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SENIOR PROGRAM PROJECT MANAGER
Goal-driven senior manager offering more than 20 years experience leading complex projects and programs
to successful completion, on time, within budget. Successfully lead proposal teams to develop winning
strategies and prepare winnings bids. Confidently foster and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with
customers, developing in-depth understanding of and addressing their product needs. Proven track record of
overseeing development of world-class, next-generation technology and product platforms using strategic
planning and resource allocation skills. Expertly directed large-scale cross-functional teams, with over 20
years of management of direct reports. Demonstrated strong communication and negotiation abilities. Core
competencies include:
Earned Value Management (EVM) Proposal Team Leadership Program & Project Management SAP
Subcontract Management Aerospace/Electronics Optical/Control Systems Risk Management MRP
PMI Book of Knowledge HW/SW Integration MS Office Customer Support AS9100
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
International Rectifier San Jose, California
2011-2015
1999-2011
G ARY S WART
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503-927-5234 gd3swart@gmail.com
System Engineering Senior Manager, Airborne Laser Program (2003-2010)
Coordinated development of airborne laser beam control system upgrades with Boeing for follow-on aircraft.
Expertly administered electro-optical technology development programs, from fabrication to testing and
delivery. Oversaw international (Japan) business program to develop suppliers for ABL follow-on program.
Provided integral support during directed energy proposal efforts. Collaborated with partners, Boeing and
Northrop Grumman, to prepare and present recommendations to government. Drove efforts to secure
technology development funding. Provided technical consultation concerning system architecture, optical
systems, sensor systems, and test planning.
Spearheaded initiative to define follow-on contract; managed proposal to acquire billion-dollar effort.
Captured $14M classified program through leading successful proposal effort.
Created plan for technology development at customers request, coordinated list of potential
subcontractors, and led competitive proposal effort to select vendors.
Discovered, persuaded customer on value of, and implemented more than $15M in cost-cutting efforts.
Ensured timely release of drawings needed for critical design review and initiation of production on
schedule by bringing in new management and support team.
Identified, and implemented weight-reducing programs that saved over 500 pounds.
Played key role in instituting rapid prototyping development process.
Additional details from previous electronics and engineering managerial positions available upon request.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Master of Business Administration
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma
PUBLICATIONS
An Example of On-Orbit Calibration of a Space Based Laser - Zenith Star, with S.G.L. Williams, P.L.
Shattuck, 13th Annual AAS Guidance and Control Conference, Keystone, Colorado
A Segmented-Aperture Telescope for Imaging and Beam Transmission, with S.J. Calhoon, Snowbird
Physics Conference