Derek Reeves, MSEE, PMP Experienced Senior Project/Program Manager Critical Thinker Problem Solver Proven Leader Derek.reeves@outlook.com Summary Senior Project/Program Manager with a current Top Secret Security Clearance, PMP, and CSM Certifications, in addition to years of proven experience in a variety of different challenging roles. Accomplished and measurable results while leading teams of 60+ personnel in dynamic, fast - paced environments. Possess a comprehensive background in project/program management, contracting and leadership derived from conducting domestic and global operations in 4 world regions. Managed risk in different areas to protect assets, property, and equipment valued at billions of dollars while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in engineering and resource management. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism. Specialties: Active Top Secret Project Management Professional Scrum Certified Program Management System Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering Planning and Development Experience I am currently seeking challenging project/program management opportunities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, but I am willing to relocate/travel. I can be reach at Derek.Reeves@Outlook.com Experience Graduate Student at University of Texas at Dallas - Systems Engineering and Management November 2016 - Present Pursuing a Master of Science in System Engineering and Management to continue honing and sharpening skills needed to design, develop and manage complex projects and systems. Senior Project Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise March 2016 - November 2016 (9 months) - Provided contractor supports to Hewlett Packard Enterprises as a Senior Project Manager in support of the Navy s Next Generation Network (NGEN). Page 1
- Managed the project to deploy software delivery to over 350,000 users across classified/ unclassified networks. - Managed the deployment of the network backbone architecture of network redesign for DoD customer. - Planned, directed, and co-ordinateed a cross-functional team s activities to manage and implement project and/or interrelated projects from contract/proposal initiation to final operational stage. - Controlled project/program requirements, scope, and change management issues and Facilitates status review meetings among project team members and clients. - Determined, monitored, and reviewed all project/program economics to include P&L, costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, subcontractors, resources and risk. - Functioned in the lead and central customer facing role regarding all matters related to project execution and deliverables. Deputy Program Director August 2014 - May 2015 (10 months) Assigned to work at the Naval District Washington Afghanistan-Pakistan Hands Program Office (AFPAK Hands DC). AFPAK Hands DC is the largest hub and provides standards of best practices in administrative and operational procedures shared and utilized by the Tampa and Norfolk hubs.this PMO is responsible for management of more than Navy APHs, conducting multiple training events in preparations for deployment to Afghanistan and Pakistan in key advisory roles at a wide range of government sectors for the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA). - Planned, executed and managed the travel, language and combat skills training, and operational deployment to Afghanistan and Pakistan for over 80 personnel. - Drafted and implemented guiding policies and performance metrics to ensure all assigned personnel were combat effective for on-time deployment schedules. - Maintained required departmental organization to provide effective performance of activity functions, administration, and welfare. Technical Advisor (AFPAK Hand) at NATO-led International Security Assistance Force, Headquarters Page 2
September 2010 - July 2014 (3 years 11 months) - Completed two (2) productive 10-12 month deployments to Afghanistan for the AFPAK Hands (APH) program, as a subject matter expert on Afghanistan and Pakistan, with language and cultural skills. First to the Ministry of Agriculture, then to the Ministries of Defense and Interior. - Expertly led a team of advisors, responsible for counseling senior level policy makers within the Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Interior Inspector General offices - Developed, implemented and successfully conducted monthly inspections, with particular emphasis on readiness and efficiency of policies to ensure international benchmarks were being achieved - Decorated as the lead advisor for ISAF on the technical team drafting a $1B National Priority Program for Irrigation and Water Harvesting, which is currently the guiding policy documents for the Ministry of Agriculture - Proficiently developed program documents in support of the Ministry s goals to build the capacity and increase the effectiveness of the Ministry to accomplish strategic goals - Served as a critical technical lead on the development of the current $200M Water and Irrigation Implementation Management contract, funded by USAID - Primary foreign advisor to the Deputy Minister for Irrigation, and Engineering and Construction Services Officer in Charge at US Navy September 2007 - August 2010 (3 years) Forward deployed leadership position as the Officer-in-Charge. Led the SPAWAR Detachment in Guam. Area of responsibility covered the Western Pacific to include Guam and the Marianas Islands, Australia, Singapore, and Diego Garcia. - Led a team of forty-one (41) government civilians and over sixty (60) contractors in supporting military and government customers in the region on hundreds of C4ISR (IT) projects, valued at over $60 million. - Led the initial IT planning of the effort to relocate the US Marine units from Okinawa, Japan to other parts of the Pacific region, in support of the $10 Billion Defense Policy Review Initiative. Page 3
- Plan, executed and directed the shift of Navy commands in the region from legacy IT networks to the integrated OCONUS Navy Enterprise-Network. - Managed an annual operating budget of $840K for facilities, staff salaries and benefits, and supplies and equipment. Planned, executed, and grew the office staff by 15 highly skilled technical and administrative staff during tour. Personally developed and implemented the co-op exchange program with the local university, in hiring of 3 full-time employees. Program Officer at US Navy September 2005 - August 2007 (2 years) Worked at Naval Network Warfare Command (NETWARCOM) in Little Creek, Va. NETWARCOM is the US Navy's information operations, intelligence, networks and space unit. Naval Network Warfare Command s mission is to execute, under Commander TENTH Fleet Operational Control, tactical-level command and control of Navy Networks and to leverage Joint Space Capabilities for Navy and Joint Operations. Worked as an Operational Architect managing the development of Department of Defense Architect Framework products to link operational concepts to technical systems and procedures. Functioned as a member of the senior decision board to prioritize and program funding to Fleet requirements. - Decorated for worked on Department of Defense Operational Architecture Framework (DoDAF) development related to network management systems under the control of NNWC - Proficiently developed, implemented and monitored the policy documents in support of the Navy s strategic plan for personnel management and development in a network environment - Spearheaded the work on the next generation replacement network for the U.S Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, as a technical lead for operational architecture design Strike Group Officer at US Navy December 2002 - October 2005 (2 years 11 months) Worked at Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) System Center in Chesapeake, VA. SPAWAR s is a US Navy command, tasked with the primary mission to design, acquire, engineer and sustain the systems, sensor connections, cyber network infrastructures and knowledge management services to ensure reliable information is available to only those who need it, where and when it is needed. - Led a team of six (6) government and military Ship Superintendents. - Managed the installations of over two hundred (200) Command and Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems onboard Navy Ships, Carriers and Submarines, valued at over $40 million. Page 4
- Managed the command s reservist program as Coordinator for placement and utilization of 14 officers and enlisted personnel annually in the Tidewater area. Developed a coherent process to track and evaluation of these personnel for efficient integration into on-going projects. Electrical and Engineering Training Officer at US Navy June 1998 - July 2000 (2 years 2 months) Initial sea tour as a newly commissioned officer in the US Navy. Assigned as a division officer in charge of one of the most vital division to the operational capacity of a modern naval warship. As electrical officer, was directly responsible for the electrical systems of the ship and all of its functions. As the engineering training officer, was responsible for ensure all training for the department was planned, conducted and recorded to ensure maximum operational readiness for the ship. - Lead a division of eight (8) sailors through the pre-commissioning phase, initial deployment workup phase, and initial operational deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf. - Responsible for managing ship-to-shore power and versa, upon in-port or at-sea periods. - Responsible for organizing training records of over 80 sailors in the engineering department. - Qualified as Officer-of-the-Deck (OOD at sea) and Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW). - Competitively selected for the Engineering Duty Officer community and the opportunity to earn a Master of Science degree from the Naval Postgraduate School Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training Student at US Navy September 1991 - July 1992 (11 months) Competitively selected for the BOOST program, which was designed to provide an officer ascension path for enlisted sailor to becoming commissioned officers in the US Navy and US Marine Corps. - Completed an intense program providing a year-long training regime of math, science and reading comprehension to better prepare students for the academic rigors of college. - Earned a 4-year NROTC Scholarship to Rochester Institute of Technology Aviation Boatswain's Mate at US Navy August 1989 - August 1991 (2 years 1 month) Page 5
Formative apprentice level position that further instill the basic fundamentals of Military culture and service...honor, Courage, and Commitment. Served aboard the U.S.S. Lexington, which was the training carrier for Naval Aviation at the time. - Worked in a high stress environment with an active role as flight deck crew - Completed basic requirements and training for maintenance and damage control onboard ship. Education The University of Texas at Dallas Master's degree, System Engineering and Management, 2016-2018 Advanced Managment Program N/A, Senior Managment Training, 2014-2014 Activities and Societies: Navy Supply Corps, Darden School of Business Naval Postgraduate School Certificate, Systems Engineering, 2007-2010 Naval Postgraduate School M.S., Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 2000-2002 Rochester Institute of Technology B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1992-1997 Activities and Societies: NROTC Page 6