dlw resume 05 june 2015
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David L. Wahl 3328 Rancho Carrizo [email protected] c: 760.815.1382
Carlsbad, CA 92009 www.linkedin.com/in/davidlwahl h: 760.438.6620
PROJECT MANAGER │ PROGRAM MANAGER│ PRODUCT LINE MANAGER
Summary
Over 15 years of experience as a proven project and program management professional featuring a strong
technical leadership background with complementing program and production management experience. A
highly skilled technical team leader, managing complex programs from concept through
production/manufacturing release to product line sustaining and optimization management. Brings
extensive cross-functional project and program management experience for leading technical teams in
successful program/project development and manufacturing support and optimization.
Process champion for the use of best practices (techniques, processes, standards) Program and
Project management CMMI and PMBOK protocols.
Initiates, Plans, Executes, Controls and Closes portfolio of integrated Program and Project
Management Plans.
Proactively leads problem identification resulting in quick resolution to meet program
commitments.
Representative of the company and the customer as Point of Contact (POC)/central
communication source during program/project development, and production.
Experienced in Project Management in Engineering Team/Group structure and organization to
insure meeting project, customer, and organizational objectives in Quality/Value, Schedule, Cost
and Scope requirements.
Program Management responsibilities include, but not limited to:
o Statements of Work; Basis of Estimates; derived/decomposed requirements; Project
progressive elaboration processes, contract negotiations, reporting of progress vs baseline and
variance for Programs and Projects. Contributor to the identification of options and solutions
in dealing with unresolved issues and risks. Escalates unresolved issues and risks to
appropriate level of Management.
Directed New Product Introduction (NPI) processes to manage Technical & Business
Documentation Development in support of manufacturing/production.
Experienced in Good Manufacturing Processes, Earned Value Management tracking and
reporting, PMBOK guidelines, definitions, and guidelines, company level Compliance leadership
resulting product CE Certification (medical), and direct support of company’s CMMI Level 3,
and ISO 9100 certifications.
Secret Security Clearance.
Professional Experience
KForce Inc., San Diego CA 2014-2015
CareFusion (Contract) Infusion R&D, Healthcare
Program Manager
Led the Program Management of large complex infusion product upgrades.
Managed the execution of programs and /or projects consisting of single or multiple projects and
or programs.
Provided basic knowledge of theories, practices and procedures in a job family or skill.
Applied management knowledge and skills to complete own work.
Professional Experience (cont)
2
Provided knowledge and background in product development programs delivering projects from
concept to shipping.
General Atomics, San Diego, CA 2008-2014
ASI-Mission Systems LEO Division, Defense Industry
Program/Project Manager/Product Line Manager
Led the development, qualification, production, and manufacturing optimization of technically
complex systems as functional Project and Program Manager.
o Managed product development process beginning with design, through Verification and
Validation to full rate production meeting recognized ISO and CMMI compliance
certification requirements.
o Product became the “Product of Record” for Prime Contractor.
Developed the tailored technical development plans; Statements of Work; and Basis of Estimates
directly supporting the final contract cost/budget/labor estimates in support of response to RFQs.
Led the development of the product’s Performance Specifications from detailed decomposition of
Project Design Descriptions process to guide engineering teams in providing sub level design
directions.
Established the Integrated Master Schedule including plans and milestones and monitored and
reported the program progress schedule and cost using EVM tools and PMBOK guidelines.
Led PDR, CDR, MRR (manufacturing readiness reviews), SWRR, and Risk (design &
manufacturing) Assessment reviews.
Functioned as technical and business Point of Contact (POC) for all communication with
customers (internal and external). Responsible for product meeting performance objectives,
schedules, budget, and manufacturing cost and yield objectives.
Implemented product-tailored program design technical process, establishing the criteria and
engineering efforts leading to optimized product manufacturing in terms of technical and business
artifact generation, recording and storage to company standards via SharePoint and WindChill.
Guided programs through ISO 9100, CMMI, and AS9100 compliance resulting in the first
successful audit of featured programs selected to demonstrate compliance.
ARGON ST Network Systems /Boeing, San Diego, CA 2005-2008
Defense Industry
Technical Staff /Project Manager
Led program to develop, construct, demonstrate, and deploy the US Army, Land Warrior, OT-
TES (Operational Test-Tactical Engagement System), Network Communication Sub System
(NCSS) mobile shelter and generator platform and meeting schedule and budget targets.
o Project technical leader in authoring the response to the customer Specification in the
project Design Description document for the complete Infrastructure Node Wireless
Communications Network mobile relay system. Network designed to support software-
controlled radio system.
o Led the technical development efforts/procedures of the project from design concept
through LRIP manufacturing of the shelter trailer assembly including installation, and
qualification testing tracking budget and schedule with EVM processes.
o Served as the technical POC, and the Subject Matter Expert (SME), for the design of the
Wireless Network Communications relay Infrastructure Node Network Communications
Electronics Shelter Trailer Assembly and the Companion Generator-Antenna Trailer
Assembly.
o Program Duties and Responsibilities included program status reporting to the customer in
terms of Earned Value Management program (EVM) as the functional Cost Area
Manager (CAM).
Professional Experience (cont)
3
Led the project’s IPT (Integrated Product Team) weekly project and program status review
meeting to meet schedule and budget and to address issues.
o Established and managed project Infrastructure Node Integrated Master Development
Plan, Integration, Test Schedule (IMS) and led PDR, CDR, MRR, SWRR.
Introduced and guided development of tailored Configuration Management (CM) technical
project documentation development including first total system Drawing Tree, and introduced
itemized Reference Designator Process.
SAIC/ formerly ICON SYSTEMS, INC., San Diego, CA 2003-2005
Defense Industry
Project Engineer
Managed sustaining technical efforts of the Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System
(MILES), Wireless independent Target and Weapons Systems, and product development in
support of the US Army One-TESS training program meeting cost and schedule objectives.
Led the development of internal product technical solutions to integrate laser sensors and light
sources on tracked training vehicles.
o Developed detailed project schedules (MS Project) to track and report program status.
o Performed laser and sensor selection and mounting analysis to support efficient design
implementation.
o Wrote the Design Description Document, performed Trade Studies, produced
Specification Control Drawings, Statement of Work, Basis of Estimates, Field Testing
Protocols and Procedures to company and customer requirements/format.
o Evolved into the project Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the system.
o Wrote and executed Qualification and Acceptance Test protocols and procedures, and
designed manufacturing calibration and test fixtures to meet production cost objectives.
o Collaborated with Manufacturing and Quality to write procedures; wrote the project
Technology Development Plan, Configuration Management Plan, and Environmental
Qualification Test Plans.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree, Electrical Engineering: University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Project Management Mastery course - Stanford Advanced Project Management Program
Key words: Costs, schedules, contracts, compliance, technical, leadership, training, development team, EVM, Subject Matter Expert (SME), innovation,
integrity, visionary, integrate, technologies, cutting edge, interdepartmental functions, engineering services, document control, inception
through completion, program reviews, New Product Introduction, Product Approval Committee, Core Team member, RFQ, common sense,
customer contacts, program metrics, inspires others, delivers results, finds a way, sets high expectations, sets strategic directions, sets action
statements, CMMI Level 3, Key Performance Parameters (KPP), Technology Readiness Assessment, (TRA), Critical Technology elements
(CTE), PMBOK,CMMI, WindChill, SharePoint.