer requirements, utilize ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) and CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) best practices, and advance end-to-end service levels• Ensured that services met or exceeded SLAs for TEDSS contract services to include systems engineering, service design and operations, application development and specialized support for mission specific systems and applications• Met with Government customers to provide status, receive direction and assess contract deliverables• Developed and mentored employees. Conducted interviews and assessed applicants for vacant positions• Assisted with HR activities for employees on multiple collocated contracts

  • Sawdey Solution Services
    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Deputy Program Manager
      • Jul 2018 - Jan 2019

      • First point-of-contact for all technical and functional issues to software/hardware development teams working within the United States Transportation Command Enterprise Integration Lab (EIL)• Assisted EIL leadership in operations planning and management as needed• Supported the EIL Program Manager/Task Lead in collecting project information for reports and managing resources• Partnered with government or commercial leadership to create solutions that would improve IT performance and stability in the environments• Ensured that each project will be both technically sound and comply with policies/regulations and constraints.• Worked closely with lead system administrators and integrators to align efforts to improve the velocity and reliability of software releases.

  • Akima Global Technology
    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Project Manager
      • Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

      Led efforts to examine IT as a Service initiatives and draft documents such as Concept of Operations and Implementation PlansApplied knowledge of IA controls, strong troubleshooting and conflict resolution skills, and experience with US Air Force (AF) IT systems to assist in guiding future AF IT architecturesManaged projects and teams of data processing and other information management professionals in analysis, design, integration, testing, documenting, converting, extending, and implementing automated information and/or telecommunications systemsCoordinated with external support organizations including AFLCMC, Program Management Office, ESC, 24 AF and AFSPC Staff

  • Advanced Project Consulting
    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Enterprise Architect/IT Services Manager
      • Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

      Reviewed system requirements and developed strategies to support avionics, communications, and data systems and briefs, attends and leads discussion on initiativesDeveloped, reviewed and/or modified System Architectures, Enterprise Architectural Views, Engineering Support Plans, Information Support Plans, Security Classification Guides, Life Cycle Management Plans, Test Requirements Documents, and other documentation required for system sustainment and ensures effective configuration managementEvaluated analytical and systematic problems and developed appropriate corrective action Provided high-level architectural review expertise to managers and technical staffAdvised on selection of technological purchases with regards to processing, data storage, data access, and applications development and the feasibility of potential future projectsCoordinated schedule changes with customer and support organizations as priorities and/or work assignments are changedLead or participated in Business Development, capture, solution development, and proposal writing for Federal Civilian and DoD opportunities

  • Tricore Management, LLC
    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Design Engineer/ Chief of Cyber Security
      • Sep 2014 - Sep 2016

      Established the Cyber Security Division of TricoreResponsible for Cyber Security Audits and Testing,including Business Development, Management, and performing engagementsDesign Engineer for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Squadron Operations Center (RPA SOC) Program- Technical Refresh Engineering Lead- Designed and implemented RPA SOC Help Desk- Led redesign of mission systems integration and test labsSolutions Architect - Participated in Business Development, Capture, Solution Development, and Proposal WritingIT Manager - Developed and implemented solutions for Corporate IT requirements

  • INDUS Corporation
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Program Manager
      • Mar 2012 - Sep 2014

      Responsible for the comprehensive management, staffing, and performance of Air Force Network Operations (AFNetOps) Enterprise Service Desk (ESD) in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines, including directing the activities of 125 employees in San Antonio, TX. and Montgomery, AL.Supported the INDUS Air Force account strategy to include reviewing and interpreting new contract technical and management requirements and leading or assisting in the development of corresponding solutions; support business development and capture efforts (e.g., customer contact, teaming partner identification, evaluation, and selection) for selected opportunitiesAssessed and recommended improvements for ESD Operations support and for any new Air Force business support services contracts

  • United States Air Force
    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Superintendent/Senior Advisor
      • Sep 2009 - May 2012

      • Established Air Force Enterprise IT Service Desk (ESD) location supporting over 725,000 users• Directed programs affecting the evaluation and welfare of 46 military and contractor employees• Coordinated actions with 3 ESD operating locations ensuring standardized operating procedures • Controlled $5,000,000 annual operating budget and forecasted 3/5 year spend plan requirements• Administered $4,200,000 renovation project that provided an operations floor and office space• Instituted Self Inspection Program to assure over 60 programs were compliant with governance• Senior Advisor to the commander (director) and responsible for mentoring ESD leadership team

    • Section Chief Directory Services/Network Operations Manager
      • Nov 2004 - Sep 2009

      • Managed 25 personnel operating a $337,000,000 network and supporting 65,000 customers• Led $6,500,000 project to design and implement classified network storage system for 13 sites• Supervised project team consolidating 16 classified networks to centralize core services management which reduced server footprint 30%, manpower 50% and saved $420,000 annually• Configured 70 servers for $14,000,000 Air Force-wide network consolidation project posturing for $10,000,000 annual savings and allowing sustained operations with loss of 8,000 employees• Directed multi-discipline, multi-agency, multi-vendor team to restore site network degradation

    • Network Security Supervisor
      • Dec 2000 - Nov 2004

      • Managed network security office defending 65,000 network components supporting 23,000 users

    • Enterprise Network Task Leader
      • Jan 1997 - Dec 2000

      • Member of United States Air Forces Europe Network Operations and Security Center's IT Research and Development Lab team• Managed $3,000,000 project to implement System Management Server hierarchy at 14 overseas bases which saved 14,000 man hours annually and completed project $800,000 under budget

    • Financial Systems Programmer
      • Apr 1991 - Dec 1996

      • COBOL programmer for Base level Finance and Travel Pay systems

Education

  • American Military University
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
    2004 - 2007
  • Community College of the Air Force
    Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)
    1991 - 2004
  • Community College of the Air Force
    Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)
    1991 - 2002

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