G ARY S WART

503-927-5234 gd3swart@gmail.com,
https://www.linkedin.com/in/garydswart
SENIOR PROGRAM PROJECT MANAGER
Goal-driven senior manager offering more than 20 years experience leading complex projects and programs
to successful completion, on time, within budget. Successfully lead proposal teams to develop winning
strategies and prepare winnings bids. Confidently foster and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with
customers, developing in-depth understanding of and addressing their product needs. Proven track record of
overseeing development of world-class, next-generation technology and product platforms using strategic
planning and resource allocation skills. Expertly directed large-scale cross-functional teams, with over 20
years of management of direct reports. Demonstrated strong communication and negotiation abilities. Core
competencies include:
Earned Value Management (EVM) Proposal Team Leadership Program & Project Management SAP
Subcontract Management Aerospace/Electronics Optical/Control Systems Risk Management MRP
PMI Book of Knowledge HW/SW Integration MS Office Customer Support AS9100
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
International Rectifier San Jose, California

2011-2015

Senior Program Manager, Electrical Products (2011-April 2015)

Function as primary focal point between customers and company. Built relationships with IR managers to
procure program resources. Work with sales and marketing to develop proposals and procure new business.
Review contracts and insure scope is incorporated in program schedule. Interface with customers to define
design, quality, and test requirements for DC-DC converters and printed circuit boards. Work with design
and test engineers, both locally and in the Denmark design center, to develop the design, documentation,
and test procedures of high-reliability, radiation hardened hybrid circuits in the San Jose clean rooms.
Interact with planning, manufacturing, both in San Jose and off shore, and procurement to insure products
are built on schedule and resolve parts shortages. Managed schedules using MS Project. Managed multiple
programs. Developed and maintained program schedules using MS Project and SAP. Identify potential
program risks and implement mitigation plans. Convey progress reports to upper management and
customers.
Lockheed Martin Sunnyvale, California

1999-2011

Senior Manager, Spacecraft Electrical Products (2010-2011)

Lead product engineers in designing and manufacturing spacecraft electronics. Provide indirect management
of 24 engineers in delivering space-qualified electronics and other hardware within schedule and budget.
Interface with customers to ensure achievement of requirements. Developed risk management plan and
mitigated risks. Collaborate with in-house manufacturing and final integration of products using vendor-built
circuit card assemblies. Oversaw subcontractor efforts. Managed transition to resource planning tools (SAP)
for procurement/manufacturing. Convey progress reports to upper management and Air Force customer.
Manage hiring, evaluation, and development of staff. Administer workgroup and product budget, in addition
to serving as cost account manager.

Identified million-dollar cost reduction by recommending building of electronics out-of-house.

Successfully worked with F&BO to free $4M in budget to gain early start on battery cell production to
support risk plan for delayed launch scenario.
Procured budget and Increased number of staff by 4 engineers to meet amplified workload.

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System Engineering Senior Manager, Airborne Laser Program (2003-2010)
Coordinated development of airborne laser beam control system upgrades with Boeing for follow-on aircraft.
Expertly administered electro-optical technology development programs, from fabrication to testing and
delivery. Oversaw international (Japan) business program to develop suppliers for ABL follow-on program.
Provided integral support during directed energy proposal efforts. Collaborated with partners, Boeing and
Northrop Grumman, to prepare and present recommendations to government. Drove efforts to secure
technology development funding. Provided technical consultation concerning system architecture, optical
systems, sensor systems, and test planning.

Spearheaded initiative to define follow-on contract; managed proposal to acquire billion-dollar effort.
Captured $14M classified program through leading successful proposal effort.
Created plan for technology development at customers request, coordinated list of potential
subcontractors, and led competitive proposal effort to select vendors.

Integrated Product Team Senior Manager, Airborne Laser Program (1999-2003)

Oversaw multidisciplinary, cross-functional engineering team of 105 via 5 first-level managers in designing,
fabricating, and testing high-technology electro-optical system (laser beam control and missile tracking).
Negotiated subcontracts, led subcontract managers, and facilitated ongoing technical and award fee reviews.
Established goals and milestones as well as coordinated budget and schedule planning. Led identification of
risks and managed risk reduction/mitigation program. Managed $86M/year budget.

Discovered, persuaded customer on value of, and implemented more than $15M in cost-cutting efforts.
Ensured timely release of drawings needed for critical design review and initiation of production on
schedule by bringing in new management and support team.
Identified, and implemented weight-reducing programs that saved over 500 pounds.
Played key role in instituting rapid prototyping development process.

Additional details from previous electronics and engineering managerial positions available upon request.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Master of Business Administration
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma
PUBLICATIONS
An Example of On-Orbit Calibration of a Space Based Laser - Zenith Star, with S.G.L. Williams, P.L.
Shattuck, 13th Annual AAS Guidance and Control Conference, Keystone, Colorado
A Segmented-Aperture Telescope for Imaging and Beam Transmission, with S.J. Calhoon, Snowbird
Physics Conference