Bob Hernick

IS/IT Project Management

Project Management Operations Quality Assurance/Control Process Improvement
Training/Development
Results-driven leader offering over 15 years of experience developing and implem
enting strategic plans to improve productivity and quality. Effectively identifi
es and produces project solutions on time and budget. Active PMP certification,
MS degree, and Top Secret security clearance based on a single scope background
investigation (SSBI) eligible for SCI.
Core strengths:
Project Management Strategic Planning Process Improvement Network and Informa
tion Systems Installation & Maintenance
Selected Contributions:
Cost Savings/Budget Control:
(R) Salvaged $30K by improving department communication and cooperation to avoid
double payments; ensured project completion on time, within budget, and to spec
ification.
(R) Controlled a $2.1M budget by conducting research and reevaluating the origin
al contract details for a CATV improvement program in Europe.
Project Management / Process Improvement:
(R) Designed and implemented a process to capture, analyze, and submit contract
deliverables, processing 1,454 reports, increasing on-time delivery to 99.3% ove
r the first six months.
(R) Developed and implemented a trouble ticket database; provided training to el
iminate duplicate work efforts, increasing productivity 50% and reducing ticket
entry time 25%.
Quality Assurance/Training & Development:
(R) Saved $100K+ in cost overruns through the proper inspections of the installa
tion, modification, and upgrades of over 90 telecommunications systems and local
area networks in Europe; delivered 100% government and industry compliance.
(R) Cut 80% of rework by instituting proper training measures for installation p
rocedures.
Professional Progression
Science Applications International Corporation
2003-Present
Deputy Task Manager (2009-present)
Effectively uses project proposal development and management skills, from receip
t of Government RFP/SOW to delivery of completed proposal. Delivered 93+ propos
als to the Government and monitors financial status on more than $73.3M in Task
Order (TO) TO44 program funding and initializes realignment and additional funds
requests when necessary.
Project Leader (2007 2009)
Integrated Government TOs 4, 12, and 17 processes into new TO25 processes for th
e Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) Global Solutions (DGS) program. Dev
eloped process for receiving and processing travel authorization requests to ens
ure cost efficiencies and validate travel authorizations. Lead teams to successf
ully implement activities on multiple TO36 projects totaling $66.5M.
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Professional Progression (continued)
Operations Manager (2003-2007)
Provided full life cycle support for a $19.9M Installation Access Control System
(IACS) project. Managed 15 electronics technicians in telecommunication instal
lations at multiple sites throughout a European theater. Produced scheduling, pr
oject status reports, and performance evaluations and ensured government and ind
ustry compliance. Developed trouble ticket database to report issues and track r
esponses. Directed the planning and completion of 196+ Access Control Points (AC
P). Successfully developed 10 measurable Service Level Agreements (SLA) and a Qu
ality Control Plan (QCP) which was approved and served as an organizational-wide
template.
U.S. Army: 5th Signal Command 2001-2003
Technical Program Manager
Directed and coordinated three CATV projects under the AFN television system pro
gram valuing $1.2M+. Managed Internal Cable Distribution System projects. Deve
loped schedules and plans. Provided contract reviews, comparative cost analysis
, status reports, and quality control surveillance. Controlled budgeting and fu
nding authorizations. Improved project delays by improving communication.
Quality Assurance Representative 1998-2001
Planned, scheduled, and performed QA testing and QC inspections for newly instal
led data network system projects valuing $5.2M+. Directed communications electr
onics installation teams to meet government/industry standards. Maintained proje
ct scheduling with no delays by effectively training a network engineer to perfo
rm QA/QC inspections in Italy.
U.S. Army: 504th Signal Battalion 1996-1998
Quality Control Inspector
Provided inspections and cable testing for all communication and information sys
tem installations. Planned, scheduled, and coordinated testing for IS/IT projec
ts. Provided cost estimates, managed budgets, and status reports.
(R) Independently executed 78 technical inspections in 34 locations throughout E
urope, valuing $10M.
(R) Saved $9.6K through effective travel scheduling and project coordination.
Senior Technical Instructor/Course Chief 1994-1996
Managed the US Army communications electronics installation course. Guided 340
students per year on installation techniques. Provided technical writing for re
search/lesson plans. Supervised 12 instructors. Administered $291K of tools an
d equipment. Submitted student status and statistic reports to upper-management
. Received the Army Meritorious Service Award for exceptional leadership.
(R) Orchestrated a 6-month plan to relocate the technical training facility; suc
cessfully completed with zero interruption.
(R) Increased student averages 12% by automating existing course materials.
Previous Experience:
U.S. Army a" Manager/Leader/Technician
1981-1994
Supported 250 students and 11 staff members. Maintained training and processing
for 1,200 students annually. Managed $1.2M worth of supply and maintenance par
ts. Achieved a 99.8% reliability rating and a 100% fill rate for repair parts s
upporting a SATCOM facility. Received 2 Meritorious Service Medals, 4 Army Comme
ndation Medals for increasing efficiency and 3 consecutive Noncommissioned Offic
er Awards for exceptional performance.
Credentials
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
Master Certificate in IS/IT Project Management, Villanova University
Master of Science in Management Information Systems, Bowie State University
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management, University of Maryland Un
iversity College
Affiliations: Project Management Institute, Member
References are available upon request.