OBJECTIVE

Using my skills, knowledge, and experience contribute to a team environment where I can realize my potential in successful bring high tech products to market under budget and within schedule.

SUMMARY/SKILLS

Expert or Experienced in …

·          Applying Software Engineering Knowledge to Design and Development of New Systems and Software Projects as well as Changes and Enhancements to Existing Projects.

·          Systems Architecture, Design, Coding, and Conducting Software/Firmware Testing.

·          Authoring of Test Procedures and Test Reports, Documents, Presentations, and White Papers.

·          Providing Software Engineering Support and Tracking in the Resolution of Software Change Requests and Immediate Workarounds.

·          Working In Multi-National Distributed Team Environment and Problem resolution and customer support

·          Interpersonal and Communication Skills through Toastmasters International.

·          Developing Proto-Type Software Systems and taking them into Formal Production.

·          Assembly Language, C++, c, Ada, and Embedded Systems.

·          Simulation of Systems from In-Circuit Emulators to Large Complex Distributed Man-Machine training systems (International Space Station).

·          CMM/CMMI Formal Software Engineering Development Processes and Procedures.

·          Knowledge of numerous Software Development Lifecycle Models and Process Models.

·          Multiple Communications Protocols that include RS-232, RS-485, USB, bi-sync, SDLC, HDCL, TCP/IP, 802.5, and Mil-Spec 1515B.

·          MS Windows and Mobile Programming Environments

·          Organizational, Analytical, Communication, Leadership, and Project Management Skills.

·          Development of Programmatic Schedules, Processes, Templates, Agreements, and Documentation (Interface Control Documents, Interface Requirement Documents, Statement of Work, etc.).

·          Formal training in Software Requirements Specifications and Project Management.

·          Multiple Engineering Database systems that includes CRADLE and DOORS.

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TECHNICAL EXPEREINCE

Languages:

C++, c, JAVA, Visual Basic, Ada,  JavaScript, asp, Assembly, HTML, Pascal, FORTRAN, BASIC, PL/I.

Database Systems:

Microsoft Access, Oracle/SQL, IMS, Rbase.

Operating Systems:

UNIX (SGI, Sun OS, HP-UX, Apollo O/S, IBM AIX, Ultrix); Windows NT & 95; MS DOS/Windows 3.11; Macintosh MacOS;   Data General (AOS, AOS/VS, RT/32); IBM (AIX, VM/VMS), DEC (VMS, VAX-ELN, Ultrix). Honeywell (Multics, GCOS)

EDUCATION

GRADUATE

University of Houston/Clear Lake – Graduate courses in S/W Engineering

Emery-Riddle AU – Graduate courses in  Masters of Science in Engineering Management

UNDERGRADUATE

University of Southwestern Louisiana – Bachelor of Science Degree

                Major – Computer Science,                Minor – Mathematics & Physics

CERTIFICATIONS

·          Certified Manager (CM), Institute of Certified Professional Managers

·          Distinguished Toastmasters (DTM), Toastmasters International

Professional Experience

1994 – Present                       Toastmasters International

Serve as officer for the club and District level

·          Received Distinguished Toastmaster certification in addition completed three additional Competent Communicator programs.

·          Responsible for organizing functions for training and competition events and developed and taught several leadership seminars.

2007 – May 2008                  Contract to ESCG, Houston, TX

Requirements development for the International Space Station (ISS) to Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) Interface Adapter (ICCA).

·          Responsible for developing system level requirements for ICCA.

·          Responsible for developing ICCA Project Technical Requirements Specification document using specific standards and templates  (EA-WI-023, Project Management of GFE Flight Projects).

·          Responsible for defining and developing ICCA Interface Requirement Definitions against ISS and CEV.

·          Supported ICCA Systems Requirement Review by developing technical presentation charts.

2005 – 2007                            SAIC, Houston, TX

Lead for the International Space Station Software Program Notes (SPN) task for the Safety & Mission Assurance Contract.  Software Safety and Mission Assurance for ISS Mission Critical Software.

·          Analyzed and Verified Safety Requirements for the International Space Station (ISS) Software Program Notes for SPN Working Group and International Partners.

·          Provided Engineering Data to Senior NASA Management for Major Milestone Review.

·          Automated several Manual Processes and Procedures using MS ACCESS and VISUAL BASIC.

1998 – 2005                            United Space Alliance, Houston, TX

Lead for design, development, and implementation of a Database and Software Systems in support of the Manifesting task for the International Space Station, the United Space Alliance Career Planning System, and the Space Shuttle Program’s Interface Control Documents Configuration Management Systems for Program Integration.  Design and Development Program wide career tracking System.

·          Responsible for delivering Database and Software Systems within Budget and Schedule that met or exceeded Functional Requirements.

·          Interfaced with Project Managers, customers and end users to insure Requirements were being met.
1993 – 1998                            Contract to Hughes Training & Lockheed

Team Member Software development for the Space Station Training Facility simulations in Ada.  Systems Engineering for the Mobil Servicing System.  Design and Development of ISS Systems Training Simulation Software

·          Responsible for the design, analysis, development, coding, testing, integration, and program documentation of Real-Time Embedded Simulations in Ada on a UNIX environment. 

·          Experience included writing and conducting Factory Acceptance Test.

·          Responsible for maintaining a broad knowledge of Real-Time Embedded Systems and providing System Engineering support. 

·          Tasks included the assessment of accuracy and completeness of all relevant program-level specifications for software interface control, software requirements & design, verification, operation documents and the production of required corrections to these documents.

·          Worked effectively in a dynamic multi-team environment.

1986 – 1993                            Lockheed Engineering & Science Co., Houston, TX

Team Member for design, development, and implementation of Real-Time Embedded Software Systems in support of the Space Station Data Management Systems and Sub-Systems.  Responsible for providing analysis and verification of Requirements and Designs of Prime Contractor for Space Station Data Management Systems and Sub-Systems.

1983 – 1996                            Ford Aerospace & Communications, Houston, TX

Implemented Changes and Enhancements to existing Console Test System (CTS) a real time embedded system implemented in INTEL assembler.

1981 – 1983                            Control Applications, Houston, TX

Design and Development of SCADA for SOHIO. Design and Development of Pipeline Autoprover for St. James Pipeline.

HONORS/ ACCOMPLISHMENTS

·          Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Going The Extra Mile (GEM) and SPOT award.

·          Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Group Achievement Award and USA Performance Award.

·          Superior Assistance award from the NASA Division chief.

·          Certificate of Appreciation from Director of Program Integration at United Space Alliance

·          Elite Team Award from NASA Automation & Robotics Division on ISS systems.

·          Cost reduction award from Lockheed and Ford Aerospace for cost saving in software development costs.