Claudia Anderson

Experience

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  TSI Incorporated

  Jun 1999 - Dec 2002

  Achieved corporate goals for revenue and profitability by managing product development, promotion, brand strategy, training, and pricing activities for a product line representing 20% of TSI’s total revenue. Established and executed long-range operating goals, with a perfect on-time and on-budget project record, for the residential fuel cell and medical flowmeter markets. Formed and managed teams of engineers during research, development, and testing of new hand-held test instruments. Completed 100% of projects on time, doubling the number of products in the product line.

  • Product Manager

    Oct 2001 - Dec 2002

  • Engineering Manager

    Sept 2000 - Sept 2001

  • Project Engineer

    Jun 1999 - Aug 2000
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  US Army Yuma Proving Ground (USAYPG)

  Dec 2002 - May 2012

  • Provided expert technical operations management and motivational leadership to a 51-person joint government and contractor cross-functional engineering team. Executed $58 million of classified and unclassified acquisition, research, development, first article, and production tests of hardware and embedded software for weapons systems, airborne and ground-based detection systems, ground-based radars, and munitions.• Defined, interpreted, provided feedback on, and executed acquisition program strategies, proposal development, contract receipt and review, contract management, capabilities plans, system integration plans, test & evaluation master plans, engineering changes, logistics considerations, cost estimates, and master schedules.• Conducted analytical and engineering surveillance of the planning, execution, earned value management system metrics, and reporting of 786 engineering projects. Performed risk management, evaluated complex technical and safety issues, and instituted operating processes and procedures, ensuring that performance indicators showed program readiness adequacy and compliance and deployment dates were met or exceeded in a cost-effective manner.• Collaborated closely with and formally briefed general officers, commend-level senior leaders, program managers, and integrated product team (IPT) members from defense contractors and government agencies. • Clearly and concisely communicated program status and findings to stakeholders verbally and in writing via formal presentations and briefings, 366 published project plans, and 765 published reports. • Prioritized continuous improvement by identifying, selecting, and championing five Lean Six Sigma process improvement projects that added capabilities, improved efficiency of operations, or reduced costs. • Exhibited the highest standards of professionalism, diversity, inclusiveness, and EEO compliance while performing supervisory responsibilities. Show less • Supplied exceptional, decisive leadership, supervision, and technical support to 21 systems engineers to ensure that acquisition research, development, and test projects of weapons systems, detection systems, and munitions programs were conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, contracts, and standard operating procedures. • Led the definition, scheduling, planning, risk assessment, execution, engineering surveillance, and reporting of 453 projects totaling $40 million in revenue, ensuring that sound engineering practices were used and projects were completed within established financial and time constraints. Show less • Provided technical guidance for planning, estimating, scheduling, developing new test methodologies, applying engineering theories and principles, data analysis, evaluating, and reporting techniques and tools for development and test projects of experimental, prototype artillery systems and munitions. • Strengthened stakeholder relationships by maintaining daily contact with primary stakeholders regarding technical challenges, recommended engineering solutions, and resolving critical issues. Show less • Managed and performed complex research, development, contractor, qualification, and acceptance test projects on weapons systems, mine detection and removal systems, and munitions. • Directed and carried out all project phases, including evaluating system specifications and technical data packages, developing test techniques, selecting test equipment, writing proposals, determining costs and schedules, coordinating personnel and equipment support, executing projects, monitoring progress, analyzing data, recommending courses of action, and presenting results in final reports. Show less

  • Division Chief

    Aug 2010 - May 2012

  • Branch Chief

    Jun 2008 - Aug 2010

  • Team Leader

    Feb 2006 - Jun 2008

  • Project Engineer

    Dec 2002 - Feb 2006
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  Claudia K Anderson Consulting LLC

  Apr 2019 - now

  President

  Draw on extensive management and engineering experience to identify and implement innovative and effective operational or technical solutions for customers.