Harvey Leeds
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George Ott
I have had the privilege over the last 2 years to work with Harvey Leeds on a PNT, C4I integration effort between GPS Source Inc. and DRS technologies. Harvey is very detailed oriented, willing to address issues promptly and more importantly communicates to all parties needing information to accomplish the task. I have also found him to be very responsive to email and direct telephone requests. Harvey's pleasant and focused manner are the traits that contributed to our mutual success. He is a positive asset for DRS and all that work with, and on his team.
Robert Ryan
I have known and worked with Harvey for over 10 years. He has demonstrated a thorough understanding of the Systems Engineering process and ability to implement that understanding. In addition, he has shown an exceptional ability to provide detailed, accurate analysis and reports on a wide variety of highly technical subjects. Topics he has addressed include communication system architecture, optical system architecture, requirements generation for optical systems, performance analysis of optical systems, operator interface design and software development and many more. My most recent experience with Harvey was the preparation of a major technical proposal for a Long Range Surveillance System consisting of multiple optical sensors, complex communication suite and complicated operator interface to be integrated on to a combat vehicle. Harvey was assigned to support the development of the requirements for the optical system, choosing the components and analysis of the performance of the components. This required not only a thorough understanding of the customer’s requirements but a knowledge of what performance is feasible, what components are available within the industry and the ability to interface with personnel from a wide variety of backgrounds. Harvey’s support of this proposal exceeded expectations and was critical to the eventual win of the development program. It’s my pleasure to highly recommend Harvey. He will be a positive addition to any engineering organization.
George Ott
I have had the privilege over the last 2 years to work with Harvey Leeds on a PNT, C4I integration effort between GPS Source Inc. and DRS technologies. Harvey is very detailed oriented, willing to address issues promptly and more importantly communicates to all parties needing information to accomplish the task. I have also found him to be very responsive to email and direct telephone requests. Harvey's pleasant and focused manner are the traits that contributed to our mutual success. He is a positive asset for DRS and all that work with, and on his team.
Robert Ryan
I have known and worked with Harvey for over 10 years. He has demonstrated a thorough understanding of the Systems Engineering process and ability to implement that understanding. In addition, he has shown an exceptional ability to provide detailed, accurate analysis and reports on a wide variety of highly technical subjects. Topics he has addressed include communication system architecture, optical system architecture, requirements generation for optical systems, performance analysis of optical systems, operator interface design and software development and many more. My most recent experience with Harvey was the preparation of a major technical proposal for a Long Range Surveillance System consisting of multiple optical sensors, complex communication suite and complicated operator interface to be integrated on to a combat vehicle. Harvey was assigned to support the development of the requirements for the optical system, choosing the components and analysis of the performance of the components. This required not only a thorough understanding of the customer’s requirements but a knowledge of what performance is feasible, what components are available within the industry and the ability to interface with personnel from a wide variety of backgrounds. Harvey’s support of this proposal exceeded expectations and was critical to the eventual win of the development program. It’s my pleasure to highly recommend Harvey. He will be a positive addition to any engineering organization.
George Ott
I have had the privilege over the last 2 years to work with Harvey Leeds on a PNT, C4I integration effort between GPS Source Inc. and DRS technologies. Harvey is very detailed oriented, willing to address issues promptly and more importantly communicates to all parties needing information to accomplish the task. I have also found him to be very responsive to email and direct telephone requests. Harvey's pleasant and focused manner are the traits that contributed to our mutual success. He is a positive asset for DRS and all that work with, and on his team.
Robert Ryan
I have known and worked with Harvey for over 10 years. He has demonstrated a thorough understanding of the Systems Engineering process and ability to implement that understanding. In addition, he has shown an exceptional ability to provide detailed, accurate analysis and reports on a wide variety of highly technical subjects. Topics he has addressed include communication system architecture, optical system architecture, requirements generation for optical systems, performance analysis of optical systems, operator interface design and software development and many more. My most recent experience with Harvey was the preparation of a major technical proposal for a Long Range Surveillance System consisting of multiple optical sensors, complex communication suite and complicated operator interface to be integrated on to a combat vehicle. Harvey was assigned to support the development of the requirements for the optical system, choosing the components and analysis of the performance of the components. This required not only a thorough understanding of the customer’s requirements but a knowledge of what performance is feasible, what components are available within the industry and the ability to interface with personnel from a wide variety of backgrounds. Harvey’s support of this proposal exceeded expectations and was critical to the eventual win of the development program. It’s my pleasure to highly recommend Harvey. He will be a positive addition to any engineering organization.
George Ott
I have had the privilege over the last 2 years to work with Harvey Leeds on a PNT, C4I integration effort between GPS Source Inc. and DRS technologies. Harvey is very detailed oriented, willing to address issues promptly and more importantly communicates to all parties needing information to accomplish the task. I have also found him to be very responsive to email and direct telephone requests. Harvey's pleasant and focused manner are the traits that contributed to our mutual success. He is a positive asset for DRS and all that work with, and on his team.
Robert Ryan
I have known and worked with Harvey for over 10 years. He has demonstrated a thorough understanding of the Systems Engineering process and ability to implement that understanding. In addition, he has shown an exceptional ability to provide detailed, accurate analysis and reports on a wide variety of highly technical subjects. Topics he has addressed include communication system architecture, optical system architecture, requirements generation for optical systems, performance analysis of optical systems, operator interface design and software development and many more. My most recent experience with Harvey was the preparation of a major technical proposal for a Long Range Surveillance System consisting of multiple optical sensors, complex communication suite and complicated operator interface to be integrated on to a combat vehicle. Harvey was assigned to support the development of the requirements for the optical system, choosing the components and analysis of the performance of the components. This required not only a thorough understanding of the customer’s requirements but a knowledge of what performance is feasible, what components are available within the industry and the ability to interface with personnel from a wide variety of backgrounds. Harvey’s support of this proposal exceeded expectations and was critical to the eventual win of the development program. It’s my pleasure to highly recommend Harvey. He will be a positive addition to any engineering organization.
Credentials
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CSEP
INCOSEMar, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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DRS SSI
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Defense & Space
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100 - 200 Employee
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Systems Engineer
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Jul 1997 - Present
Principal Systems Engineer on M1200 Armored Knight (Army reconnaissance vehicle) for next generation architecture updates and integration of software programmable radios including distributed GPS. Developed System Mission Equipment Package (MEP) requirements from System Requirement Review (SRR) through Preliminary Design Review (PDR), system design and verification planning. Coordinated next generation updates to system operator graphical user interface (GUI) with user community based on mission task analysis, criticality and operator workload. Assessed and coordinated vehicle power and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) using CERDEC near and far field models.
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Leonardo DRS
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United States
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Defense & Space
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Staff Engineer
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Jul 1997 - Present
Systems Engineering Support – Long Range Surveillance System (2013-2016) Functional analysis and synthesis of system architecture for imaging subsystem including requirement and specification development of imaging chain components. Principle POC with consulting image modeling and analyst to determine impact of architecture and item parameters to system performance. Collaborated with supplier’s and designers to resolve noncompliance issues as they arose. Systems Engineering Support – Joint Assault Bridge (2013-2016) Development and design of JAB vehicle Engineering Manufacturing Development (EMD) vision subsystem and imaging chain architecture including camera placement, vehicle integration into driver and commander stations. Updated JAB subsystem and item level requirements from EMD to production phase using DOORS including updates to system design and features. Changes coordinated with chief engineer on approach and flow of system to item level requirements using requirement management tool (DOORS). Lead Systems Engineer – System Engineering Working Group processes (2013-2016) Developed and refined System Engineering processes for all phases through development, production, sustainment and end of life into the company online System Engineering Manual (SEM).
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Education
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University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Master's degree, Physics -
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
BS Physics, Physics