Michael Young is a senior systems engineer with over 38 years of experience in information technology, project management, and telecommunications. He has led teams and managed projects involving modeling, simulation, and capacity planning for networks and communications systems.

1. MICHAEL L. YOUNG
15677 Piedmont Place, Woodbridge, VA 22193 ⋅ (H) 703-583-1223 ⋅ (M) 571-241-6125
SUMMARY
A results-oriented, hands-on project manager with over 38 years of progressive experience in the Information
Technology field with strong problem-solving, negotiating, communication, and project management skills and a
superior record of dependability, professionalism, and responsibility as a team leader.
EXPERIENCE
Scientific Applications International Corporation, Stafford, Virginia
Senior Systems Engineer, October 2006 – Present
Communications, Modeling, Simulation Analyst: Responsible for all Joint Communications Simulation System
(JCSS) and network modeling and simulation (M&S) projects. Specific responsibilities included modeling tactical
Department of Defense (DoD) and coalition communications architectures in JCSS and the Riverbed suite.
Marine Corps Enterprise Information Technology Services (MCEITS) Modeling: Responsible for managing all
network and application M&S projects in JCSS and the Riverbed suite; examples include multiple Defense
Information System Network (DISN) connection analysis, the fiscal year 2020 storage prediction, the fiscal year
2020 memory prediction, and documenting all application resource requirements.
Capacity Manager – Lead a team of seven engineers for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States
Visitor and Immigration Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) Program. Responsibilities included M&S and
capacity management, managing the development of numerous customer deliverables that provided insight into the
DHS data center’s ability to meet established service level agreements and predict future capacity requirements.
Communications, Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Team Leader: Supervised engineers in all phases of
consulting support including requirements definition for system replacements and implementation, alternatives
analysis, specification development, and implementation oversight. Specific assignments include:
• Data Network Modeling - Responsible for managing all JCSS and network M&S projects.
Specific responsibilities included modeling tactical DoD and coalition communications architectures in JCSS
and the Riverbed suite; examples include leading studies for the Tactical Collaborative Work Suite (TCWS),
Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Command and Control (C2), Autonomic Logistics, Common
Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S), Distributed Operations, DoD Cyber Security Range, and the
MCEITS.
• Radio Frequency (RF) Propagation Modeling - Responsible for managing all RF propagation
modeling using the EDX® SignalPro® software. Examples include leading studies for the Autonomic
Logistics – Marine Corps (AL-MC) Program Management Office.
• Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Modeling - Responsible for managing all
HVAC modeling projects using Mentor Graphics® FloVENT® software. Examples include modeling the
Enterprise Information Technology Center (EITC) HVAC systems located in Kansas City, Missouri and
Albany, Georgia for the MCEITS Program Management Office.
Booz Allen & Hamilton, McLean, Virginia
Associate, February 97 – October 2006
Communications, Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Project Leader: Supervise engineers in all phases of
consulting support including requirements definition for system replacements and implementation, alternatives
analysis, specification development, and implementation oversight. Develop proposals for multimillion-dollar
contracts. Specific assignments include:
• JCSS Community Engagement Team Leader- Team leader responsible for managing the JCSS tiger teams and
training program. Specific responsibilities included modeling tactical DoD and coalition communications
architectures in the JCSS; examples included leading studies for the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), the U.S. Pacific
Command (USPACOM), the Marine Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC), and the U.S. European Command

2. (USEUCOM). Responsibilities also included creating, modifying, and updating the JCSS training material, as
well as scheduling and providing training across the globe.
• PSWN Pittsburgh Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Case Study Leader- Project manager responsible for the analysis
and optimization of Federal LMR systems in the Pittsburgh area. Case study efforts included data collection,
data analysis, and the development of recommendations for LMR system improvements to enhance
interoperability for public safety agencies.
BellSouth Personal Communications, Columbia, South Carolina
Network Operations Engineer, May 95 - February 97
Cell Site Technical Lead: Implemented the Base Station Subsystem (BSS) for BellSouth’s South Carolina mobile
network. Coordinated the efforts of engineers and technicians from multiple departments to insure cell sites were
ready by the commercial date; successfully deployed more than 170 radio sites during my first year. Specific
assignments include:
• BSS Implementation Leader- Responsible for site selection, monitoring site construction, equipment installation
and optimization, and equipment acceptance testing in South Carolina.
• Training Manager- Created a training plan that tracked the qualifications of field technicians and gave
management a means of predicting future training requirements.
Northern Telecom, Richardson, Texas
Field Installation Technician, September 94 - April 95
Responsible for the installation and commissioning of Personal Communication System (PCS) 1900 cell phone
equipment at various locations throughout the United States, installed and commissioned the first two first-
generation digital cell sites in the United States.
United States Air Force
Master Sergeant (Ret.), June 77 - August 94
Served more than 17 years in the U.S. Air Force, gaining experience on a variety of telecommunications equipment
ranging from Single Channel Radio (SCR) networks to microwave and multi-channeled satellite networks.
EDUCATION
• M.S. Information Systems Development, Strayer University, 2010
• B.S. Computer Studies, University of Maryland University College, 1992
• A.S. Electronic Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Alabama, 1983
CERTIFICATIONS
• Security Plus, December 2010
SECURITY CLEARANCE
• Secret