GILBERT B. ASHER
Erie,USA
Summary
Tier 4 FRACAS Program Leader at GE Transportation with expertise in risk management and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to meet project milestones while ensuring compliance with DO-178B/C standards. Strong skills in requirements definition and communication contribute to effective project execution.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tier 4 FRACAS Program Leader
GE TRANSPORTATION
Erie, PA
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Developed the Tier 4 Failure Reporting and Corrective Action (FRACAS) procedure and methodology
- Chaired the FRACAS status discussion meetings
- Led the Failure Reporting FRACAS issues associated with the Tier 4 Locomotive development.
- Managed and drove all risk management activities
- Identified problems; assigned the problems to cognizant engineers for resolution
- Resolved issues when a cognizant engineer was not available
- Analyzed results and reported on same at the program stakeholders’ meetings.
- Prepared FRACAS implementation plans and integrated schedules to complete and incorporate all 400+ problem resolutions identified on the locomotive
- Effectively executed change management
Adjunct Professor - Project Management
Gannon University
Erie, PA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Developed course material based on The Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) context, required skillsets, and use of tools
- Presented my lessons learned from career experience, basically how I successfully executed project management
- Presented and discussed the development of the three baselines that need to be managed
- Qualified students took and passed the PMI Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM) Test
Senior Project Manager
GE TRANSPORTATION
Erie, PA
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Supported Field Service personnel in establishing customer relationships
- Identified locomotive reliability problems based on analysis of customer data and inputs.
- Defined the software requirements to be implemented in DOORS
- Planned and led the development of locomotive reliability software modifications and updates
- Identified and secured the most qualified resources for the project
- Negotiated with functional management for the resources
- Ensured that the software updates were issued quarterly to an integrated product schedule developed for the project
- Managed the KPIs
- Initiated feedback from customers to ensure reliability requirements were met
- Presented the results of the upgrades at stakeholder status meetings
- Executed software change management
Project Manager
GE AVIATION/SMITHS AEROSPACE
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Demonstrated creativity and practicality in resolving a wide range of Video Distribution and Processing (ViDP) issues
- Established change management to include ownership of the documentation library, communication plans, and process training
- Responsible for various project management tasks, including the development of new standards and processes for scheduling and administration
- Took responsibility for acquiring follow-on business associated with assigned projects
- Managed, coordinated, and controlled the execution of project activity work plans to achieve technical, cost, and schedule objectives
- Demonstrated the ability to work efficiently and effectively towards goals in a complex and technically diverse environment with multiple constraints
- Led the project team and conducted regular Integrated Project Development team (IPDT) meetings to monitor and drive progress toward project objectives
- Maintained effective communication with customers, ensuring that all customer requirements and expectations are addressed effectively
- Took French class to facilitate communication
- Addressed and resolved project issues related to work scope, technical requirements, quality, schedule, resource assignments, cost, customer interface, and other project-related activities
- Communicate project progress, issues, and resolution options to project stakeholders both internal and external
- Reviewed and controlled project costs, including the Estimate at Completion (EOC)
- Developed, monitored, and presented the Project Risk Management Plan as part of project presentations
- Interacted with suppliers to secure the services needed for the project execution
- Initiated and lead operational initiatives within C-130J Safety projects that were crucial to the company's business
Program/Technical Manager
INNOVATION SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT (IS&S)
Exton, PA
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Acted as the face of IS&S to the USAF customer
- Demonstrated efficiency and effectiveness in a team that operated on lean principles
- Focused on mission objectives and optimized designs to achieve goals in a resource-efficient manner
- Led a team of engineers across various disciplines (NPI, Software, Obsolescence)
- Managed A-10 Central Air Data Computer (CADC) design aspects throughout the entire project life cycle
- Developed and managed project schedules and budgets
- Allocated engineering resources effectively for successful project execution
- Monitored project progress and ensured timely delivery
- Identified project risks and developed mitigation plans to address potential issues
- Implemented strategies to identify and manage project risks and ensure successful outcomes
- Delivered clear and concise requirements for engineering teams
- Defined and refined product specifications to meet customer needs
- Analyzed overall system designs, emphasized design rigor and practical improvements
- Ensured that the system design aligns with project goals and quality standards
- Achieved familiarity with engineering processes and tools such as QSW, DOORS, EDOT, PLM, Reliance, etc.
- Used these tools to create comprehensive system-level documentation
- Organized and executed system-level validation plans for the product
- Ensured that the product met specified requirements and standards through thorough testing
- Collaborated with various departments, including commercial, proposal developments, manufacturing, sourcing, services, reliability, global engineering, and systems engineering
- Facilitated effective communication and coordination between different organizational units
- Provided support for service programs, fulfillment, and New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Ensured a smooth transition from product development to manufacture and delivery
- Supported customer delivery and commissioning, either on-site or remotely
- Addressed customer concerns and ensured satisfaction.
- Communicated progress updates to all levels of the organization
- Provided regular and transparent reporting on project status and milestones
- Mentored and developed less experienced personnel within the team
- Fostered a collaborative and learning-oriented environment.
Program Manager
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC.
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.1997 - 01.2003
- Successfully Established and managed the Airbus customer relationship
- Prepared the Program Plan to the requirements of the Airbus General Requirements for Equipment and System Suppliers (GRESS)
- Completed the requirements definition phase with the Airbus customer in DOORS
- Created and managed project schedule baseline and communicated schedule deadlines to internal and external groups
- Managed program to the cost, scope, and schedule baselines; cost baseline managed using the earned value management system (EVMS)
- Created multiple schedule critical paths for schedule analysis
- Planned, monitored, and led the development of an ARINC 664 AFDX Ethernet Switch software and hardware for the Airbus A-380 aircraft
- Managed switch software and hardware development to DO-178B/C DAL A and DO-254 DAL A levels
- Executed hardware and software change management
- Effectively resolved conflict management
- Input life cycle costs into SAP. SAP was the tool used to capture the Bills of Material for the switch to compute the recurring cost of the switch
- Closely managed cost, scope, and schedule baselines. Cost was closely managed using earned value management system (EVMS)
- Achieved the baselines
- Worked with all project stakeholders and resources (including customers, internal shared services groups, subcontractors, and vendors) to meet project goals.
- Successfully negotiated with Functional Management for the required resources for the switch
- Successfully negotiated with stakeholders to increase the scope baseline to include the requirements such that the switch was compliant for the Airbus A-400M aircraft
- Led monthly status meetings with internal stakeholders to include the status of project baselines
- Led project review meetings with external stakeholders
- Closed out and documented the project
- Provided input and reviewed new business proposals
- Conceived and managed the Rockwell Collins portion of the PETAL I Trials with American Airlines, Euro-Control, and ARINC (Now Collins Aerospace)
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CABachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OKAssociate Business Degree - Accounting
Fortis Institute
Erie, PASkills
- Requirements Definition
- Leadership of cross-functional teams
- Stakeholder Management
- Management of Scope, Budget, and Schedule Baselines
- Subcontract integration and management
- Risk management, mitigation and realization planning
- Expertise in MIL-STD-160
- Proficiency in Ada
- Proficiency in Linux
- Proficiency in Python
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliability and safety engineering analysis
- FPGA Design experience
- Working Knowledge of AFDX ARINC 664
- Familiarity with emerging technologies
- DO-178B/C and DO-264 compliance
- Resource negotiation, allocation, and scheduling
- Data analysis
- Software development and certification
- Contract negotiation
- Quality control
- Regulatory compliance
- Earned Value Management (EVM) expertise
- PMBOK guide knowledge
- Project rescue and recovery expert
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency in Excel
- Proficiency in Project
- Proficiency in Visio
- SAP experience
- Deltek OpenPlan
- PS7&8
Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist, Excel
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- PMI PMP Certificate 272823
Timeline
Tier 4 FRACAS Program Leader
GE TRANSPORTATION
01.2012 - 01.2015
Adjunct Professor - Project Management
Gannon University
01.2011 - 01.2012
Senior Project Manager
GE TRANSPORTATION
01.2008 - 01.2009
Project Manager
GE AVIATION/SMITHS AEROSPACE
01.2004 - 01.2008
Program/Technical Manager
INNOVATION SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT (IS&S)
01.2003 - 01.2004
Program Manager
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC.
01.1997 - 01.2003
Master of Business Administration -
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Associate Business Degree - Accounting
Fortis Institute