Experience

Raytheon

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Engineer

  • May 2001 - Present

  Raytheon is the world's sixth-largest military contractor, specializes in making high-tech missiles, advanced radar systems and sensors, defense electronics, and missile-defense systems. Raytheon has provided me with an opportunity to gain leadership experience, insight and exposure to Program Management & Engineering best practices on multiple Programs across the Company.Project Manager FAA Programs (ITWS, FBPAR & ATNAVICS)• Managed Programs (multi discipline staff, Business/AOP, IPDS, Capture Management)• Responsible for Program leadership, technical management and Program performance• Interact closely with customers at all levels within the NCS, FAA & DoD Material Program Manager (AMDR) • Manage Material and Supply Base for AMDR Array ($20m) and Computer Equipment • Develop material strategies, prepare and execute Material Program Plan (MPP)• Responsible for managing all aspects of major subcontracts (cost, schedule, quality technical) Program Planning Lead / EVMS SME (Various Programs)Program Management College Instructor (Integrated Program Planning & PIPTL). Supplier Engineer Lead (Supplier Evaluations, Sourcing, SCPM/SRM Initiatives) Project Engineering / Control Account Manager (Various ATC Programs)



Amherst Computer Sales & Solutions

• IT Project Manager

  • Jan 2000 - May 2001

  Amherst Computer Sales & Solutions is a leading e-commerce supplier of computer products, & services with a focus on providing state-of-the-art distribution & management of computer technology products, & services. I managed maintenance & new release deployments of the “JD Edwards” ERP system & managing development of new e-commerce technologies to enhance sales management. • Provided technical project management & leadership, coordinating all activity & resources to deploy & maintain the JD Edwards One World ERP system & e-commerce technologies into IT infrastructure. • Developed & manage software Change Control Board process for the Amherst software product suite. • Manage development of an e-commerce application called “Custom Commerce”, a COM-based search tool enabling customers to search & order online from the Amherst catalog of product’s, price’s & availability.



PRI Automation

• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Project Manager / Software Release Manager

  • Jan 1995 - Jan 2000

  PRI produces integrated & flexible hardware & SW systems which optimize the flow of material through large semiconductor manufacturing facilities. I have project management experience designing & implementing robotics systems to automation mfg processes. I transferred to the software division in 1997 & focused on SW OPS activities (implementation & mgmt of SW issue tracking system, SW release mgmt & mgmt of SW dev projects). • Managed robotics development projects to automate semiconductor material handling & mfg processes.• Developed & implemented tools for the SW division to manage SW releases, track SW Rqmts & SW related SQA/field trouble reports. Coordinated SW releases with cross-functional teams & customers. • Managed Year 2000 software readiness project for PRI software division.



Volpe Center - Unisys/Eg&G

• Project Management Consultant

  • Jan 1991 - Jan 1995

  Through a support contract with the DOT, Unisys provides consulting services in various disciplines to the National Transportation Research Center (VOLPE Center) in Cambridge MA. I provided PM services & support to FAA & DOT Govt officials ensuring that program objectives were met on airport construction projects & sys dev programs. • PMO Support D/FW airport project, New Austin airport project & Enhanced Traffic Mgmt System (ETMS). • Routinely provided program status briefings to FAA officials in Washington & Texas.• Hands on DB modeling, algorithm dev & 4GL programming of customized project mgmt applications.



Inframetrics

• Production Coordinator

  • Jan 1990 - Jan 1991

  Inframetrics is a manufacturer of Infrared Cameras. My responsibilities included managing MRP process & production plans. I managed the transition of new products from prototype to the manufacturing environment. • Created LOB scheduling system for shop floor & provided training (workflow mgmt & production leveling). • Developed process flowcharts used as a model of company manufacturing operations.• Team leader responsible for implementing a new computerized MRP system. Inframetrics is a manufacturer of Infrared Cameras. My responsibilities included managing MRP process & production plans. I managed the transition of new products from prototype to the manufacturing environment. • Created LOB scheduling system for shop floor & provided training (workflow mgmt & production leveling). • Developed process flowcharts used as a model of company manufacturing operations.• Team leader responsible for implementing a new computerized MRP system.



Itek Optical Systems

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Optical Technician/Project Planner

  • Jan 1983 - Jan 1990

  Itek Optical Systems manufactures aerospace systems involving large adaptive optics for surveillance & weapons research. I provided general PMO support (project planning & control). I began career grinding lenses as an optician & grew in organization, working in several optical engineering roles before transitioning into program management. • PMO Support (DOD new product development programs) - CSCSC & C/SSR EV methodologies. • Experience with fabrication of large optical systems, & with system test & evaluation tools & techniques.