BS in Mechanical Engineering- Polytechnic Institute, Odessa, Ukraine.

OBJECTIVE

        I would like to apply my skills to managed Space projects. I have a proven track record of success managing upstream national and international projects. I have evaluated, designed, manufacture, and purchased hardware and software which successfully flown on Space Shuttle and Russian Space Station “Mir”.

 SUMMARY

Offer a unique combination of project management and leadership experience within global and technology-driven industries.

Extensive experience providing technical, management, and business solutions to multinational clients, including NASA, Air

Force, Russian and European Space Agencies.

Proven ability to deliver business solutions that fully supports corporate growth objectives.

Accomplished team leader, adept at developing and guiding diverse teams to deliver top performance.

Competently juggle multiple assignments while maintaining the highest emphasis on quality.

Areas of expertise include: Engineering Management, Negotiations and Presentations, Fiscal Planning and Management,

Systems Management, Staff Training and Development.

Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with Government clients and promote project management services.

Background includes extensive domestic and international travel and exposure to different cultures.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

2002-Present                                                    Boeing Company                Houston, TX

Project Manger

Major Client: NASA.

Major Project Accomplished:

·   Responsible for System Integration of the ATV1 Flight to the International Space Station. Briefed Boeing

    Program Management on certification of flight readiness.

·   Responsible for transferring Androgynous Peripheral Attachment System (APAS) project from Huntington Beach to

    Houston.

Primary responsibilities:

Performed strategic planning, technical directions, and guidance, as well as hands-on project management for the ATV1 and Androgynous Peripheral Docking Assembly (APDS) project development activities.

Supervised and directly assigned personnel to accomplish required project goals for the ATV1 and Androgynous Peripheral

Docking Assembly (APDS).

Successfully negotiated with Energia and obtained their signature on Technical Assistant Agreement (TAA) for the

Androgynous Peripheral Docking Assembly (APDS).

Developed Vehicle Engineering department budget, staffing plans, directions and control for Houston and Florida sites.

Responsible for the technical and project management meetings with NASA and team members to insure effective

communication, common direction, establish, and implement solutions to achieve project goals.

Ensure the application of technology and engineering resources to meet project development and customer requirements.

Responsible for acceptance, testing and verification of the ATV1 and Androgynous Peripheral Docking Assembly (APDS) flight hardware and software and made sure that work was performed in time and with allocated budget.

Conduct investigation and proposed solution to fix or replace hardware and software.

Ensured that the Peripheral Docking Assembly (APDS) and ATV1 projects are fully and correctly documented.               

1997-2000                                Sverdrup Technology, Inc.                  Warner Robbins, GA

Project Manager

Major Client: The Air Force Department of the U.S.

Major Project Accomplished:

·   Managed Advanced Quality Management System (AQMS) for 60K loader “TUNNER” program. The most expensive ground support equipment Air Force ever bought.

Primary responsibilities:

            Supervise and directly assign personnel to accomplish required project goals for 60K loader “TUNNER” program.

Managed all activities of engineering and R&D departments, including product design review, testing hardware and software, and making sure that work is being performed in time and with allocated budget.

Manage Advanced Quality Management System (AQMS) including ISO 9001 and every aspect of the Dimensional Management System (DMS), Reliability Growth (RG) and Durability Test (DT) programs, and Integration Technical Data Package (ITDP).

        Responsible for managing the budget by using Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and Cost Schedule Status Report (C/SSR).

Responsible for system requirements, selected design concepts, drawing verifications, and client interface.

Responsible for Writing Statements of Work (SOW), and Request for Proposals (RFP).

        Responsible for the development of long-range plans, project schedules, and progress reports.

        Conduct meetings with team members and customers to establish a common direction, to determine problem areas, and implement solutions to achieve project goals.

        Train personnel to meet company guidelines.

        Look for opportunities to expand company business.

1987-1997                                                                Lockheed Martin                  Houston, TX

Project Manager

Major Client: NASA.

Major Project Accomplished:

·   Managed joint “Shuttle-MIR” research and development programs, including the Universal Battery Charger, Centrifuge and other equipment successfully flown on Russian Space Station “MIR”.

Primary responsibilities:

            Supervise and directly assign personnel to accomplish required project goals.

Managed all activities of the engineering and R&D departments, including product design review, testing hardware and software, and made sure that work was performed in time and with allocated budget.

Managed simulation programs to retrieve satellites and dock US Shuttle to Russian Space Station “Mir” for the EVA Special Projects Division.

Managed flight hardware and software development programs for Man Systems Division, and Life Science Division, including Telerobotic and Biomechanics Laboratories.

Responsible for system and subsystem requirements and select design concepts for Mobil Transporter, the Canadian Mobile Servicing Center, and Flight Telerobotic Servicer, including drawing verifications, and client interface.

        Responsible for Writing Statements of Work (SOW), and Requests for Proposals (RFP).

Responsible for performance evaluations based upon current activity levels.

        Organize, develop, and coordinate all project start up activity to ensure that planning efforts, quality, schedules, milestones, budget commitments, and resources are all met.

        Conduct meetings with team members and customers to determine problem areas, establish and implement solutions to achieve project goals.

        Experienced in all government procurement regulations and requirements.

Train personnel to meet company guidelines.

CERTIFICATES

Team Building, Leadership, Stress Management, Negotiations and Contract Administration,

Safety, Scheduling, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance Training Program (GD&T).

SKILLS

Advanced Level in MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint, MS PROJECT, and Visio.

Proficient in PRIMAVERA (P2)