Ginger E. Gallo
11207 Avenida de los Lobos Unit C San Diego, CA 92127     (858) 344-8518                                   ginger.e.gallo@gmail.com
Objective           To obtain a Systems Engineering position leveraging over sixteen years of satellite/ground/communication systems
                    experience.
Summary of         -    Specialist in requirements, interface definition, and test development for increasingly complex systems.
Qualifications     -    Recognized as a self-starting, detail oriented, dedicated, accountable worker.
                   -    Facilitator of integration across teams, and successful customer interface/presentation experience.
                   -    Generator of accurate detailed data and analysis to solve problems and streamline work across the program.
                   -    Experienced in schedule development and risk management.
                   -    DOORS, SA, Rhapsody, Citrix, Exceed, Clear Quest, Clear Case, IPE, Unity, UNIX, XML Spy.
Professional        1994 - Present Lockheed Martin (LM) Integrated Systems & Global Solutions (IS&GS), San Diego, CA
experience          Systems Engineer, Staff (05/10 – Present), Deputy Requirements Lead
                    Airborne and Maritime/Fixed Station Joint Tactical Radio System (AMF JTRS) Acquisition Category ID program
                       - Lead successful requirements baseline management by working across disciplines to resolve system
                           requirements problems and improve processes for use across subcontractors and the LM team.
                       - Built rapport and encouraged collaboration with the subcontractor technical teams and the Subcontract
                           Program Managers (SPMs) to drive closure for key requirements specifications.
                       - Streamlined business processes by working closely with the Subcontract Engineering Program Managers
                           (SEPMs) to bridge the gap between engineering and contracts.
                       - Delivered the AMF JTRS DOORS database on a monthly basis and the System Level Specification on a
                           quarterly basis; administered and maintained DOORS users/permissions/requirements.
                       - Trained a team of coworkers to successfully perform unity & DOORS administration tasks; developed the
                           applicable desk procedures to ensure administration tasks were repeatable and done efficiently.
                       - Prepared data for the Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team in support of the Class C
                           CMMI level 5 internal and Corporate Audits.
                    Systems Engineer, Staff (12/05 – 5/10)
                    Command and Control Ballistic Missile Communication (C2BMC)
                       - Identified significant improvement opportunities using test automation within the existing process.
                       - Developed a Test Automation prototype for the Planner HMI using Test Partner and VBA.
                       - Evaluated and critiqued IA requirements for inclusion into the project baseline.
                       - Developed Use Cases and Requirements using DOORS for Planner subsystem and execution capabilities,
                           coordinating with IA to provide an economical solution.
                       - Assisted in modeling large complex data structure in Rhapsody.
                       - Developed XML Schemas using XML Spy for internal and external data exchange, harmonized data.
                       - Developed Dev IPT Integration Test program for the 6.2 Planner Subsystem.
                    Systems Engineer, Sr/Stf (12/00 – 12/05), Ground Simulation Lead Model Engineer
                    Advanced Extremely High Frequency Simulation (AEHF)
                       - Developed model specifications for all aspects of Milstar and AEHF ground systems.
                       - Defined Element and Component level requirements for simulation mega executables using DOORS.
                       - Completed Mission Executable and Scenario Views for multiple executables using System Architect (SA).
                       - Defined and developed engineering processes and procedures now used site wide.
                       - Responsible individual for cross element interfaces. Initiated cross element working group.
                       - Performed integration testing for increment three.
                       - Developed verification criteria and test cases for the increment three formal test.
                    Software Engineer (12/97 – 12/00)
                    High Fidelity System Simulator (HFSS)
                       - Performed formal system and component test for Phase A Simulator.
                       - Developed verification criteria and test cases for successful Phase A formal test.
                       - Transitioned to engineering for Phase B ground and spacecraft bus simulation.
                       - Developed training documentation and trained Air Force Trainers as well as Air Force personnel.
                       - Participated in installation of HFSS Phase A at Vandenberg AFB.
                    Associate Engineer (12/94 – 12/97), Assumed the Lead Systems Engineer position
                    GPS Station Computer System Replacement (SCSR)
Education           Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering Sciences / Bachelor of Arts, Music
                          University of Colorado    Boulder, CO
Security
                    Currently hold a DoD TS security clearance.
clearance
Awards              C2BMC Spot Award (2007), AEHF Technical Excellence Award (2004), Lockheed Martin Prestige Award
received            (2002), AEHF Technical Excellence Award (2002), Multiple team awards/recognitions (1994 – 2006).

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    Ginger E. Gallo 11207Avenida de los Lobos Unit C San Diego, CA 92127 (858) 344-8518 ginger.e.gallo@gmail.com Objective To obtain a Systems Engineering position leveraging over sixteen years of satellite/ground/communication systems experience. Summary of - Specialist in requirements, interface definition, and test development for increasingly complex systems. Qualifications - Recognized as a self-starting, detail oriented, dedicated, accountable worker. - Facilitator of integration across teams, and successful customer interface/presentation experience. - Generator of accurate detailed data and analysis to solve problems and streamline work across the program. - Experienced in schedule development and risk management. - DOORS, SA, Rhapsody, Citrix, Exceed, Clear Quest, Clear Case, IPE, Unity, UNIX, XML Spy. Professional 1994 - Present Lockheed Martin (LM) Integrated Systems & Global Solutions (IS&GS), San Diego, CA experience Systems Engineer, Staff (05/10 – Present), Deputy Requirements Lead Airborne and Maritime/Fixed Station Joint Tactical Radio System (AMF JTRS) Acquisition Category ID program - Lead successful requirements baseline management by working across disciplines to resolve system requirements problems and improve processes for use across subcontractors and the LM team. - Built rapport and encouraged collaboration with the subcontractor technical teams and the Subcontract Program Managers (SPMs) to drive closure for key requirements specifications. - Streamlined business processes by working closely with the Subcontract Engineering Program Managers (SEPMs) to bridge the gap between engineering and contracts. - Delivered the AMF JTRS DOORS database on a monthly basis and the System Level Specification on a quarterly basis; administered and maintained DOORS users/permissions/requirements. - Trained a team of coworkers to successfully perform unity & DOORS administration tasks; developed the applicable desk procedures to ensure administration tasks were repeatable and done efficiently. - Prepared data for the Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team in support of the Class C CMMI level 5 internal and Corporate Audits. Systems Engineer, Staff (12/05 – 5/10) Command and Control Ballistic Missile Communication (C2BMC) - Identified significant improvement opportunities using test automation within the existing process. - Developed a Test Automation prototype for the Planner HMI using Test Partner and VBA. - Evaluated and critiqued IA requirements for inclusion into the project baseline. - Developed Use Cases and Requirements using DOORS for Planner subsystem and execution capabilities, coordinating with IA to provide an economical solution. - Assisted in modeling large complex data structure in Rhapsody. - Developed XML Schemas using XML Spy for internal and external data exchange, harmonized data. - Developed Dev IPT Integration Test program for the 6.2 Planner Subsystem. Systems Engineer, Sr/Stf (12/00 – 12/05), Ground Simulation Lead Model Engineer Advanced Extremely High Frequency Simulation (AEHF) - Developed model specifications for all aspects of Milstar and AEHF ground systems. - Defined Element and Component level requirements for simulation mega executables using DOORS. - Completed Mission Executable and Scenario Views for multiple executables using System Architect (SA). - Defined and developed engineering processes and procedures now used site wide. - Responsible individual for cross element interfaces. Initiated cross element working group. - Performed integration testing for increment three. - Developed verification criteria and test cases for the increment three formal test. Software Engineer (12/97 – 12/00) High Fidelity System Simulator (HFSS) - Performed formal system and component test for Phase A Simulator. - Developed verification criteria and test cases for successful Phase A formal test. - Transitioned to engineering for Phase B ground and spacecraft bus simulation. - Developed training documentation and trained Air Force Trainers as well as Air Force personnel. - Participated in installation of HFSS Phase A at Vandenberg AFB. Associate Engineer (12/94 – 12/97), Assumed the Lead Systems Engineer position GPS Station Computer System Replacement (SCSR) Education Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering Sciences / Bachelor of Arts, Music University of Colorado Boulder, CO Security Currently hold a DoD TS security clearance. clearance Awards C2BMC Spot Award (2007), AEHF Technical Excellence Award (2004), Lockheed Martin Prestige Award received (2002), AEHF Technical Excellence Award (2002), Multiple team awards/recognitions (1994 – 2006).