Senior Systems Engineer, Allen Research Corporation

May 1998 — Present

Developing and maintaining multi-site, large scale control system using AMX automation systems for directing the audio and video systems during the execution of Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) flight test.  Leading the software development team in programming the NetLinx software for the AMX system.  Supporting flight test operations by providing test crew training, equipment troubleshooting, and system administration.  Developed the software requirement flow downs and functional flow diagrams for the flight test control center.  Upgraded the AMX system and the physical infrastructure in the Meck Island flight test control room at Reagan Test Site located in the Kwajalein Atoll to include larger viewing venue with advanced control capabilities providing a dynamic video layout.  Developed initial system requirements document for National Missile Defense system’s Test, Training, and Exercise Capability (TTEC).  Coordinated schedules and program requirements across other program components associated with TTEC.

Computer Specialist, CST

August 1997- May 1998

Developed Internet migration approaches for government logistic legacy systems.  Consulted to government functional and technical teams on methods for Internet migration. Directed programming staff on implementation methods for system conversion.  Developed user interface for WWW access using HTML with JAVA back-end for data preprocessing, management, and retrieval. Directed system maintenance activities as related to the Internet.

Computer Specialist, Systems Engineering Solutions, Inc.

April 1997-August 1997

Developed concept for transitioning government logistic legacy systems to the WWW including approach and user interfaces. Directed programming staff on implementation methods for system conversion. (This task transferred to and continued with CST.)

Media Group Manager, Quality Research

October 1994-March 1997

Developed computer based training for Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV&A) courseware. Initiated complete overhaul of corporate computer infrastructure including migration from single site Apple™ LocalTalk to multi-site multi-platform Ethernet network, established Internet access, and setup web and email services.

Engineer, JAYCOR

May 1990-September 1994

Lead engineer in developing, planning, and managing of software development projects including multimedia applications, video productions, and system simulations.  Designed, installed, and managed computer network and performed computer software, hardware, and network technical support for on-site and off-site locations.

Associate Engineer, Allen Research Corporation

September 1986-May 1990

Developed computer animations integrating video, sound, and simulation data depicting military system operations. Developed information system integrating models, simulations, and program data for the various NASA projects. Performed computer software, hardware, and network technical support for on-site and off-site locations.