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David Pickett

Systems Engineering (Dhs/Tsa) at Transportation Security Administration (Tsa)
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David Pickett is a seasoned systems engineer with 13 years of experience in leading TSA Vetting services, leveraging expertise in systems engineering, program management, strategy, and cloud computing to drive innovative solutions.
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Baltimore, Maryland, United States, US
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  • Systems Engineering
  • Program Management
  • Strategy
  • Computer Science
  • Functional Architecture
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David Pickett is a seasoned systems engineer with extensive experience in program management, strategy, and computer science. He has held various leadership positions, including Chief Data Architect at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Lead Systems Engineer at the National Security Agency (NSA). Pickett has a strong educational background, holding a Master's degree in Systems Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He is proficient in multiple languages, including English, and has expertise in cloud computing, software engineering, and database design. Throughout his career, Pickett has worked with various organizations, including Lockheed Martin, Mindwrap, and Telecommunications Management Associates, providing systems engineering support, software development, and technical writing services. He is currently based in Baltimore, Maryland, and continues to work as a systems engineer, leveraging his skills and experience to drive success in the field.

Credentials

  • Articulate 360: First Look (E-Learning Content Production)
    Lynda.com
    Jul, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Articulate Storyline 360: Advanced Techniques (E-Learning Content Production)
    Lynda.com
    Jul, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Articulate Storyline 360: Essential Training (E-Learning Content Production)
    Lynda.com
    Jul, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Snagit 2020 Essential Training (E-Learning Content Production)
    Lynda.com
    Jul, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Learning DaVinci Resolve 16 (Audio/Video Post Processing)
    Lynda.com
    Jun, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 1 Understanding Networks (Computer Sys Networking)
    Lynda.com
    Jan, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Networking Foundations: Modern Networking Basics (Computer Sys Networking)
    Lynda.com
    Jan, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Learning Secure Shell (SSH) (Red Hat Linux Admin)
    Lynda.com
    Dec, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • HTTP Essential Training (Computer Sys Network Design & Web Hosting)
    Lynda.com
    Oct, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • Installing and Running Ruby On Rails 5 for Windows10 (Obj Oriented Programming, Gitlab Automation)
    Lynda.com
    Oct, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • Learning REST APIs (Computer Sys Interface Design)
    Lynda.com
    Oct, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • Windows 10: Networking (Computer Sys Networking)
    Lynda.com
    Oct, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • Python Essential Training (Computer Science/ SW Programming, Gitlab Automation)
    Lynda.com
    Jun, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • Instructional Design: Creating Video Training (E-Learning Content Production)
    Lynda.com
    May, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • Programming Foundations: Object-Oriented Design (Computer Science/ SW Programming)
    Lynda.com
    May, 2017
    - May, 2026
  • (Continuous Delivery, Agile Eng, SW Version Control, Config Mgmt)
    Lynda.com
    Mar, 2017
    - May, 2026
  • Git Essential Training (SW Version Control, Config Mgmt)
    Lynda.com
    Jan, 2017
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Systems Engineering (DHS/TSA)
      • Oct 2015 - Present

      Performing systems engineering and architecture for TSA Vetting services. Includes IT Modeling (Conceptual Modeling; Business Process Modeling (BPMN) and architecture decomposition); Agile architecture methods (virtualization, containers, infrastructure as code), Agile software engineering methods (Continuous Delivery Ci/Cd), DevOps/DevSecOps, Continuous automated SML engineering documentation, system external interfaces (C, C#; Perl; Python; JSON, XML), and FEDRAMP cloud services (Microsoft Azure basics). Agile software methods include: Continuous Delivery and Release Management (Git, Gitlab); Automated Config Mgmt QA (Custom GitLab API Svcs), Micro-service based application-containerization (RedHat Openshift; Kubernetes; Docker); Agile Development (Continuous Integration; Continuous Development; Automated Testing; Continuous Deployment); Testing Language (GitLab, YAML, PYTHON, RUBY), and value-stream Cycle Analytic metric analysis and metric dashboards.

    • Chief Data Architect - (DHS/TSA)
      • Aug 2010 - Oct 2015

      Chief Data Architect, External Interfaces, and DHS Acquisition supporting the DHS-TSA Modernization. Data Architecture: Responsible for the development and management of structural database functional and logical data architecture development, data quality, data privacy, data synchronization, data retention, and data functional and performance requirements. Interoperability: Responsible for interoperability standardization; interface ingest, parsing and error reporting designs; security FISMA compliance; Interface Control Documents (ICD) development; Interface Security Agreement (ISA) development; and Service Level Agreement (SLA) development. Acquisition (Big-A): Responsible to program managers and federal acquisition committees for data architecture acquisition alignment and supporting documents.

  • U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (NASTAR sponsor)
    • Wisp, Md Race Team; and various resorts: VA, MD, WV, PA, NY, VT, UT, CO.
    • Athlete - Active Member - Alpine Giant Slalom (GS) Ski Racing (NASTAR)
      • Dec 2008 - Present
      • Wisp, Md Race Team; and various resorts: VA, MD, WV, PA, NY, VT, UT, CO.

      Athlete & Active member ('84-'85; '08-present) - Recreational Alpine Skiing Giant Slalom (GS) racing league (NASTAR) managed by the USSA and as supporting the U.S. Ski Team. Maryland State Champion (2016 and 2017 - all ages); Wisp Ski Resort Champion (2016 and 2017 - all ages); U.S.A ranked with U.S. Ski team members nationally in the top 250 racers (2016: 238th of 15,000 est). Maryland top 5 amateur racer list and national competition invitation: '13, thru ‘17. (www.nastar.com)

  • National Security Agency
    • Fort Meade, Md
    • Lead Systems Engineer
      • Jul 2002 - Aug 2010
      • Fort Meade, Md

      Systems Engineering support of U.S. combatant commands (CENTCOM, PACCOM SOUTHCOM) supporting Afghanistan and Iraq, U.S. Navy, USCG, and DEA mission. Lead Systems Engineer for wireless mission (NSA, NRO, CIA); Early warning IED detection; NSA systems engineering training program (SETP).

  • Lockheed Martin NE&SS
    • Manassas, Virginia
    • Systems Engineer
      • Jun 2000 - Aug 2002
      • Manassas, Virginia

      Systems engineering supporting U.S. Navy (USN) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Supporting CVN-77 battle group refirbishment and FAA En-Route Air Traffic Control center refurbishment activities for all U.S. based facilities.

  • Mindwrap (Blueridge Technologies)
    • Flint Hill, Virginia
    • Software Engineer
      • Feb 1996 - Dec 2000
      • Flint Hill, Virginia

      Supporting OPTIX Document Management system. Led PC transformation of Unix/Apple products; Supported databases (Oracle, Sybase, MSSQL, MySQL) to apply software programming (Visual Basic, C, C++, web) to reverse engineer UNIX and Mac-based produce lines to PC solutions. Co-led Northwest Airlines transformation of FAA and aircraft fleet maintenance manuals to digitized media.

  • Telecommunications Management Associates
    • Manassas, Virginia
    • Lead Software Developer
      • Jan 2000 - Mar 2000
      • Manassas, Virginia

      Led software engineering transformation for AT&T and NORTEL telecommunication billing systems. Developed, tested, and maintained Linux based server applications for telephony billing systems.

  • Questech, Inc
    • Manassas, Virginia
    • Electrical Engineer
      • Mar 1994 - Feb 1996
      • Manassas, Virginia

      Electrical engineering and computer science services supporting U.S. Army contracts - Vint Hill Farm Station, Va, and U.S. immigration (INS) and U.S. border patrol services.

  • Allied / Signal Aerospace
    • Columbia Maryland
    • Electrical Engineer
      • Jun 1991 - Mar 1994
      • Columbia Maryland

      Electrical engineering, software, and fabrication design supporting U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and National Security Agency (NSA) contracts. Microcontroller circuit design (assembler / C code); RF system and antenna design and test.

  • Bendix Field Engineering
    • Columbia, Md
    • Engineering Writer and Illustrator
      • Jun 1981 - Jun 1991
      • Columbia, Md

      Technical writing, technical illustration, and graphic design supporting technical publications contracts. Developed operational and system-level documents, artwork for proposals, electrical schematics and wire harness diagrams for operations/maintenance manuals, and custom circuit board design and development.

Education

  • 2004 - 2008
    Stevens Institute of Technology
    Masters Cert In Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering
  • 1988 - 1991
    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
    Bachelor's Electrical Engineering degree (BSEE), Telecommunications, Electromagnetic Fields and RF Systems

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