SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Software Solutions Planning ~ Database Design ~ Client Relationship Manageme

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Seasoned and analytical Software Engineering Professional and Consultant with ex
tensive track record of success providing technical solutions design, developmen
t and support on high value federal government programs. Experience across all p
hases of the software development life cycle with responsibility for the efficie
nt deployment of resources, client satisfaction, cost control, and revenue optim
ization. Specialized expertise in database management and quality assurance best
practices, including test engineering, A proven project manager and supervisor
with ability to analyze complex requirements, develop accurate budgets and sche
dules, resolve critical path issues, mitigate risks, lead cross functional teams
, and deliver quality results consistently on time and within budget. An excelle
nt communicator and problem solver capable of forging relationships at all level
s and functions. Holds a TS Security Clearance.
TECHNICAL SKILLS SUMMARY
Analytical & Process: Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Management, Project
Life Cycle Management, Complex Requirements Analysis, Database Design/Manageme
nt & Administration (ETL, Migration, Performance Optimization), Configuration Ma
nagement, Gap Analysis, Quality Management (Test Plans, Cases, Scripts), Object
Oriented Analysis & Design, Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows (200x, NT, Vista, XP), UNIX, Linux, Mac OS
Programming, Natural, SQL, ETL Tools
Databases & Tools: Adabas, Oracle, IBM IMS, Software AG Entire-X Middleware, Co
mpuware QA Center Test Suite, Microsoft - Office Suite, Project, Visio
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SAIC, McLean, Virginia 1983-Present
Senior Systems Engineer (3/2002-6/2010)
FBI Analytical Technology Infrastructure (ATI) Program
* Served on Environmental Services Research Institute (ESRI) subcontractor team
for ATI program.
* Created ATI program and quality management plans; served as lead ATI test eng
ineer for iDomain geospatial system; developed test plan, test cases/scripts and
geospatial development spirals.
FBI Investigative Data Warehouse (IDW) program
* Served as lead software engineer responsible for the Integrated Data Warehous
e IV &V efforts.
* Created test plans; developed & executed manual and automated test scripts, g
enerated detailed discrepancy reports, and maintained IDW development status f
or future testing needs.
FBI Trilogy Program
* Migrated FBI Automated Case System (ACS) databases using ETL tools running sp
ecialized and standard migration and file analysis routines and statistical repo
rts.
* Developed staging databases and developed data migration statistics for manag
ement reports from tens of millions of migrated rows of data.
Senior Software Engineer (6/2000-3/2002)
U.S. Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM)
* Developed proposal for PERSCOM Disaster Recovery Plan; oversaw technical requ
irements for upgrading an Army Storage Area Network.
Export-Import Bank (EX-IM)
* Analyzed EX-IM Working Capital system software architecture; utilized softwar
e routines and Software AG middleware in development of Natural programs to expo
rt data to web-based interface.
Department of Veterans Affairs, Austin Automation Center (VA AAC)
* Provided technical and project management support for Business Tracking Syste
m (BTS) software development; prepared project plan, schedule, status reports, a
nd assisted in requirements and design.
SAIC Proposal Development, Software & Web Engineering Technology Division
* Participated in multiple client proposal and business development efforts inc
luding VA ACC BTS and Agriculture Department Veterinary Services Laboratories pr
oposal.
Database Administrator (7/1999-6/2000)
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
* Performed ADABAS database administration; monitored database performance; mai
ntained database operations; provided ad-hoc database support to meet client req
uests; resolved critical database issues.
Database Specialist (6/1993-7/1999)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Systems Development Center (SDS)
* Served as technical project lead and software development manager for six EPA
software development and maintenance Delivery Orders (DO).
* Analyzed technical and business issues, hired and supervised technical staff,
planned project deliverables, managed budget, directed subcontractors, and prep
ared management reports,
* Participated in achievement of SEI Capability Model (CMM) Level 2 Certificati
on of all projects.
* Served as technical resource to SDC Quality Assurance (QA) organization perfo
rming review and update of quality processes on project planning and configurati
on management.
* Began as QA analyst reviewing software and SDLC documents to meet QA complian
ce standards.
Senior Computer Scientist (12/1983-6/1993)
Naval Security Group Headquarters
* Served as technical manager supporting database development in a top security
environment.
* Analyzed requirements, produced system design specifications, and developed/d
eployed 12+ Oracle and ADABAS based business application systems with superviso
ry responsibility for programmers.
* Developed new business opportunities for SAIC within the Naval Security Group
HQ preparing detailed proposals and work plans, product descriptions, cost esti
mates, and client status briefings.
* Developed and delivered training programs to client end users on processes an
d database solutions.
Prior to joining SAIC, served as Member of the Technical Staff, COMPUTER DATA SY
STEMS, on a U.S. Labor Department software development team, as a Consultant, PR
ICE-WATERHOUSE, and held various Software Programming and DBA positions with FED
ERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORP., U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, and the U.S. DEPARTMEN
T OF NAVY.
EDUCATION
LASALLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science, Biology