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Peter F. Smullen

Summary:
Over 30 years experience in operations management, analysis and strategic planning in various management settings.  Recognized as a leader in meeting or exceeding organizational goals, and business planning.

Analyst with primary responsibilities in maritime operations management and analysis with the Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security and other maritime organizations. Specific responsibilities include support to analysis and development efforts including:

·        On-site support to the OASIS Program at the Coast Guard Research and Development Center, including:

- Developed and maintained the web version of the Modeling Data Library, a portion of the OASIS website.

- Developed a Modeling Data Library training module and provided training for OASIS staff.

- Developed an @Risk-based simulation model to support Maritime Domain Awareness tradeoff studies.

·        Coast Guard Advanced Communications Acoustic Technology Modeling and Analysis

·        Operational Analyses of Advanced Hull Technologies versus Conventional Vessels with respect to sea state for applications including Fast Ferries, Offshore Crew Vessels, Pilot boats and Naval Littoral Combat Support vessels

·        Integrated Deepwater System (IDS) Modeling and Simulation Support

·        Mission Analysis Requirements Development

·        Operational Effectiveness Analysis and Training Development

·        Coast Guard Enterprise Information Technology Architecture (EITA) Framework

·        Coast Guard Navigation Safety Information Prototype Requirements Definition

·        Coast Guard Waterways Information Network Concept Development

Previous Experience:
Independent Consultant, Mystic, Connecticut- 2000 – 2001

Provided Business Process Reengineering and Information Technology consulting services to the manufacturing industry.

• Successfully guided a manufacturer of specialty transportation electronics through a business process review and ERP software selection.
• Assisted a manufacturer through the installation of an ERP system and the migration of their business to the new system.
• Provided Information Technology expertise for a startup company with cutting-edge technology focused on Knowledge Engineering, Project Management, and Business Decision Support.

Director of Information Technology - CONNSTEP, Inc., Farmington, Connecticut -1995 – 2000

• Consulted with manufacturing companies for strategic planning and information systems acquisition and implementation.
• Directed a group of senior information systems specialists, providing consulting and project management services for small and medium size manufacturers.
• Designed, developed, and maintained our custom collaborative software (CIS) which:
1. Provided project and client management, integrated proposal generation, and time-tracking
2. Enabled seamless data sharing across the organization
3. Selected as the national standard information system for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program
• Developed and delivered an extensive training program for CIS targeted to three groups: management, field staff, and IT staff, on the use and management of CIS.
• Directed internal information systems operations.

Information Technology - Microsystems Integration, Inc., West Mystic, Connecticut - 1993 – 1994

• Developed the strategic plan for the US Coast Guard for their upgrade to their organization-wide information systems infrastructure.
• Prepared to manage the migration of over forty-thousand workstations and servers to a new generation, including hardware, operating systems, communications protocol and infrastructure, and applications software.

Industrial Safety Officer  - Northeast Utilities, Waterford, Connecticut - 1992 – 1993

• Administered all the non-nuclear safety functions at Millstone Nuclear Power Station --Unit Three
• Coordinated writing, reviewing and approving non-nuclear operational procedures at Millstone Station
• Managed Millstone Unit 3 non-engineering facilities.

Business Process Reengineering Consultant - General Dynamics, Data Systems Division, Groton, Connecticut - 1982 – 1992

• Established Process Engineering as a formal discipline for the division.
• Authored the "Process Engineering Handbook", used for all process reengineering efforts.
• Conducted several re-engineering activities:
• Improved response time for Contract Change activities from an average 223 days to 45 days, while simultaneously improving company profitability.
• Streamlined the electrical design process, eliminating a great number of bottlenecks, and saving the division millions of dollars.

• Managed a staff of thirty-three software and hardware engineers to operate a large, multi-server, multi-shift, networked computer system hosting engineering, design, and manufacturing applications
• Designed, developed, and implemented the Integrated Electrical Data Management System linking material, engineering, design, manufacturing, and logistics support functions

• Managed a staff of forty software and hardware engineers responsible for the maintenance and development of the Trident Submarine Command and Control System, a multi-processor, real-time computer system that manages all functions of this class of submarines

• Successfully managed a mix of scientists and senior ex-navy personnel to support the Navy's Advanced Capability Torpedo project
• Assisted the Navy program's Technical Representative to establish strategic direction for the program
• Designed, developed and used simulation software, designed and conducted at-sea tests, and evaluated existing database of operational information to design and develop advanced submarine tactics

Physics Teacher - Waterford High School, Waterford, Connecticut - 1971 – 1977

• Taught Physics and Physical Science
• Developed new curricula and integrated the physics curriculum into the general curriculum, including ties to history and mathematics departments

United States Navy 1967-1971

• As a nuclear-trained officer in the Navy, served aboard submarines in various engineering billets.