Reginald Farmer
Columbia
Summary
Dynamic Senior Director with extensive experience at Advanced Acoustic Concepts, leading cross-functional teams in systems engineering. Proven track record in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement, successfully overseeing complex projects like the Aegis Undersea Sonar System. Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and fostering staff development, driving innovation in technical leadership.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director, Systems Engineering
Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC.
Columbia
01.2020 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated technical performance of 50+ engineers across multiple systems and teams.
- Provided technical leadership and support to engineering teams.
- Collaborated with Program Management and stakeholders to identify resource needs and manage project timelines.
- Defined ISO and CMMI guidance, processes, procedures, and metrics for adherence to standards.
- Continuously evaluated latest engineering practices and technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw project responsibilities for AN/SQQ-89 System Production and Software Engineering; CAPTAS 4 Production and Integration.
- Successfully completed Factory Acceptance Testing of two shipsets with US Navy Combat system components.
- Established Technical Exchange meetings with French counterparts to manage integration efforts and logistics.
Senior Director, Systems Engineering Production Systems
Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC.
Columbia
01.2000 - 01.2020
- Served as the Chief Engineer of the Production Systems Business Area and the Principal Systems Engineer for the Aegis Undersea Sonar and Combat System project.
- Responsibilities included technical and team lead for the design and development of the System Services infrastructure supporting Aegis Underseas Sonar and Combat system projects; design and development of the LCS System Services infrastructure supporting the development and integration of Mission Packages; design and development of ship-based and shore-based Knowledge Management/Learning Management systems supporting multiple fleet information and combat systems.
- Analyze customer and stakeholder needs to define both the technical and the programmatic requirements of a system.
- Design modifications to existing product lines and/or new functionality to support the new requirements.
- Assemble and lead cross-functional teams of Software, Test, Electrical, and Mechanical engineers to perform product design and development; user documentation design, development and testing; and product life cycle maintenance.
- Author and co-author system design and project process documents including weapons specifications, software development plans, and interface requirement specifications.
- Chair of the System Architecture IPT responsible for defining and developing the future system architecture capabilities or improvements for Aegis Undersea Sonar and Combat System, defining architecture objectives and developing strategy for new system baselines and overseeing development of new capability metrics and system KPPs.
- Authoring Weapons Specifications that document new interfaces between a complex Undersea Sonar and Combat System and other components of new Aegis combat and weapons system baselines.
- Instituted a proactive Information Assurance assessment and remediation program for all Aegis Undersea Sonar Combat System baselines.
- Derived functional and performance requirements from customer and stakeholder needs and designed an integrated Content and Learning management systems for deployed Undersea Sonar and Combat Systems.
- Derived functional and performance requirements from customer and stakeholder needs and designed a shore-based technical and training data development systems to support Knowledge Management System deployed in Undersea Sonar and Combat Systems.
- Led successful integration and deployment of a complex Undersea Sonar and Combat System of systems.
- Project Engineer for the design, development, integration and testing of the system services infrastructure that supports the development, integration and runtime infrastructure for all Mission Packages deploying on Littoral Combat Ships.
- Integral in the development of several successful proposals including the lead author of the Qualifications for Systems Engineering, Integration and Support Efforts section in response to a major Combat System Solicitation.
Systems Engineer
Systems Integration and Research, Inc.
Arlington
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Served as the Systems Engineer for the Aircraft Carrier Undersea Warfare and Tactical Support Center project.
- Primarily responsible for the development of system artifacts to support the design, development and installation of signal processing and information systems.
- Developed ship alteration documentation for combat and adjunct systems in accordance with DoD specifications.
- This included the development of conceptual designs for shipboard combat centers; and definition and management of the parametric budget (power, weight, cooling, and footprint) for deployment of systems aboard US Navy Aircraft carriers in construction.
- Assembled and supervised a Computer Based Training development team.
- This experience afforded the opportunity to successfully define and document course objectives, structure and acceptance requirements from user documentation, standup lecture data and customer working groups.
Senior Logistics Analyst
Technology Management Associates
Arlington
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Maintained and managed VLS parts database to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented existing database design for reference and future updates.
- Updated database management software to enhance functionality and user experience.
- Provided logistical support for multiple PMS422 codes within VLS production area.
Marine Systems Engineer II
Tracor
Rockville
01.1989 - 01.1995
- Provided engineering support to weapon system Program Managers for system procurement initiation.
- Coordinated shipping and delivery of systems to US and foreign military customers.
- Acted as liaison between Life Cycle Support Facility and equipment suppliers.
- Served as primary contact for Production & Installation Group to resolve design and prototyping issues.
Electronics Technician, Submarines
United States Navy
01.1983 - 01.1989
- Operated and maintained microwave receivers, radar, inertial navigation systems, IFF transponders, and periscope equipment.
- Coordinated refurbishment and installation of submarine antennas, periscopes, and electronic equipment.
- Facilitated operational readiness through meticulous maintenance of advanced naval technology.
Education
M.S. - Systems Engineering
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD01.2010
B.S. - Computer Science
University of Maryland, University College
College Park, MD01.1999
Skills
- Systems engineering
- Technical leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project management
- Staff development
Certification
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CN 456276
Security Clearance
Secret
Timeline
Senior Director, Systems Engineering
Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC.
01.2020 - Current
Senior Director, Systems Engineering Production Systems
Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC.
01.2000 - 01.2020
Systems Engineer
Systems Integration and Research, Inc.
01.1996 - 01.2000
Senior Logistics Analyst
Technology Management Associates
01.1995 - 01.1996
Marine Systems Engineer II
Tracor
01.1989 - 01.1995
Electronics Technician, Submarines
United States Navy
01.1983 - 01.1989
M.S. - Systems Engineering
Johns Hopkins University
B.S. - Computer Science
University of Maryland, University College