Edward O'Connell

Experience

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  US Navy

  Dec 2001 - Dec 2007

  CNO Research Laboratory Manager

  Designed, developed, and directed implementation of a $1.7M research laboratory, providing national intelligence community assets with unique Computer Network Operations (CNO) software development tools in support of national defense and the global war on terrorism. Motivated and directly supervised a 10 person network administration work center, comprised of both military and civilian personnel. Managed and delegated network requests and trouble calls, assigned day-to-day duties, processed administrative paperwork, provided guidance in professional and personal goal setting, clarified issues and resolved problems by coordinating resources as necessary. Show less

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  Stanley Associates, Inc.

  Nov 2007 - Nov 2008

  Senior Analyst

  * Managed $1.4 Million in government purchasing for four divisions comprising over 40 personnel as the contract Purchasing Officer for the DOT-MARAD contract. * Oversaw all vendor-consultant relationships and maintained 100% accuracy on purchasing records.* Consistently provided efficient and effective analysis to management in support of project goals and deliverables.Key Accomplishments:* Created 49 technical network drawings for RRF vessels to support regional RMS Network Engineers and provide a visual network architecture representation of the fleet for the MARAD Program Management Office* Led $53,000 project to design a new data communications network for the NS Savannah, the first nuclear powered merchant vessel, collaborating with Cisco representatives. * Led the $50K MARAD - CoCo communications pilot program enabling communications and video surveillance between ships of the RRF fleet, DOT-MARAD Regions, DOT-MARAD Headquarters, and the MARAD COOP site. Show less

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  CGI

  Dec 2008 - Aug 2011

  Deputy Program Manager

  * Advised the MARAD Program office on purchase and distribution for RMS hardware requirements.* Analyzed requirements, defined project deliverables, and monitored status of tasks.* Drafted RMS standard operating procedures (SOP) and policy documents for senior management. Key Accomplishments:* Spearheaded a $172,000 technical refreshment project for 55 RRF merchant and maritime training vessels. * Created a strategy to upgrade 30 of the highest priority vessels and directed RMS Network Engineers to refresh hardware, software, and marine communications components of RRF vessels at 20 ports. * Managed RMS technical support resources for over 280 servers, workstations, and additional networking elements. Show less

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  ActioNet, Inc.

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2014

  Deputy Program Manager

  * Supervised and developed technical IT projects, providing high-quality deliverables that met or exceeded projected timelines and goals. * Drafted action plans and led daily meetings with department executives to review project status and proposed changes.* Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft project schedules, formulate project plans, and define project deliverables. * Identified process improvement opportunities to develop improvement strategies * Coordinated complex projects and daily contract operations while managing subject matter experts.Key Accomplishments:* Managed the Ready Reserve Force Management System (RMS) contract to support communications for 49 Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ships and 7 US Merchant Marine maritime training vessels.* Analyzed requirements and planned shipboard data communications systems upgrades for vessels at 23 ports nationwide. * Directed RMS Network Engineers providing IT and communications support for 54 shipboard servers, 80 Production and Test Servers, and over 350 users. * Managed RMS technical support resources for over 280 servers, workstations, and networking equipment elements across the fleet. * Slashed trouble ticket backlog by 60% through new weekly and bi-weekly metrics and statistical reports Show less