Shavonne Goutier
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Shavonne Goutier is a Sr. Configuration Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where she leads the configuration management and requirements management for the Mars Sample Return Campaign, a groundbreaking project that aims to bring back the first set of selected samples from the surface of Mars. She has over ten years of experience managing complex aerospace and defense programs, using agile system engineering and project management techniques to optimize performance, reduce risks, and create value.
Shavonne is passionate about applying her skills and knowledge to improve users' lives, support military operations, and facilitate deep space exploration. She has a master's degree in systems engineering from Johns Hopkins University and is PMP certified (Est. Dec 2023). She is proficient in project integration management, configuration management, process improvement, and model-based systems engineering. She has received multiple awards and honors for her contributions to various projects, including the MQ-4C Triton First Flight and the Booz Allen Performance and Team Award. Shavonne is always eager to learn new tools and technologies, collaborate with diverse teams, and deliver innovative solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Configuration Management Engineer
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Leads the configuration management and requirements management for the Mars Sample Return Campaign, a groundbreaking project that aims to bring back the first set of selected samples from the surface of Mars.
- Provides project, program, and line services in the management of information and documentation systems, and project hardware and software configuration management, change control, and design data release.
- Implemented automated tools for managing system configurations across multiple environments.
Sr. Configuration Engineer
Canyon AeroConnect
Prescott, AZ
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Led configuration management and change control for mission-critical communications programs; through final design and manufacturing, test, maintenance, and sustaining.
- Coordinated and enhanced existing databases and established new databases as part of initiative.
- Ensured the configuration baselines were formalized to support major technical reviews and integration landmarks by requirements monitoring, verification traceability, and status accounting. Other roles include supporting first article inspections, maximizing an existing CM2 infrastructure framework for process improvement and operations—guiding cross-functional teams through the engineering change process and supporting integration issues.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery against DO-178C/254 regulations.
Principal Project Manager
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, CA
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed project as CAM (Control Account Manager) and Program Integrator for a highly complex and multi-year production of ground-based subsystems for autonomous vehicles valued at over $80 million.
- Participated in Proposal Estimating. Collaborated with a team of 3 project managers; worked cross-functionally with multiple IPTs to align customer requirements to scope, allocate budget, and mitigate risks with the Program Manager and Business Area Director objectives to ensure better service delivery.
- Benefited from constructive criticism; communicated progress and roadblocks to stakeholders, including executive management, to resolve allocated and product baselines, scheduling, and estimated completion (EAC) forecasting, leading to on-time and on-budget milestones. Participated in capture planning and negotiation of contracts.
- Implemented change management processes when issues arose to keep project moving forward and adjust to shifted priorities.
Engineering Manager 1
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, CA
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Established and delegated project and technical management, operations, staffing, and program coordination for Mission Systems Hardware organization; supervised team of 7+ Design Engineers/Drafters.
- Fostered team collaboration through positive reinforcement and technical recognition, and ambitious growth goals.
- Delegated tasking to design, build and integrate complex ground-based sub-systems and communications hardware in laboratory and field support environments.
- Recognized as CM subject matter expert and contributed to strategic company plans.
Configuration Management Lead
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, CA
02.2013 - 03.2017
- Within Mission Systems Hardware IPT, served as Configuration Management subject matter expert (SME) for a highly advanced mission-critical program.
- Streamlined and maximized processes for multiple configuration baselines during development, integration, and test; reduced technical quality risks by 40%.
- Leveraged Agile methodologies to move development lifecycle rapidly through initial prototyping to enterprise-quality testing and final implementation.
- Displayed flexibility verifying and validating system requirements with audits against ground-based subsystems and corrected inventory errors which led to reconciling $2M in government-furnished equipment.
Senior Consultant
Booz Allen Hamilton
San Diego, CA
07.2011 - 02.2013
- Seized an opportunity to provide configuration and acquisition support for NAVWAR Ship Integration Program Office, delivering integrated and tested C4I systems on 14 New Construction Ships and individual alterations within the Navy Modernization Plan.
- Awarded for establishing a toolset and database to improve CM Boards and streamline deliverables. Provided change volatility metrics, trends, and risk assessments to help eliminate orphans and legacy systems using industry best practices and standards—developed mitigation plans. Orchestrated configuration and validation audits from Navy Reserve units visiting a surface combatant ship during its availability.
- Succeeded in using clients' requirements to develop targeted solutions to fit specific needs.
- Mentored associate consultants to encourage enthusiasm toward tasks and responsibilities.
Configuration Management Analyst
L-3 Communications
Carlsbad, CA
02.2006 - 06.2011
- Worked closely and independently with multiple engineering/process teams to strengthen, revise, and republish the Configuration Management Plan (CMP), procedures and work instructions, and Data Management related activities for military communication systems on multiple Defense and Aerospace programs.
- Avoided time snares by effective configuration control boards, monitored all release activity after CCB approval, and assessed multi-functional operations to enhance system resource efficiency, stability, and scalability.
- Experience with Teamcenter Unified Architecture for Multi-CAD Management.
- Obtained and evaluated information on hardware configuration costs, reporting requirements, and security needs.
Education
Master of Science - Systems Engineering
Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering
Baltimore, MD08.2021
Master of Science - Forensic Science
National University
San Diego, CA06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
National University
San Diego, CA05.2010
Skills
- Leadership & Team Building
- Technical Management
- Strategic Planning & Development
- System Design & Development
- Communications
- Risk Management
- Budgetary Planning & Forecasting
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP Candidate; 10/2023)
PMI- Project Management Institute, Inc.
Configuration Management for IT and Software Development
CMPIC LLC - University of Houston
Timeline
Configuration Management Engineer
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
10.2022 - Current
Sr. Configuration Engineer
Canyon AeroConnect
11.2020 - 08.2022
Principal Project Manager
Northrop Grumman
06.2018 - 06.2020
Engineering Manager 1
Northrop Grumman
02.2017 - 06.2018
Configuration Management Lead
Northrop Grumman
02.2013 - 03.2017
Senior Consultant
Booz Allen Hamilton
07.2011 - 02.2013
Configuration Management Analyst
L-3 Communications
02.2006 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Systems Engineering
Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering
Master of Science - Forensic Science
National University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
National University
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