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Mr. Candidate's Name , MS EECS, MBA, BS Mathematics, PMP, CISSP, Security+, Active Top Secret security clearance at the Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) level, has over 30 years of experience as a senior systems engineer focusing on MBSE and DE (Model Based System Engineering, Digital Engineering). He applies systems engineering processes to include planning, system definition, design and build, integration, test and verify, assess and fielding to achieve an integrated defense system improving Reliability, Maintainability, Quality, Supportability and Interoperability (RMQSI). Performs mission analysis, capability requirement allocation analysis, top-level design synthesis, and functional analysis and allocation to ensure design integrity. He evaluates and resolves major technical problems encountered to ensure the timely and successful completion of programs. He ensures design integrity between system level objectives and specifications, applying scientific and engineering concepts, principles, theories, underlying physics and methods to resolve issues for complex weapons systems and employs Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA).Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in EngineeringProject Management Professional certificate and Cybersecurity credentialsDirect experience in multiple project lifecycle phases including definition, design, manufacturing, and operationsIRAD Principal Investigator, patent holderSkillset:Takes on key project leadership roles related to developing the overall Project processes, procedures, documentation, and infrastructure including the Hardware (HW), Firmware, Software (SW), Mechanical, Avionics and Electronic systems.Has knowledge across all the system engineering disciplines to include system design, requirements definition, allocation, maintenance, verification/validation, system integration, systems analysis, and test.Plays a lead role in conducting major program reviews including SRR, PDR, and CDR.Leads Specification and Interface Control Document (ICD) development and the requirements verification process to include developing Verification and Test Plans.Leads system analyses to support mission planning and execution, generating CONOPS documentationParticipates in identifying and mitigating/exploiting program risks and opportunities, cybersecurity management and RMF framework.Provides support to proposals and long-term systems engineering planning.Develops and leads the team and participates through all phases of the project life cycle.Works as a Team Lead representing the organization as a prime technical contact, working with multiple disciplines, program management and customers to help work towards a complete solution.Adept at Verification and Validation testing of component and system hardware and software, assessing and documenting risk and risk mitigation processes of a weapon system of systems.Professional ExperienceLockheed Martin Huntsville, AL/Colorado Springs, CO April 2024 PresentC2BMC National Team - Global - Systems Engineer Sr Staff, Rotary and Mission Systems, National Team, Command and Control, Battle Management & Communications. Efforts on this program under MDA/BC is to implement global multi-level multi-domain missions including Missile Defense and Space Defense on top of the existing C2BMC Enterprise. Operates at strategic, regional and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, to collectively see the battle develop, and to dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC is the force multiplier that globally and regionally networks, integrates and synchronizes autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is an integral part of all system ground and flight tests which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities.Surge assignment to act as liaison between Colorado Springs headquarters and the Missile Defense Agency HQ in Huntsville, AL. Tasking involves applying legacy requirements to a formalized tool set compliant to the rigor of a Program of Record. DOORS Manager for Huntsville, Pollux Lab Manager for MDA/BC.Lockheed Martin Huntsville,AL/Boeing JetPlex May 2022 April 2024Missile Defense National Team - Engineering - Systems Engineer Sr Staff, Rotary and MissionSystems, National Team, Systems Concepts & Requirements. At the uppermost level, SC&R is part of the Missile Defense National Team Engineering (NT-E), a consortium of five major defense contractors (Boeing, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon). NT-E supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) but is not a formal part of MDA. Instead, NT-E is a separate organization under contract to provide engineering products and services to MDA, with Boeing being the contract lead. Mr. Dawson served as Team member and Book Boss for MDA System Specification (SS) requirements and System Description Document (SDD) Analysis Reports. Used DOORS requirements database tool and Change Proposal System (CPS) to implement program Rev Rolls to update and maintain the program s baseline documents. Daily interactions with the Tools Team, SS Team, and Trace Team. Developed presentation packages for program management to move the created packages through the Gate milestone system. Participated with the government customer and coordinated adjudication of package issues and comments.Project management for aerospace systems including Leadership of multi-person projects managing requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, cost, and communications.Proficiency with standard scheduling software Primavera (P6) and MS ProjectStrong written and verbal communication skills in technical work environmentsColsa Corporation Huntsville, AL May 2019 April 2022NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center, HOSC Huntsville Operations Support Center, Systems Engineering Group Lead. Supervised and led a group of 5 10 systems engineers within the Systems Engineering Team supporting the International Space Station (ISS) and Space Launch System (SLS). Provided engineering, operations and maintenance, system development services, and tools for the delivery of mission critical infrastructure to ensure 24x7x365 availability, while continuously improving capability, performance, and security. Responsibilities consisted of design, requirements definition, deployment, and maintenance of computer ground systems and services including voice, video, storage, and telemetry subsystemsEngaged in the entire life cycle of space system development including conceptual design, detailed design and analysis, qualification testing, integration, and mission support.Participated in the development of internal tool and process capability for a more digitally coordinated work environment, to enable more rapid development and operationUsed experience and knowledge of the system to support special projects including anomaly investigations, major program events, and planning objectivesCollaborated with many internal customers to define dependencies and schedule needs associated with delivering space systemsLead team-based identification, decomposition, and estimation of work scope for full lifecycle hardware and software developmentLead project schedule, resources, and cost present status of effort, including risks, variances and recovery plans to program managementResource load, analyze, and optimize project schedule to meet required plansBAE Systems Project, Served as Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) on the Cybersecurity Warfare Training Capability (CWTC) partnership cybersecurity program with BAE Systems for MDA and DSS. Provided network and security operations technical analysis, assessment, and recommendations. Identified where systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. Conducted audits to ensure information systems security policies and procedures are implemented as defined in security plans and best practices.Contractor / Sr Systems Engineering, Huntsville, AL Aug 2018 May 2019Teledyne Brown Engineering - Systems engineering on the Objective SimulationFramework (OSF) for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The Objective Simulation Framework (OSF) is being developed to provide a single simulation framework capability to support multiple MDA application domains to include Distributed Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Ground Test, Performance Assessment (Digital), and Element M&S Asset Integration amongst others. Duties included requirements mapping using IBM Rational DOORS and Rhapsody tools.Northrop Grumman - Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD), In-Flight Interceptor Communications System (IFICS) Data Terminal (DT) - Responsible as the NGC Hardware Project Engineer for IDT installations and new software build integration. Fielded hardware operational troubleshooting, remove and replace, maintenance and new subsystem integration.CACI, Inc. Dahlgren, VA Dec 2016 - Aug 2018Information Security Engineer, Senior Principal, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), PEO IWS 3C, code E31 - Gun Fire Control & Integration Branch - Engineering Team Lead that provided information assurance support for the development of tactical hardware suites utilized in the verification and validation of software products for the Mark 34 Mod 6-8 Afloat Combat Systems (Guided Missile Cruisers and Destroyers). This support included performance, monitoring, and management of Information Assurance (IA) duties such as Information Assurance Vulnerability Management Compliance, System Patching, System Test and Evaluation (ST&E), User and Log Management, and Certification and Accreditation (C&A) Documentation Preparation and Review. Implemented current DOD accreditation/authorization processes (RMF), while developing all necessary artifacts (SSP, POA&M, and Cyber Scorecard) on key components of the Weapons system and supporting Test systems.Analyzed systems to determine vulnerabilities, conducted comprehensive risk assessments, implemented mitigations, and provided solutions to complex problems. Reviewed, analyzed, and implemented Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs). Implemented a tier III computer network defense (CND) program that included a network monitoring capability for all accredited systems and networks. Supervised, tested, and monitored changes in information systems that might affect the security posture. Isolated/determined root cause between IA hardening and unexpected software behavior. Identified Hardware/Software Obsolescence End-of-Life )/Replacement and device driver impacts in 32- and 64-bit configurations.AECOM Birmingham, AL Oct 2013 - Dec 2016Senior Electrical Engineer, and Systems Engineering Support for Army Central Meter Program (AMP), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Huntsville, AL Provided leadership, team coordination, and subject matter expertise in the provision of information assurance (IA) support for certification and accreditation (C&A), DIACAP and RMF accreditation package and artifact generation, requirements analysis, security test and evaluation (ST&E) plans and execution, risk assessments, systems analysis and hardening, incident response, policy analysis, trusted product evaluations, IA program assessments, and security posture presentations. Provided analytical support for the development and submission of C&A documentation in compliance with the DIACAP or RMF requirements. Applied knowledge of technology, analyzed the security implications of systems and applications security, and provided recommendations to decision-makers and engineers. Oversaw National Guard coordination for solar energy electrical generation and microgrid deployment.Engility Corporation Panama City, FL Aug 2011 - Oct 2013(Spun off from L-3 Communications; 2011)Project Manager/Senior Systems Engineer - Various project management roles on autonomous unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), unmanned surface vessels (USV), unmanned airborne systems (UAS), and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV) for U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Mine Counter Measures (MCM) and Counter-IED (CIED) robotics projects. Acquired experience integrating and testing systems or subsystems under development for their functioning, efficiency, and conformance to design requirements, and to test prototypes. Experienced in verification and validation testing of component and system hardware and software. Experienced in assessing and documenting risk and risk mitigation processes of the weapon system of systems.Knifefish - UUV system to locate and identify underwater targets in the littorals. Responsible for the support container electrical design project for charging lithium batteries and the fire detection and actuation system (FDAS) project. Supported program management personnel by developing and contributing data used to prepare for briefings external to the department. As a part of a team of Program personnel, established the Budgeted Cost of Work Schedule, prepared Variance Analysis Reports to analyze, identify, and reconcile program performance data variances, and delivered formal program variance analysis to internal and external customers.L-3 Communications Panama City, FL July 2006 - Aug 2011Command & Control Systems and Software (C2S2) DivisionSenior Systems Engineer I Project Lead - Defense Acquisition Programs and Policies, Integration, Test, and Verification, Oral and Written Communication, Scientific and Engineering Concepts, Theories and Standards, and Systems Engineering.UISS - Unmanned Influence Sweep System - L-3 Project Manager for the development of military electronics systems for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program for the U.S. Navy. Applied the knowledge of policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition management process and initiatives. Used knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures in deployment and integrated testing. Utilized knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DOD and organizations that govern, interface with, and lor influence the systems acquisition process and integrated logistics support (ILS) processes.Forward Scout Project manager for the integration of remote control and autonomous unmanned robotics ground vehicles with CIED technologies. Provided working knowledge of how to quickly and accurately analyze key issues or situations, make sound, logical, and timely decisions with limited information, exhibited a consistency between communication and behavior, used skills in maintaining constructive internal and external relationships while effectively navigating organizational barriers, and attentiveness and responsiveness in all interactions. Managed a diverse group, multiple subtasks, licensing, permitting and other interactions with governmental agencies. Came in under budget and ahead of schedule.Raytheon Technical Services Company Moorestown, New Jersey 2005 - 2006Project Management Consultant - Performed project management duties and coordinated team efforts on an enterprise-wide logistics improvement program between Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) personnel, Government Business Area Leads, and the various Army Commands Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Planned, organized, and oversaw the activities of the program office. Exercised supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Made periodic and comprehensive assessment and evaluation of program goals and objectives which provided a basis for long-range planning to enhance the organization's management capabilities. Represented the program office at higher levels within the organization and with contractor organizations.Raytheon Engineers and Constructors Lexington, KY and Pasadena, CA 1997 - 2005 (Acquired by Morrison-Knudsen, then formed as Washington Group, acquired by URS Corporation) Manager, Support ServicesChemical Demilitarization PlantSenior Systems Engineer; California, KentuckyResponsible for infrastructure system integration and analysis for a chemical demilitarization plant design at Parsons headquarters in Pasadena. Moved operations to the Blue Grass Army Depot in Lexington, Kentucky for plant construction. Coordinated Telecomm, VolP, WAN, LAN, CCTV, wireless, and other hardware, and network architecture issues during the project phase transitions from engineering design to construction to operations. Led the legacy computer software system integration effort to transition data from the enterprise systems of the Engineering design prime contractor (Parsons) to the construction contractor (Bechtel) to the end user operations sub-contractor (Washington Group). Ensured database integrity and reporting to regulating agencies.Hanford Nuclear Waste Clean-Up ProjectAutomation Manager; Richland, WashingtonResponsible for telecommunication design, data and information flow for operations, network security, and policies and procedures for a $9 Billion vitrification facility for the DoE at the Hanford River Protection Program. Conducted studies to ascertain functional requirements across various levels of automation, from manufacturing management systems through process control systems; specified information systems requirements including software and hardware aspects; performed planning and coordination activities to ensure appropriate integration of systems tasks.Samford University Birmingham, Alabama 1991 - 1997Manager, User Services, Computer and Telecommunications DepartmentHoneywell Defense Avionics Systems Division Albuquerque, New Mexico 1983-1990 Principal Investigator IR&D Digital Map Product Line, Member of the Patent Review CommitteeDuties included the technical direction of research and development in the Digital Map product line. These military avionics weapons system is an integral part of the cockpit electronics onboard the McAir F/A-18 Eagle, F-15 bomber/fighter, AV-8B Harrier JumpJet, and other Navy combat aircraft. This multi-processor computer graphics real-time workstation is optical disk-based and presents color rendered data base images of aeronautical charts, digital terrain elevation data and graphic overlays at 24 hertz on a 512 by 512 cockpit display. Terrain data is rendered in real-time by the system which also interfaces to other avionics sensors such as the GPS, RADAR, and Air Data subsystems. Supervised a team of up to 20 engineers in product line start-up, development, and deployment.EDUCATIONMaster of Business Administration (MBA), New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NMMaster of Science in Engineering (EECS), Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NMBS, Mathematics, Kent State University, magna cum laude, Kent, OHAdditional coursework completed toward Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, University of New MexicoPATENTS/JOURNAL PUBLICATIONSBus Interface Controller for Computer Graphics; U.S. 287100; Europe 90901134.8A Method of Storage and Retrieval of Digital Map Data Based Upon a Tessellated Geoid System; U.S. 261109; Europe 89912590.0System for Generating a Texture-Mapped Perspective View; U.S. 514598; Europe PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEA Method and Apparatus for Generating Three-Dimensional Graphic Symbols; U.S. 514742; Europe91106728.8"A Digital Map System for the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B," first runner up, best paper award, National Aerospace and Electronics Conference, NAECON Proceedings 1986, Dayton, Ohio."Military Real-Time Color Digital Map", Proceedings of the Society for Information Display, Vol. XVI, May1985, pp. 341-344.RECENT CERTIFICATIONSProject Management Professional certificate, Project Management Institute (PMI) (PMP No. 517789)Certified Information Security System Professional (CISSP), ISC2 certification # 501636, August 2015CompTIA Security+, COMPPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE, Feb 2014Navy Qualified Validator (NQV Il) Interim, Dec 2017AECOM, URS Certified Project Manager, Sept 20142009 CMMI Level Il Process Improvement, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City, 2007Advanced Organizational and Programmatic Technology for Root Cause Analysis, Performance Improvement International, 2002Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification, Bechtel Corporation, 2002COMMUNITYFormer Board Member, Central Alabama Chapter of Information Systems Security AssociationTreasurer, Board of Directors, Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI), EmeraldCoast Chapter, 2011-2019Past Director of Operations, Panama City Branch of the Project Management Institute (PMI) Emerald CoastChapter, 2010-2013 (Founding Branch Director), current member of the Birmingham ChapterMember, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2012 2019SECURITY CLEARANCE - TOP SECRET/SCI (NATO, COMSEC) |
