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Thomas A. Kirkwood, Jr.

4350 Sugarberry Lane

Titusville, Florida 32796

Home: 321-225-8208, Cell: 407-760-9910

tkirkwood1@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/tkirkwood1

Program Manager - Project Manager - Senior Software Engineer

Summary

*20+ years in engineering related fields

*Collaborate with “C” level professionals

*Negotiated 5 contracts within a 1–year time frame

*Integrate, migrate, and implement new, universal, and proprietary software

*Focus on Department of Defense (DOD) using Military Specifications (MIL-Spec) applications

*Effective planning and organizing of hardware and software teams from vision to completion

*Utilize the industry's best practices and State-of-the-Art processes

*Superior time management and organization skills

*Able to utilize timelines effectively, under pressure

*Focus on scheduling projects to ensure both company and client satisfaction

*Configure hardware and software to meet client objectives, current and future

*Spearhead proposals In Accordance With (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Software Expertise

C#, Visual Studio, .NET, C++, Java Script, DHTML, FORTRAN, Windows, Linux

Experience

Program Manager 11/2011 – 02/2013

Quadrant Simulation Systems, Inc., Orlando, Florida

*Directed and managed simulator moves and modifications from dismantle to re-installs

*Aligned with the FAA and DOD

*Coordinated with a diverse array of subcontractors

*Handled the logistics in transporting of simulators on an international basis

*Managed multiple programs simultaneously

Project Engineer 11/2008 – 10/2011

Advanced System Technology, Inc., Orlando, Florida

*Managed 3 software support teams and a test team for the integration and test of the U.S. Army’s Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT)

*Coordinated technical activities including schedule management in accordance with contracts

*Identified and analyzed system requirements, defined project scope, requirements, deliverables

*Liaison between 34 project site and multiple project companies both domestic and international

*Integration of One-SAF using Java to replace the existing Semi Automated Forces (SAF) stations

Program Manager 04/2007 – 11/2008

Engineering Support Personnel Inc., Orlando, Florida

*Supported projects that were specifically being used by US Navy top level management

*Directed and managed project development from inception to completion, including defining project parameters and goals

*Developed and created full-scale planning process, prepared budgets, and scheduled deliveries

*Supported business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders

Senior Software Engineer 04/1997- 04/2007

Advanced System Technology, Inc., Naval Air Station (NAS), Whidbey, Island, Washington

*Coached, mentored, and motivated project team members and contractors as the EA6B flight simulator subject matter expert

*Pinpointed and resolved issues and conflicts within the project team as AST’s contractor for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps

*Developed documented and implemented VME digital input output system as well as Instructor Operator Station (IOS)

Education

Masters in Business Administration (in progress-online)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

Graduated Cum Laude

Columbia College

Columbia, Missouri

Additional Certifications

ESI International, Program Manager for Contracting Professionals

Military

Veteran, USAF

Technical School

F-15 Digital Flight Simulation Specialist