Qualifications
• Department of Homeland Security Level II PM Certification
• Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) Qualified
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
• MIT SLOAN Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation
• TS/SCI Clearance
Professional Affiliations
• Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Transportation Research Board (TRB), Member of the Aviation System Planning Committee (AV020) and the Transportation & Economic Development Committee (AV040).
• Transportation Research Forum (TRF)
• Royal Aeronautical Society, Capital Branch
• American Meteorological Society (AMS)
Education
• M.S., 1993, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia. Major in Systems Engineering, major project published: November, 1993, "Development of a Standards Based Open Environment for the Worldwide Military Command and Control System."
• Defense Systems Management College (DSMC), 1990, Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. Program Management Course.
• B.S., 1974, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio. Major in Industrial Technology.
Experience
May 2007 to May 2012, Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology (S&T), Homeland Security Advance Research Projects Agency (HSARPA), 1120 Vermont Ave., Washington DC, Program Manager.
• Program Manager for multiple programs within DHS S&T:
o Rapid Response and Recovery, Rail Tankcar program - Developed technologies and methodologies that reduced or eliminated the release of Toxic Inhalation Hazards (TIH) material from railcar tanks after being subjected to natural or man-made forces in accordance with current transportation security rules. This involved developing and directing diverse research groups i.e. the Army Research Laboratory, NSWC Dahlgren and Carderock, and University of Mississippi in developing new materials for this effort. Coordinated these efforts with end users ensuring compliance was met with all regulations and the security capabilities produced could be transitioned.
o Levee Strengthening and Damage Mitigation – multi year effort covering three projects: Identify Problem Levee Locations, Affordable Levee Strengthening and New Design, and Rapid Repair of Levee Breach. Directed the Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC), Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg, MS who successfully completed this effort using innovative technologies and processes. Worked closely with State Emergency Management Agencies in coordinating the implementation of this work into their action plans.
o Hurricane Aerosol Microphysics Program – three year effort to develop models and simulation supported by observations leading to potential operational methodologies for better Hurricane prediction. Developed a team of scientist from Israel and the United States who successfully completed this effort.
o Complex Event Modeling, simulation and Analysis (CEMSA) – a multi year effort to model and simulate the interdependencies and cascading effects on the infrastructure and the dynamics of multi-event and multi-vectored attacks. Directed work performed at both the Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories. Coordinated program development with Canadian, Australian, US, and United Kingdom respective departments.
o Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) effort to develop an improved Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) lens for Firefighters.
• Participates in Proposal Evaluations for South Eastern Regional Research Initiative (SERRI), Long Range Broad Area Announcements, and International Programs.
• Lead Transportation Research Board (TRB)/ National Academies of Science (NAS) Team on Commercial Space Transportation.
• Lead efforts to identify state-of-the –art technologies through foraging all sources as part of HSARPA’s charter
• Coordinated technology strategy efforts with National and International sources.
• Ensured programs could be transitioned from R&D to End-Users
• Gave analytical briefs at the Secretary and Parliamentary levels both National and International
• COTR for all programs
March 2004 to May 2007, SRS Technologies1401 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia, Senior Systems Engineer.
• Represented DHS/S&T on JPDO Global Harmonization IPT/Security IPT
• Directed all liaisons with stakeholders on Counter-MANPADS issues to include government, non-government agencies and associations, and private industry.
• Represented the Counter-MANPADS office at senior level policy making bodies at the White House, FAA, DHS, and DOD to include support of Presidential Directives.
• National airspace integration Lead for Counter-MANPADS interfacing with ICAO, IATA, EUROCONTROL, FAA, and DOT on aircraft safety and security issues.
Dec 2001 to February 2004, Mayoral Systems Analytics, Inc, 6413 Thirteenth St., Alexandria, Virginia, Senior Scientist.
• Vertical Integrator for the Groundbased Mid-Course Defense (GMD) System Fire Control and Communications systems to include External Interface Systems, and Inflight Communications Systems.
• Provided Systems Engineering support to the Systems Integration efforts as directed by the Missile Defense Agency and Joint Program Office.
Aug 1998 to May 2001, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, Adjunct Instructor, The School of Management and Graduate Student in The Institute for Public Policy (TIPP), Ph.D. Program.
• As a Graduate Student, major area of interest was regional economics as related to technological affects on the economy. Specific research was on air transportation as related to capacity limitations of the National Airspace System and airports, economic affects on rural economies, and air transportation systems engineering.
Feb 1998 to Aug 1998, KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, Dayton, Ohio, Senior Consultant
• Provided Automated Data Processing (ADP) consulting services supporting the development and implementation of Information Technology Management policies, procedures and requirements to Naval Aviation Depots.
Aug 1996 to Feb 1998, Universal Steel Buildings Corp., Alexandria, Virginia, Vice Presiden...
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