Resume for Alan C. Bessey
Address:
    6317 Tolbert Court
    Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804
Phone:
    260-432-7212 (home)
    260-443-9622 (cell)
e-mail: alan_bessey@frontier.com
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Summary

Although educated as an Electrical Engineer, most of my career has been software-oriented. My background has included work on military radio systems, and military command and control workstation applications.

I am currently employed by HRU Tech (Lansing, MI) under contract to General Dynamics Land Systems (Sterling Heights, MI). This is a great position that has allowed me to use my experience on the Ground Combat Vehicle and Abrams tank programs, even though I've never worked on military vehicles.

I am interested in full-time direct employment in an engineering position that fits my background, preferably in northeastern Indiana or southern lower Michigan.

Specialties: I have used the DOORS (Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System) tool since 1995, most-recently with version 9.2, including dxl script development, and teaching others how to use DOORS.

I've been exposed to several software languages and have worked with Java, Ada, C++, Basic, FORTRAN, and others of minor historical interest. I've worked in multiple operating environments, including MS Windows and Linux.

Education

Purdue University

Purdue University site
graduate studies in Electrical Engineering
September 1978 - June 1981

Michigan Technological University

Michigan Technological University site
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering, 1978
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, 1976
September 1973 - May 1978

West Shore Community College

West Shore Community College site
general studies
September 1972 - August 1973

Ludington High School

Ludington Area Schools site
Graduate 1972

Professional Experience

HRU Technical Resources

HRU Tech site
General Dynamics Land Systems site
System Architect, December 2011 - present
  • Prepared the system (vehicle) SSDD (System/Subsystem Design Document for the Ground Combat Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
  • Prepared architectural documentation in support of Net-Ready qualification using the DoDAF v2.0 architectural framework. Used IBM/Rational System Architect to prepare DoDAF viewpoints.
  • Updated portions of the Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 SSDD.

    • IT Professional

    IT Professional site
    General Dynamics C4 Systems site
    Software Test Engineer, November 2010 – May 2011
  • Contract employee at Fort Wayne Indiana site.
  • Wrote and executed software test plan, procedures, and report for a software program to add specific database capabilities to an existing military workstation application.

    • Northrop Grumman

    Northrop Grumman site
    System Engineer, March 2003 - October 2010
    IV&V (Independent Verification and Validation) Analyst on Zumwalt-class destroyer software program
  • Represented IV&V at developer site; managed small on-site team varying from one to three analysts
  • Analyzed software design, test plans/procedures, and requirement documentation
  • Assessed specification change requests and software trouble reports related to C2I software
  • Part of team that assessed design of C2I software to be used on Zumwalt-class destroyers

    • Raytheon

    Raytheon site
    Staff System Engineer, January 1997 - March 2003
  • System Engineer on radio for Tactical Tomahawk missile
  • System Engineer on manpack radio
  • Design Engineer on subassemblies for missile radio
  • Participant in department interview process improvement team.
  • Supported development and publication of AFATDS software requirements and architecture documents.
  • Redesigned documentation process for system-level design/behavior issues on LotusNotes.
  • Rewrote documentation process for system/software-level design guidance.
  • Attended and represented company at InDOORS conference 1998.
  • Developed tools for automated entry of change requests on requirements database using the Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS).
  • Provided training and support for transition of HDC to new version of DOORS.
  • Developing multiple-module layout in DOORS for specifications that mixes tables, text, and figures.
  • Supported development of system-level documentation on AFATDS.
  • Resolved discrepancies between documentation of system-level and software requirements and tests.
  • Re-designed documentation process for system-level design/behavior issues.
  • Attended and represented company at INCOSE and InDOORS conferences.
  • Participated in department interview process improvement team.

    • Senior System Engineer, April 1995 - December 1996
  • Analysis of test problem reports.
  • Designed enhancements to documentation process for system-level design/behavior issues.
  • Attended and represented company at INCOSE and InDOORS conferences.

    • Senior Software Engineer, January 1992 - March 1995
  • Major participant in analysis program for Regency Net support. Tasks included design and implementation of BASIC and Ada software, hardware design, documentation, test support, support to field office via telephone, and conducting meetings with customer.
  • Supported Regency Net post-deployment software support effort.
  • Designed ATE software for Pacer Speak radio equipment.

    • Senior Electrical Engineer, October 1984 - December 1991
  • Part of design team for Regency Net communication terminals.
  • Director for production reliability testing. Maintained test procedures. Designed and maintained test bed.
  • Part of reliability test analysis team.
  • Design Engineering support for production of Regency Net communication terminals.
  • Designed and maintained multi-site test facility.
  • Part of analysis and maintenance teams for Regency Net performance tests.
  • Supported design, troubleshooting, and production of SCOTT communication terminals.

    • Electrical Engineer, August 1981 - October 1984
  • Wrote interface specifications for R&D project involving frequency-hopping HF radio.
  • Part of proposal teams for Regency Net and SCOTT military communication systems.
  • Performed research on effects of co-located HF equipment on UHF satellite communication terminal.
  • Performed in-depth evaluation on TRQ-35 ionospheric HF scanner for potential use in frequency management to support HF communication.

    • Purdue University

    Purdue University site
    Teaching Assistant, September 1978 - July 1981
  • Managed laboratory work for control system course.
  • Advisor for independent-study courses in electrical and computer engineering.

    • Michigan Technological University

    Michigan Technological University site
    Teaching Assistant, September 1976 - July 1978
  • Taught introductory-level course in computer engineering. Emphasis on combinational and sequential logic concepts and design.
  • Managed laboratory work for various courses in electrical engineering, including digital filtering, basic electrical engineering, and digital logic design.