Technical Professional with 20+ Years of Experience in Systems Engineering, Software Development, and Business Leadership
1. Robert Blaser
Summary of Qualifications
A technical professional with significant experience in the design, development, test and marketing of
complex systems and products. An individual engineering contributor for 20 years and technical and
business leader for 10 years in various capacities including systems engineering, software
development/test, test platform design/development, product marketing, and business/pursuit growth.
Technical strength areas are systems engineering, test and software development. Key
pursuit/proposal leadership and business acumen skills coupled with system engineering skills were
applied to win and successfully execute the ~$1.5B Orion spacecraft business contract. Served as
Sun/VAX Systems Administrator, software developer and systems engineer. Served as IVHM
Software Architect and Lead, ISS MATE Test and Software Lead, and STARLab Technical Director.
At Motorola, supported cellular CDMA systems, where duties included full responsibility for the
Phoenix-based development environment. Served as avionics lead at McDonnell Douglas Earlier at
Honeywell, led VALidation FACility (VALFAC) and simulation software development and system
fabrication efforts for Honeywell (~20 (VALFACs). Developed systems and software solutions in overt
and covert defense technologies. Developed seismic applications and systems analyst support for
Standard Oil. Proven track record as a successful Technical Director on multiple programs. Earned
reputation of leading successful teams in meeting challenging schedules, while staying within budget
limitations. Familiar with Earned Value Management System (EVMS), CAM responsibilities and
business/pursuit processes. Familiar with SEI CMMI, IPDS and new business growth and execution
processes. Multiple patents and author of numerous technical papers.
19038 N. 36th
Way
Phoenix, Arizona
85050
MOBILE: 602.918.4290
E-MAIL: bblaser28@gmail.com
FAX: 602.539-9883
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/bob-blaser/65/965/760
2. Marketing & Business Employment History
Honeywell Inc., Sr. Marketing Manager, June 2013 – April 2015
Technical Proposal Lead for JETS > $2B proposal
Led Honeywell EGLS and TOSC (~ $300M) proposals for Boeing Prime Contractor
Supported over 50 proposals & multiple business growth and pursuit support activities
Served as New Business Leader responsible for Ground Systems Business
Led marketing and business capture of ~$1.5B Orion pursuit
Served as Space Systems Marketing Manager
Applied written, verbal, and coordination skills to grow and execute global business
Technical Employment History
Honeywell Inc., Staff Engineer, May 1994 – June 2013
Test systems lead for spacecraft, surveillance and ground military platforms. Managed 12 engineers and
on-time and on-budget deliverables:
Software Lead for multiple IR&D and avionics and test platforms software builds
Test lead for Space Station avionics test platforms with a focus on test automation, Unit Test, System
Integration Test, Acceptance Test and Formal Qualification Test
Test and algorithms lead for U.S. Army Platform Soldier - Mission Readiness System
Supported avionics Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) testing for International Space Station and the Space
Shuttle on approximately 20 commercial aircraft platforms
Performed applications and test coverage and requirements traceability analysis
Performed full SDLC, systems engineering, requirements synthesis and test
Technical Director managing laboratory facilities and IR&D and pursuit resource needs
Led architecture, software and budgetary management for multiple product deliveries
Software Developer and Technical Director for multiple spacecraft simulation platforms
Developed software using multiple computer languages and systems: “C”, Assembly, Pascal, PL/I, UNIX
Shells, Perl, Java, TCL/Tk, Windows and UNIX tools
Helped develop the SEI software processes for Honeywell
Led performance analysis of avionics and test platforms systems
Led Integrated Systems Health Management programs that use FMEA/FMECA and other fault tree and
hazard analyses inputs for automated health monitoring,
Led spacecraft risk/requirements management processes
Used PDM, Windchill, Rational ClearCase and Rhapsody repository and Data Management tools
Supported DO-178B, DO-160, Mil-Std-2167, ARP4754A and NASA/FAA documentation and formal
certification processes
Applied strong written and verbal skills, as well as strong international coordination skills
Superior Design, Contract Engineer, November 1992 – May 1994
System Administrator for ~20 UNIX/VAX systems
Developed tests for space station avionics and test platforms
Develop Unit Tests and application software for avionics and platforms
Contract job led to direct-hire position
Motorola, Systems Software Engineer, March 1992 – November 1992
Managed network and test platforms for Motorola’s SuperCell CDMA cellular software development effort.
3. Managed a staff of 20+ people and a $20 million budget
SEI CMMI Key Practice Area Lead for SEI CMMIS Level 5 Assessment
Developed automated test suite for Motorola’s SuperCell CDMA cellular software
Test lead for Motorola SuperCell CDMA cellular software communications platform
Tad Technical, Contract Engineer, November 1991 – February 1992
Developed Modular Functional Test suit for Airbus A320 and A340 commercial aircraft
Executed formal FAA qualification test for Airbus A320 and A340 avionics
Developed software using DO-178B and DO-160 processes for FAA certifications
Contract job led to direct-hire position
MicroAge, System Analyst, August 1990 – November 1991
Performed System administration for multiple UNIX platforms
Developed client-server applications in a heterogeneous network topology
Supported multiple mid-size (up to $40M annual) business clients
The Boeing Company, System Software Lead, May 1989 – August 1990
Avionics systems and verification lead for primary and secondary flight control systems.
Performed V&V for engine systems, flight controls and health management avionics
Developed avionics and test applications in “C” for multiple target platforms
Performed avionics and subsystem integration and test for MD-11 and MD-80 aircraft
Supported avionics system engineering and requirements flow-down activities
Honeywell, System Software Engineer, March 1984 – April 1989
Managed development of 20+ commercial air transport VALFACs
Supported MD-11 EIS, Boeing 727-757, Airbus A320/A340, and MCDU avionics applications and test
Served as avionics DER supporting safety-critical avionics certifications
Helped develop the SEI software processes for Honeywell and Motorola.
Managed development of 20+ commercial air transport VALFACs
Developed software applications for avionics and test platforms
Supported DO-178B, DO-160 and FAA documentation and formal certifications
Languages: C, Fortran, Assembly, Perl
Multiple System & Software Engineer, June 1980 – February 1984
Developed seismic, and restricted applications and related verification procedures
Developed test procedures for performed system verification
Developed and synthesized high-level requirements and
Developed covert and overt electronic warfare applications
Languages: C, Fortran, Assembly, Perl, PL/I, Pascal, Unix Shell Scripts
Significant Accomplishments/Awards and Publications
More than twelve patent and/or disclosure submittals
Testimonial received from NASA Kedalion Manager (Mark Mangieri)
2010 Engineering Award winner – New Business Growth (EGLS)
IVHM Technical Achievement Award winner
4. Winner of numerous performance and delivery awards
Toastmasters ATM Silver recipient
AIAA Space 2011 - Integrated System Health Management and Affordable Logistics
AIAA 2005 and 2006 Autonomous Rendezvous & Docking Papers
Fall 2004 TRACS For Next Generation Human Space Vehicles
Fall 2000 ATWG IVHM White Paper
Formal Academic Education
Bachelors: Mathematics, Indiana University, May 1980 (Dean’s List throughout)
Masters Studies: Computer Science, Ball State University and Tulane University
CalTech School of Management: No to Go Negotiations
Numerous technical, management and professional training courses
References
Brett McMickell (Honeywell Engineering Manager/Director) 602.822.4620
Ed Banas (Honeywell Engineering & Business Colleague): 602.300.0331
Kathi Spellings (Honeywell Engineering & Business Colleague): 480.333.0300