I am a Systems Engineer with considerable experience in:

Managing a product life cycle with Configuration Management.

Participating in Change Control Board (CCB) with government Customers.
Controlling the processs for a) configuration identification, b) change control,
c) status accounting and d) configuration audits.

University of Denver, 1981 - 1984, Denver, Colorado

Degree: Masters of Business Administration
Montana State University, 1976 - 1980, Bozeman, Montana
Degree: Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering

The Boeing Company, 2003 - Present, (contract then direct)

Hazelwood, Missouri and then Seattle, Washington
Grade 3 Engineering Product Life-Cycle Management, Product Data Management Engin
eer, Configuration / Data Management / Technical Integration
Configuration Management and Supplier Management Engineer on the network-centric
Future Combat Systems (FCS). Member of the Command, Control, Communication, C
omputers (C4) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Manned Groun
d Vehicle, and Force Development Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
Controlled Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Supplier Change Proposals (SC
Ps) through-out the release process. Provided input to the Systems Engineering
Management Plan. Commented on supplier Configuration Management Plans.
Worked with software / hardware / systems engineers in formulating change packag
es for release. Researched and synthesized a precise and accurate description o
f the baseline(s). Monitored the DOORS requirements tracking tool.
Was a co-presenter to Program and IPT CCBs on several occasions. Actively partic
ipated in the creation of business process instructions, configuration plans, an
d assembly of reference information files for internal and external audits. Exa
mined information sources to research, analyze, and synthesis the information in
to a coherent and accurate description of technical baseline(s), and program ba
seline.
Expedited the consideration and approval / disapproval of proposed changes with
regard to technical and programmatic constraints (budget, funding, cost, busines
s requirements, schedule, quality and higher authority notification procedures).
Prepared for and successfully passed audits.
Technology Ventures Inc., 1998 - 2001, Senior Systems Safety Engineer
Warren, Michigan
Independent engineering safety consultant to executive management at U.S. Govern
ment Program Executive Office (PEO-GCSS) TACOM regarding the Bradley Infantry Fi
ghting Vehicle. Considered issues from the operational field, maintenance, logis
tics, and manufacturing perspectives.
General Dynamics Land Systems, 1996 - 1998, Contract Senior Systems Engineer, St
erling Heights, Michigan
Systems Engineer with signature authority at Configuration Control Board (CCB) o
f M1A2 tank. Prepared for and passed functional and physical configuration audit
s (FCA / PCAs). Inherent to the release process, I approved the work of technica
l writers.
ITT Automotive, 1994 - 1996, contract Systems Engineer, Auburn Hills, Michigan
Controlled the program plans, procedures, drawings and specifications at an auto
motive ABS supplier. Successfully passed initial ISO 9000 certification audit.

General Dynamics, 1992-1994, contract Systems Engineer, Sterling Heights, Michig

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Documented specifications of tank electronics, sensors, and sub-system architect
ure with regards to technical requirements, functionality, form, fit and interfa
ces.
The Boeing Company, 1991 - 1992, contract Systems Engineer, Renton, Washington
Created a System Description Document for the 777 Systems Integration Laboratory
.
GM Defense (Delco), 1987 - 1991, Configuration Manager, Goleta, California
Leader of 10 people that made and controlled specifications, plans and procedure
s. Supported: Army Light Helicopter Experimental, AC-130-U Gunship aircraft, C-1
7 aircraft, F-16 aircraft, and Titan IV rocket.
Critiqued and checked 4000 hardware - software changes and originated 60 origina
l computer, avionic, power supply and control device specifications. Also contro
lled test plans and test procedures prior to submittal to Change Control Board (
CCB).
Made deliverables to Government Customer contract administrators. Performed stat
us accounting of as-designed and as-built records. Documented Configuration Iden
tifications. Coordinated changes throughout the Integrated Product Teams with de
sign engineers, productions engineers, technicians, supplier management and proc
urement, project management and independent Quality Assurance personnel.

Lockheed Martin, 1986 - 1987, Systems Engineer, Marietta, Georgia

Contributed to initial formulation of software configuration management (SCM) gr
oup. Audited documentation of C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.

Simmonds, 1985 - 1986, contract Configuration Manager, Vergennes, Vermont

Coordinated and controlled specifications and drawings for B-2 aircraft fuel sys
tem.

Vought Aircraft, 1984 - 1985, contract Configuration Manager, Grand Prairie, Tex
as
Assembled checklists for release procedures. Documented checkout procedures for
the Iron Bird process for B-2 aircraft.
The Boeing Company, 1984, contract Systems Engineer, Seattle, WA
Prepared specifications for Air Force MX ICBM.

Lockheed-Martin, 1981 - 1983, Associate Systems Engineer, Littleton, Colorado

Assembled reference configuration descriptions of Air Force MX ICBM basing modes
.

Career Summary:
Assisted with the development and maintenance of Systems Engineering Plans, Conf
iguration Management Plans, and value-stream mapped "Lean" processes to manage c
hange activities to meet business and regulatory requirements. Reviewed proposed
changes to the functional, allocated and physical baselines. Obtained commitme
nts for Engineering Change Orders and Supplier Change Proposals. Participated in
multidisciplinary Configuration Control Board (CCB) review of proposed changes
to the baseline.
Offered friendly, timely, and appropriate feedback. Established good interperson
al relationships by helping work group members and IPT members feel valued, appr
eciated, and included in discussions.
Facilitated comprehensive and timely CCBs. With a humble personality, I persuade
d and convinced others without causing defensiveness. Inspired other IPT members
to take action. Built relationships to gain support and commitment from others,
promoted ideas with enthusiasm and conviction. Provided clear rationale for adv
ocating a position.
Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook PowerPoint and Access), En
terprise Resource Planning (ERP), Wind-chill, Advanced Collaborative Environment
(ACE), Share-point, and Product Data Management (PDM).
Awards at Boeing-FCS, TVI, and Delco.
Diverse engineering degree from a ABET accredited university. Successfully pass
ed the written Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) test in the State of Montana in 198
0.
Formal industry class work: Theory of Constraints, Lean, Ethics, Security, Const
ructive Changes, Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK).