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Bumpass, VA

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CAREER PROFILE:
A proven leader and member of multiple conceptual enterprise, operational, and system architecture projects for Army and Joint Forces initiatives

  • Adept manager with innate communication, analytical and problem solving skills, that excels in fostering effective interaction with stakeholders.
  • PMP, FEAC CEA, and TOGAF Certified.
  • PMI-ACP and 6 Six Sigma Certified with working knowledge of multiple process improvement methodologies (Agile, Lean, CMMI, TQM).
  • DODAF and FEA SME with over 8 years hands-on technical expertise developing enterprise architectures.
  • JCIDS SME with over 6 years experience in evaluating and guiding architectures.
  • 15+ years experience in DoD logistics, maintenance, and supply management operations.
  • 5 years experience in DoD ERP for custom/web applications, BPR, BPM and requirements analysis.
  • Working knowledge of Structure Analysis and Design, OOAD, UML, and their associated CASE tools.
  • Successful background working with stakeholders to develop business processes and architecture frameworks that align strategy, processes, and IT assets with program goals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Dec 2011 - Present (40hrs/Week)

Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer and DODAF Solution Architecture Lead for the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems GCSS-Army ERP Project:

  • ASAP Preparation and Analysis/Blueprint Lead charged with directing timely capability delivery with a view of reducing costs using Lean Agile methodology for ERP deployment.
  • Integration Cell Member tasked with ensuring cross-functional integration across Lean Agile Development Teams, coverage of requirements, and validating functionality of GCSS-Army development.
  • E2E Business Process Lead charged with creating, streamlining, and maintaining the GCSS-Army Business process.
  • Created SAP Environment Documentation Guideline to ensure proper program documentation and provide key program metrics.
  • Solution Architecture Lead charged with managing the governing principles for GCSS-Army DODAF Architecture artifacts.
  • Provides recommendations for continuous improvement in work processes, developmental methodologies, analysis methods, EVMS and technology toolsets.

Confidential, Richmond, VA Jan 2009 - Dec 2011 (40hrs/Week)

Solution Architecture Consultant/Chief Enterprise Architect
Solution Architecture Consultant to Northrop Grumman Mission Systems for the implementation of the GCSS-Army ERP Solutions Architecture:

  • SME for all matters pertaining to the methodology and use of the AILA, JCIDS, FEA, SOA, GCSS-Army Architecture and prevailing Architecture Frameworks (DODAF, MODAF, TOGAF, FEAF, Zachman, Spewak).
  • Led and facilitated the creation of governing principles for Solution Architecture decision making - determined scope, projected requirements, and outlined change management procedures.
  • Managed Architecture Engineering tasks utilizing ASAP and Lean Agile methodologies and techniques to accredit the GCSS-Army Solution.
  • Managed DODAF Solution Architecture Team while simultaneously managing Teams for three other remote architecture projects.
  • Developed the Product Integration and Support Process to optimize segmented system synergy and support the Solution Architectures integration into existing business and IT processes (ARIS, Data Mapping, Functional and Technical Specifications, Model Design, SAP, Trading Partner, and Legacy System Interfaces).
  • Analyzed legacy applications and systems to derive required business functions and rules from existing applications (Directives, Instructions, Memorandums, Charters, Policies, and Objectives).

Lead Enterprise Architect
Lead Enterprise Architect for the implementation of the United States Army's largest SAP implementation integrating tactical logistics and requirements; as the Army Logistics-Financial System of Record - GCSS-Army:

  • Architectural Design Team Manager charged with creation and delivery of DODAF compliant artifacts (full suite) and their integration into the AILA.
  • Managed Architecture Engineering tasks to include DODAF work products and ARIS Business Process modeling to include Event Process and Value Added Chain diagrams.
  • Established and implemented the Program's Enterprise Architecture strategy, guidelines, standards, processes and procedures.
  • Integrated AESIP and MTS into the GCSS-Army Architecture, and it's throughput to AILA.
  • NG SEI Team Member charged with identifying project scope, SAP Solution manager, and ARIS synchronization processes.
  • Successfully created and socialized GCSS-Army Architecture with JITC, DISA for smooth delivery of artifacts in support of ISP, CPD, CDD, Milestone C documentation, BEA Certification and functional and technical test plans.
  • Completed multiple detailed business processes analysis, providing COAs vital to the Program and Army leadership's decision making.

Confidential,VANov 2005 - Jan 2009 (40hrs/Week)

Research Fellow/Lead Enterprise Architect
Research Fellow for the Logistics Management Institute and Lead Enterprise Architect and Logistics SME for the development of the designated Army Logistics Architecture - the AILA:

  • Original AILA Design Team member and designated Logistics SME.
  • Managed and developed multiple integrated, DODAF-compliant artifacts in support of the CLOE, the Army G-4 Staff, and LIA.
  • Led the development for the AMJDA - the CLOE Project's first Joint integration venture.
  • Participated in the revision and development of the DODAF v2.0 Architecture Framework as a member of multiple DODAF v2.0 TWGs.
  • Assisted RF-ITV in winning the 2009 SALE Award for Architecture Design by integrating them into the AILA for the CLOE Project - AILA operational artifacts were used for submission.
  • Lead System Architect that integrated CBM, JPADS, ADEC and MTS into the AILA for the CLOE Project.
  • Ensured architecture artifacts complied with the JCIDS process, supported ISP, obtained BEA Certification, aligned with the Capability and System Portfolio Management, and was tested in Proof of Enabler demonstrations.
  • Mapped AILA products to other DoD and Army Architectures such - BEA, SALE, JDDA, FCS Operational Architecture, and the USMC and USAF Logistics Architectures.
  • Participated in the AOAP2 standards development as a TRADOC COI Member.
  • Developed DODAF artifacts for the Army Sustainment OCD and served as SME for the ADEC CDD.

Confidential,GSI, Fort Monroe, VADec 2003 - Oct 2005 (40hrs/Week)

Senior Operational Architect
Senior Operational Architect and Logistics SME for the CASCOM LAC:

  • Project Manager and Lead Developer for the Army Sustainment Operational Architecture.
  • Created the DODAF Compliance Checklist for JCIDS Guideline which was adopted by CASCOM as their primary tool for developing and evaluating JCIDS products.
  • Developed DODAF artifacts for the BCS3 CDD.
  • Developed ADPs for CASCOM-Enterprise Systems and CASCOM Land-Warfare directorates.
  • Logistics SME for CASCOM and PM LIS for development of the GCSS-Army Business Processes.

Operational Architect
Operational Architect and Logistics SME for the TRADOC FC AIMD, a part of ARCIC:

  • Project Manager and Lead Developer of the TSC Operational Architecture.
  • Logistics SME responsible for integrating and validating Warfighter requirements within SoS Architectures for the Army Current, Interim, and Future Force.
  • Developed, defined, and conducted the information set interoperability analysis for the re-design of the Army Sustainment Brigade Operational Architecture and C4ISR Equipment Listings.
  • Created functional Warfighter requirements and battlefield functions architecture resulting in validated System of System Architectures for Army Current, Interim, and Future Force logistics organizations.
  • Development Team Member of the UEx and UEy Headquarters Operational Architectures.

Confidential,Nov 1996 - Nov 2003 (60hrs/Week)
Logistics Operations Officer, Captain (Retired)

  • Logistics Operations Officer holding various positions of responsibility to include: Assistant G-3/Operations Officer for the Army Quartermaster General, Brigade and Battalion Logistics Officer, and SSA Officer for the United States Army:
  • Led multiple petroleum, terminal operations, water, sling load, and mortuary affairs units and operated related Army logistics systems (ULLS, SAMS, SARSS, PBUSE, TAMIS).
  • Designed and assembled the QMOC (in response to 9-11) for the Quartermaster General - authored the Force Protection, Threat Assessment, and Intelligence Collection SOPs.
  • Managed the 50th Anniversary NATO Summit logistics support for dignitary transportation.
  • Managed a $4.1 million budget and $11 million Battalion Property Book Office
  • Managed $636 thousand DCAS purchases saving $51 thousand through prompt processing and reimbursement.
  • Managed the 7th Transportation Group SSA - streamlined the ASL, resulting in savings of $64 thousand directly impacting the equipment readiness across the Group; incorporated SARSS into daily customer operations, instituting smoother repair parts flow and improved customer service.
  • Wrote the MOU between the Army (7th Group) and the Navy (Craney Island Fuel Depot), enabling soldiers to receive valuable hands-on training, while saving the Navy $10 thousand monthly in overtime costs.

EDUCATION:

  • Master of Science Candidate, Engineering Management
  • Master of Science
  • Bachelor of Science, Psychology,

CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Certified Enterprise Architect, DoDAF, 2010, FEAC - 2010-11 FEAC Outstanding Practicum Award
  • TOGAF 8 Certified, 2010, The Open Group
  • PMP, 2011, PMI
  • PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner), 2012, PMI
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, 2011, Six Sigma

Professional Training:

  • Department of Defense (DoD) Architecture Framework 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2005-2009
  • Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) 2005
  • Net-Ready Key Performance Parameters (NR-KPP) 2004

AFFILIATIONS:

  • International Professional Enterprise Architects Consortium (IPEAC)
  • Global Enterprise Architecture Organization (GEAO)
  • Association of Open Group Enterprise Architects (AOGEA)
  • Center for the Advancement of the Enterprise Architecture Profession (CAEAP)
  • Project Management Institute (PMI) - Central Virginia Chapter (CVC)
SOFTWARE TOOLS:
  • IBM System Architecture (SA)
  • Architecture Integrated Information System (ARIS) Modeling Toolset
  • Collaboration Assessment Development and Integration Environment (CADIE)
  • SAP - Solution Manager

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