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Elbert Wayne Manning

Qualifications Summary

Senior Data Analyst professional with over 20 years experience providing leadership in Information Technology. Experience includes Business Process Reengineering (BPR), logical and physical data modeling, object-oriented modeling (UML), software and database development, and writing a variety of DoD documents, implementing DODAF/It Architecture, writing technical documents and determination of the optimum location for a Central Dispatch Center in support of Homeland Security. Active SECRET clearance; held Top Secret/SBI for 18 years.,   Identify user requirements by researching and analyzing user needs, preferences, objectives, and working methods. Experience visiting Depot Maintenance sites to determine how maintenance is performed; writing and updating TOs and Tech Manuals, writing DTDs and FOSIs and using SGML. Experience in writing Test Scripts and a verity of test documents and conducting TRR meeting and FRR meetings. Experience in using the System Architect  modeling tool.

06/15 - Present
Calibre  WPAFB, Ohio
System Architect

Perform all required duties to embellish, improve or edit the existing models for the PLM initiative. This involved becoming proficient at using the System Architect modeling tool. Participate in all PLM planning meetings and other in-depth discussions with SMEs involving the PLM project. This position also involved an in-depth understanding of business functions and the participation in many discussions to determine the best way to extract data. It also required the reviewing and modifying of stored procedures. This position also required query actions to include tuning and optimization. It also involved all areas of data modeling activities such as version control, change process and standard review practices. It also required maintenance of existing data models and reverse engineering of models.

Job Description:

• Understand the customer business function, participate in requirement discussion to extract data requirement

• Review stored Procedures , Jobs scheduling & dependency

• Query tuning & optimization

• Purging strategy

• Introduce data model practice (version control, change process, standard, review process)

• One time effort to map Schema / Application / Data model matrix – Consumer Center Admin, eCollection, eBill, ESS security, eSS ePay, CMS (Speedpay)

• Own & maintain data model (Reverse engineer, New creation, Support fixes )

• Release manage (Data Model) on all environment (Dev/QA/UAT/Perf/Prod)

09/14 - 11/2014
OST, Beavercreek, Ohio
Systems Analyst
Mr. Manning was hired for this position to assist the new Project Test Manager in the overall operation of the AFEMS program. He advised the Project Test Manager on several issues such as conducting Test Readiness Review Meetings, and how to effectively deal with the Subject Matter Experts as well as writing several required test documents.

06/14 - 08/2014
NTA, Beavercreek, Ohio
Systems Analyst
Performed evaluations of several contractors to ensure they performed according to specifications.
Reviewed submitted documentation for accuracy and completeness.

07/08 – 1/2014
CACI, Beavercreek, Ohio
Project Test Manager/QA Lead
Activities required to take an existing problem from identification of an issue to Production for each Release. This requires Mr. Manning to assign problems to the appropriate Subject Matter Experts, conduct Test Readiness Review (TRR) and Field Readiness Review (FRR) meetings, and perform Quality Analysis to ascertain the accuracy and integrity of all data that is to be part of the release, and obtain approval from all required managers. Mr. Manning is also required to create several documents that detail the testing process and expresses the results. This process requires performing more QA. Mr. Manning is also required to work closely with other responsible test organizations to ensure the testing for process is understood and communicated accurately (again, more QA)  Mr. Manning serves as the focal point for all Release issues that arise during the testing phase and after the Release is put into Production. Mr. Manning performs the follow-up function for each release. This involves paying attention to detail and consulting/meeting with the appropriate SME, the Integrated Test Group, the Support Contractor, the Configuration Manager and the management of AFEMS PMO.

Subject Matter Expert, Intermediate
With a wide range of knowledge analyzes factors and components of systems to recommend and institute changes to increase efficiency. Plans studies of work problems and procedures, such as organizational changes, communication, information flow, integrated production methods, or cost analysis and performs QA on areas. Recommends improvements of modifications in sequence of operations, equipment utilization and related matters. Examines and analyzes current and contemplated operations for developing, defining, and coordinating user requirements which will satisfy the total program need. Translates user requirements into system specifications, configuration management plans, life cycle management documentation, and integrated logistics support plans and related operational summaries. Writes specifications manuals and user documentation for client or user personnel. Gathers information from users, defines work problems, and designs a system and procedures to resolve problems. Mr. Manning will stay current with existing and emerging technologies through the CACI CBT Repository of software and hardware curriculum. Additional avenues for keeping current with technology are through the use of publications, seminars, and workshops. Mr. Manning is willing to support flexible work schedules as necessary and required business related travel.

07/05 - 07/08
CACI, Beavercreek, Ohio
Functional Analyst 3, Greene County Central Dispatch Center Project
Responsible for conducting interviews of representatives of all cities and townships in Greene County to gather information to determine a site for the Central Dispatch Center for Greene County. Also responsible for evaluating and ranking and rating data from suitable sites to determine the best location for a Central Dispatch Center.

06/03 to 05/05
CACI, WPAFB
Database Analyst 3, Enterprise Business System (EBS) project/DODAF/It Architecture
Responsible for writing several DOD documents including System/Subsystem Design Description (SSDD) Interface Design Description (IDD) and Database Design Description (DBDD) for several software systems. Also, performed logical data modeling for the EBS for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) using the POPKIN System Architect modeling tool. Used this tool to create several diagrams that were C4ISR (DODAF) compliant. While assigned to the Enterprise Data Management (EDM) initiative, authored a Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for a Data Stewardship Program for AFRL. Also responsible for determining the data elements required by several initiatives and coordinating with several initiatives leads as to their data requirements to and from other initiatives. Planed information architecture and studied the site concept, strategy, and target audience; envisioned architectural scheme, information structure and features, functionality, and user-interface design; created user scenarios; prepared data models; designed information structure, work-and data flow, and navigation; and evaluated information representation. Ensured compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

08/02 - 01/03
Union Planters Bank, Memphis, Tennessee
Senior Data Modeler
Responsible for creating a Base Line Model (from two existing models and extensive gathering of information from the Business Subject Matter Experts) to reflect the structure of the existing data warehouse. I worked closely with the Taradata DBA to revise a Taradata model f or a database.

04/02 - 06/02
Safelite Auto Glass Corporation, Columbus, Ohio
Senior Data Modeler
Responsible for the development and maintenance of the Enterprise Logical Data Model (ELDM) to be used to develop a Data Warehouse. Also responsible for ensuring the ELDM is the focal point for ORACLE and Siebel applications which involves extensive mapping of data elements from VSAM files and from ORACLE and Siebel. This effort involved extensive interviews with Business Subject Matter Experts (BSMEs) and Technical Business Matter Experts (TSMEs).

02/00 - 10/01
American Management Systems, Columbus, Ohio
Senior Data Analyst
Responsible for enterprise data modeling, data integration tasks, creating and reviewing logical data models, generating DDL, performing the role of a ModelMart administrator (using the ERWIN modeling tool), developing and teaching classes in process and data modeling and developing and teaching classes using ERWIN modeling tool; creating many physical data models. Was instrumental in creating a Data Administration Group for the Department of Job and Family Services for the State of Ohio.

07/97 - 02/02
Lockheed Martin Systems Integration (Formerly Lockheed Martin Federal Systems), Fairborn, OH
System Analyst
Responsible for developing Logical Data Models and Process Models; performing data analysis and data mapping. Also responsible for authoring an implementation plan to integrate budget data into PeopleServe software resulting in a 25% savings in time; creating a Process Model using BPWIN to accurately document the "As is" view of the PeopleServe organization; authoring an implementation plan to migrate existing data from DEC VAX to an ORACLE platform resulting in a 50% saving in time to convert legacy data; conducting Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions for a joint meeting of the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines to gather information required to produce "As is" and "To be" Process Models and a Logical Data Model (using ERWIN) for the management of ammunition for the U.S. Government; writing "Use Cases" using Rational Rose modeling tool which uses the Unified Modeling Language (UML) methodology.

10/94 - 07/97
MICAH System Inc., Dayton, Ohio
Systems Analyst
Responsible for data analysis and data standardization; conducting in-depth interviews of functional experts to ensure existing data model met all requirements; using ERWIN to create logical data models; reverse engineering of a data model from ORACLE Designer 2000; merged logical data models.

04/89 - 10/94
RJO ENTERPRISES Inc., Dayton, Ohio
Engineer/Analyst
Responsible for writing Document Type Definitions (DTDs) and Formatted Output Specification Instance (FOSI) for the USAF using Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) to enable the USAF to maintain, use, exchange and relate technical information on various Air Force Technical Orders (TOs); participating in the implementation of the CALS initiative and the JCALS initiative; developing a Process Model of the Air Force Technical Order System.

1981 - 1989
CORVUS Systems Inc. in Fairborn, Ohio
General Engineer
Responsible for developing conceptual, logical and physical information models, model coordination, and standardization; maintaining a Top Secret clearance with a SBI is essential to this position; performing in-depth analysis of foreign defense systems and authored a report of the results; managing a foreign materiel exploitation project.

Total Years of Work Experience
30.00

Education

·         Bachelor's Degree – ElecrtricalEngineering
Engineering
University of Dayton (OH)
1988

·         Associate Degree – Engineering
Engineering
Sinclair Community College (OH)
1977

Skills

Additional Certifications

Several aviation electronics schools while in the U.S. Navy; Other methodology classes such a data modeling, and specific application classes such as Informatica and POPKIN.

Clearances