Accomplished Systems Engineer with more than 11 years of experience in leading global, large scale integration activities across systems, software architecture and system test environments. Extensive expertise in identifying, evaluating and documenting complex requirements for system integration. Adept at assessing, monitoring and tracking to completion program/project risk and opportunities. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with engineering, leadership, subcontractors and clients. Solid track record of ensuring streamlined operations of client programs/projects through scope and objective development; preliminary project planning and design; and determination of resources and timelines. Creative problem solver, with excellent organizational skills. Successful project leadership and development skills. Proven ability to achieve defined goals. Education includes an electrical engineering degree along with certifications as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Additionally, I possess a Government issued Secret Security clearance.

1. Lekia Ross
3513SharonwoodRd Apt2D
Laurel,MD20724
Phone:(240)461-9525
Email: lekia.p.ross@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
Accomplished Systems Engineer with more than 11 years of experience in leading global, large scale integration activities across systems, software architecture
and system test environments. Extensive expertise in identifying, evaluating and documenting complex requirements for system integration. Adept at assessing,
monitoring and tracking to completion program/project risk and opportunities. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with engineering, leadership,
subcontractors and clients. Solid track record of ensuring streamlined operations of client programs/projects through scope and objective development;
preliminary project planning and design; and determination of resources and timelines. Creative problem solver, with excellent organizational skills. Successful
project leadership and development skills. Proven ability to achieve defined goals. Education includes an electrical engineering degree along with certifications
as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Additionally, I possess a Government issued Secret Security clearance.
FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE
EXPERIENCE
HKA Enterprises (contractorto Delta Airlines) - Atlanta, GA August 2015 – October 2015
Industry leading staffing firm, specializing in the placement of engineers and skilled tradesmen throughout the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.
Business Analyst II, Human Resources Project Management (HR PM)
Documented current state process of Delta Global Services project. Responsibilities included process modeling/mapping for project, analytical and process
engineering for project and communications of project to management levels of organization
 Identified, assessed and tracked all department area current state processes and procedures for Delta Global Services including creating schedules for both
in-scope and out-of-scope project deliverables
 Facilitated requirements and design sessions. Documented business and functional specifications used for process modeling and simulation
 Performed analysis to define opportunities to create improved future state workflows/solutions
Exelis (formerly ITT) – Greenbelt, MD April 2011 – October 2014
Diversified, top-tier global aerospace, defense and information solutions company that leverages a 50-year legacy of deep customer knowledge and technical
expertise to deliver affordable, mission-critical solutions for global customers.
Systems Engineer/Risk Analyst Lead, Global Engineering/Project Management Office (PMO)
Managed and delivered innovative solutions to large, complex client engagements. Responsibilities include but not limited to technical planning, system
integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, understanding and interpreting aerospace & defense technical and financial documents, and supportability
and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
 Spearheaded the development of an analyzing mechanism for the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) which visually depicted utilization
statistics that improved the satellite usage schedule and resulted in a 30% increase in timely milestone fulfillment.
 Assessed, managed and tracked to completion, the Space Network System Engineer Working Group Risks, Actions, Issues and Decisions log
 Managed all intermittent reports for the Systems Engineering Task Order including but not limited to weekly action report (WAR), Program Management
Review (PMR) and Quarterly Space Communications Network Services (SCNS) Space Network (SN) Status Review (QSSSR)
 Led the development, amendment and maintenance of technical documentation for client’s systems engineering department
 Institutionalized department level Risk Management working groups to monitor, track and resolve risks to closure resulting in improved efficiency control at
the Risk Management Board
 Identified risks and opportunities, while ensuring Risk management compliance with CMMI and AS9100C standards
 Standardized and coauthored risk management training
 Co-chaired Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR) for the system engineering group
Honeywell – Aerospace – Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc. (HTSI)– Lanham, MD March 2010 – April 2011
Offers world-class competencies in management, testing and calibration, space systems and services, engineering, logistics and information technology
Systems Engineer/Risk Manager, Systems Engineering
Established milestones, monitored adherence to master plans and schedules, identified project/program challenges and procured solutions such as allocation of
resources or changing contractual specifications responsible for the planning,
 Project Planning & Management
 Risk Management
 Quality Assurance
 Process Modeling & Simulation
 CMMI
 Requirements Analysis
 Process Planning & Development
 System Design
 Proposal and Point of View Writing
 Integration
 Schedule and Cost Development
 Hardware/Software Testing

2. Lekia Ross
3513SharonwoodRd Apt2D
Laurel,MD20724
Phone:(240)461-9525
Email: lekia.p.ross@gmail.com
 Developed requirement technical documents for critical systems and managed risks on all projects within the Engineering Development Division of the Near
Earth Networks Services (NENS) to ensure efficient planning and execution activities
 Developed and facilitated risk management training for other NENS locations to promote standardization of risk identification and mitigation on projects
 Led supplier test procedure evaluations resulting in 20% reduction of testing rework
 Liaised between clients and suppliers for support of their risk management processes
Alliant Techsystems (ATK) – Mission Systems – Tactical Propulsion and Controls Division – Elkton, MD October 2007 – March 2010
Premier aerospace, defense 9company. Leading developer and manufacturer of advanced weapon systems for ground, sea and air platforms, propulsion and
control systems for missile defense, spacecraft-orbit transfer, missiles and projectiles.
Risk Manager, TP&C Division
Championed risk and opportunity strategy, aligned with strategic business goals and objectives, to ensure successful missions
 Authored the Risk and Opportunity Management process and procedures which enabled ATK in achieving the coveted Capability Maturity Model Integration
Level 3 and ultimately improving overall performance of mission systems
 Established and maintained risk management plans to provide clients an insight into ATK processes and procedures, including escalation
 Facilitated Risk Management Board meetings
 Assessed risk management on new business bids and proposals, fee awards and requested risk mitigation funding
General Motors Corporation – North American Product Development – Warren, MI June 2000 – October 2007
An American multinational corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, that designs, manufactures, markets and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts and
sells financial services.
Safety Subsystem Performance Engineer, Electrical Development and Validation
Led all efforts involving test and validation for Pedestrian and Occupant Protection subsystems
 Led evaluation procedure development, including identifying test tools and equipment and stood up well-understood failure mechanisms, electrical
performance criteria and sign off on validation to reach performance reliability expectations of at least 98%
 Conducted Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Review Based on Test Results (DRBTR) on supplier’s design
Electrical Architecture Engineer, Electrical Architecture and Systems Design
Accountable for Model Year (MY) 2006 and 2007 Impala and Monte Carlo vehicles including production Integrated Vehicle Electrical Design (IVED) circuit
designs, monitoring and tracking all electrical modifications, releasing netlists, developing cost reduction strategies, and timely upkeep for all vehicle builds
 Led all efforts for pinout, connector and load gathering for vehicle programs which resulted in a successful vehicle launch
 Improved design of electrical harnesses, cutting both cost and schedule of vehicle build life cycle by 15%
Product Development Engineer, Electrical Controls & Software
Led brake simulator team, analyzed vehicle performance using circuit analysis software on Unix and authored test procedures for car detection devices
 Awarded patent credit for System Bench Wireless Mapping Board which tests electronic modules utilizing mapping board boxes and harnesses
 Designed architecture for electrical system benches resulting in cost and time reductions, $500K and 3 months respectively
EDUCATION
Kettering University, formerly knownas, General MotorsInstitution – Flint, Michigan
 Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering – Awarded December 2002
 Cumulative GPA: 3.56
CERTIFICATIONS & CLEARANCES
 Active Secret Clearance– Department of Defense (DoD) – 2010  Validation Engineering Journeyman– GeneralMotors– 2006
 Silver& Bronze Bravo Award – Honeywell- 2010  Six Sigma Green Belt – GeneralMotors– 2005
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
 MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Outlook
(Proficient Levelall programs)
 Process Mapping/Modeling & Simulation: Visio 2013

3. Lekia Ross
3513SharonwoodRd Apt2D
Laurel,MD20724
Phone:(240)461-9525
Email: lekia.p.ross@gmail.com
 Risk ManagementTools: RiskManagementSystem (RMS), Active Risk
Manager (ARM), TechnicalRiskIdentification and Mitigation System (TRIMS)
 Methodologies: Six Sigma GB, CMMI
 Systems Engineering Tools: DynamicObject Oriented Requirements
System (DOORS)
AFFILIATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
 National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) – Member – (1999 – Present)
 The Gathering Oasis Church– SundaySchoolTeacher – (2016 – Present)