Chris Sammons

• Supervised work of programmers, designers and technicians, assigned tasks and monitored performance against targets.
• Assisted in project estimation efforts with the Software Manager by providing accurate timelines based on task complexity and resource availability, aiding efficient project management strategies.
• Promoted agile methodologies within the team to increase adaptability to changing requirements while maintaining a consistent focus on delivering value to clients.
• Delivered high-quality solutions under tight deadlines, prioritizing tasks effectively and managing resources efficiently.
• Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
• Improved application performance by optimizing code and utilizing best practices in software development.
• Developed custom APIs to streamline data exchange between various internal and external systems, improving interoperability across platforms.
• Created proofs of concept for innovative new solutions.
• Tested functional compliance of company products.
• Documented software development methodologies in technical manuals to be used by IT personnel in future projects.
• Mentored junior developers on coding standards, best practices, and technical skills essential for successful career growth in the industry.

• Coordinated activities of the software engineering department with other sections of the corporation's information systems operation.
• Developed several of the U.S. Army Electronic Proving Ground's (USAEPG) next generation data collection, reduction, and visualization Windows Presentation Foundation applications using Model-View-ViewModel architecture principals; as well as, co-developed several other applications (e.g., QuickLook, QuickResults, SQLFindings, Phoenix Test Configuration Editor [PTCE]).
• Spearheaded the redesign and development of the USAEPG's data repositories in SQL Server 2016 and beyond.
• Supported development of USAEPGs legacy Windows Form analytical applications (e.g., Data Reduction and Analysis [DRA] Suite).
• Conducted functional and operational testing of software in virtual environments using VMWare Workstation. Where required, setup and configured virtual networks using GNS3 for use in the course of software testing.
• Provided functional and empirical analysis related to design, development, and implementation of hardware and software operating systems for organization's products.
• Assessed accuracy and effectiveness of new and existing data sources and data analysis techniques.
• Utilized advanced querying, visualization, and analytics tools to analyze and process complex data sets in the course of testing various military computer/communications systems. Applications employed included MS SQL Server, Tableau, Wireshark, and internally developed charting/analytical software.
• Developed, wrote, and edited material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, user's manuals, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with computer systems and procedures, installation, operation, and maintenance of information systems, as well as revised writing standards in use regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology using latest versions of MS Office Suite, to include MS Visio.
• Coached and mentored junior data scientists on data mining techniques.
• Maintained network hardware and software, directed network security measures, and monitored networks to maintain availability for system users of supported test events.

• Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of military equipment, components and systems.
• Conducted technical testing on prototype military equipment.
• Performed 100% inventory testing of all incoming cabling utilized in prototype and production military equipment.
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete testing projects on time.
• Authored and executed all phases of system integration checkouts for the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Tactical Operations Center at Fort Shafter, HI.

• Promoted from Lead Data Integrator position in October 2002.
• Developed procedures for collection and reduction of U.S. Army test data in single and multi-service environments.
• Created MS Access based applications, using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), for electronic receipt/accountability, automated quality control (QC), reduction, and authentication of U.S. Army test data for local and remote locations.
• Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
• Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
• Authored required chapters of event design plan, detailed test plan, and final test report.
• Reported on updates to project specifications and progress with U.S. Army Operational Test Command (USAOTC) command and test team personnel.
• Provided input to USAOTC test team for improvements to existing data collection and processing plans, spanning worldwide.
• Directed and supervised team of 50+ test support contractor personnel engaged in military testing and analysis at Fort Wainwright, AK and Cold Regions Test Center, Delta Junction, AK, ensuring adherence to test design and established procedures.

Lead Data Integrator (2002-Jan to 2002-Oct & 2003-Jan to 2003-Jun)

• Designed/implemented MS Access applications, using VBA, for automated QC, reduction, and analysis of operational test data.
• Developed procedures for initial receipt and subsequent processing of electronic data.
• Assisted in developing all test team documentation to include pattern of analysis, event design plan, detailed test plan, training packages of all data management areas, and final test reports.
• Served as liaison between data management areas and government data authentication groups.
• Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
• Generated daily status reports and briefed Task Leader and government Operational Research Statistical Analyst (ORSA) on data status.

Manual Data Lead (2000-Jun to 2002-Jan)

• Supervised Performance and Manpower and Personnel Integration data reduction cells.
• Developed concepts and procedures for data reduction and QC.
• Developed data collection training plans and certification requirements.
• Developed automated process to support reduction of U.S. Army test data and electronic authentication of said data, in MS Access using VBA.
• Coordinated directly with Task Lead and USAOTC ORSA for final deliverables.

Early Positions:

• Performance Data Manager (2000-May to 2000-Jun)
• Performance Data Lead (1998-Apr to 2000-May)
• Data Collector (1997-Nov to 1998-Apr)
• Laptop/Software Technician (1997-Jun to 1997-Nov)
• Data Entry (1997-Mar to 1997-Jun)