Jorge Ferrand, PMP

Experience

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  Lockheed Martin

  Nov 1991 - Apr 1998

  Principal Engineer

  Principal Engineer - Studies IPT Lead and for the Air Force Satellite Control Network (AF SCN) Range and Communications Development Contract (RCDC).

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  Northrop Grumman Corporation

  Apr 1998 - Apr 2002

  Program Manager

  Program Manager / Advanced Program Engineer for the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Anti-Jam Modem Suite (AJMS), Tri-Band Antenna Modem Suite (TAMS) and Survivable DSP S-Band Kit Programs.

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  Harris

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2013

  Program Manager

  Recipient of the 2012 CEO Recognition for Start Up of the HealthCare VA / DoD SOA Suite Program; 2011 GCSD President Award; 2010 PM Development award and 2011 PM New Start award for the Capture and Execution of the System Wide Information Management (SWIM) portfolio within Mission Critical Networks. Program Manager for the $81M SOA Suite Program within Healthcare Solutions, leading a multi-discipline, geographically disperse Team of over 70 Professionals in delivering an Enterprise wide integrated Electronic Healthcare Record (iEHR) messaging solution in support of VA / DoD Customers. Program Manager for the System Wide Information Management (SWIM) Portfolio based on Harris's Data Exchange (DEX) system - a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Enterprise Service Bus (ESB). The DEX is deployed in the National Airspace Operational Environment providing mission critical information and value-added services in a multi-level secure, high availability (.9999) and policy driven manner to the FAA, Airlines and Interagency Consumers.Capture, execution and P/L responsibility of multiple programs within a growth initiative. Results include the award and profitable execution of Programs providing Air Force Bases worldwide with classified Networks. Developed a 3-fold increase to the European AF Base classified network Infrastructure. Additionally responsible for: a) SATCOM Antenna Program which earned 4 Consecutive Excellent Blue awards from the Customer community and increased 3 times in original value and b) National Training Center Program that has earned >96% award fees and increased 2 times in original value. Show less

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  Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  Director of Advanced Programs

  Provide strategic planning, partnerships and execution of programs,. Manage P/L and related resources. Lead NextGen Program Managers, subject matter experts, and subcontractors. Develop and implement business roadmaps and outreach/growth plans consistent with Customer and strategic partner alliance. Develop and lead relationships with the Customer, Stakeholder and partner representatives.

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  Leonardo DRS

  Jan 2017 - now

  Director of Programs

  Director of Programs • Customer-centric capture, execution and growth of multiple Domestic and International Forces Programs for the Mission Systems Campaign. Provide ruggedized Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) solutions in support of coalition forces requirements/roadmaps. Lead multi-functional staff in support of Customer and business objectives