Ken Allred

Senior Program Analyst at 4M Research, Inc.
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Credentials

  • Diamond Certification
    Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating
    Mar, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Alabama Mechanical/HVAC Contractor License
    Alabama State Board
    Jun, 2013
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Program Analyst
      • Sep 2017 - Present
    • Chief Engineer
      • Mar 2016 - Present

      ¬ Lead in the development of novel computer vision and machine learning algorithm concepts for fully automatic and accurate generation of 3D terrain and feature object models from 2D data sources, with real physical properties, from various multiple satellite, airborne imagery/video and GIS data sources allowing rapid access to geospatially accurate 3D object data. ¬ Provide technical and analytical support to the Cervello Project Manager and Technical Staff at the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) supporting rapid integration and fielding of the Tactical Radio Application Extension (TRAX) for incompatible operational waveform interoperability with Link-16, Combat Net Radio (CNR), J-Messages, and Cursor on Target (CoT). ¬ Provide subject matter expertise to Director Booz Allen Hamilton Fort Walton Beach in development of advanced concepts for models & simulations for electronic warfare engagements building on the Hybrid Integration and Visualization Engine (HIVE) architecture supporting the Eglin Air Force Base 96th Test Wing test technology investment decisions.

    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Staff Engineer/CTO
      • Feb 2005 - Feb 2016

      ¬ Provided systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA) to Redstone Test Center Advanced Technology Office (RTC ATO) in the areas of modeling & simulation, distributed simulation, multi-modal imaging sensor stimulation, and specialized hardware and software for target acquisition, missile, and aviation system and system of systems developmental test and evaluation.¬ Designed and developed radio frequency (RF) network emulation algorithms to accurately portray real-time behavior of UHF communications with engineering level and stochastic fidelity for modeling and Monte Carlo analysis of Line-of-Sight and bandwidth limitations, signal degradation/contention, and communication link segregation supporting distributed hardware-in-the-loop capabilities for US Air Force and Navy net-centric weapons applications. ¬ Provided SETA and developmental support to the US Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) Chief Architect in the acquisition of complex synthetic environments, supporting tools, information infrastructure, and architectural foundation to support the full range of distributed simulations supporting Developmental and Operational Testing of the US Army’s weapon systems and system of systems.¬ Provided systems engineering, research, development support to the US Army Redstone Test Center (RTC) Aviation Systems Test and Integration Laboratory (AvSTIL) hardware-in-the-loop capability immersing instrumented aircraft and subsystems in a real-time controlled, repeatable synthetic environment to augment open-air testing.¬ Administered design and development of OH-58D and OH-58F Kiowa Warrior cockpit procedure trainer (CPT) modifications and improvements for US Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) Software Engineering Directorate (SED) maintaining concurrency with fielded aircraft and engineer a complete conversion from the OH-58D to the OH-58F Cockpit and Sensor Upgrade (CASUP).

    • Senior Staff Engineer/CTO
      • Feb 2005 - Feb 2016

      ¬ Provided software development support to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Director of Developmental Test and Evaluation (DDT&E) in the development of real-time data acquisition and analysis tools built on the Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA) for the Joint Mission Environment Test Capability (JMETC) resulting in automated and rapid data collection, playback, and analysis for large-scale exercises.¬ SETA and developmental support to the OSD Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) Joint Test and Evaluation (JT&E) program in developing Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) policy and Defense Acquisition University (DAU) courses instructing use of Live/Virtual/Constructive simulations to address capabilities-based acquisition analysis shortfalls.¬ Provided technical and analytical expertise to the OSD DOT&E JT&E supporting the Joint Staff J-6 C4 and Cyber Division’s Digitally-Aided Close Air Support (DACAS) program with analysis of alternatives, integration of complimenting technology, procedures, policies and standards for improved DACAS execution.¬ Provided technical, systems engineering and architecture support to OSD during the development of version 2.0 of the Department of Defense (DoD) Architecture Framework and Meta-Model developing viewpoints for measures and analysis of capability-based systems acquisition.¬ Developed integrated and automated digital analysis and reporting for rapid capability-based assessments of Coalition Tactics / Techniques / Procedures (CTTPs) toward successful improvement of battle management, close air support, airspace integration and cross-boundary targeting within the Joint and Coalition Afghanistan Mission Network (AMN) battle command infrastructure.

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Subject Matter Expert
      • Dec 2012 - Jul 2014

      ¬ Provided systems engineering, architecture and technical support for analysis, development, prototyping, sustainment, test and evaluation, technology transition of C4ISR, electronic warfare, digital video exploitation and analysis, 3-D visualization, radio frequency communications and networks, sensors, and sensor fusion associated with Joint Force mission requirements. ¬ Provided SETA to Director Fort Walton Beach, Program Managers, Project Leads, Subcontractors, Technical Staff, and Government Customers on all aspects of C4ISR and net-centric-weapon RDT&E capabilities supporting the Eglin Air Force Base 96th Test Wing joint mission requirements. ¬ Concept and development of distributed real-time modeling & simulation capabilities to provide scalable and high-fidelity radio frequency (RF) network emulation and imaging sensor stimulation capabilities for the research, development, test and evaluation of net-centric weapon systems. ¬ Coordinated and Integrated with US Army Missile Research Development & Engineering Center (AMRDEC) and Raytheon for infrared scene generation/projection/injection of capabilities in support of SDB-II and F-35 Hardware-in-the-Loop implementation of critical net-centric weapon multi-mode sensor weapon targeting and guidance subsystems developmental test and analysis.

    • Defense & Space
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Staff Engineer
      • Jun 2002 - Jan 2005

      Provided SETA and developmental support to the US Army Chief Architect for the Research, Development and Engineering Command’s (RDECOM) Modeling Architecture for Technology Research and Experimentation (MATREX) program in the design, development and integration successful distributed simulation capability for improved RDT&E of Future Combat Systems (FCS) and Future Force systems concepts. Provided SETA and developmental support to the US Army Chief Architect for the Research, Development and Engineering Command’s (RDECOM) Modeling Architecture for Technology Research and Experimentation (MATREX) program in the design, development and integration successful distributed simulation capability for improved RDT&E of Future Combat Systems (FCS) and Future Force systems concepts.

    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Staff Engineer, Seated Contractor
      • Mar 1996 - May 2002

      ¬ Performed as a seated contractor and technical lead responsible for all aspects of imaging and multi-mode system sensor hardware-in-the-loop simulation and stimulation for US Army missile and aviation acquisition developmental test programs. ¬ Designed, developed, and implemented real-time six-degrees-of freedom (6-DOF) simulations, 3D UV/IR scene generation & projection, and dynamic control actuator load simulators. Provided analytical support for US Army Missile and Aviation research, developmental T&E efforts.

Education

  • The University of Memphis
    Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical Engineering
  • The University of Alabama in Huntsville
    Diploma, Missile Guidance and Control
  • The University of Alabama in Huntsville
    Diploma, Advanced Missile Guidance and Control
  • US Army Logistics College
    Diploma, Verification, Validation and Accreditation of Models and Simulations

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