Edugie Niepa

Experience

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  Lockheed Martin Mission Systems

  Jun 1999 - Sept 2001

  • Conducted reliability analysis by analyzing equipment failure data, performing root cause analysis, and developing solutions to improve system reliability. This included predicting and allocating reliability metrics for equipment and systems.• Developed and implemented maintenance strategies to ensure systems are easy to maintain. Created maintenance plans and procedures to minimize downtime. • Served as Systems Engineer on the South African Census proposal, applying knowledge and expertise from the US Census project. Traveled to South Africa to present sections of the proposal. • Served as Systems Engineer on the US Census 2000 project, working on-site at the US Census Bureau.• Received the Outstanding Performance Award

  • SE – Reliability, Maintainability and Availability Engineer for Air Traffic Control (ELDP Rotation)

    Jan 2001 - Sept 2001

  • Systems Engineer (SE) – South African Census Proposal

    Jun 2000 - Dec 2000

  • Associate Systems Engineer - US Census 2000

    Jun 1999 - Jun 2000
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  Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Air Traffic Management

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Engineering Leadership Development Program Systems Engineer

  The ELDP is a highly selective program designed to attract, develop, and retain future leaders for Lockheed Martin. It uniquely bridges the gap between academia and industry by building on participants’ education and leadership experience.The program includes leadership training, multiple rotations with capstone projects that solve real-world problems, and mentorship from executives. Participants also obtain a master’s degree in a specialty area within their field, further enhancing their expertise.This program offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and development, making it a standout choice for aspiring leaders. Show less

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  Lockheed Martin Air Traffic Management

  Sept 2001 - Jan 2004

  • Conducted research on the Asian Pacific market and Central American regions, created and presented value propositions, and traveled to Panama in support of the Panama Air Traffic Control Proposal.• Managed and presented proposal spend plans versus actuals to the president and his staff at monthly PMRs.• Participated in proposal development, vendor trade studies, creation and analysis of teaming agreements and subcontractor management plans, red team reviews, and engineering site surveys for new system feasibility. Show less

  • Deputy Capture/Program Manager, LORADS II, Panama ATC (Engineering Leadership Program Rotation)

    Feb 2003 - Jan 2004

  • SE (IRAD Lab) China Skyline and Flight & Weather Info and Decision System (ELDP Rotation)

    Sept 2001 - Feb 2003
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  Lockheed Martin, Air Traffic Management

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Lead Systems Sr. and Test Engineer, eCustoms Partnership

  Served as the Lead Systems Engineer for the Release 2 ADR subsystem at the US Customs & Border Protection customer site.

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  Lockheed Martin EBS

  Jan 2005 - Aug 2013

  • Successfully led the technical implementation of the Wellness Center Integration Program for 28 centers across the U.S., within a $4.3M budget and schedule.• Served as the technical lead for the LM HealthWorks Plan, establishing interfaces with over five suppliers (including SaaS) and two internal LMC systems.• Implemented enterprise-wide Biometrics Health Screening programs, aligning business processes with technical solutions across four suppliers and LMC.• Developed the Healthcare Optimization Strategy, focusing on Health Care Waste Reduction, High-Cost Claim Reduction, and increasing preventive care visits.• Published a best practice guide for applying the Internal IT Process (IITP) to SaaS and COTS integration projects, resulting in increased efficiency and tailored processes for specific third-party solutions across multiple programs. Show less • Collaborated with Chief Engineer: Resolved cost, schedule, and technical issues, maintaining Green program status.• Managed Project Schedule: Provided cost estimates and addressed 17 risks and 8 opportunities.• Supported System Engineering: Assisted across four Business Areas.• Led Health and Wellness Gateway Implementation: Delivered within budget and schedule.• Project Manager for Subsequent Releases: Acted as liaison between customer, suppliers, and technical team, ensuring flawless execution and support. Show less As the lead for the enterprise-wide DMM system implementation, I ensured on-time delivery and managed technical program details, resolving design issues across three major subsystems. I created BoE for SE/Test, established and managed a baseline schedule of 200+ tasks, and mitigated project risks. As Program Risk Manager, I identified, managed, and tracked risks to closure. Additionally, I defined key components of the Business Areas (BA) and employee assessment algorithm for the DMM survey, conducting regular executive briefings. These efforts resulted in a streamlined implementation process and enhanced program success. Show less

  • Staff Systems Engineer and Technical Lead Health and Wellness, Benefits plans and HR Integrations

    Apr 2009 - Aug 2013

  • Lead System Engineer Staff eWAD and LM HealthWorks

    Jul 2007 - Aug 2009

  • Lead Systems Engineer and Risk Manager - Diversity Maturity Model (DMM) program

    Nov 2005 - Jul 2007

  • Chief SE – PASSPORT Implementation (Internal Audit, Corp Business Dev & WashOps)

    Jan 2005 - Mar 2006
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  Lockheed Martin Enterprise Business Services

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2016

  Applications Systems Engineering Manager and Technical Lead (EO Finance & Supply Chain)

  Responsible for the total life cycle management of the Systems Engineering org, overseeing SE activities across multiple functions including Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Legal, Health and Wellness, and IT. My role encompassed managing a diverse portfolio of projects with varying levels of complexity. Provided technical leadership and direction to ensure strong execution of all SE, integration, and test activities across all initiatives. Held cost, schedule, and budget responsibilities. Drove new project initiatives, managed staffing, and retention, and led employee engagement efforts within the SE organization. Key Highlights:• Established and led the Systems Engineering, Architecture, Performance & Test Center of Excellence, aligning solutions and employee development with business strategy, and empowering staff to deliver maximum results.• Built synergies and opportunities across customers, suppliers, and tech teams in multiple business areas (BAs).• Created the Risk-Based Governance Internal IT Process.• Developed processes and tools to address knowledge continuity and achieve talent management objectives in the EBS TechOps organization.• Developed an enterprise approach to Robotics Process Automation, led RFP development, vendor management, and the deployment of three releases.• Selected by senior leadership to serve as a Catalyst—cultural ambassador influencing transformation across the enterprise. Show less

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  Lockheed Martin

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2016

  Chief Engineer/Tech Lead Enterprise Visitor Management System (Stretch Assignment)

  • Led the Enterprise Visitor Management Systems (VisitLM) RFP, including business case development and vendor selection.• Successfully implemented and deployed the complex VisitLM system across 156 facilities, managing a total cost of $2.2M, and provided technical and process guidance, including vendor management.• Ensured the overall technical solution aligned with business strategy, objectives, and COTS product capabilities.• Served as the technical representative across all Business Areas (BAs) and corporate HQ, defining business needs and aligning them with the VisitLM strategy.• Promoted wave deployment for business areas, optimizing resources and minimizing risk, successfully used for VisitLM deployment across 156 facilities.• Received the EBS Excellence Award for outstanding work. Show less

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  Lockheed Martin

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

  Applications Systems Engineering Manager and Technical Lead (Enterprise IT Strategy and Integration)

  Responsible for delivering IT services across the enterprise, leading initiatives to enhance capabilities, and increasing cost-effectiveness and value. Managed services across infrastructure and business applications for internal IT. Led and managed large Systems Engineering Integration organizations and and Integrated Product Team (IPT) execution. Held cost and schedule responsibilities and managed the budget for my organization. Key Highlights:• Achieved significant results in all aspects of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and Program/Project Management across multiple projects.• Developed the strategy and execution plan for the Systems Engineering and Architecture CoE, enabling the apps organization to optimize investment in people and resources.• Served as Tech Lead for Apps Governance strategy and implementation, ensuring robust governance frameworks that enhance application reliability, security, and compliance.• Led the transition to Agile methodologies, significantly enhancing project flexibility, efficiency, and team collaboration.• Created the Applications Architecture Working Group to optimize architectural integration, including engaging with Functional Councils to set and drive App governance direction.• Developed high-performing and highly collaborative teams. Show less

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  Lockheed Martin Enterprise Business Solutions

  Jun 2018 - Dec 2020

  Chief Engineer/ Solution Engineer (Digital Transformation)

  Provided strategic leadership and technical oversight to the Digital Transformation Sustainment Value Stream SEIT team, leading the planning and execution of successful Dx system deployments across the entire Systems Engineering Lifecycle. Key Highlights:• Transitioned the Enterprise IT Applications Architecture Working Group into the Enterprise Architecture Working Group to improve interoperability. Established a formal forum to enable sound architecture decisions and improve interoperability across programs.• Developed the strategy and execution plan for the Systems Engineering and Architecture Community of Practice (CoP), which was essential for enabling sound execution of the systems engineering discipline across programs, optimizing investment in people and resources for the apps organization.• Designed an enterprise approach to FOSS management across four business areas, significantly enhancing efficiency and reducing costs by leveraging open-source solutions.• Led the strategy and execution of the UI/UX Pipeline Strategy, graduating 18 participants from three business areas.• Led the concept and design of the Enterprise Control Tower—a platform that provides end-to-end visibility and control of the extended supply-produce-support network, and Customer Integration Hub.• Developed the ConOps for the digital transformation Sustainment Operations Center Model (SOCM) across four business areas.• Laid the foundation for the first digital transformation service deployed to the Interoperability Framework, a monumental accomplishment paving the way for future IOF deployments. Show less

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  Lockheed Martin, Space System Company

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  Technical Fellow and Deputy Chief Architect, Space Model Based Engineering

  • Spearheaded the implementation of the Space Digital Reference Architecture, seamlessly aligning legacy systems with modern, scalable digital architectures.• Co-chaired the Space Digital Architecture Working Group, providing governance for space digital reference architectures.• Authored the Software Development Plan, detailing software architecture and design patterns for Model-Based Engineering (MBE) capabilities.• Established robust software development processes and patterns for integration layer development and MBE environment design using the Space Interoperability Framework (IOF).• Directed MBE Accel Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test activities, encompassing Verification and Validation, Capability Deployment, test automation, Cyber Security, and Performance planning/testing. Show less

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  Lockheed Martin, Enterprise Business & Digital Transformation

  Jan 2022 - now

  Senior Technical Fellow and Chief Engineer

  As a key leader within the IT-enabled business and digital transformation leadership team, I serve as Chief Engineer. In this role, I spearhead the development of strategies, establish and manage the transformation program’s technical baseline, and provide direction and oversight for Enterprise Systems of Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, and Enterprise Testing. My leadership ensures the successful implementation and delivery of robust enterprise-level capabilities that drive business transformation, cost reduction, and enhanced efficiency.Additionally, as a Senior Technical Fellow, recognized as the corporation’s pre-eminent technical talent, I bring vast experience and expertise to our most difficult challenges, ensuring Mission Success. I serve as a Technical Ambassador, both internally and externally, and act as an innovator, consultant, and leader in solving challenging problems and developing technical solutions. Furthermore, I mentor the next generation of talent, fostering growth and ensuring the continued success of our technical teams. Show less