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James Ogden

Apopka,FL

Summary

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My objective is to obtain employment that provides technical and process challenges while optimizing prior training experiences towards the goal or being a project manager. I am a driven, goal-oriented, proven leader, team builder, advisor, and instructor who is looking for a challenging position in the realm of military simulations, platform instructing, business development, program management and organizational development.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Test Engineer II

Phoenix Defense
Oviedo, FL
04.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with comprehensive government test plans, test scripts and use cases to support testing objectives.
  • Reviewed, evaluated and identified requirements for testability.
  • Provide educational background in the application of a number of techniques to demonstrate that a prototype system, program, project, or activity performs in accordance with the objectives outlined in the original design.
  • Supervised test and evaluation technical efforts (Level V role) and support procedural documentation.
  • Ensured measures met acceptable reliability standards.
  • Consulted with executive management on establishing and altering testing policies and tools to direct effective testing activities.
  • Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
  • Conducted initiatives and research to develop and establish testing guidelines, best practices and standards into new CMMI testing processes.
  • Provided technical analysis, recommendations, and implementation plans for COTS hardware configurations, IT Networks, computational systems and virtualization deployments Develop, setup, configure, and maintain suites of constructive simulation systems for test, evaluation, and client demonstrations.
  • Conducted assessments of new and emerging technologies applicable to CT devices (assessments to include testing, evaluation and integration of technologies..
  • Conducted technical site surveys and/or installs and provide analysis recommendations on the best technical and engineering solutions to meet budget, facility, and project goals and objectives, to include testing and evaluation of all elements of the network facilities - including power, software, security features, communications devices, lines, modems and terminals and for the overall integration of the enterprise network.
  • Provided engineering subject matter expertise to ensure all technical requirements are identified and integrated into site specific fieldings and/or upgrades.
  • Participated in all phases of risk management assessments and software/hardware analysis with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, test design and test tools selection.
  • Assisted in the development of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) reports/data and Configuration Management input as assigned.
  • Supported the JLCCTC Program as a direct report to the Program Manager.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to include new business and proposal development.

FORCE PROTECTION SPECIALIST II

FEMA/Homeland Security
Orlando, FL
01.2018 - 04.2021
  • Upheld strict security and safety procedures to protect business from financial losses due to theft or careless mismanagement.
  • Introduced and implanted viable loss control strategies by maintaining strong partnerships and trust with customers.
  • Prepared reports for clients and underwriters regarding property loss features and recommendations for improvement and future needs.
  • Provided site security at large, high profile venues.
  • Provided close quarter security for celebrities.
  • Provided in-home security for families and children.
  • Oversaw principal protection in and out of vehicles.
  • Planned, lead and executed various natural disaster missions that assisted federal and local municipalities/law enforcement and first responders in the realms of route clearance, first aid, and SAR (Search and Rescue).

Support Solutions Manager

Design Interactive
Oviedo, Florida
11.2017 - 11.2018
  • Aligned multi-teams efforts behind unified solution promotion strategies, creating overarching strategies for customer guidance and communication.
  • Provided quality assurance feedback and guidance with immersive devices such as the HaloLens for projects such as TALOS and ARES.
  • Investigated product fault trends, analyzing negative feedback and returned product reports for evidence of problematic development and production practices.
  • Provided oversight, support, and supervision for twelve billets across the US that covered UI/UX development and research as well as platform instructors including military SMEs and live/virtual DoD exercises.
  • Provided guidance and support for several projects • Recruited team members for various departments • Managed all NDAs (Non-disclosure Agreement) PIAs (Proprietary Information Agreement) for all projects • Led team with testing ARES using different modalities and 185 participants.
  • Provided SME (Subject Matter Expertise) input and feedback on several white papers.
  • Assisted in gaining and maintaining contracts whilst also capturing new POCs/PMs for new efforts.
  • Provided SME guidance within the realm of immersive technologies for ground troops in the realms of terrain appreciation, battlefield maneuvers, JTAC, JFO, and FAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controllers/Joint Fires Observers/Forward Air Controllers).
  • Supported development of TALOS (Tactical Light Operator Suit) with regards to the Augmented Reality HUD (Heads Up Display).
  • High level exposure to Business Development and Program Management processes.
  • Utilized military SME knowledge bridge communication gaps as well as assist in QA (quality assurance) as well as general testing and feed back in the realms of both ground warfighting and supporting arms training/products.

Military Analyst II

Cognitive Performance Group
Orlando, Florida
01.2016 - 11.2017
  • Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
  • Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
  • Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
  • Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
  • Acted as a SME for SOvM (Squad Overmatch) as well as an onsite observer/controller for both live and virtual exercises
  • • Developed and implemented all MSELs for both live and virtual events • Provided SME input on various technologies such as augmented reality related devices, MILES gear, and particulate driven explosive devices to represent simulated IEDs and RPGs. • Designed virtual and live scenarios for SOvM.
  • Designed and developed media and Virtual Scenarios (VBS) that were prepackaged and able to deploy with various US Army and US Marines’ Warrior Training Package.
  • Managed and directed all role player actors; both live and virtual.
  • Was secondary lead analyst, both on and off the field, with regards to live and virtual training.
  • Managed and facilitated all data collection apparatuses such as voice and video recording devices that the participants wore during training • Provided guidance with IRB (Internal Review Board) development.
  • Assisted with data and survey collection • Lead and developed training programs for the USMC, US Army, NAWCTSD, ARI (Army Research Institute) and ARL (Army Research Lab).

General Manager

RIVSU Imports
Sanford, Florida
09.2014 - 01.2016
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Managed a start-up Japanese Domestic Market vehicle importation business.
  • Facilitated rapid growth of company and refined processes that rapidly increased profit.
  • Maintained assets worth over $1,000,000 in inventory, facilities, and equipment as well as oversight managing fifteen employees.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.

Business Development Manager

Design Interactive
Oviedo, FL
01.2013 - 09.2014
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Provided expertise in several DoD projects.
  • Designed and developed media and Virtual Scenarios (VBS) that were prepackaged and able to deploy with Deployable Virtual Training Environments (DVTE) and the Warrior Training Package.
  • Heavily assisted projects such as TALOS in immersive training to help operators see targets, assets, supporting aircraft, and updates with casualties (in real time) with augmented (helmet mounted) devices.

Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Cubic Applications
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
01.2008 - 12.2013
  • Investigated and addressed system issues to enhance usability and improve functionality.
  • Delivered in-depth DVTE training, imparting knowledge of best practices for using equipment and maximizing "white space" training gaps.
  • Over four years’ experience as a simulation analyst with the Deployable Virtual Training Environment section at the II MEF Simulation Center.
  • Integrated real world political, military, and civilian scenarios into an interactive computer simulation for military training purposes • Developed and supervised highly complex and kinetic scenarios and executed training for 3000+ Marines across II MEF • An unmatched expert in VBS2 scenario development. Certified in Advanced Scripting by Bohemia Interactive Simulations in March of 2010.
  • Expert in all simulation programs and training applications in DVTE.
  • Superior and unmatched instructor. Over 1000 hours experience as a platform instructor and consistently retained the highest marks amongst peer group.
  • Participated in government testing to ensure software and hardware met customer/government requirements.
  • Runner-up for Employee of the Year and Employee of the Quarter consecutively in 2011 for Mobius Industries.
  • Assisted in design and development of deployable SAVT units using easily accessible technology that piggy-backed off already purchased and in-use technology in the field (i.e., DVTE) using THTG (Triple Head-To-Go) software and hardware.
  • Completed both JTAC and JFO primers from EWTGLANT.

Analyst

Cubic Applications
, Montana
03.2012 - 12.2013
  • Initiated, developed, and managed a team of military veterans dedicated to travel around the continental United States
  • Competed in extremely arduous athletic events whilst wearing full-combat gear and bearing a 225-lb mock casualty on a pole- litter
  • Managed a team of 10 US Military professionals
  • Personally developed the team and its internal processes such as needed training regimen, gear issuing, projected expense analysis, reimbursement process, internal budgeting, public relations, non-
  • Next Level Trauma Care Course,
  • Benning, GA)
  • Injured Shooter Course (BNR, )
  • EMT-1 Certification (Coastal
  • Carolina Community College, Counter Ambush Vehicle Course (Talon Defense, Gadsden,
  • Alabama) disclosure agreement, and legal liability documentation
  • Personally developed the vetting process for each selected team member and team prospects
  • Organized travel arrangements and accommodations, both for training and performance events
  • Was awarded Wounded Wear's inaugural 'Hero Within' Award for services rendered and for "embodying selfless sacrifice in the realm of service for wounded veterans and families of the fallen.", Mobius Industries – Modeling and Simulation

Infantry Section Leader

United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
12.2003 - 04.2008
  • Served as a Marine Corps Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO).
  • Served as Platoon Sergeant for Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT). Managed, led, and supervised the training and deployment of 70 Marines.
  • Forty-two combat engagements and served in an AO (area of operation) that absorbed 44.5% of the combat in the entire CETCOM AO (i.e., All of Iraq and Afghanistan) for seven months.
  • Supported and lead both ground MEDEVACs (medical evacuations) and CASEVACs (Close air support medical evacuations).
  • Served as Squad Leader and Vehicle Commander and led Marines in highly kinetic and dangerous combat operations in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq; specifically in the cities of Fallujah, Ramadi, Al Karma, and Naser Wal Salam. 21 months of deployment experience.
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) in urban breaching, demolitions, manportable rockets/missiles, convoy operations, infantry tactics/techniques/procedures, asymmetrical warfare, mounted and dismounted security patrolling, land navigation, adviser training, raid tactics, rapid mission development, intelligence collection, sensitive site exploitation, principal protection, and COC (Combat Operations Center) Management.
  • Experienced in the management, accountability, and deployment of several million dollars’ worth of military equipment .
  • Oversaw projects, equipment and manpower needs to properly allocate resources and training.
  • Combat decorated.

Education

BS - Social Sciences, Homeland Security

Campbell University

Skills

  • Well versed in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
  • Training
  • Facilitation
  • Education
  • Simulation Programs
  • Immersive training devices
  • Testing and evaluation
  • Customer Support
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Emergency Situations
  • Time Management
  • Intelligence Support
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Behavior Identification
  • Weapons Protection

REFERENCES

REFERENCES

**Please respect response times and schedules. One email or phone call per reference, please **


  • Paul Nichols: USMC Platoon Leader, Distance Learning Instructor, Project Manager PMTRASYS Phone: (571) 435-2945 Email: PNichols63@aol.com


  • Luke DeVore: USMC Captain. Artillery Officer. Director; Adaptive Immersive Systems and Technologies at SAIC Phone: (910) 685-6088 Email: Luke.A.Devore@saic.com


  • Marcus Mainz: Marine Infantry Officer. LtCol. USMC, Retired. CEO of COVANGROUP Phone: (703) 357-3045 Email: Marcus.Mainz@CovanGroup.com


  • Jason Redman: Retired Navy SEAL (DEVGRU), author, philanthropist, Owner of WOUNDED WEAR (501c3) and Combat Wounded Coalition Phone: (757) 581-1501 Email: freedom@cwcww.org


  • Brandon Woodhouse: USMC Sergeant. Infantryman. Senior Solution Delivery Manager at Micron (Big Data) Phone: (760) 805-4438 Email: B.Woodhouse57@gmail.com


  • Ingrid Mahoney: Active Navy, CDR. MSN, APRN, FNP-C. Veteran Partnership Liaison, Old Dominion University School of Nursing Phone: (571) 214-1109 Email: ingridkmahoney@gmail.com


  • Chad Clever: USMC Infantry Officer. Security Designer, Original Content at Apple Computer Phone: (571) 921-0287 Email: CClever@gmail.com


  • Jeffery Sabins: USMC Gunnery Sergeant. Infantryman. Author. CEO of Proven Valor Professionals Phone: (423) 300-7420 Email: Jeff@ProvenValorProfessionals.com


  • Jessie Diana: USMC Infantryman and Sniper. CEO/Head Instructor at Freedom Jiu Jitsu Phone: (972) 330-6800 Email: JD2134ss@yahoo.com


  • Nathan Greenough: USMC Infantryman. US Army Infantryman. Gunnery Team Chief at Bradley Master Gunner School Phone: (910) 742*7632 Email: NRGreenough@gmail.com


  • Robert Fitkin, PH.D.: Retired Marine Officer and Navy Chaplin. Instructional Simulation Architect with KAIROS Inc Phone: (757) 477-8222 Email: Rober.Fitkin@gmail.com


  • Joseph Merritt: USMC Infantryman. Quantico Instructor. Art Facilitator. Vice Chair of Community Building Artworks, 501c3 Phone: (443) 988-9790 Email: JMerritt0331@gmail.com


  • John Paul Alvarez: USMC Infantryman. Natural Resource Specialist at Army Corps of Engineers; Allatoona Lake Project Phone: (678) 721-6700 John.P.Alvarez@usace.army.mil

Timeline

Test Engineer II

Phoenix Defense
04.2022 - Current

FORCE PROTECTION SPECIALIST II

FEMA/Homeland Security
01.2018 - 04.2021

Support Solutions Manager

Design Interactive
11.2017 - 11.2018

Military Analyst II

Cognitive Performance Group
01.2016 - 11.2017

General Manager

RIVSU Imports
09.2014 - 01.2016

Business Development Manager

Design Interactive
01.2013 - 09.2014

Analyst

Cubic Applications
03.2012 - 12.2013

Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Cubic Applications
01.2008 - 12.2013

Infantry Section Leader

United States Marine Corps
12.2003 - 04.2008

BS - Social Sciences, Homeland Security

Campbell University

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