James R Todd

Profile Synopsis

Summary: - Subject matter expert - systems engineering.

- Subject matter expert - embedded software (architecture & design).

- Provides project / program management solutions for major systems-of-systems Government programs.

- Provides demonstrated value-added problem resolution throughout full system life-cycle; e.g., working to closure on requirements verification and validation for major systems.

- Co-authored systems engineering management process text.

- Works closely with proposal development consulting organizations, e.g., authoring preliminary and critical design review and technical interchange meeting artifacts.

- Enables organizations to capitalize on opportunities for positive in-side-out changes when working through chaotic technical and management challenges.

- Builds bridges of cooperation between executive and program management to technical line management in integrated product team (IPT) contexts.

- Resolves disconnects between as-built systems and underlying requirement specification documentation and designs. e.g., working with major subcontracts management teams, chief engineers and their designees, and on-site team contractor representative.

-> Brand is: accomplishments, contributions, talent, passion, and vision..

What do I have to offer (Haves): - Systems engineering.
- Sub-specialty in software systems engineering.
- Project / Program Management..

What do I seek (Wants):  Government consulting..

James R Todd's Profile Overview

Current Company Principal at James R Todd Consulting
Department: Top Management, from Nov 2008 till now

Job Description : Independent consulting..

Past Company Program Manager at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Industry : Govt/Defence
Department: Technology, from from Jun 2004 till Jun 2008

Job Description : Systems engineering services..

Educational Information Others at California State Polytechnic University
from Jan 1994 till Dec 1994
M.Sc at The University of Vermont
from Sep 1971 till May 1973
B.Sc at Rensselear Polytechnic Instutute
from Sep 1963 till May 1967

James R Todd's Additional information

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Website : http://www.linkedin.com/in/cajamesrtodd

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James R Todd's Personal Details

Gender:Male

Interest:Widely read, including technology matters. Continuing interest in foreign languages, including German, French, Hebrew, and Koine Greek. Many year interest and volunteer for improving investor education.