1. MICHAEL J. GRUMBACH
42A Catamount Rd • Goffstown, NH 03045 • 978-376-6881 • Michael_Grumbach@yahoo.com
PROFILE
Project Manager with 5+ years of experience in leading application and software development teams, multiple
concurrent projects, in defense, telecommunications and software industries, successfully utilizing Agile and Waterfall
development frameworks
Key skills include:
Certified PMP
Certified Scrum Master
Leading Cross Functional Project Teams
Ability to meet Internal/Customer deadlines and requirements
Process Improvement Oriented
Customer Focused Mind set
Conflict Resolution
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
C Squared Systems, Auburn, NH 2014 to 2015
Application Engineer/Project Management
Played a key role as the technical interface between Customers, Sales and Software Departments, as well as the
technical support for new account trials, trouble accounts and device integration in a dynamic and fast paced
environment, usually executing tasks with minimal direction
Reorganized the Software Department project management processes for device integration and
customer trials
Developed and managed the activity tracking processes for Sales Account Managers new and existing accounts.
Managed equipment purchases for new account trials
Managed the generation and maintenance for the SitePortal Network Management System demonstration
environment
Kratos Networks, Formerly Newpoint Technologies, Inc, Salem, NH 2011 to 2014
Project Manager, Software and Monitor & Control (M&C) Systems
Assistant to Director of Operations / Engineering, providing leadership for the Integration Teams on M&C Projects,
Customer Support activities and daily operations
Provided Project Management on 15+ application development projects, for domestic and overseas
customers
Managed, created processes for running and configured the software products online Customer Support Center
Created a resource tracking and forecasting tool which identified and eliminated hundreds of monthly
misspent maintenance support hours and increased efficiency by saving several hours every week in data
collection
Frequently called upon to manage customer emergencies and intense customer complaints, for projects and
maintenance issues
Managed the development of a new product training curriculum and all training activities
Managed the process development and all training activities for a 24 hour Customer Support Call Center
PRQA Programming Research, Marlborough, MA 2010 to 2011
Software Engineer
Provided Sales and Customer Support for C/C++ static software analysis tool suite
• Demonstrated PRQA software tools at customer sites, remotely, and at trade shows
• Provided customer support on software product related issues, such as installation and technical work flow
issues on their C/C++ projects
2. MICHAEL J. GRUMBACH
42A Catamount Rd • Goffstown, NH 03045 • 978-376-6881 • Michael_Grumbach@yahoo.com
Lockheed Martin Company, Burlington, MA 2005 to 2010
Maritime Systems & Sensors Division
Senior Systems Engineer/Project Management
Security Clearance: Secret
Managed a Virtual C++ software team in converting the Generic Radar Simulation (GRAS) program to the Reusable
Sensor Library (RSL), providing the foundation for all future modeling components for use in the AMDR Program
Created and managed the overall project schedule to meet deadlines and ensure cost and schedule compliance
Invited to speak at the 2010 Advance Technical Leadership Program Conference, in Orlando, Florida, on creating
and running successful virtual teams
Managed the team activities on the Virtual Program Change Request (PCR) Surge Team Project
Analyzed the current PCR process flow to develop a strategy for reducing over 800 past due PCRs
Created a system which reduced the high volume of past due PCRs in the queue by over 60%, single-handedly
within in a three months. This process change allowed the program to reallocate resources to other areas of
concern reducing the overall risk to the program.
Virtual Facilitator/Project Manager for multiple Communities of Practice
Managed multiple steering panels, composed of directors and senior technical staff in developing keystone
presentations and training media transferrable across business areas
Envisioned and managed the production of two video presentations on running successful Virtual Teams at
LMCO. These were created to usher in the new company-wide vision of increasing virtual project team work
Envisioned, created and conducted multiple teleconferences on “Building Effective Remote Relationships” to
help prepare fellow employees for the new company-wide direction in virtual teams
Agile Experience as Senior Mentor on FIRST Robotics Teams
Led Teams 87 and 2876 through multiple Envision, Speculate, Explore, Adapt and Close Phases for three
seasons, 2008 through 2010
Facilitated Project and Team Organization, Iteration Planning Meetings, Feature Prioritization, Rapid Prototyping,
Peer Reviews, Development Strategies and Agile Framework Learning
For the uninitiated, this is like running a small company and very intense. It's the toughest job you will ever love.
MEADS Software Training Tool Project Lead
Conducted customer meetings, gathered requirements, designed and performed Visual Basic software
development of an automated training tool for soldiers deployed to the Medium Extended Air Defense System
The tool organized, cross referenced and led soldiers through all of the documentation for the MEADS
equipment for rapid training and reference, and allowed for future expansion.
PSTAR Software Statistical Analysis Tool Project Lead
Managed an Agile software development project which developed an analysis tool used to verify the proper
working of the PSTAR radar system built for the Swiss Air Force
The tool converted and analyzed actual jet fighter flight and radar data, successfully and accurately verifying
proper functioning of the PSTAR radar system, and allowing for successful product acceptance and closure.
3. MICHAEL J. GRUMBACH
42A Catamount Rd • Goffstown, NH 03045 • 978-376-6881 • Michael_Grumbach@yahoo.com
WFI Government Services, Los Angeles, CA 2004 to 2005
Embedded Boeing Defense Systems Sub-Contractor
Raytheon Company, Sudbury, MA
Radar Software Engineer
Security Clearance: Secret
Represented Sub-Contractor, Boeing Defense Systems, on the Upgrade Early Warning Radar (UEWR) software
development program to ensure the product was designed to contract specifications
Participated in C++ Detailed Design Reviews, Code Reviews and Formal Testing involving the UEWR software
Developed a software tool for the creation of metrics used in analyzing the rate of software trouble report
closures. This tool streamlined the collection of data as well as the presentation format of key software metrics
impacting the success of the overall program
Raytheon Company, Marlborough, MA 1997 to 2002
Network Centric Systems
Electrical Engineer
Security Clearance: Secret
Provided Engineering expertise in design, integration and performance testing on new and existing digital and
microwave systems and subsystems delivered to the Customer
Designed stand alone Patriot Control Station real-time waveform decoder which provided real-time diagnostics
for radar software development teams
Provided Engineering expertise in 8051 microcontroller assembly programming for test station control panel.
Performed Quality Assurance (QA) role in verifying Tri-band Satellite Emulator (X, Ku and Ka bands) met
contract specifications and customer requirements
Responsible for the System operation and overall maintenance of the Patriot Test and Integration Site physical
microwave simulation system
EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts –Boston Campus
BS Engineering /Physics – 1997
CERTIFICATIONS
PMI – Project Management Professional – Certified and in good standing
PMP Number: 1740331
International Scrum Institute – Scrum Master Accredited Certification – Certified and in good standing
Authorized Certificate ID: 13608623729553
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Software Skills: C, C++, Java, Assembly, VHDL, Visual Basic, Unix, Doors, MS Office, MS Project, MySQL Structure
and Queries, Familiar with IP Networking
TRAINING
Advanced Technical Leadership Program – Lockheed Martin Company, 2009
Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course – Massachusetts National Guard, 1993
Primary Leadership Development Course – Massachusetts National Guard, 1991
Massachusetts National Guard – 1990-1997
US Army – 1987-1990