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University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
DEC 2003 – Present: Assistant Professor of Engineering
Responsibilities include class preparation and lecture in the areas of:
- Graduate Project Engineering and Metrics Development
- Graduate Engineering Management and Strategy
- Undergraduate Cost Engineering
John Galt, Inc.
Maitland, Florida
OCT 2000 – Present: President/CEO and Management Consultant
President and CEO.
Clients include NASA, Lockheed Martin, Gap Inc., Dynacs Engineering., Command Technologies, Akima, Tech Link Solutions LLC, Quietly Making Noise LLC, All Points Logistics, Chickasaw Nation Industries, Modus Operandi, Inc., Craig Technical Consulting and HMX Inc. Duties include proposal consulting, Business development, Proposal Cost and Management Volume strategy and preparation, Management consulting, customer interaction and introduction, business efficiency, performance measurement, management structuring, and process improvement. Sell client companies to validated companies seeking value-added additions to their lines of business.
Integrated Business Solutions (a Lockheed Martin Company),
Orlando, Florida.
OCT 1999 – OCT 2000: Enterprise Resource Planning Program Director,
Senior Executive Management Level.
As ERP Program Director for GAP Inc., re-engineered processes, designed ERP Solution, and prepared GAP for implementation of a full $600M corporate ERP system (Retek and Oracle Based). Commuted full time to San Francisco to ensure project success and customer satisfaction.
MAY 1997 – OCT 1999: Director of Business Operations and Chief Financial Officer,
Senior Executive Management Level.
Led the company’s resources in the successful performance of Information Technology Outsourcing and Systems Integration Services for U.S. and International clients, including responsibility for all company level negotiations, finances, customer satisfaction, process enhancements and business successes.
Responsible for the financial success of over 70 fixed price commercial contracts in this $300M per year company. Held weekly meetings with technical, business and marketing personnel to control costs and strategize solutions to each area of cost and profit on negatively performing contracts.
McDonnell Douglas Corporation,
Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
APR 1994 – MAY 1997: Director of Program Control and Chief Financial Officer,
Senior Executive Management Level.
Directed, controlled, integrated and led the resources of this $200M per year division NASA Payloads contract, and various other NASA and Air Force contracts in the functional areas of Program Management, Engineering Services, Fiscal Management, Contracts, Resource Management, Scheduling, and Customer Satisfaction.
As Chief Financial Officer, established the best fiscal performance of all company divisions. Maintained an exemplary Return on Sales. Drove net assets down through team brainstorming sessions, while maximizing earnings in this multi-contract division. Instituted strict cost control. Maintained a spotless accounting audit record through close interaction with audit agencies, and through internal audits and self-policing.
Automated major processes to maximize efficiency and provide optimum division response. Responsible for Total Quality Management (TQM) for the division.
A dedicated community partner, including executive mentor to the University of Central Florida’s College of Engineering, and mentor to
other divisions of the company in the areas of engineering and financial performance. Co-chair of the division’s Ethics Committee.
OCT 1991 - APR 1994 Deputy Director and Deputy Chief Financial Officer (PGOC),
Program Control Directorate.
Senior Executive Management Level.
FEB 1988 - OCT 1991: Senior Manager (PGOC),
Program Analysis & Control Department.
Executive Management Level.
DEC 1985 - FEB 1988: Branch Manager,
Management Analysis & Control Branch.
Responsible for Process Reengineering.
JUL 1983 - DEC 1985: Senior Engineer,
Cargo Analysis & Planning. Engineer responsible for planning and engineering analysis.
Responsible for numerous customer presentations.
NOV 1984 - APR 1985: Project Manager,
Space Station Operations Simulation Model Project
Rockwell International Corporation,
Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
MAY 1982 - JUN 1983: Member Technical Staff III,
STS Hydraulics/ APU Engineering and Software Development
Other Experience:
1980 - 1982: Research Associate and PhD Student,
Colorado State University
1980 - 1980: Visiting Assistant Professor of Engineering,
University of Central Florida
1979 - 1980: Systems Engineer,
Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc.
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Resume updated August 2006