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Glenn Dredden Sr.

Southwest Madison,AL

Summary

To secure a career in senior enterprise systems management or project management that provides personal and professional growth opportunities with a progressive company on the cutting edge of technology. Willing to relocate with the position. Clearance: Active Secret. Profile Results-producing enterprise systems manager with a proven record of accomplishment in planning and leading comprehensive projects in support of enterprise goals and objectives. As the Director of Logistics for LogiCore Corporation, responsible for the management of all engineering and logistics professional services provided to the federal government. Expertise in managing multidisciplinary teams, projects, enterprise information systems, as well as research and analysis in aviation, missiles, and ground support equipment at strategic and tactical levels. Work history includes working with the United States Army, United States Air Force, Headquartered Army Materiel Command (HQ AMC), major subordinate commands, and engineering support activities (ESA). Led all Training activities for HQ AMC G3/4 Enterprise Capabilities Integration Directorate (ECID) Logistics Modernization Program (LMP). Oversaw enterprise Product Data Initiative project for HQ AMC. Led engineering time and motion study, legacy systems analysis, and data mapping for an enterprise Product Data Management (ePDM) system. In-depth understanding of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), requirement management, and process reengineering. Demonstrated success in IT management, organization improvement, and growth through strong leadership and execution with proven results. Solid management skills; able to lead, guide, and mentor top-performing project teams. Lead Test Engineer skilled on FMS project. Gathered testing data and applied to product improvement initiatives. Managed subordinates and created positive working environment leading to enhanced productivity and product quality. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

LEAD TEST ENGINEER AND ANALYST

ARCHITECTURAL /DATA MANAGEMENT
  • Created User Acceptance Test Plans for three systems in the 776 Command and Control System
  • Test plans included methodology and approach for accomplishing in-country user acceptance tests
  • Developed overall test and defect tracking processes used for user, unit, and system integration testing
  • Created 300 user test stories/scenarios using Agile to validate the new system met the user’s requirements defined in the statement of work
  • Reviewed technical data package (TDP) provided by the vendor to ensure that it was in compliance with MILSTD 31000 and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standards
  • Validation led to the discovery of over 100 errors in TDP
  • Performed validation of Factory Acceptance Test Plan developed by the vendor
  • Recommended a traceability matrix be developed to tie requirements to test scenarios
  • In total, the team identified over 150 errors and recommended suggestions
  • Developed Prototype Evaluation Report for CRC PMO
  • This report assessed the factory acceptance test held by the contractor in conjunction with the government test team
  • The report identified 19 lessons learned and 3 best practices that can be used to improve future projects managed by the CRC PMO
  • Led team in the development of artifacts for Enterprise Engineering System using Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
  • Identified, validated, and created multiple artifacts to include system and service views (SV), operational views (OV), capability views, data and information views, and business process models required to create an integrated architecture
  • Authored Data Migration Strategy document for HQ AMC G6
  • This document explained the process for how data from 9 legacy systems would be extracted, transformed, and loaded into the enterprise system
  • Led a team of software engineers and functional personnel that mapped data for 9 legacy systems to a Master Data Reference artifact
  • Completed validation of over 1200 tables, 14,000 attributes, and 245 million records which identified potential data that will be migrated to the new solution as well as the gaps
  • This information was also used as one of the key components in the development of the Enterprise Engineering System Data Model (artifact depicting the universe of data, attributes, and relationships independent of the technology)
  • Created a website and knowledge center to help communicate a common IUID message and increase awareness to the user community.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive test plans and workforce breakdown structures for complete systems.
  • Engaged internal and external customers during planning and test phases and interfaced with assigned project managers to comply with entry criteria.
  • Communicated strategies and results with stakeholders, digital operators and testers.
  • Solved hardware and software interface issues, enabling improved integrity of entire system.
  • Provided technical advice to influence and improve quality of engineering practices.
  • Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts and use cases to support testing objectives.
  • Reviewed over [Number] new [Type] designs for functionality and quality before release.
  • Analyzed test results and prepared system-level evaluation reports to verify and validate system performance.
  • Identified areas needing improvement to review with senior leadership and developed plans for improvement.

Director of Logistics/Program Manager

LOGICORE CORPORATION
01.2014 - Current
  • Director of Logistics/Programs for LogiCore Corporation, responsible for the program management of all logistics professional services provided to the federal government
  • Serves as s a Supply Chain and Logistics Subject Matter Expert specializing in cost reduction, process improvements, and management of large information systems
  • Mr
  • Dredden’s areas of expertise include Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
  • Over 25 years of experience in research and analysis in aviation, missiles, and ground support equipment at strategic and tactical levels
  • Work history includes working with the United States Army, United States Air Force (retired), HQ AMC, major subordinate commands, and engineering support activities (ESA)
  • Managed overall task orders for multiple projects, responsibilities included organizing, directing, and coordinating planning for contract activities
  • Led engineering and logistics teams on projects to reduce lifecycles cost, mitigate obsolescence, and increase the reliability of legacy Army systems used by the Warfighter
  • These teams were responsible for engineering design changes of Aviation and Missile weapon system hardware and software to reduce the sustainment and readiness of the system during test and evaluation, production, operation, maintenance and disposal/recycling of systems and equipment
  • The effort has resulted in over 100M dollars in cost savings over the course of the contract.
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis of logistics operations to pinpoint and correct inefficiencies.
  • Documented physical supply chain processes such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities and system flows.
  • Analyzed processes and supply chain operational data to track trends, expectations and performance.
  • Led cross-functional teams in identification, pursuit and achievement of strategic goals.

ASSOCIATE BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AND BUSINESS ANALYSIS

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Managed a team of 14 logisticians, engineers, finance, and change management personnel in the development of Business Case Analysis (BCA) for HQ AMC, Enterprise Integration
  • This product provided the life cycle cost estimates, sensitivity analysis, benefits, risks, governance, data sharing and ROI for implementing an Enterprise Engineering System
  • The analysis identified over $77M of annual benefits and productivity improvements if the Army Materiel Command (AMC) implemented a COTS Enterprise Engineering System
  • Performed analysis and recommended an enterprise license agreement (ELA) to AMC for Windchill software
  • The ELA allowed AMCOM, CECOM, TACOM, JML, and depots to procure software at a 65 percent discount in lieu of single license procurements
  • This resulted in a cost avoidance of $5.6M per year and a cost savings of $7.5M/ per year in O&M for legacy systems
  • Developed an Enterprise Product Data Management System (ePDM) two-way traceability matrix that mapped functional requirements to key business processes
  • This allowed requirements to be traced throughout the lifecycle
  • The second traceability mapping identified which software modules were required to support the processes
  • Extensive experience in Microsoft Excel versions 2007-2013
  • Created data models, matrices, charts, and reports using pivot tables, formulas (v-lookup and others), and data validation for Benchmarking and BCA studies
  • Created a Benchmarking Study strategy to compare AMC/LCMC engineering product data systems
  • Composed and validated almost 200 survey interviews, demonstration questions, and use cases utilized to evaluate SAP and Windchill PLM engineering solutions
  • The key objective of this assessment was to evaluate how two solutions were currently being used within AMC/LCMCs
  • Developed and analyzed as-is business process models to identify process inefficiencies and redundancies in the AMC/LCMC product data legacy systems then created to-be process models that were streamlined and increased efficiencies by over 30% for the new enterprise system
  • Secured Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) as a cost-cutting measure in the development of AN/TYQ-23 Operations Module prototypes; helped to reduce cost by 300K
  • Instituted IUID “Best Practice” and lessons learned to convey value and strategies for implementing IUID, marking techniques, and policies in the DOD, Army, and AMC
  • Collaborated with the office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology) ASA (ALT) in the development of an IUID Implementation Plan for the Army
  • PORTFOLIO PROJECT/REQUIREMENT MANAGEMENT
  • Initiated and led an integrated project team that conducted a comprehensive Benchmarking Study of two modern Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions (SAP PLM and PTC Windchill) being used within
  • AMC
  • The analysis helped AMC to better understand how the modern engineering Product Data Management capabilities were being used and how the improvements could be applied across the command
  • Generated process data flows, which identified all the tools/systems being used within the organization, what information was contained in each tool/system, and how information was to be exchanged
  • Led development of Functional Requirements Document, System Requirements Document, Design Concept, and a path forward for the improvement and standardization of the engineering management systems
  • Managed development of the Enterprise Engineering System Concept of Operations
  • This document described AMC's legacy environment, and explained the capabilities and advantages of the proposed Enterprise Engineering System
  • As a liaison between AMC EI and Lead AMC Integration Support Office (LAISO) ensured all Item Unique Identification (IUID) and Automated Identification Technology (AIT) requirements were identified, captured, and validated before being submitted for approval by the Director of Enterprise Integration
  • Performed study that reviewed the cost of ownership, migration plans, standardization, and long-term supportability of automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS)
  • The results determined that ASRS was supportable long term
  • Additionally, this study reviewed business and modernization efforts and the overall resource alignment needed to support ASRS.
  • Identified, developed and implemented necessary process improvements for key initiatives.
  • Guided teams through project completion, coordinating data gathering, analysis, solution development and implementation.

LEAD ENGINEERING

US AIR FORCE
01.1993 - 01.2008
  • FUNCTIONAL /AVIATION/ LIFE CYCLE LOGISTICS/ PERFORMANCE BASED LOGISTICS
  • Evaluated $18B C-5 fleet for maintenance downtime root causes; developed a standardized methodology for use Air Force-wide to improve performance-based logistics (PBL) metrics such as mission capable (MC), not mission capable (NMC) rates, mean time to failure (MTBF), mean time to repair (MTTR)
  • This effort helped to increase availability by 10 aircraft
  • Used IBM Cognos Business Intelligence suite to develop queries and reports on aircraft failure data for the Air Force Logistics Management Agency
  • This data was used to measure aircraft performance indicators and identify the components that experienced high failure rates across the fleet
  • Investigated and synthesized maintenance data for 81 F- 15 and F-A-22 aircraft and associated equipment valued at over $2.5 billion
  • Conducted in-depth studies, briefings, and analysis of aircraft performance and maintenance
  • Recommended vital solutions for senior managers at the unit and Headquarters Air Training Command (AETC) to improve aircraft reliability, maintainability, and capability
  • Managed three AF-level logistics supply chain studiesuse to streamline the number of processes from thousands to 178
  • Proposed new calculations to measure a unit’s net effective personnel (NEP) and improve maintenance capacity and aircraft availability which directly impact PBL metrics
  • Identified Net Effective Personnel methodology that aligns assets with demand
  • This methodology will result in a recapitalization of 4% improvement in the total not mission capable maintenance (TNMCM) for Air Force aircraft
  • Guided efforts to load system bill of materials (BOM) for Communication-Electronics and Aircraft systems reduced monthly errors by 17,000, and provided analysis capability on vital data elements
  • Led delivery of a critical segment of $1M weapon system component master edit validation table project
  • Provided weapon system managers capability to manage 3,941 critical weapon systems that included USAF fighters, bombers, cargo, helicopters, and UAVs
  • Organized data integrity group for the 325th maintenance group (F-15, F22 aircraft); leadership directly improved IMDS accuracy and data integrity; led the development of data integrity program, helped to profile and identify 25,000 additional errors for 2,800 maintenance users
  • The program resulted in 35% cleaner data recognized by HQ AETC inspection as Best Practice
  • Led team of software engineers, aviation, and logistics personnel that created Aircrew Statistical Debriefing Summary Subsystem that provided senior managers the first-time fleet-wide ability to see data by individual aircraft type
  • Project manager for data integrity study on Air Force’s three largest maintenance systems (Reliability and Maintainability Information System (REMIS), Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS), and CAMS for Airlift (G081) valued at more than 400 million dollars
  • Project manager for $200M Reliability and Maintainability Information System (REMIS) replacement initiative – recommended ERP implementation, estimated $88.3M in savings
  • Extensive knowledge of Reliability and Maintainability Information System paid high dividends for AETC Researched man-hour accounting data for Lockheed-Martin workcenters for future contract maintenance bids; built computer retrievals to reduce the three-week manual count of aircraft components to three days
  • Automated the Headquarters weekly report by eliminating redundant input and linking data to a central source, eliminated erroneous entries, improved product quality, and slashed production time by 50 percent
  • Key member of AF Logistics Balanced Scorecard (BSC) IPT; designed framework for Chief of Staff BSC tool that allows AF senior leaders to view, analyze, and respond to logistics performance measures
  • Glenn Dredden
  • Led engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.
  • Coordinated with functional users to finalize designs and confirm requirements.
  • Educated leadership and user community on project progress and plans through public presentations and community discussions.
  • Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
  • Prepared cost estimates, schedules and project specifications for REMIS PMO.
  • Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and deliverables, providing input on potential technical improvements.

Education

Doctor of Education (EdD) Candidate (ABD) - Organizational Leadership

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) - undefined

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Bachelor of Science Degree - Management Information Systems

Park University
Parkville, MO

Associates - Applied Science, Production Management

Community College of the Air Force

Skills

  • Skills Summary
  • Business Process Reengineering
  • Supply-Chain Operations Reference-Model Scor
  • Technical Report Writing
  • Product Data Management
  • Software Project Management
  • Lean Process Reengineering
  • Agile Methodology
  • Enterprise (ERP/PLM/MES)
  • Implementation/Development/Analysis/Training
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Reliability and Maintainability
  • Business Intelligence /Data Analytics (Business Objects
  • COGNOS)/SAAS/Tableau /SAP/Oracle
  • Database Management
  • Project/Acquisition Management
  • Requirements Management
  • System Development Life Cycle
  • Enterprise Architect
  • Value Engineering
  • Programming Languages
  • (Java, JCL, COBOL, Fortran, Basic Etc)
  • Relational Databases-SQL
  • Certifications/Expertise
  • Value Methodology Associate (VMA)
  • Certified Process Master, Dr Michael Hammer, Hammer and Company
  • Software Quality Assurance
  • LMP BusinessObjects
  • LMP SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence
  • LMP SAP Enterprise Data Warehouse
  • Oracle R12 E-Business Suite
  • IFS maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) software
  • Systems Engineering
  • Quality Assurance
  • Oracle Database
  • Microsoft Project
  • Proposal Writing
  • Time Management
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Quality Control
  • Test Preparation
  • Test Plan Development
  • Sprint Planning
  • Key Performance Indicator Tracking
  • Testing Manual Interpretation
  • Troubleshooting and Resolution
  • Test Plans and Cases
  • Technical Communication Skills
  • Project Management
  • Writing Use Cases
  • Scrum Methodology
  • Client Requirements
  • System Requirement Analysis
  • Application Test Management
  • Pneumatic Analysis
  • Test Specifications
  • Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
  • Risk Management
  • Performance Improvement
  • Project Manager Supervision
  • Public Speaking and Presentations
  • Plans and Procedures
  • Continuous Improvement Projects
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Data Integrity
  • Technical Documentation
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Team Mentoring
  • Test and Evaluation (T&E)
  • Quality Control Standards
  • Programming

Accomplishments

  • Lead HQ AMC G3/4 Training in standing up a Business Center of Excellence
  • The purpose of the center was to provide leadership, best practices, research, support, and training for focus areas where efficiencies are not really utilized in LMP
  • This center served as a catalyst for continuous process improvement and education across the LMP Enterprise
  • Designed and led implementation of Army’s ERP Logistics System (LM) framework and strategy that made all training material available to users across the enterprise
  • The benefits of this efforts included: Single source of “truth” latest material available to End Users Standardization of LMP training content Visibility across AMC Sharing of LMP training content between sites Reusability of LMP training content (content that has already been developed) Same “look and feel” of all LMP training content
  • Assumed team lead role for LMP Training at the end of July 2015
  • Led, mentored, and assigned workload for LMP Training Team
  • Led all facets and activities of LMP Training for HQ AMC
  • Enterprise Capabilities Integration Directorate (ECID)
  • Provided advanced training and subject matter expertise on Business Intelligence which includes SAP Web Intelligence, Crystal Reports, Dashboards; Enterprise Data Warehouse; and SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (MII)
  • Over the past two-years taught over 1200 developers, business analysts, and end users how to create queries, reports, charts, and dashboards using BusinessObjects
  • Provided subject matter knowledge on the use of the Business Warehouse called Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) and SAP HANA in the LMP environment
  • Provided expertise on On-line Transaction Processing (OLTP) versus On-line Analytical Processing (OLAP) and how data is stored and transferred to the warehouse using extract, transform, and load (ETL) procedures
  • Led Training Team that developed Enterprise Strategy for SAP Business Intelligence and Data Analytics courses
  • Develop enterprise training strategy using uPerfom (ServiceNow) to incorporate training across the enterprise, Command, and sites
  • Additionally, provided training on MII 14 and MII 15 to developers within AMC
  • Concepts included how to create queries, reports, webpages, charts, and dashboards from data in the Complex Assembly Manufacturing Solution (CAMS)
  • CAMS is the database used by the depots and arsenals to capture shop floor level activities
  • Actively, worked training triage tickets to assess and develop solutions to business intelligence software and training materials
  • Managed all aspects of training Increment 2 Wave 3 end user and strategy and execution of sustainment training
  • LMP Increment 2 has been rolled out to over 14,000 new users over 3 waves during the period of October 2014 and August 2016
  • Led high-performing LMP Training Team which was the only area to receive all “green” in an independent assessment of the program by Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC)
  • Per the Principal Deputy to the DCS, G-3/4 “You all developed and managed the implementation of LMP Increment 2, an $850M program, that extended LMP down to the workbench in the OIB
  • That program was recognized as one of the best software programs developed within the DOD and was recognized as one of the best and most complex fielding’s of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) program in business history”
  • Developed Microsoft Excel models to capture course survey data from Full Fielding sites
  • Built several pivot tables and charts that depict training metrics based on the survey data extracted from the Total Employee Development (TED) system
  • These metrics were regularly briefed to senior leaders at all levels to help them ascertain the performance and usefulness of the enterprise training across the command
  • For Increment 2 Wave 3, metrics have been captured on over 223K training hours, 3, 051 classes for 43.5K attendees (individual seats) trained
  • Authored article on behalf of the AMC G3/4 Training Team titled “AMC’s LMP Training Cadre AMC’s Cadre the Centerpiece of Training”
  • This article was featured in the LMP Express a newsletter for the LMP Community featuring key accomplishments for the program
  • Developed LMP Training Sustainment Strategy for the LMP Training Team
  • This strategy outlined and described critical activities and detailed functions that must be initiated as the LMP Increment 2 Wave 3 was rolled into sustainment
  • The strategy outlined 5 key activities that will help ensure success with the new functionality through efficiencies and continuing education and training
  • Worked with software engineering, developers, system architects, and functional leads to ensure all training requirements, materials and functionality were incorporated in the Enterprise Resource System (ERP) in accordance with the functional requirements document
  • Key Member of Business Process Re-engineering Team that was responsible for assessing process weaknesses, identifying gaps, and implementing opportunities to streamline and improve the legacy processes that prevented efficiency
  • This was part of the continuous improvement to ensure the Army will reach the benefits from the implementation of the ERP.

Timeline

Director of Logistics/Program Manager

LOGICORE CORPORATION
01.2014 - Current

ASSOCIATE BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AND BUSINESS ANALYSIS

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON
01.2008 - 01.2014

LEAD ENGINEERING

US AIR FORCE
01.1993 - 01.2008

LEAD TEST ENGINEER AND ANALYST

ARCHITECTURAL /DATA MANAGEMENT

Doctor of Education (EdD) Candidate (ABD) - Organizational Leadership

Grand Canyon University

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) - undefined

Bellevue University

Bachelor of Science Degree - Management Information Systems

Park University

Associates - Applied Science, Production Management

Community College of the Air Force
Glenn Dredden Sr.