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)
2023.07 - 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
2018.01 - 2022.08
- 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
2016.09 - 2019.09
- 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
2003.04 - 2018.01
- 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
2001.05 - 2003.03
- 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)
1998.12 - 2001.01
- 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, NSAccounting -
St. Mary's University
Halifax, NSSkills
- 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)
2023.07 - Current
Technical Project/Program Manager
Defence Research and Development Canada
2018.01 - 2022.08
Owner and Lead Skill Development Coach
XFACTOR Hockey Development
2016.09 - 2019.09
Technical Team Lead, Project Manager, Senior Programmer
Defence Research and Development
2003.04 - 2018.01
Combat Systems Software Engineer
Lockheed Martin Canada
2001.05 - 2003.03
Signals Intelligence Analyst / Cryptography
Communications Security Establishment (CSE)
1998.12 - 2001.01
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Programming
Dalhousie University
Accounting -
St. Mary's University
ICAgile Certified Professional - Learning Tree International
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