I apply systems engineering knowledge, principles and practices to enable managers and architects to design, operate and improve an enterprise as an integrated system consisting of interdependent sets of people, process, tools, information and technology that must interact with each other and their environment in support of the mission and strategy.
I understand all business functions and have a 360 degree perspective of the big picture. Ive spent my career obtaining the wide range of cross-functional knowledge and experience needed to be successful in the complex world of design and development of enterprises and large-scale, complex systems and services.
Leadership: Proposal & Planning Generation; Cost/Schedule Generation/Monitoring; Identifying Risks/Developing Management Plans/Implementing Mitigation; Managing Processes & Review Boards; Establishing/Conducting Business Process Training; Establishing Business Procedures; Establishing Skill/Certification Requirements; Managing Training Budgets; Managing Equipment/Tools/Maintenance; Establishing Project Management Tools/Templates/Metrics; Interfacing with Executives, Customers, QA, Supply Chain, Subcontractors, Vendors/Suppliers; Developing Suppliers & Subcontractors; Architecting, Opening, Closing & Transitioning Operations to new locations.
Continual Process Improvement Principals/Techniques: Performing ISO/AS9100 Audits & CMMI Assessments; Chairing Corrective Action Boards; Eliminating Non-Value Added Activities; Achieving Business Process Stream-lining utilizing Lean Production/Six Sigma/Kaizen Techniques, Establishing Standards/Processes/Methodologies; Reducing Development Time: Integrating Concurrent Activities in Business Processes; Reducing Costs Across Multiple Programs Thru Standardization & Continual Process Improvement; Managing Programs/Projects using Price-To-Win & Design-To-Cost Principals; Establishing Costing/Performance Templates utilizing Metrics; Establishing Digital Work Environments.