John Grayson is a goal-oriented Engineering Manager, Software Developer and Systems/Software Architect with over 35 year...
John E. Grayson Boynton Beach, FL 33437 Home: (561) 336-4165 Mobile: (954) 592-7655 Email:
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SUMMARY Goal-oriented Engineering Manager, Software Developer and Systems/Software Architect with over 35 years experience in academic, commercial and defense environments. Effective, supportive leader of diverse teams of engineers working to deliver quality products meeting customer needs . In tune with a wide range of software development domains, infrastructures and methodologies. Experience in: ● Project Management ● User Interface Design & Implementation ● Staff Management & Development ● Object Oriented Architecture, Design & Cod ing ● Budget Planning & Management ● Strategic Planning ● Working with CMMI Level 5 processes ● Proposal Estimation & Writing TECHNICAL PROFILE Hardware:
PC, Sun, Silicon Graphics, Stratus, Prime, DEC Ultra, Macintosh, VAX, PDP10, ICL
Operating Systems: Windows, Solaris, Linux, HPUX, Ultrix, SCO U NIX , Stratus FTX, VOS, MacOS, Pr1mos, VMS, MSDOS, Android Languages:
Java, C/C++, Python, C#, JavaScript, Assemblers (also PL/1, Pascal, FORTRAN, COBOL, BCPL, ALGOL, etc.)
Support/Tools:
VMware, IBM Rational Tools Suite, RTC, Eclipse/JBuilder, ClearCase, ClearQuest, SoDA, SOAP, AJAX, Struts, XML, EVMS, Google Web Toolkit (GWT), IBM Rational Requisite Pro, DOORS, MS Access, SQL, MySQL, CVS, HTML, Agile SCRUM, Web Services, Hibernate, C astor, Satellite Tool Kit (STK), Open Inventor, S2Focus, OpenGL, COUGAAR, Apache, Tomcat, SNMP, WinSDK, HLA (High Level Architecture), X/Motif, CORBA, TCP/IP, MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Project etc.)
Author:
Python and Tkinter Programming , Manning, February 2000, ISBN 1 -884777-81-3
EXPERIENCE General Dynamics C4 Systems, Sunrise, FL, Taunton, Needham, MA
2001 – April 2014
Engineering Section Manager previously Senior Project Engineering Lead – Software Architect– Software Engineering Tech Staff
Recently led team of 31 embedded engineers working Waveform development and maintenance (WNW,
MUOS, IW, SRW, VULOS etc.). Led the JTRS-GMR WNW SwISS (Software In-Service Support) waveform contract which was primarily focused on eliminating potential vulnerabil ities. Agile SCRUM methodology was employed by the team and hands-on experience for this task. Execution of the SwISS program won kudos from the DoD and the Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic (SPAWAR) in Charleston, SC for on-schedule or early delivery along with on or under -budget cost. Previously led Waveform development (MUOS) for Software Defined Radio (GD HMS). Led porting team for UHF SATCOM waveform for AMF JTR-MF (Joint Tactical Radio Maritime/Fixed Base Station form factor) staffing a team of 32 engineers with GPP (General Purpose processor), DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) experience. Demonstrated on -schedule execution of our contract that resulted in appreciation from the DoD program office. Grew the team from 8 to 32 engineers and contractors all of whom demonstrated superior technical ability. Software Architect and developer for Internal Research & Development (IR&D) to integr ate WIN-T (Warfighter Information Network – Tactical) and Command Post of the Future (CPoF) to support Battle Command communications-centric information. Demonstrated successfully at AUSA in 2010. Led Software CPT (Cross Product Team) as Prime Contractor f or Key Management Infrastructure Capability Increment Two (KMI CI-2). Led and controlled overall system component design, software architecture, development methodology, integration, security architecture and support for multiple subcontractors. Also led the development of a critical Transaction Generator, to provide secure encrypted Web-services emulation for Integration and Test (all -Python solution). Coordinated software and hardware product submissions from subcontractors, including SDRL and CDRL (Subcontract/Contract Data Requirement List) submissions. EVMS CAM (Controlled Account Manager) for multiple project components. On-schedule, quality development was achieved. Prime Integrator Software Architect and technical author for several documents in supp ort of KMI CI-2 proposal including: (Software Development Plan (SDP), Software Design Document (SDD), Engineering Management Plan (EMP) and Configuration Management Plan (CMP). GDC4S Software Architect for WIN-T integration with Prime contractor (Raytheon) on Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) proposal. Developed a feasible development plan to meet stringent performance requirements. This required some extensive work to adapt network protocols to support multi-path IP. Software Architect, inventor and sponsor for multiple IR&D projects. Demonstrated ability to invent radical solutions. Led development of advanced policy -based management of complex network systems using autonomous software agents based on COUGAAR (Cognitive Agent Architecture) framewor k (originally developed for DARPA). Developed and conducted 3 -day COUGAAR training sessions that challenged the attendees to grasp unfamiliar concepts. Software Architect and innovator for netMAPS (Network Monitoring and Planning System) in NETOPS (Network Operations) IR&D. Designed a software tool to support planning, simulation and monitoring of tactical, mobile ad hoc networks. Ultimately chosen for technical insertion into WIN -T. Developed 3D Visualization options for netMAPS supporting STK, Open Invent or, native Open GL and GDC4S’ S2Focus interfaces. Developed 3D simulated fly-over used for orientation at Ft. Huachuca before critical field-test for WIN-T. Illustrated line-of-sight communications issues and opportunities. Supported teams in implementation, maintenance and review of CMMI Level 5 practices and coaching for attaining successful certifications. Drove the team to value the process – not consider it a chore.
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Developed new Software Architecture for Future Force Warrior (FFW) in collaboration with GDC4S Battle
Management Systems Division (BMSD), Scottsdale, Arizona. Introduced some radical ideas for team. Software Architect for TMOS (TSAT ( Transformational Satellite Communications System ) Mission Operations System) proposal (Policy-based network management subcontract with GDC4S, Scottsdale, Arizona – Raytheon as Prime). This was difficult since Raytheon were not Policy savvy at the time. Member of the Software Architecture team for WIN -T at contract award. Worked closely with the Lockheed Martin team who were subcontractors to GDC4S on WIN -T. Software Architect for Future Combat Systems (FCS) Network Management proposal. Mentor, advisor and troubleshooter for several software teams. Sapphire Technologies (formerly New Boston Systems), Woburn, MA 1995-2001 Contract Consultant at General Dynamics C4 Systems (former ly GTE Government Systems), Taunton, MA
Key member of Software Architecture Team for Detailed Planning and Engineering Module (DPEM),
Simplified Soldier Machine Interface (SSMI) and Division Slice (ACUS/ATM) Army (CECOM – Ft. Monmouth) contracts. The ease-of-use of DPEM resulted in rapid deployment to Army units to support legacy communications networks. Mentor and advisor to several newly-hired graduate software engineers and employees in general. All but one of these engineers are still in Taunton , now as Project Leads. Specialization in GUI (Graphical User Interface), operating system, performance and system/software architectures. Mentored employees to understand how to apply sound GUI principles. Introduced Python and Tkinter (Graphics Interface for Py thon) to GDC4S as a viable object-oriented development solution for complex, GUI-based, network-centric systems. Software Lead for the High Capacity Line of Sight (HCLOS) proposal team, developing a GRC-408A Radio/SNMP control prototype (100% Python) used for demonstration at the proposal review with the Government. The (six week) prototype was considered “fieldable” by the evaluators. Developed a code generator (Python-based) to accelerate completion of ESOP User Interface Manager (UIM) code in order to avert a severe (potentially 12 months) schedule slip. Software Architect for User-Interface design, style guide and implementation (X/Motif) for legacy ESOP. Applied strong troubleshooting skills to solve critical software integration problems in laborator y environment. Sunrise Software International, Newport, RI 1993-1995 Senior technical Consultant
X/Motif Graphics, Python and SCO Unix projects. Developed User Interface for Florida DMV centers. Stratus Computer, Inc., Marlborough, MA
Senior technical Manager, UNIX Support Group, VOS Support Group
1988-1993
Led UNIX support team to introduce fault -tolerant UNIX (FTX) worldwide. Earlier analyzed VOS operating system crash dumps and diagnosed critical problems using dial -up facilities to customer systems.
Pacer Software, Inc., Westborough, MA Consulting Engineer
1986-1988
Developed FORTRAN77 compiler (contract for Pr1me Computer) and COFF (Common Object File Format) utilities. Pr1me Computer, Inc., Framingham, MA
Senior Manager, Engineering Systems test Group
1983-1986
Developed user-realistic simulation for testing OS supporting many applications. V isiting lecturer at Harvard Extension School, Cambridge, MA on User-Realistic Test Methodologies (4 sessions). Pr1me Computer UK, Ltd., Hounslow, London, United Kingdom Pr1mos Operating System Specialist
1981-1983
Performed Pr1mos operating system crash analysis and developed fixes for critical UK problems. Network management and design specialist.
Thames Polytechnic, Woolwich, London, UK Software Manager, Computer Center
1977-1981
Taught undergraduate programming courses for FORTRAN IV, Z80 assembler and Graphics for Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering/Architecture faculties.
Thames Polytechnic, Woolwich, London, UK Research Assistant, School of Biology
1974-1977
Largely computer modeling and simulation of complex biochemical reactions (biophysics) as part of research for doctoral thesis. Taught undergraduate biochemistry.
EDUCATION Ph.D. Molecular Biology, Thames Polytechnic , London, United Kingdom (now University of Greenwich) B.Sc. Honors, Applied Biology, Thames Polytechnic, London, United Kingdom
OTHER
U.S. Citizen Active Security Clearance: TS/SCI (SCI requires polygraph) - 5-year reinvestigation completed in October 2013. Satellite Tool Kit Certified (“STK Rocket Scientist” currently called “STK Master Certification”) Hold Private Pilot License
