• Serving as project director and action officer for the Program Executive Office, Simulations, Training & Instrumentation (PEO STRI), Program Manager Combined Arms Tactical Trainers (PM CATT), Synthetic Environment (SE) Core, Database Virtual Environment Development (DVED).
• The U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) awarded a contract valued at $17 million to CAE USA, Tampa, Fla. Under the Synthetic Environment Core (SE-Core) Database Virtual Environment Development (DVED) contract, CAE USA will develop rapid database production processes and tools, and establish an Orlando-based database production center supporting the Army’s Common Virtual Environment (CVE). The total value of the contract could reach an estimated $59 million over five years.
• SE Core’s mission is to provide a CVE integrated within the Live, Virtual, and Constructive Training Environment (LVC TE). SE Core will develop the CVE by linking virtual simulations into a fully integrated training capability through new virtual simulation architecture. This linkage of current and future virtual training devices will enable the Army to execute combined arms and joint training, mission planning and rehearsals at home station, en route, and at deployed locations.
• Performs life-cycle planning, management, and direction of the SE Core Database Virtual Environment Development (DVED) project, a multi-year, multi-million dollar program to develop a Standardized Rapid Terrain Generation process, to include the design and fielding of Database Generation Production Centers in both CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Leads a multi-disciplinary team made up of Government and contractor support personnel and is responsible for the cost, schedule performance and risk management of the DVED project.
• Establishes goals and milestones in support of DVED’s initial 18 month schedule and follow-on activities for continued development and fielding.
• Performs financial management, including the budgeting and execution of engineering change proposals (ECP), unsolicited proposals, and logical follow-on modifications.
• Coordinates with the SE Core Project Director for the Architecture and Integration (A&I) program to ensure both synergy and deconfliction of requirements between these two complementary efforts.
• Represents the Assistant Project Manager (APM) SE Core in both briefings and meetings with the user representative, the TRADOC Capabilities Manager– Virtual (TCM-V), industry partners, and Army/DoD personnel, specifically the Army G3 (Training).
• Prepares and presents the quarterly DVED Program Management Review (PMR) to the PM CATT, Senior PEO STRI staff, and TCM-V.

• Served as customer advocate and action officer for the Program Executive Office, Simulations, Training & Instrumentation (PEO STRI) Customer Support Group (CSG).
• Served on committees, task forces, and study groups related to development, integration and improvement distributed, simulation environment in support of Combatant Commanders, Joint Organizations and Services.
• Served as primary customer Advocate for DoD Training Transformation (T2) and Joint National Training Capability (JNTC).
• Updated, maintained and presented the PEO STRI Overview brief.
• Developed and implemented the Customer Support Group (CSG) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System.
• Developed and implemented a valuable Joint Services Team Orlando Board of Directors (BOD) process.
• Served as CSG liaison to Joint Forces Command (JFCOM).
• Recommended and implemented a customer feedback approach to JFCOM and other business customers.

Joint Simulation System (JSIMS) Joint Development Agent

• Served as a multi-function military analyst, systems engineer, representative, and action officer for the Program Manager, Joint Development Agent (DA) for the Joint Simulation System (JSIMS) program. 
• Served on committees, task forces, and study groups related to development, integration and improvement of this end-to-end DoD single, distributed, simulation environment in support of Combatant Commanders, Joint Organizations and Services. 
• Provided technical advice to the Program Manager on all matters related to development, integration, management, user feedback, and documentation of Joint DA products, which include:
  • Joint Models
  • Joint Global Command and Control System (GCCS) C4I Adapter
  • Common Component Workstation (CCWS)
  • Battle Space Workstation (BSWS)
• Analyzed Joint DA projects and explores new training technologies and strategies for products. 
• Served on ad hoc groups and teams charged with specific JSIMS projects. 
• Served as Action Officer in the preparation of literature and training development covering JSIMS Joint DA commands and functions. 
• Subject matter includes extensive aspects of system level requirements management. 
• Developed and integrated Joint DA position on various subjects. 
• Prepared statements of work (SOW) and related documents and assures that contractor developed materials are in compliance. 
• Provided Joint DA input to JSIMS wide documentation. 
• Identifies user needs/requirements as possible candidates to be contracted for development. 
• Performed and reviewed taskings, target population, and performance analyses. 
• Developed and revised results of analyses, and makes recommendations for improvements. 
• Maintained liaison with Joint Forces Command (JFCOM), the National Simulation Center (NSC) and the user community. 
• Made recommendations and provided assistance. 
• Participated and coordinated within JSIMS working groups.
• Represented the Program Manager at group committee meetings and conferences to include:
  • Alliance Integration and Testing Group (AITG) 
  • Alliance Requirements Management Group (ARMG)
  • Alliance Model Coordination Group (AMCG)
  • Alliance Scheduling Team (AST)
  • Alliance Technical Group (ATG)
  • Integration Review Board (IRB)
  • Joint Configuration Control Board (JCCB)
  • Technical Support Hotwash Meetings
• Served as member of these committees and performs special investigative tasks related to JSIMS. 

July 2001 - Nov 2002

Consultant

Casselberry , FL

• Windows 2000 Migration
• Middleware/Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) Analysis
• Meta Data Repository
• USMC War Reserve System
• Operational Architecture Gap Analysis
• Migrating to a 3-Tier Environment
• Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V Testing)
• Order Management System Analysis
• Use Case Analysis

Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWARSYSCEN )

August 1997 – June 2001

Project Manager, ATLASS II+

Chesapeake , VA

Marine Corps Logistics Base

June 1995 – July 1997   

Project Lead/Functional Analyst

Albany , GA

• Systems Analyst for ATLASS II+
• Managed a team of 10 software developers
• Developed Requirements Statements for Logistics System
• Project Leader/Manager for Prototype Development
• Wrote Developer's Documentation

Marine Corps Forces Reserve

October 1991 – June 1995

Purchasing & Contracting Officer

New Orleans , LA

• Initiated and created a Major Contracting Office for the Marine Corps Reserves
• Initiated and developed the use of the International Merchants Purchase Authorization Card (IMPAC) for small purchases in the 200+ Marine Corps Reserve sites
• Member of Commanding General’s Economy of Management Committee to find initiatives to streamline operations and save funds

3^rd Battalion, 1^st Marines

December 1987 – September 1991

Supply Officer

Camp Pendleton , CA

• Assigned as Supply Officer for BLT 3/1 embarked and deployed Combat Supply Detachment to Southwest Asia (SWA) in support of Operation Desert Storm (Gulf War)
• Operated successfully on deployment in SWA after Gulf War ended remaining in the gulf region until August 1991 after War ended in March 1991
• Embarked/deployed to East Pac tour to include Philippines, Korea and Australia 

1^st Combat Engineer Battalion

September 1987 – December 1987

Assistant Supply Officer

Camp Pendleton , CA

• Assistant Supply Officer taught in basic supply, fiscal and inventory practices 

Marine Corps Combat Supply School (MCSSS)

June 1987 – August 1987

Supply School Officer Training

Camp Johnson , NC

• Graduated 2^nd in class for Supply Officer Training

The Basic School

October 1986 – May 1987

Marine Corps Officer Training

Quantico , VA

•  Graduated in the top 10% at The Basic School

Officer Candidate School

June 1986 – August 1987

Officer Candidate

Quantico , VA

• Attended Officer Candidate School (OCS) after finishing Bachelor of Science (BS) degree and being selected by the Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP)

1^st Battalion, 12^th Marine, Alpha Battery

August 1984 – June 1986

Howitzer Section Chief

Kaneohe , HI

• Section Chief for M198 Howitzer Battery
• Finished College Degree during off duty hours
• Selected for Officer Candidate School (OCS) on the Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP)

4^th Battalion, 11th Marines, 2^nd 8” Howitzer Battery

November 1981 – July 1984

Howitzer Section Chief

29 Palms, CA

• Section Chief for two 8” Howitzers at the same time
• Numerous Personal Awards
• Meritorious Promotions

Marine Corps Recruit Depot

August 1981 – November 1981

Private

San Diego , CA

EDUCATION:

University of Phoenix

MS Computer Information Systems

Orlando, FL

Wayland Baptist University

BS

Plainview , TX

June 1985

George Washington University

August 2001

Masters Certificate in Information Technology Project Management

Washington , DC

ESI International classes:

• Managing Projects
• Project Management Applications in Information Technology
• Software Testing
• Scheduling and Cost Control
• Telecommunications Principles for Project Managers
• System Integration Project Management
• Managing Software Quality
• Software Risk Management

• Identifying and Confirming User Requirements
• Microsoft Project
• Introduction to Programming
• Software Systems Analysis and Design

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Oracle Certified Associate/Professional (OCA/OCP)
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

• ACQ 101 – Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management
• IRM 101 – Basic Information Systems Acquisition
• ACQ 201 - Intermediate Systems Acquisition Course
• SAM 101 - Basic Software Acquisition Management
• CON 201 – Government Contract Law
• PMT 250 - Program Management Tools Management of Defense Acquisition Contracts
• PMT 352 - Program Management Office Course
• Level III certified in Program Management
• Defense Small Purchase