JEFF W.

CORNELIUS
Guntersville, Alabama 35976 256.486.4862 jeff.w.cornelius@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/jwcornelius QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE Proficient, results-driven, and business-savvy Systems Engineering Program Management professional with experience planning, developing, analyzing, and testing large, complex weapon systems, with a focus on sensors (AN/TPY2, Patriot, Sentinel, JLENS), interceptors (THAAD, Patriot, PAC-2), battle managers (BMDS, MEADS BMC4I), System of Systems (IAMD SoS) and discrimination algorithms that support military weapon systems. A technically proficient system engineer, I am equally capable of leading multi-functional systems simulation and analysis teams and working with program-approval authorities to meet deadlines and mission goals. Exemplify indepth knowledge in a wide spectrum of weapon systems with skills in building motivated and productive teams. Demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, budgeting, leadership, team-building, and project management skills with ability to multitask in fast-paced environments. CORE STRENGTHS Systems Engineering Life Cycle Program Management Software Engineering Life Cycle Program Management Continuous Process and Performance Improvement Acquisition, Technology and Logistics USD (AT&L) Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) Software development in C, C++, FORTRAN Software configuration management in Rational software suite Enterprise Architecture Products Development Database Architecture Development (ORACLE, SQL) System of Systems (SoS) Integration Leadership, Training, and Team Building Problem Resolution and Decision-Making Weapon Systems Hardware/Software Integration Unix, Linux and Windows Operating Systems DoDAF Architecture development in IBM System Architect

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Rose from ranks and assumed higher-level positions through exemplary performance, dedication, and efficacy o Director, Space Systems at PeopleTec, Inc.: July 2008 o System Engineering Department Head at Westar Aerospace and Defense Group: Oct 2006 o System Engineering Manager at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Launcher: Apr 2005 o System Engineer Staff at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, MEADS BMC4I: Nov 2004 Received commendation from BG Robert E. Denhert, Jr., United States Air Force Director of the C2BMC Program Office; for playing an integral role for the Joint Composite Tracking Demonstration between the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) and the US Army utilizing Missile Defense Agency (MDA) assets (AN/TPY2, BMDS) integrated with US Army assets (Patriot, SLAMRAAM, THAAD, Sentinel, and JLENS) Obtained the following awards and recognition by displaying high degree of personal commitment and strong work ethic: o Lockheed Martin Spot Achievement Award for leading the THAAD Launcher PATRIOT descope effort in 2004 o Lockheed Martin Special Recognition Award for outstanding leadership as a System Engineering Group Lead for the PLV Simulations Team in 2002 o Lockheed Martin Space Flight Awareness Award for significant leadership and contributions to the NASA Human Space Flight Program in 2001 o Lockheed Martin Technical Achievement Award for the successful development of a vehicle health monitoring and diagnostic system to evaluate Space Shuttle Main Engine data in 1994 o Lockheed Martin Team Task Achievement Award for software development contributions in Technology Test Bed Engine Characterization Test Series in 1990 o Nomination for the Lockheed Martin Space Systems Engineer of the Year in 1994 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY MTSI / OASYS, INC. HUNTSVILLE, AL Systems Engineering Program Manager , US Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) Dec 2009 Jun 2013 Lead Integrated Process Team (IPT) for CBM integration into US Army Aviation platforms leading a coalition of multi-disciplined engineers (Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Software, Systems) from both government and industry regarding the development of CBM systems and subsystems requirements, requirements traceability, architecture development, and functional decomposition of the CBM process and risk management Contactor lead for the US Army AMCOM architecture development and integration of Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) hardware and software solutions into the maintenance processes of Army missile and aviation platforms Lead a team of 15 multifunctional engineers and software systems architects in developing CBM software systems and subsystems requirements, requirements traceability, enterprise Information Technology (IT) architecture development, and functional decomposition of the CBM process Set strategic direction in the US Army AMCOM development and integration of CBM into the maintenance processes of Army missile and aviation platforms

JEFF W. CORNELIUS
PEOPLETEC HUNTSVILLE, AL Director, Space Systems, US Army Air and Missile Defense Project Office (IAMD PO)

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Oversaw the development of the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) SoS Engineering Plan (SEP) which defined the programlevel systems and software engineering processes in accordance with DoDI 5000.02 and Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (OSD/AT&L) SEP Preparation Guide v2.01 Supervised the daily activities of senior engineers supporting the Safety and Mission Assurance (S&MA) Office at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Rendered high level of assistance to NASA MSFC with the development of Probabilistic Design Analysis physics-based algorithms for Ares I risk reduction as required for preparation of and submission of integrated hazard reports for Ares I

QINETIQ NORTH AMERICA HUNTSVILLE, AL System Engineering Program Manager Sep 2005Dec 2007 Directed and coordinated the development and execution of the Technology Development Strategy (TDS) for IAMD SoS Program Office Organized a series of events digital simulations, prototype events, and hardware in the loop (HWIL) tests to demonstrate Technology Readiness Levels (TRL); as well as the technology maturity of new, innovative, and critical technologies Created effective demonstration plans and data reduction plans, and coordinated events with program approval authorities such as the US Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) and USD (AT&L); reported test results to all stakeholders Gained comprehensive experience in air and missile defense SoS software architecture development and refinement; acquisition strategy development; SoS Requirements Review (SRR) product development; risk management plan development; Technology Demonstration Strategy development; and execution of technology demonstrations System Engineering Plan (SEP) development LOCKHEED MARTIN SPACE SYSTEMS HUNTSVILLE, AL System Engineering LeadTHAAD Launcher Component APR 1988SEP 2005

Exemplified leadership capabilities in managing all aspects of system engineering (SE) efforts for the THAAD launcher component Assumed full responsibility in allocating budget to fund operations and maximize operational efficiency via Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Formulated the THAAD launcher requirements verification activities to ensure optimal technical performance

BMC4I Software Systems EngineerMEADS BMC4I Exemplified keen expertise in developing the MEADS Multi-function Fire Control (FC) Radar and Surveillance (Sur) Radar Interface Specifications to the MEADS BMC4I Frequently interfaced with Fire Control and Surveillance Radar developers, MEADS International, and German and Italian representatives Software Systems EngineerTHAADPATRIOT Common Launcher Took full management accountability in ensuring logical and systematic conversion of THAAD Program Office (TPO), Lower Tier Program Office (LTPO), and Missile requirements into the total system solutions that acknowledged technical, schedule, and cost constraints for the THAAD launcher Software System Engineering LeadPLV Simulation Guaranteed strict compliance with CMMI software development processes Staff Engineer Michoud Operations Served as hands on Project Manager responsible for leading research initiatives for commercialization of new technology. PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE CALSPAN CORPORATION HUNTSVILLE, AL Database Applications Programmer BOEING COMPUTER SERVICES HUNTSVILLE, AL Associate Member of the Technical Staff (Software Developer) EDUCATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE Athens State University, Athens, AL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt: 2009 | Earned Value Management System (EVMS) SECURITY CLEARANCE SECRET Clearance: Dec 2001Present | Interim Top Secret Clearance: Apr 2006