Kelly - Senior Technical Lead

Demonstrated experience with Software Testing Development.

Demonstrated experience with Requirements Gathering.

Demonstrated experience with System Architecture.

Demonstrated experience with Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Demonstrated experience with Technical Product Management.

Technical lead for Defense Applications of Innovative Remote Sensing (DAIRS) radar program, overseeing providing multi-million-dollar efforts across multiple development teams.. Providing technical guidance and strategic direction to ensure project alignment and execution.. Translates complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders, facilitating communication between engineering teams and leadership.. Presents technical challenges, solutions, and progress to senior DARPA leadership.. Proactively identifies, mitigates, and resolves critical program risks to maintain project stability and momentum.. Collaborates cross-functionally with product managers, system designers, and stakeholders to align technical execution with business objectives.

Developed a network of partners to drive the creation of innovative technologies for our Nation's war fighters.. Managed all aspects of project planning, including resource allocation, risk assessment, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control, to support technology transformation.. Mentored junior project managers by offering guidance on best practices for managing complex projects and conducted training sessions on various project management principles.. Conducted thorough post-project evaluations to pinpoint areas for improvement and incorporated lessons learned into future projects for ongoing process enhancement.. Maintained client relationships as the primary point of contact for all project-related inquiries, promptly addressing concerns to uphold high levels of customer satisfaction.. Established effective communication strategies to ensure a clear understanding of project goals among team members and facilitated regular status meetings to provide updates on achieved milestones.

Led team of over 100 military personnel, civilians, and contractor SMEs in executing comprehensive National System Enterprise Readiness integration tests, resulting in a 20% reduction in critical defects.. Developed and implemented thorough test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure software quality, conducting functional, regression, integration, and performance testing across various applications.. Collaborated with cross-functional teams from Department of Defense and National Intelligence Community to gather requirements and contribute to design specifications for new features.. Utilized Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) and Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix to track and resolve over 1,000 system and functional requirements from Statement of Capability (SOC) through comprehensive verification and validation testing, including cross-functional ground system architecture.. Created detailed models to accurately depict requirements, interfaces, and behaviors, significantly improving system reliability and integration. By applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Agile methodologies, analyzed and optimized system performance through simulations.. Provided regular status updates on testing progress, including defect metrics, coverage reports, and risk assessments to NRO seniors.

Developed Concept of Operations (CONOPs) for communications and requirements related to new initiatives, while leveraging existing R&D efforts to address gaps in Personnel Recovery (PR) through the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) processes.. Planned, programmed, and managed budget allocations for approved/upcoming projects, while advocating for and justifying resource requirements through Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.. Engaged with R&D centers, national laboratories, industry partners, and academic institutions to stay informed about cutting-edge and emerging technologies.. Combined Operational Utility Evaluation events with Development Test and Evaluation, reducing transition timeline by 60%.. Integrated Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices with Agile methodologies to facilitate iterative development and accelerate the delivery of high-quality system components.. Chosen as the first JPRA DARPA fellow, where I identified and transitioned cutting-edge technology that is now supporting war fighters.

Collaborated with stakeholders to establish program objectives, scope, and success criteria.. Developed detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, tasks assignments, and dependencies.. Facilitated effective comm across team, senior management, clients and vendors throughout program lifecycle.. Directed integration of Full Motion Video and handheld apps for tactical edge special operators in theater.. Managed risk/oversaw Request for Change Proposals for NRO’s Integrated Intel Arch supporting Afghan surge.. Contributed to the architecture definition that enabled the integration of intelligence collected from overhead satellites and air-breathing assets with communication collections used in the Afghanistan Theater.

Operational Thread Lead: Advised and represented government on installation, user requirements, validation and verification, and integration and testing of high-value, multi-billion-dollar National Systems data processing and analysis system for force enhancement.. National System Readiness Lead: Coordinated across system segments and managed signal processing events in preparation for the launch of the National System’s latest asset.. Served as a liaison between software developers and system operators, supporting real-world missions and integrating operational tools.. Provided technical oversight to system developers, addressing program schedule challenges and defining objectives and success criteria.. Government Readiness Lead for National System’s Engineering Evaluation and Checkout, facilitating integration of NRO’s newest asset into integrated operations and ensuring a smooth transition into the merged architecture.