Tyrone Smith
Washington
Summary
Operations research professional with a strong background in analyzing and optimizing systems to enhance organizational efficiency. Known for reliable team leadership, collaboration, and adaptability to changing project requirements. Brings expertise in data analytics, statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, and strategic planning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Research Analyst
Department of Energy (DOE)
12.2021 - Current
- Spearheading office data strategy, framework policies, and governance initiative, which significantly modernized data governance and business operations
- Leading and presenting in-depth yearly data analysis of DOE budget, procurement, research & development, workforce data analytics by socio-economic categories using Tableau and MS Power BI business intelligence software
- Developed a dashboard for statistical analysis and visualization for strategic outlook planning, assisting small businesses and educational institutions
- Led in the submission of Congressional Report on women-owned and small businesses within the DOE
- Creating specific business strategies for small businesses to implement and evaluate the results of executing the plan for the company’s long-term goals or desires within the energy sector
- Nurtured partnership with the U.S Small Business Administration Office and the United States Patent and Trademark Office to provide federal government contracting and intellectual property education for small businesses and educational institutions
Operations Research Analyst / Team Leader
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided team leadership and project management to ten government and contractor multidisciplinary team members on $2 billion-dollar multi-year Navy undersea weapon, warfare, and information technology systems life cycle programs
- Led team to complete and report on six multi-million-dollar program cost estimates, budget recommendations, and analysis to executive leadership
- Identified and analyzed project risks and developed mitigation strategies.
- Managed efforts and built relationships with Program Executive Offices to establish granular 'bottom-up' cost estimating and management strategy
- Developed written documents and reports related to programs and operations.
Operations Research Analyst
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
07.2015 - 08.2019
- Strategically implement and execute programs supporting the organization's mission and strategic goals for a multi-year, $20+ billion-dollar budget
- Led data analysis, data visualization, engineering analysis, and business case analysis in preparing cost estimates and budget impacts of the $3 billion-dollar nuclear weapons program
- Provided program evaluation and alternative analysis efforts through quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Formulated, managed, and executed multimillion-dollar program budgets
- Partnered with the Department of Defense program evaluation issue team on efforts related to qualitative and quantitative analysis
General Engineer
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
11.2007 - 07.2015
- Provided project management to government and contractor personnel through a multi-million-dollar Systems Engineering and Technical Authority budget portfolio
- Managed project timelines and budgets effectively, consistently delivering high-quality results on time and within scope.
- As project manager, led five engineers and program analysts in analyzing technical and programmatic impacts and reductions in total ownership cost
- Developed strategies to allocate resources effectively
- Implemented technical authority policies, guidance, publications, and engineering projects
Education
Master of Science - Operations Research/Cost Estimating and Analysis
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CABachelor of Science - Electromechanical Systems Engineering
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DCAssociate in Applied Science - Electronics Engineering
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DCSkills
- Microsoft Software and Applications
- Database Management
- Tableau
- MS Power BI
- SQL
- R
- Python
- Microsoft Excel
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Critical thinking skills
- Team motivation
Accomplishments
- Awarded with the Department of Defense Standardization Award for contributions to the analysis of Naval equipment commonality, saving $5B over 30-year life cycle.
- Awarded Department of Defense Value Engineering Award for identifying improvements in maintenance and requirements that saved $55M over 5-year period for the Department of Navy.
- Provided program evaluation and alternative analysis efforts, saving $300M for the Dilute and Dispose construction project for the Department of Energy.
Certification
- Harvard Business School Online, Boston, MA, Artificial Intelligence Essentials for Business
- Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Data Science
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act, Business-Cost Estimating Certification Level III
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act, Engineering Certification Level III
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act, Program Management Certification Level I
Organizations And Community Service
- Association of Data Scientists, Professional Member
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Professional Member
- National Society of Black Engineers, Professional Member
- Richard Wright Charter School, Member of the Board of Trustees, Washington, DC
- Emery Heights Recreation Center, Assistant Youth Football Director and Football Coach, Washington, DC
Clearance
Secret Clearance Inactive
Awards
- Department of Energy Special Act Awards (Outstanding Team) (2023)
- Department of Energy Special Act Awards (Leadership) (2019)
- Department of Defense Value Engineering Award (2015)
- Department of Defense Standardization Achievement Award (2014)
- NAVSEA Excellence Award (2014)
- NAVSEA Cost Engineering and Industrial Analysis Certificate of Appreciation Award (2013)
Personal Information
Citizenship: US Citizen
Timeline
Operations Research Analyst
Department of Energy (DOE)
12.2021 - Current
Operations Research Analyst / Team Leader
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
08.2019 - 12.2021
Operations Research Analyst
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
07.2015 - 08.2019
General Engineer
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
11.2007 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Electromechanical Systems Engineering
University of the District of Columbia
Associate in Applied Science - Electronics Engineering
University of the District of Columbia
Master of Science - Operations Research/Cost Estimating and Analysis
Naval Postgraduate School
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