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Robert E. Garrett

Summary:
Over 23 years experience in maritime operations. Specialized experience in waterway management and services and requirements analysis. Mr. Garrett has more than 20 years of Coast Guard operations, management and support experience and three years in the information technology industry.

Education:
BS, Civil Engineering, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 1976
MS, Management, University of Maryland - University College, 1996

Current Responsibilities:
MicroSystems Integration Inc., 1999-Present

Currently providing subject matter expertise for Concept of Operations development in the areas of search and rescue, International Ice Patrol, Cutter scheduling, and law enforcement for the Integrated Deepwater System (IDS) Modeling and Simulation Support. Conducts reviews of IPT submissions relevant to the area of logistics. Simultaneously managing a project responsible for the development of program assessments and standards for the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Aids to Navigation to meet Government Performance Review Act (GPRA) reporting responsibilities, as well as the Development of the Waterway Management Decision Support Toolkit project. This project reported the feasibility of creating a system to assess the performance of waterways for the strategic Coast Guard areas of mobility, safety, and protection of natural resources

Senior Analyst with primary responsibilities in waterways management projects with the Coast Guard, Department of Transportation and intermodal agencies. Specific responsibilities include support to analysis and development efforts such as:

• Integrated Deepwater System (IDS) Modeling and Simulation Support
• Waterways Management and Aids to Navigation Program Assessment
• Mission Analysis Modeling and Requirements Development

Previous Experience:
User Technology Associates, Inc. 1997 – 1999

Program Manager responsible for U.S. Coast Guard projects. Guided the requirements analysis and development of a database system to collect and report the Coast Guard’s Aids to Navigation Battery Recovery Operation. The system improved the documentation and reporting of battery recovery operations through the scanning of records into a relational database that included currently maintained and historical fixed aids to navigation. This project involved significant data collection and quality assurance reviews to accurately report activities for program assessments, Freedom of Information Act Requests, and regulatory agency oversight. The project identified data requirements for program measures and developed report formats from the National Plan for Battery Recovery Operations. Alternatives for final system deployment included CG Internet and Intranet applications or hosting on the headquarters’ Windows NT server.

Managed several consultants providing specialized aeronautical engineering services, including the development of a Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) for the Coast Guard HH-65 LTS-101 engine. Oversight responsibility included the technical review of contract requirements and consultant monthly reports and monitoring project schedule and cost reports.

Soza and Company, Ltd. 1996 – 1997

Project Manager within the Maritime Consulting Service Group. Managed several projects that developed requirements and systems for the improved application of information technology to Coast Guard missions. These projects included the Mission Analysis Report for the Operational Information System (OIS) and Automated Cutter Log Keeping Requirements Analysis. Both these studies reviewed alternative reporting and data gathering systems, and recommended Internet solutions for improved information flow and are presently being implemented through the Coast Guard acquisition process.

Supported other projects and analyses including the technical expert for the law enforcement and recreational boating program matter for the rewrite of the Coast Guard Law Enforcement Manual.

U.S. Coast Guard, 1976 – 1996

Held multiple leadership and management positions supporting all Coast Guard operational missions. As Icebreaker Facility Manager, responsible for funding, configuration and improvements to the national icebreaker fleet. He initiated and completed a successful demonstration project with the joint Navy, NOAA and Coast Guard National Ice Center to distribute satellite ice imagery through the Internet for tactical operations planning and improved information availability to the commercial shipping companies. Reviewed program activities and future trends to manage the decommissioning of three icebreaking tugs. Recognizing the lack of program information and standards, initiated two separate mission requirements analyses for the Great Lakes and Domestic Icebreaker fleet requirements, and guided contractors in the collection and interpretation of data. This study identified measurable mission activity measures. Initiated a prototype project to collect mission performance data through the gathering of ice observations, vessel escort and assist data, icebreaker speed though a semi-automated database system. The Great Lakes Icebreaker Requirement study has resulted in the acquisition project to develop a multi-mission cutter for the Great Lakes that will combine aids to navigation and icebreaking missions.

As Deputy Group Commander, was responsible for search and rescue, law enforcement, aids to navigation throughout the group’s area of responsibility. During this assignment developed operations plans to initiate the Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations, and provided command guidance for fishery closure law enforcement actions. Principal evaluator for station Ready for Operations inspections, inspected units and facilities for operational readiness during boarding team missions. Initiated a facility master plan that reviewed projected operations and recommended facility and staff changes to meet future requirements in the decremental budget environment. Participated in the Station Realignment Study, providing Search and Rescue Detachment operations summaries, strengths and weaknesses to study members. Initiated full Auxiliary responsibility for private aids to navigation inspection and reporting. Directly supervised the waterway analysis and resulting federal assumption of the New York State Boat Channel, leading the conversion of over 100 non-standard private aids within a one-month period.

Other staff and operational assignments include afloat experience as LORAN Station Commanding Officer, WLB Executive Officer, Lighthouse Automation Program project officer, CG HQ Command Center Duty Officer, and District Office Civil Engineering Design Branch.

Specialized Training:
Attended various Coast Guard service schools including: Leadership and Management, Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement, First District Fisheries Law Enforcement, and Total Quality Management Coordinator. Qualified Deck Officer and Boarding Officer.