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Education
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Certification
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SeniorSoftwareEngineer
Robert Hayes

Robert Hayes

Fairport,NY

Summary

PMP-certified Engineering Program Manager with expertise in delivering multi-million-dollar projects compliant with DO-178B/C, DO-254, and ISO standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with a focus on operational efficiency and risk mitigation. Technical proficiency in C, C++, C#, VB, Java, .Net, and Python, complemented by an active Secret Clearance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

GE Aerospace
Grand Rapids, MI
10.2024 - 06.2025
  • Performed a leadership role on a software team that was developing DO-178 software for RoadRunner project using an Agile system.
  • Documented system, low-level SW, and high-level SW requirements and design using Cameo/Enterprise Architecture.
  • Performed C application SW, porting/development for Linux OS and VxWorks OS to Lynx OS.

Program Manager

Ultra Maritime
Victor, NY
06.2022 - 04.2024
  • Managed multi-million-dollar IR&D (Internal Research & Development) project for their latest SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) receiver.
  • Directed tech refresh effort for older generations of SWaP receivers.
  • Oversaw obsolescence projects for all Ultra Maritime ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) receivers and test systems.
  • Organized repair process for Ultra Maritime ASW receivers and test systems.
  • Coordinated employee engagement activities to promote a happy and healthy work environment.

Project Manager/SQA Lead Engineer

Ultra Maritime
Victor, NY
06.2017 - 06.2022
  • Directed software/system development and verification for the Airbus and Aviosys HUMS projects to DO-178C standards.
  • Performed program leadership by managing cost, customer interaction, risk, schedule and release for the Airbus and Aviosys HUMS projects.
  • Developed embedded SW, application SW and test scripts for Ultra Maritime products using C, C++, Visual Basic, C#, .Net framework and Python.
  • Led SQA and verification efforts for all ASW projects during my tenure.
  • Drove process improvement by performing audits, code reviews, change control, requirements reviews, test case reviews, etc., and reporting status.

Validation Engineer

Alstom
West Henrietta, NY
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Led the validation effort of several major releases of train signaling software.
  • Developed and validated system requirements, test cases and test procedures for several Alstom products.
  • Developed test scripts using National Instruments/Labview system software.

Integration & Validation Engineer

Xerox
Webster, NY
06.2014 - 04.2016
  • Directed the system integration and validation effort of several major releases of print server and print engine software.
  • Developed a tool for analyzing or simulating the signals between a third-party finishing device and Xerox print engines.
  • Developed finishing module SW using the C language in Code Warrior.

Senior Product/Project Quality Engineering Manager

Alstom
West Henrietta, NY
06.2010 - 02.2014
  • Directed the project management effort for many different complex developments while maintaining quality, cost, and delivery standards.
  • Monitored quality by performing FAI’s, First Pass Yields, FMEA’s, FMECA’s, audits, inspections, and milestone reviews of Alstom products and processes.
  • Led code and phase reviews of software that was developed for Linux, Unix and Windows OS using C, C++, C#, and Ada.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science & Engineering

University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas
08-2005

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, Texas
05-2000

Skills

  • Agile and waterfall methodologies
  • Bug tracking with Bugzilla and Jira
  • Business management
  • C and C programming
  • C# and Visual Basic programming
  • Collaboration and communication
  • Configuration and resource management
  • Continuous integration and testing
  • Cost and risk management
  • Critical path methodology
  • Customer engagement strategies
  • DO-178, ISO, and CMMI compliance
  • Git, GitHub, and Subversion expertise
  • Java, Lynx, and VxWorks expertise
  • Leadership and multitasking
  • Linux and Unix OS proficiency
  • MS Access and MS-DOS proficiency
  • Problem-solving techniques
  • Process improvement methodologies
  • Procurement strategies
  • Project planning and documentation
  • Python and NET development
  • Quality assurance practices
  • Requirements management with Cameo and DOORS
  • Research and development processes
  • Schedule tracking and stakeholder management
  • Software development lifecycle
  • System integration and test
  • System modeling with Cameo and Enterprise Architect
  • Team leadership and collaboration
  • Wireshark and WinMerge proficiency

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from PMI, 09/03/24
DoD Secret Clearance, 02/24/21

Affiliations

  • Bowling
  • Animals
  • Family

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

Memberships

IEEE

PMI

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

GE Aerospace
10.2024 - 06.2025

Program Manager

Ultra Maritime
06.2022 - 04.2024

Project Manager/SQA Lead Engineer

Ultra Maritime
06.2017 - 06.2022

Validation Engineer

Alstom
06.2016 - 06.2017

Integration & Validation Engineer

Xerox
06.2014 - 04.2016

Senior Product/Project Quality Engineering Manager

Alstom
06.2010 - 02.2014

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science & Engineering

University of Texas At Arlington

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Tarrant County College

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