Expert Details
MANPRINT, Manpower, Personnel Integration, Human Factors, Training, System Safety, Survivability
ID: 728748
South Carolina, USA
Expert has served as the MANPRINT (Manpower and Personnel Integration) and Human Factors Lead on one of the US Army's top priority programs, the Crusader Program (Development of a new indirect fire artilley system).
Expert has served on the Operating Board of the DoD Human Factors Engineering Technical Adivsory Group (HFETAG) including being the Chairman of the Design Tools and Techniques Sub-TAG. The HFETAG is the DoD organization which advises and recommends to the Secretary of Defense, the direction of HFE application throughout DoD encompassing the areas of research, applications and T&E.
Expert is also a longtime and respected member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
Expert has a Master's of Science in Engineering Management from Florida Tech, Melbourne, FL.
Expert is a US Army Command and General Staff College, Center of Army Leadership (CAL) certified instructor for the US Army CAL Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD) Course. The course is administered to US Army employees to develop their leadership and management skills, and provides tools and techniques for team development, conflict management, and overall confidence building.
In his last two assignments, Expert served in the Offices of the Project Manager - Paladin FAASV (Current Self-Propelled Howitzer System) and the Program Manager - Crusader (Development of a New Indirect Fire Artillery System) responsible for managing and directing the MANPRINT (Manpower and Personnel Integration ) team.
Expert was a Senior Program Management and System Engineer that planned, directed and coordinated the activities of his team in performing engineering support, and had fiscal and technical responsibilities over his inter-disciplinary team.
Expert consulted on the development of the Weapon Systems Style Guide. He provided expertise on human factors engineering and weapon system development.Expert consulted on development of a methodology for testing and evaluation of Liquid Propellant Colorants and Odorants in conjunction with The Office of the Surgeon General. He researched and study olfactory issues and eventually developed a method to successfully evaluate the effectiveness of colorants and odorants in Liquid Propellant.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1982 | Degree: MS | Subject: Engineering Management | Institution: Florida Tech, Melbourne, FL |
| Year: 1973 | Degree: BS | Subject: Aerospace Engineering | Institution: Polytechnic University of NYU, New York, NY |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2002 to 2004 | Employer: US Army Project Manager Paladin/FAASV | Title: Program Management and System Engineer | Department: Picatinny Arsenal, NJ |
Responsibilities:Expert served as Senior Program Management and Systems Engineer for PALADIN/FAASV (indirect fire/artillery systems) program. He used interdisciplinary engineering skills, program management knowledge and abilities to integrate system engineering, system integration and product development and fielding activities for the PALADIN/FAASV program with respect to acquisition and support; engineering and integration; quality; testing and evaluation; logistics; maintenance and MANPRINT areas including system safety and human factors. Specifically, Expert:• Developed project plans and madeskey technical decisions relating to system integration and product development of interfacing technologies including but not limited to armaments and resupply; munitions (projectiles and propellants); mobility/survivability; electronics and C4. • Ensured that related product assurance, testing, production and fielding activities are consistent with programmatic requirements. • Served as SE technical expert on internal (i.e., T&E IPT, System Safety WG) and external working groups/IPTs providing guidance, recommendations, and methodologies for resolution of System Engineering related problems. • Participated in and represented the PM at meetings, conferences, and program reviews. Plans, directs and coordinates various IPT efforts with other PM staff, contractors, and support agencies. • Specifically managed the following Paladin/FAASV programs: o Graphical User Interface for the Paladin Digital Fire Control System o Muzzle Velocity Radar System o Projectile Tracking System Integration |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1997 to 2002 | Employer: US Army Program Manager Crusader | Title: Program Management and System Engineer | Department: Picatinny Arsenal, NJ |
Responsibilities:Expert served as the MANPRINT Manager and primary division staff advisor for Crusader (new weapon development for indirect fire/artillery system) programs. He was responsible for managing and directing the planning and integration of all MANPRINT elements (i.e., Manpower, Personnel, Training, Human Factors Engineering (HFE), System Safety, Health Hazards and Soldier Survivability) which comprise the Systems Engineering (SE)/Logistics Support System. Expert was responsible for:• Leading coordinateing and directing the interdisciplinary Crusader MANPRINT Integrated Product Team (MIPT) which includes PM staff, TRADOC System Manager staff, contractor personnel, and other governmental agencies including the Army Research Laboratory, the Surgeon General, Army Safety Center, Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, and Personnel Command. • Established MANPRINT policy and directs preparation of program management plans, requirement documents, Integrated Logistics Support and SE milestones and schedules. • Served as SE technical expert on internal (i.e., T&E IPT, System Safety WG) and external working groups/IPTs providing guidance, recommendations, and methodologies for resolution of System Engineering related problems. • Expert specifically managed the following Crusader programs: o Crusader MANPRINT program o Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) o Multi-Option Fuze – Artillery (MOFA) |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1973 to 1997 | Employer: US Army Research Laboratory | Title: General Engineer | Department: Picatinny Arsenal, NJ |
Responsibilities:ExpertJee served at a number of US Army Research Laboratory locations over his 24 years:US Army Research Laboratory, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 1977 – 1997 US Army Research Laboratory, Frankford Arsenal, PA 1975 – 1977 US Army Human Engineering Laboratory, Aberdeen PG, MD 1973 – 1975 Expert served as a Senior Project Engineer and Manpower and Personnel Integration (MANPRINT) expert, consultant and technical specialist with responsibility to support and monitor the application of HFE/MANPRINT program activities for organizations engaged in RDTE and production of conceptual and new materiel systems, particularly armament and ammunition systems. Expert perfomed the following: • Planning, directing and conducting HFE/MANPRINT program activities and establish HFE/MANPRINT requirements for assigned project offices and other supported organizations by utilizing appropriate system engineering approaches and methodologies. • Planed and conducted System Engineering/MANPRINT/HFE/System Safety/Soldier Survivability analyses and tests to provide data to support system design efforts, including test design, data analysis, and report preparation. Provided briefings as required to present results and recommendations. • Expert specifically supported the following US Army programs: o Division Air Defense System (DIVADS) o Division Support Weapon System/Advanced Field Artillery System o Joint Lightweight Howitzer System o Advanced Scout Helicopter |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1973 to 2004 | Agency: US Army | Role: Program Management and Engineer | Description: Expert served the US Army for 31 years performing as a General Engineer, Human Factors Engineer, and a Program Management and System Engineer. |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1995 to 1997 | Country / Region: Japan | Summary: Expert supported the Japanese effort to test their new artillery weapon. Reviewed test protocals to ensure acceptable procedures for safety and human engineering. |
| Years: 1984 to 1989 | Country / Region: Israel | Summary: Expert supported the PM Paladin with respect to the Israeli version of the Self-Propelled Howtizer. Expert ensured the application of Human Factors is in accordance with guidance normally applied to US vehicles. |
| Years: 1990 to 1990 | Country / Region: England | Summary: Expert was an evaluator of the United Kingdom Self-Propelled Howitzer System in conjunction with the US Army Procurement of a new artillery system. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Army Acquisition Corp Certification Level III (Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering). |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Operating Board, DoD Human Factors Engineering Technical Advisory Group (HFETAG). Chairman, Design Tools and Techniques Sub-TAG, HFETAG. Chairman, MANPRINT Panel, Cannon Artillery Propulsion Evaluation Board |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| US Army Special Act Awards (9); US Army Performance Awards (6). |
| Medical / Professional |
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| US Army Human Engineering Laboratory Intern (1975). |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| 4 US Army Technical Memorandum and Technical Note Publications. |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| US Army Command and General Staff College, Center of Army Leadership certified instructor for the CAL Leadership, Education and Development Course. Acquisition Life-Cycle Course Lecturer |
| Vendor Selection |
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| During his career, Expert was required to research and procure both equipment and information from Academia and Vendors, specifically: developing a methodology to evaluate Colorant and Odorant Impact for Liquid Propellants; evaluating display/screen technology for application on the Crusader; and investigating crew-served cooling technolgy for armored vehicles. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| In serving as an Operating Board Member of the DoD Human Factors Engineering Technical Advisory Group (HFETAG), Expert gained insight to the availability and lack of available technology to address HFE deficiencies throughout DoD. Presentations from both stakeholders and vendors provided an understanding of both problems and potential solutions in a number of Human Factors Engineering domains. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Due to the variety and scope of the projects and programs which Expert supported during his 31 year government career, he has a wealth of understanding and diversity which is unequalled. He has worked on projects and programs in every phase of the Acquisition Life-Cycle (from Development to Fielding to Termination) encompassing Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| French | Expert had 6 years of French during his elementry and high school education. |
| German | Expert had 3 Years of German during his college education. |