Robert C Parker, M.S.E.

1. Robert C Parker, M.S.E. Email: URL: Cell: Robert@RobertParker.us http://www.RobertParker.us (603)521-0324

2. Summary Having led Systems Engineering teams for many years, I am confident in all aspects of formal DOD Systems Engineering. I have performed the technical planning and design of a system. I have performed system integration, verification and validation. I have analyzed complex systems for effectiveness. I am confident in many programming and scripting languages as well as several engineering management tools. With four years in the IT industry, I can expertly administer a complex UNIX based network environment. I am a U.S. Citizen with an Active Top Secret clearance.

3. Sep 2009 – Present Solid State Scientific Corporation, Nashua, NHSystems Integration Engineer I perform Integration, Verification and Validation (IV&V) for Infrared (IR) Missile Warning Sensors (MWS) and Hostile Fire Indication (HFI) systems. Currently, I am engaged in image processing algorithm development for Multi-Spectral (MSI) cameras and sensors. Accomplishments: Implemented in Matlab the Bayes classifier for a SSSC MSI camera. This resulted in correct camouflage detection from background foliage scenes. Results are being used for new program capture. I led the Systems Engineering effort to repackage a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) SWIR Focal Plane Array into a smaller and cheaper DEWAR. Resulted in an award of contract to build.

4. SSSC, Accomplishments Cont. I directed a small team of SSSC engineers for data collection activities of EO/IR and MSI prototype camera and sensors. Resulted in over one half Tera Byte of usable imagery data, which was crucial to a new program being captured. As the company calibration lead I stood up the AS9100C compliant calibration program. I wrote the calibration plan, I discovered new calibrations resources and I direct the overall equipment calibration effort. Customer noted that the calibration program exceeded their needs and expressed kudos for it. I created the Spectral Angle Mapper (SAM) algorithm in Matlab to extract features in a VISNIR Mulit-Spectral (MSI) Sensor. Compared and contrasted results to the Spectral Information Divergence (SID) algorithm. My MSI algorithm work helped to capture a new MSI program. Performed prototype camera characterization by designing a unique image registration algorithm for MSI polarimetric imagery. Used cross correlation to align large number of polarimetric camera channels to create Stokes Vectors for Matlab analysis and prototyping.

5. Jan 2004 – Sep 2009, Principal Systems EngineerBAE Systems, Nashua, NH 03062 Accomplishments: I was crucial to the success of an Advanced Threat Infrared Counter Measures (ATIRCM) functional test at the White Sands Missile Range, where upon request of the U.S. government I designed the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). I created a classified data collection system with commercial and military equipment. I coordinated across multiple functional areas to ensure WLAN effectiveness. Designed the COTS architecture as the prototype for the Airborne Instrumentation System (AIS) on a BAE IRAD program. I successfully implemented a highly modified COTS hardware and software suite to record Hotlink image data. My system became the standard for recording live fire events. Led the total BAE Systems Engineering effort for a two Color Infrared (2CIR) Hostile Fire Indication (HFI) data collection event where our system flew on a Huey helicopter. I flew on board during the event to collect data to analyze the performance of the system in flight. This competitive event led to BAE winning the JATAS contract.

6. BAE Accomplishments, CONT I created a Solaris Systems Administration class for BAE Systems Engineers. The Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) is Solaris based, and the field deployment team often lacked in Solaris understanding. This class resulted in higher proficiency among the deployable teams and an increased ability of the teams to troubleshoot and repair the CMWS. Led a White Sands deployment for the CMWS flare testing. I led a team of three engineers and successfully proved a new flare type worked in the system. My efforts on this test increased the overall satisfaction of the CMWS with U.S. government customer so much that the DOD customer requested my service, by name, for future WSMR ATIRCM testing. Led the integration, onto an Aero Commander aircraft, the BAE 2CIR system for a clutter data collection event. I flew onboard the aircraft and successfully collected 16 hours of 2CIR clutter data, used for missile probability of detection and false alarm rate calculations. This data became the backbone for JATAS analysis and the eventual winning of the JATAS contract.

7. BAE Accomplishments, CONT I wrote a Concept of Operations (ConOps), a Software Requirements Document (SRD), and an Engineering Flight Test (EFT) Management Plan for an ATIRCM UH-60 installation. I flew on board the helicopter to verify the performance of the ATIRCM. This was the first event to successfully show the U.S. Army that ATIRCM could fly on a helicopter and provide a successful missile warning and missile jamming capability. I received a Certificate of Appreciation for this work. Wrote the Acceptance Test Procedure for a new Human Machine Interface using the DOORS program to document my adherence to the customer requirements. Performed a trade study using the Expert Choice decision support tool for AHP automation. This resulted in a formal document the customer used to support his “make or buy” decision.

8. Nov 1999 - Jan 2004, Senior Systems Engineer IIRaytheon Company, Garland, TXDeployment to Reno, NV, Ramstein AFB, Germany, and Beale AFB, CA. I provided On-Site UNIX Systems Engineering support for the Nevada Air National Guard (NVANG), 152nd Intelligence Squadron’s Distributed Common Ground Systems (DCGS). I performed Solaris System Administration (SysAd), software maintenance and modification support for several Image Intelligence (IMINT) software products. I maintained and managed data networks at the physical, data link and network layers of the OSI model. I acted as primary technical representative for the Squadron during security accreditations. I implemented designs for the network traffic from the SIPRNET to/from the Reno DCGS. I trained Airman on the DCGS Networking, UNIX SysAd, and DBA and functioned as the certifying official on the training records. I provided the mentoring in the administration of Vitec Electronic Light Table (ELT) and Image Product Library (IPL) Administration. I managed the Sybase 11 database. I performed loading and bandwidth data communication testing for the DCGS WAN. I wrote many Bourne shell scripts to streamline the IMINT exploitation process.

9. Raytheon Accomplishments I deployed with the NVANG for Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). I modified and maintained the DCGS Exploitation cell. Reprogrammed routers, firewalls and access control lists during deployment using knowledge of networking standards and protocols. I was awarded $1000.00 from Raytheon for this work. This also resulted in my receiving the 480th Intelligence Group, 2002 Technical Directors Award for Innovation and Technology. After a major RAID crash, during a critical Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) mission, I redesigned the Reno DCGS client-server architecture. This resulted in the on-time mission completion of a critical OIF mission that saved American lives.

10. Raytheon Accomplishments, Continued I led the installation of a Cisco VOIP system for the NVANG. I programmed the routers and VOIP phones while working with various other network engineers to provide correct routing across the DCGS network. My actions resulted in a usable wartime assets that allowed the RENO DCGS cell to function more efficiently by allowing real-time voice communications with other war time exploitation cells. Because of my actions during the OIF and OEF wartime deployments, I was awarded the Nevada Distinguished Service Medal. Performed a critical function as the data base operator for Time Critical Targeting (TCT) during OIF using Global Hawk and other EO and IR imagery. Since delivery of the NVANG products was not automated, I setup an FTP script to make the delivery timelier. This created a more efficient and stable delivery of the TCTs. During the Reno DCGS LAN DCID 6/3 security accreditation I expertly demonstrated the system security and managed the inspector’s questions accurately. This resulted in our approved accreditation and a letter from the DCGS commander to my Raytheon manager noting my exemplary performance

11. July 1996 - Nov. 1999, Electronics Engineer, GS-0855-13Communications Electronics Command (CECOM), Research and Development Engineering Center (RDEC), Intelligence Information Warfare Directorate (I2WD), Ft. Monmouth, NJ 07703. I planned, designed, organized, coordinated, directed, implemented, and maintained all aspects of applied research and development SIGINT projects. I assisted in the development of transformation strategy and migration plans for future COMINT Systems. My projects included leader ship in the systems analysis, systems engineering and systems integration of several IO/IW Digital Signal Processing (DSP) systems. I installed, operated and trained soldiers on several US Army R&D COMINT systems. Accomplishments: As the US Army Lead on The Technical Cooperation Program, (TTCP) EW committee I provided leadership and expertise for the Army by planning, designing, and the implementing international tests of commercial wireless networks. I reported on the committee’s efforts, organized and directed US Army resources to support international data collection efforts.

12. US Army Accomplishments, Cont. On foreign soil, I performed a RF site survey using communications test equipment. Performed analysis, briefed results, and advised foreign Army officers of COMINT environment. This work resulted in a meritorious service award. As the Contractor Officers Technical Representative (COTR) on a I2WD frequency hopping wireless project, I ensured that the Soldier’s requirements were met by visiting contractor facilities and reporting to the contracting officer the results of my reviews of the contractors work. I performed systems engineering analysis of several signal processing architectures. Resulted in a successful trade study for Digital Receivers and purchase of required equipment.

13. US Army Accomplishments, CONT I expertly interfaced with National US government intelligence representatives to acquire technology for the I2WD Communications EW effort. My efforts resulted in an I2WD VME DSP acquisition that better suited international testing requirements. Created LabView Virtual Instruments (VI) for RF Communications test processes. Resulted in a successful laboratory environment to better exploit the communications signals of interest. For my work at Fort Monmouth I received three U.S. Army Civilian Service Performance Awards, one for each year, 1997 through 1999. My first year as a U.S. Army Civil Servant I was an intern and received and accelerated promotion from GS-7 to GS-9 and received the University of Arkansas Meritorious Performance Award for the work I did at the college and the U.S. Army School of Engineering and Logistics.

14. June 1980 - July 1992,  Master Technician United States Air Force, Ellsworth AFB and Hickam AFB For the Post Attack Command and Control Systems (PACCS) career field, I coordinated, planned, prioritized work assignments and supervised training for crew of up 20 people. I ensured the strategic communications equipment on EC-135C, World Wide Airborne Command Post (WWABNCP) aircraft, was fully operational. I conducted technical reviews. I wrote performance evaluations. Leading the day to day maintenance operations at Hickam AFB, I was identified as a star performer, as the Day Shift Chief, by the Inspector General Review of the PACCS shop. I was instrumental in the shop receiving excellent marks. My actions resulted in a Medal from the USAF. Using logic analyzers I repaired a faulty million dollar satellite communications (SATCOM) Automatic Test Station by isolating a defective microprocessor not checked out by the built in test (BIT). My actions prevented an expensive visit by depot level technicians.

15. USAF Continued For the Survivable Low-Frequency Communications System (SLFCS), I designed new field level maintenance procedures because the in use fault isolation procedures were inadequate. This resulted in many technical order changes that enhanced the career field’s ability to repair the system without depot level support. While leading an aircraft Communication Systems Alignment, I detected faulty transmitter FM modulators in the A/C test suite, I directed the repairs, and my actions resulted in the on-time deployment of the PACCS aircraft. I taught the alignment methods for UHF AN/ARC-89 1KW power amplifier and modified many procedures based on RF Communications systems knowledge. I troubleshot several complex AN/ARC-171 Receiver Transmitters (RT) problems. I tore apart the chassis of donor RTs to analyze the RF path using modulation and spectrum analyzers and isolated an unallowable path loss. I repaired the RTs allowing the restocking of critical low AFSATCOM RTs to the supply chain.

16. Education 2006: Graduate Certificate Degree in Systems Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore. 2001-2003: 9 credits towards Master of Science in Computer Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno. May 1996: M.S.E., Master of Science in Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas. May 1995: B.S.E.E., Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD. 1992: Associate of Applied Science, Electronics Engineering, Community College of the Air Force.

17. Awards BAE Certificate of Appreciation for MANPADS Testing, June 2005 Nevada Distinguished Service Medal, awarded by Governor Kenny Guinn, 23 Dec 2003 Raytheon Cash Awards, Dec 2001 and Jan 2002, for DCGS and OEF warfighter support. 480th Intelligence Group, 2002 Technical Directors Award for Innovation and Technology U.S. Army Civilian Service Performance Award, 18 Jan 1999 U.S. Army Civilian Service Performance Award, 20Dec 1998 U.S. Army Civilian Service Performance Award, 14 Apr 1997 University of Arkansas Meritorious Performance Award, June 1996 Air Force Commendation Medal, 1988 Air Force Achievement Medal, 1984

18. Training C2 – Imaging technology Processing and Applications: From the Sensor to the Perception, IEEE Continuing Education Program, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Oct-Nov 2012 Matlab Programming Techniques, Mathworks, 8 hours, May 2012 Applied Systems Engineering, Honourcode, Inc., 32 hours, May 2009 Testing and Evaluation of E-O Imaging Systems, SPIE 8 hour seminar, 30April 2009 Infrared Systems – Technology and Design, SPIE 8 hour seminar, 24 March 2008 Object-Oriented Systems Engineering, BAE Systems Engineering Course EN500, 18.0 hours, 2008 System Design, BAE Systems Course EN511, 16 hours, 2007 Systems Engineering Integration, BAE Systems Engineering Course EN513, 16 hours, 2006 Concept of Operations, BAE Systems Engineering Course EN510, 6 hours 2005 Requirements Development, BAE Systems EN412, 8 hours 2004 Intro to Cisco Routers, Learning Tree, Course 466, 24 hours, 2001 Solaris System Administration, SA-237, 40 Hours, Jan 2000 Intermediate Systems Acquisition Course, DAU, 80 hours, June 1999

19. Training, Cont. Fundamentals of Electronic Warfare, 40 hours, Sep 1998 The U.S. Intelligence Community: Who Does What, With What, For What, 24 hours, June 1998 Introduction to Labview Programming, National Instruments, 24 hours, Sep 1998 Labview Data Acquisition, National Instruments, 24 Hours, Nov 1998 Spectrum Analysis Course, 16 hours, JMS Consulting, 19 Mar 1998 Hands-On X windows Systems Programming, Learning Tree, 32 Hours, July 1997 Contracting Officers Representative Course, Logistics Management College, 18 April 1997 Introduction to Principles of Asynchronous Transfer Mode, 8 hours Dec 1996 Overview of Wireless and PCS systems, 8 hours, Oct 1996 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management Course, ACQ101, 72 Hours, 18 Oct 1996 Professional Writing Techniques, USDA Graduate School, 24 Hours 19 Jul 1996 Intermediate Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering, SYS201, June 1996 HEARTS 1, US Army Team Building Training, 24 Hours, 23 April 1996

20. Certifications 2007 Systems Engineer, Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering. 1999 Certified Level II, US Army Acquisition Core, Systems, Planning, Research, Development and Engineering. 1996 Test and Evaluation Engineering, U.S. Army School of Engineering and Logistics. 1995 Engineer in Training (EIT) SD registration E-7393. 1990 Master Technician, United States Air Force. DOD CLEARANCE: Current, Top Secret, previous levels upon request.

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