Experience

The Schiff Group, LLC

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Solutions Architect

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  Tampa, Florida, United States



Gunnison Consulting Group, Inc.

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Proposal Manager

  • Aug 2022 - May 2023

  Fairfax, Virginia, United States Provided full-service proposal management focused on IDIQ opportunities ranging from $50 to $300M.



CenturionCARES, Inc.

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Solutions Architect

  • Sep 2019 - Jan 2022

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Led effort to achieve company-wide SOC 2, Type 2 compliance certification. Developed formal security policies, security controls, and evidence packages. Prepared detailed plans and schedule for SOC 2 compliant process implementation across all company departments. Negotiated customer-based security integrations and served as liaison with auditors and other key service vendors.



Cambridge International Systems, Inc.

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sr. Solutions Architect / Project Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Oct 2018

  Tampa, Florida Hampton was responsible for technical and delivery solutions for a wide range of services, primarily focused on infrastructure, networking, engineering services, and endpoint support. He understood and anticipated the IT needs of the users, and intermediated between business users and project delivery teams for existing and new systems. He was responsible for creating strategies and plans to support an organization's overall business strategy while developing and maintaining knowledge of… Show more Hampton was responsible for technical and delivery solutions for a wide range of services, primarily focused on infrastructure, networking, engineering services, and endpoint support. He understood and anticipated the IT needs of the users, and intermediated between business users and project delivery teams for existing and new systems. He was responsible for creating strategies and plans to support an organization's overall business strategy while developing and maintaining knowledge of evolving trends in emerging technology areas to deliver new business capabilities, profitable business growth, and competitive cost efficiencies. He worked with subject matter experts to develop business proposals for senior management on the IT enablement of business processes to increase productivity and improve business performance. He supported the company through several difficult proposals (13 proposals in 10 months) and typically made the difference between compliance and non-compliance. Show less



CSRA Inc

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Principal Solutions Architect / Project Manager

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2017

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Hampton was responsible for technical and delivery solutions for a wide range of technologies and services, primarily focused on communications, networking, service desks, and desktop support. He was accountable for setting up, maintaining and managing all the relevant project management and PMO processes, tools and documentation. He developed technical and delivery budgets and schedules with costing support. He extensively worked with stakeholders including clients, prime contractors… Show more Hampton was responsible for technical and delivery solutions for a wide range of technologies and services, primarily focused on communications, networking, service desks, and desktop support. He was accountable for setting up, maintaining and managing all the relevant project management and PMO processes, tools and documentation. He developed technical and delivery budgets and schedules with costing support. He extensively worked with stakeholders including clients, prime contractors, subcontractors, operations, and SMEs. He prepared proposal inputs (supported over 21 proposals) including technical, management, transition, and quality assurance plans as well as coordinated costing, pricing, and contracts responses. He was responsible for analyzing business needs and applying thought leadership offering innovative technology solutions to customers leveraging the latest advancements in technology. He served as a primary contact with business clients to elicit and validate requirements - developing and maintaining strong relationships, and keeping these clients informed and engaged throughout the entire project lifecycle. He documented current and future state process flows, gathered requirements, led user acceptance testing and go-live. He demonstrated strong technical skills while developing and implementing innovative strategies to rapidly resolve technical issues and increase efficiency. He aided businesses address complex technology issues in support of strategic change. Show less



The Goyak Group, Inc.

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Proposal / Capture Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Sep 2015

  In this duration, Hampton provided proposal strategy, development, and management consulting. He was responsible for providing effective Capture/BD leadership, including business development, strategy, pipeline development, and grooming, and most importantly, capture leadership (full life-cycle). He established pipeline, strategy and capture plans, mentored and motivated personnel, performed market analysis, gathered client input, monitored competitor activity, drove winning solutions, and… Show more In this duration, Hampton provided proposal strategy, development, and management consulting. He was responsible for providing effective Capture/BD leadership, including business development, strategy, pipeline development, and grooming, and most importantly, capture leadership (full life-cycle). He established pipeline, strategy and capture plans, mentored and motivated personnel, performed market analysis, gathered client input, monitored competitor activity, drove winning solutions, and contributed to overall company growth and win rates. He managed the effective execution of capture pursuits, tracking performance to cost and schedule, and communicating status to leadership. He developed and maintained high-quality relationships with customers and partners, including next-generation technology vendors. Show less



Optivor Technologies, LLC

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Proposals

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Hampton managed formal proposal planning and development for Optivor which designs, deploys, and supports enterprise communications, advanced IT solutions and offers strategic advisory services for business continuity. He effectively supervised remote staff and was responsible for schedules, budgets, pricing, product quality, and on-time delivery. He served as the lead for call plan development and execution including validation of solution to targeted clients. He independently developed and… Show more Hampton managed formal proposal planning and development for Optivor which designs, deploys, and supports enterprise communications, advanced IT solutions and offers strategic advisory services for business continuity. He effectively supervised remote staff and was responsible for schedules, budgets, pricing, product quality, and on-time delivery. He served as the lead for call plan development and execution including validation of solution to targeted clients. He independently developed and authored points of view, thought pieces, white papers, position papers, and briefing decks that take innovations and solutions to market. He planned and participated in capture activities, to include opportunity gate reviews, collaboration sessions, and proposal reviews. Show less



Mission Critical Solutions

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Proposal Manager

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2014

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Hampton led the planning, design, and execution of winning proposals through the life cycle of proposal development. He coached and mentored proposal managers, writers, and coordinators and was responsible for schedules, product quality, and on-time delivery. He was recognized as winning proposal manager; maintained 60% win rate; and aggregated and maintained a library of past performance data by establishing a database and interviewing project personnel for each opportunity. He managed… Show more Hampton led the planning, design, and execution of winning proposals through the life cycle of proposal development. He coached and mentored proposal managers, writers, and coordinators and was responsible for schedules, product quality, and on-time delivery. He was recognized as winning proposal manager; maintained 60% win rate; and aggregated and maintained a library of past performance data by establishing a database and interviewing project personnel for each opportunity. He managed functional areas in meeting key initiatives such as new/current business solutions, proposals, and implementations. Functions included requirement reviews, solution recommendations, proposal writing, and project plan management plus cross-trained for implementation project management which includes requirements gathering, testing processes, risk management, gap deviation, documenting processes, and facility readiness reviews. His work was accomplished through initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing business initiatives as outlined in the scope, timeline, and budget of the project. Show less



Human Interactive Products, Inc.

• Vice President (Program Manager)

  • Jan 2005 - Feb 2011

  Hamilton, MT Hampton directed engineering and served as Security Engineering Lead for Raytheon. He developed security architectures, strategy, documentation, and conducted client negotiations. He functioned as Program Manager for Airborne Surveillance System Security ($5M) Project and led and managed a team of 8 senior engineers in the reverse engineering of a major surveillance system for the purpose of security accreditation. He oversaw preparation of 300 engineering documents. He prepared and maintained… Show more Hampton directed engineering and served as Security Engineering Lead for Raytheon. He developed security architectures, strategy, documentation, and conducted client negotiations. He functioned as Program Manager for Airborne Surveillance System Security ($5M) Project and led and managed a team of 8 senior engineers in the reverse engineering of a major surveillance system for the purpose of security accreditation. He oversaw preparation of 300 engineering documents. He prepared and maintained budgets and schedules, and reported progress through C-level as well as held P&L responsibility. He served as corporate liaison for security with the UK Ministry of Defence and UK security agencies. He developed new approaches for modeling and measuring risk in communication systems. He strategically dealt with cross-purpose stakeholders using fact-based negotiations tactics and earned a reputation as a fair broker in tense requirements situation. He negotiated system accreditation status and obtained security accreditation for the surveillance system. Show less



Datanet Engineering

• Senior Engineering Consultant

  • Apr 2003 - Dec 2004

  Developed systems engineering methodologies, plans, specifications and cost estimates. Global Satellite Mobile Telephone System ($1.9B), Systems Engineering Lead for Raytheon. Prepared and maintained system specification. Developed and documented engineering processes and methodologies for use during design, development, and test. Prepared detailed engineering budgets ($10M).



WetStone Technologies

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President / Program Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

  Led program and product management for a cyber security business area. Developed strategic plans, policies, and marketing. Secure Time Distribution ($3M), Security Architect. Cyber Security included design of security protocols and processing rules. Representative to various national security standards bodies. Cyber Security Intrusion Detection ($1M), Project/Product Manager. Oversaw integration of multiple software products into a coherent product line. Served as public… Show more Led program and product management for a cyber security business area. Developed strategic plans, policies, and marketing. Secure Time Distribution ($3M), Security Architect. Cyber Security included design of security protocols and processing rules. Representative to various national security standards bodies. Cyber Security Intrusion Detection ($1M), Project/Product Manager. Oversaw integration of multiple software products into a coherent product line. Served as public spokesperson for the product line. Prepared marketing materials. Oversaw product development, deployment, and demonstrations. Show less



Raytheon

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

• Senior Program Manager

  • Apr 1993 - Jan 2001

  Managed software, hardware, and system integration development efforts through lifecycle from concept to delivery and maintenance. Responsible for planning, budgets, schedules, formal processes, technical performance, customer satisfaction, and P&L. Secure Telephony Access Control ($5), Program/Product Manager. Identified and documented system requirements and critical interfaces with existing public telephone system and operations. Led a team of 20 engineers and support staff through… Show more Managed software, hardware, and system integration development efforts through lifecycle from concept to delivery and maintenance. Responsible for planning, budgets, schedules, formal processes, technical performance, customer satisfaction, and P&L. Secure Telephony Access Control ($5), Program/Product Manager. Identified and documented system requirements and critical interfaces with existing public telephone system and operations. Led a team of 20 engineers and support staff through architecture, design, implementation, test, deployment (including installation and verification), and long-term maintenance. Secure Credit Card Transactions ($1M), Program/Product Manager. Conceived of product/system design based on analysis of existing customer objectives. Led team of ten engineers through all aspects of prototype design and development, including hardware, software, and mechanical. Managed a consortium of major corporations and liaison with NSA. Enterprise Secure E-mail ($5M), Program/Product Manager. Conceived of product and established partnership with Novel. Oversaw development of system interfaces and User Interface design. Led a staff of 30 engineers and admin through design, development, and formal test by US government testing agency. Managed multi-national, multi-vendor participation, and system integration. FBI Infrastructure Upgrade ($450M), Program Manager. Led an average team of 50 professionals to perform a business process redesign of FBI operations. Process was initiated with a high-level statement of need, and progressed through the development of a detailed system design and a complete plan for non-disruptive deployment and cut-over. Secure Messaging System ($1M), Program/Product Manager. Led a team of ten engineers in the design and development of a system based on customer objectives. Show less



E-Systems

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Manager of Engineering

  • Apr 1989 - Apr 1993

  Supervised development of technical projects, including software, hardware, and system integration. Responsible for technical performance, schedules, and budgets. Secure Access Control Device ($1M), Project/Product Manager. Led team from concept definition through design, development, test, and pilot deployments. Prepared and maintained budgets and schedules, and reported progress through C-level. Survivable Secure Network ($150M), Vendor Project manager. Managed $20M… Show more Supervised development of technical projects, including software, hardware, and system integration. Responsible for technical performance, schedules, and budgets. Secure Access Control Device ($1M), Project/Product Manager. Led team from concept definition through design, development, test, and pilot deployments. Prepared and maintained budgets and schedules, and reported progress through C-level. Survivable Secure Network ($150M), Vendor Project manager. Managed $20M subcontractor project, providing oversight and validation of process and products through delivery. Negotiated major cost reduction.

• Member, Technical Staff

  • Mar 1986 - Apr 1989

  Systems Engineer and Architect. Multi-media Secure Network ($130M), Chief Engineer. Designed, documented, and negotiated approval for system architecture based on customer core requirements. Oversaw technical performance of 100 engineering staff in variety of disciplines. Managed requirements and stakeholders through entire development process from concept through implementation, test, delivery, deployment, and maintenance.