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Derek Clark

Knightdale,North Carolina

Summary

An experienced professional with a diverse background spanning complex technical disciplines to high-level program management. Successfully navigated both government and private industry sectors with experience in multi-national collaborations. Notable efforts resulted in a patent as a named inventor, while others have garnered agency-wide awards. Recognized for the ability to implement practical solutions that enhance organizational performance and have achieved and or exceeded desired outcomes.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Ukraine and Taiwan Program Manager - Unmanned Systems and Soldier Radios

Domo Tactical Communications (DTC)
07.2023 - Current
  • Led in-depth evaluations of critical programs where key improvement opportunities were recognized and successfully implemented resulting in enhanced performance and results.
  • Effectively managed multiple internal and external stakeholder relationships to insure complete and accurate specifications, timely product manufacturing and on time delivery to customers.
  • Increased order volume by 500%, utilizing strategies such as process streamlining, improved project visibility, and the integration of technology to more accurately track real time performance metrics and reporting.

Technical Project/Program Manager

Defence Research and Development Canada
01.2018 - 08.2022
  • Established strong relationships with more than six key stakeholders across government, industry, and academia, ensuring solid support for all program initiatives.
  • Developed strategic plans for program, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones.
  • Led cross-functional teams that delivered consistently successful results within budget and on time.

Owner and Lead Skill Development Coach

XFACTOR Hockey Development
09.2016 - 09.2019
  • Founded and led a small business, overseeing strategy, innovation, deployment and oversight of all operations.
  • Developed a proprietary analytical method to uniquely enhance player development and performance.
  • Integrated athlete development models, personal goals, and Hockey/Ringette Canada frameworks, using data analysis and online performance curve visualization.
  • Designed and facilitated on-ice skill practices, providing for up to 40 athletes at a time, maximizing practice time efficiency and skills development.

Technical Team Lead, Project Manager, Senior Programmer

Defence Research and Development
04.2003 - 01.2018
  • Key contributor in developing multiple embedded systems for underwater surveillance and communications, resulting in several patents where I was listed as a co-inventor.
  • Earned two agency-wide team awards for significant project contributions, leading to promotion into a senior project manager position.
  • Successfully executed both domestic and NATO projects, requiring International cooperation, collaboration and innovation.
  • Facilitated planning, managing, and participating in over a dozen field trials across five countries. This required more than 400 days of international travel.

Combat Systems Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin Canada
05.2001 - 03.2003
  • Served as a key member of the Threat Evaluations and Weapons Assignment (TEWA) team, contributing to mission-critical operations.
  • Developed software for the command and control systems (CMS2) of Canadian Patrol Frigates, enhancing naval capabilities.
  • Contributed to the combat systems modernization efforts by migrating navy simulators to High-Level Architecture (HLA), improving simulation performance and interoperability.

Signals Intelligence Analyst / Cryptography

Communications Security Establishment (CSE)
12.1998 - 01.2001
  • Successfully designed and developed key components of cryptographic systems, ensuring secure operations for users.
  • Implemented software solutions to optimize data processing, improving efficiency in signals analysis tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Programming

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS

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St. Mary's University
Halifax, NS

Skills

  • Leadership - Projects, Programs, Technical, Innovation
  • Communications - Organizational, Multi-Factional, International
  • Strategic Planning
  • Problem-Solving
  • Process Improvements
  • Contract Development and Management
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Certification

ICAgile Certified Professional - Learning Tree International

Work Availability

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Quote

Do not let yourself talk to you, you talk to yourself!
Uknown

Timeline

Ukraine and Taiwan Program Manager - Unmanned Systems and Soldier Radios

Domo Tactical Communications (DTC)
07.2023 - Current

Technical Project/Program Manager

Defence Research and Development Canada
01.2018 - 08.2022

Owner and Lead Skill Development Coach

XFACTOR Hockey Development
09.2016 - 09.2019

Technical Team Lead, Project Manager, Senior Programmer

Defence Research and Development
04.2003 - 01.2018

Combat Systems Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin Canada
05.2001 - 03.2003

Signals Intelligence Analyst / Cryptography

Communications Security Establishment (CSE)
12.1998 - 01.2001

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Programming

Dalhousie University

Accounting -

St. Mary's University
ICAgile Certified Professional - Learning Tree International
Derek Clark