Kenneth Polando, PMP®, SPC, CSM
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Strategic Leadership / Management
Cornell University
2012 : 2012
M.S. Computer Information Systems
Computer Information Systems
University of Phoenix
2002 : 2005
B.S.
Electrical Engineering Technology
University of Central Florida
1995 : 2000
2023 : Present
cFocus Software Incorporated
Cybersecurity Program Manager
Chief Systems Engineer for program leadership in the Space and Airborne Systems Sector. Mission Architect & Chief System Engineer for Space BMC2 programs and proposal solutions. Lead teams for proposal solutions, and program execution efforts. Work with Business Development Strategy and Capture, Program Management, and Engineering for winning proposals and rigorous program execution. -Lead pursuits and program related teams of over 40 people for Space BMC2 efforts as a Chief System Engineer.
-Successfully led a proposal to win a competitive Space BMC2 program qualifying the business for >$800M of revenue.
-Led a multi-domain capture and enterprise engineering and development effort for Space C2 worth over $1B.
-Worked with Business Development, Capture, Program Management, and Engineering on strategy, win themes, teaming, and successful capture approaches for Space BMC2 programs.
2021 : 2023
L3Harris Technologies
Scientist - System Engineer, Chief Systems Engineer
Chief Engineer and Chief Product Owner for an agile development team with over 140 product line team members developing Command/Control, Mission Planning, Tasking/Workflow, DevSecOps, Simulation, Flight Dynamics, Training, Common Services/Infrastructure, and Ground Resources Management capabilities.
2020 : 2021
Northrop Grumman Space Systems
Chief Engineer
Agile DevSecOps Program Manager for a portfolio of ground innovation group programs focused on space C2 development, wargaming, technology R&D, technology transition, and business development initiatives to capture new program efforts in conjunction with program execution and Business Winning Capture teams. Work with the customers to execute programs and BD capture teams across the organization to grow business, develop strategic partnerships, define strategies and solutions, and engage new customers for opportunities.
Proposed and captured a sole source technology transition follow on cloud based software platform valued at $8M+.
Key architect of a $10M+ winning DARPA proposal for developing an enterprise architecture to evaluate new space BMC2 capabilities addressing multi-domain integration.
Leading a geographically diversed agile team including three subcontractor companies in R&D of advanced space BMC2 software enterprise architecture platform with advanced DevSecOPS and data management.
2019 : 2020
BAE Systems
Program Manager
DARPA Hallmark-ST Program Principal Investigator - Currently leading a geographically diverse innovative team for Space Enterprise C2 enhancement. Agile DevOPS focused effort leadership to develop new advanced space C2 capabilities. Integrate multi-company space C2 capabilities in scenario based exercises focused around Space Situational Awareness, Indications and Warning, Courses of Action, Visualization, and Business Processes.
Lead challenging intelligence and ISR projects and initiatives for new business and successful technical execution. Chief Systems Engineer for project execution and business development strategic initiatives to capture new program efforts in conjunction with division Business Winning Capture teams. Work with the customer and capture teams across the organization to plan, execute and coordinate IRAD & proposal activities with the Team Leads.
2014 : 2019
BAE Systems
Chief Engineer
Skills
Aerospace, Agile Methodology, Architecture, Business Development, C4ISR, Capture Management, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, DoD, Earned Value Management, Electronics, Engineering, Engineering Management, Enterprise Architecture, Entrepreneurship, Government Contracting, Information Assurance, Innovation, Integration, Network Design, Network Engineering, Network Security, New Business Development, Problem Solving, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Program Management, Project Engineering, Project Management, Proposal Writing, R&D, Radar, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Management, Research, Research Project Management, Satellite, Security Clearance, Sensors, Space Systems, Strategic Planning, System Architecture, System Design, Systems Engineering, Team Building, Team Leadership, Technical Leadership, Technology Management, Testing
About
Innovative strategic resilient space ground systems technology leader with technical director-level experience with space and ground C4ISR information systems hardware, software, and network development in the Aerospace and Defense industry. Extensive Federal Government experience with clients including DARPA, NRO, NGA, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines, NOAA, and FBI. High level of expertise within the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DOD) mission domains.
Gained invaluable know-how with the DoD and IC, working in world-class technology centers and cultivating experience in defense technology development and innovative R&D processes to mature and transition new technologies to operations. Earned reputation as highly persistent, effectively diverse, and synergy-focused with high success in strategic planning and tactical execution. Earned 10+ corporate awards in areas of teamwork, innovation, and stellar performance.
> Space BMC2/Wargaming > Engineering Management > Research & Development/Technology Transition
> Innovative Strategic Leadership > Lean Agile Engineering > C4ISR Multi-Domain Architecture
> Common Ground Systems > Automated Agile DevSecOps > DoD & National Security Space
> ISR Sensor-User Architecture > Space ESBMC2 > Top Secret SCI Clearance/Special Progams
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