Donald W . Anderson, PE
757-672-9674
Summary of Experience
Division Manager/Assistant VP responsible for all business developmenrt, operational, budgetary and fiscal, staffing, technical, facility, and programmatic issues related to running a major engineering and design division andoperation. Total direction and management of a $12.5M technical operation. Leadership role in customer support, bid proposals, marketing, client relations, building technical alliances, partnering efforts, and other opportunity management (marketing) efforts, both domestic and international. Licensed Professional Structural and Interdisciplinary Engineer with diverse background and experience in design (marine, special structures and commercial/residential), engineering management, construction support, automated systems support, computer management, CAD and CAD systems management, network administration, engineering project management, and leadership. Graduate of 3 year competitive program, the NAVY Leadership Development Initiative- mastered business leadership skills through training, workshops and on-the-job assignments (i.e. strategic planning, effective communications, developing metrics, mentoring, marketing strategies, motivational tools, etc). Seasoned traveler and communicator, field engineer, innovator, business process developer, and testing team specialist. Have managed and lead new and innovative business solutions, engineering projects, and multi-million dollar contracts all over the world.
Work History
Alion Science and Technologies- JJMA Commercial and Marine Detail Design Division
Newport News, Virginia
Assistant Vice-president & Division Manager, 07/2007 to CURRENT
Responsible for overall leadership, operations, business development and programmatic management of the Detail Design Division, including all technical and financial, project management, budget control, marketing, staffing and overhead. Prepare technical proposals, manning and cost estimates, and other contract issues for new and existing programs. Monitor and report on financial, staffing, customer, and marketing related issues and status on a regular basis to upper management. Report directly to the Group Manager (Sr VP) and Operations Manager (VP) on all issues associated with division operations, project status and potential future contracts, as well as provide engineering support services where applicable on special projects. Promoted to Assistant Vice President in late 2007. Monitor and manage all security, quality of life and facility issues. Provide daily leadership, develop and implement long range and short term goals and plans, mentor-coach-motivate staff, resolve technical and operational conflicts, innovate change, provide new technology and system plans when necessary, insure effective communications between staff-customers and senior management, and support and manage quality and customer service goals. Develop customer relationships and research new opportunities, alliances and partnerships both internally and externally. Promote and lead professional training programs in the Division. Emphasize the importance of building good trust relationships and developing win-win solutions.
AIA ENGINEERS, LTD.
Alexandria, VA 22312
Engineering Operations Manager, 10/2006 to 02/2007
Managed all engineering, sub-contractor and equipment procurements, and office technical and administrative management for the Virginia branch-office of AIA Engineers Ltd. (http://www.aiainc.com) headquartered in Houston, TX. Office performed Disadvantaged Business Entity (DBE) support to the Prime Engineer contracted by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in support of the Federally mandated structural inspections and condition reports for all in-service bridge, sign and traffic signal support structures in NOVA. Certified by National Highway Administration as a Bridge Inspector/Team Leader (August, 2006).
ATLANTIC DIVISION of NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND
Norfolk, VA 23508-1278
Senior Structural Design Engineer, 09/2005 to 10/2006
Responsible for in-house structural engineering design and analysis of steel, concrete, masonry and timber structures using national and international commercial codes and specifications. Prepared final contract drawings using AutoCAD and Architectural Desktop and supported preparation of final project specifications for US NAVY shore based facilities (Naval and Air Stations). Served as technical lead and Engineer-in-Charge/project manager for Contingency Engineering support of military operation in IRAQ and SEABees. Provided construction support for both CONUS and OCONUS ROICC Offices at the various bases under the NAVFAC Atlantic Division s area of responsibility. Structural Branch CAD Council member and Point of Contact (POC) for micro computers. Served on Process Action Teams (PAT) in the development of new business processes, process improvements, metrics and restructuring.
ATLANTIC DIVISION of NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND
Norfolk, VA 23508-1278
Manager- Information Technology Support Group, 04/2003 to 09/2005
Technology Manager and Special Assistant to the Chief Engineer for CAD Standardization, CAD System Management and Engineering Applications support specialist. Lead Technology Process Improvements for the NAVFAC Headquarters (HQ) Electronic Design Deliverables (EDD) Working Group as Chairman and Member. Technical Lead for EDD Policy and Criteria, as well as the NAVFAC HQ EDD Web Portal Content Manager. Served as NAVFAC HQ Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CAD Technologies, NAVLANT Point of Contact (POC) for Electronic Design Deliverables, NAVFAC HQ POC for Digital Signature Process, NAVFAC HQ Navy-Marine-Corp-Intranet (NMCI) Applications SME, member of NAVFAC HQ NMCI-AutoDesk Solutions Team, NAVLANT Design Division NMCI Application Rationalization Manager, and CAD/GIS Technology Center Design-Construction Field Working Group. Special Accomplishments included leadership of EDD Working Group in development of core standards for Electronic Design Deliverables, CAD standardization, and Electronic solicitation models. Partnered/collaborated integrated digital signature solutions with Autodesk and Adobe.
ATLANTIC DIVISION of NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND
Norfolk, VA 23508-1278
General Engineer, 09/2000 to 04/2003
Information Technology Support Group Senior Computer Engineer. Provided microcomputer support, network administration, and troubleshooting for the Design Division. Various duties and responsibilities included Applications Software Specialist, Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Chairman of the CAD Council, technical advisor to the chief Engineer and Division Director for CADD Management, Support, Training and Implementation. Implemented and developed in-house training for 3 Releases/upgrades of Autodesk product suites and managed the development of US National CAD Standard Layer Keys for Architectural Desktop. Managed 9 Departmental Points-of-Contact (POCs) for microcomputers and applications support, supervised Support Desk and 3 Computer Support Specialist, and coordinated WEB design, support, and administration.
ATLANTIC DIVISION of NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND
Norfolk, VA 23508-1278
Structural Engineer, 08/1985 to 09/2000
Senior Structural Engineer for In-house Structural Designs of shore based Naval Facilities. Prepared all aspects associated with the final delivery of Project Plans and Specifications including structural calculations and special analysis for wind and seismic design in accordance with national and international codes and specifications. Primary source for Structural Branch designs of "special structures" including tall Antennas/Guyed Towers, Jet Engine Test Cells, Power Piping and Equipment Supports, Power Plant structures, Communications Facilities, Aircraft Maintenance Hangars, Sewage and Water Treatment Facilities, and special Seismic and Wind related studies. Supported significantly to specialty welding processes involved in electronics and RF design and authored a significant reference for wind load survivability of Aircraft hangars at OCEANA Naval Air Station. Managing multi-national and multi-agency design teams for special and most technically challenging projects. Served on testing teams for Major Universities and Government Agencies studying sonic flow, noise attenuation, and wind load distribution on non-code conforming structures. Reviewed project submittals and supporting engineering calculations performed by contracted Architectural/Engineering Firms doing work for the Government and prepared technical review and comments. Prepared Government estimates in support of contract and fee negotiations for engineering contract services. Served as Engineer-in-Charge (EIC) for the technical management of in-house and A&E MILCON projects, Facilities Project Team Leader, and provided Construction Support as the Government Construction and Contracting Officer s Technical Representative. Responsible to the Design Division Director for for Microcomputers, Microcomputer setup, configuration, service, software configuration and maintenance, and software and hardware procurement. Additional Duties included CADD Council Member from 1995 to 2000 in support of CADD Management Policy Standards and Advanced System Configuration. Served as the Design Division's CADD Training Coordination, the 1996-1997 CADD Council Chairman. TQL Team Member and Newsletter Article Author, and member of the Tri-Services CAD2 Procurement Live Test Demonstration Team (Structural Engineering Application Tester/Evaluator).
GIBBS AND COX, INC.
DETAIL DESIGN DIVISION, Newport News, VA
Engineering Department Manager, 03/1979 to 08/1985
Managed the Structural and Mechanical Engineering Design Department and served as Chief Technical Assistant to the Vice-President. Responsible for technical engineering leadership and direction, engineering management, mentoring, project scheduling, technical review of staff engineering calculations, special engineering support and design, staffing issues, personnel evaluation, departmental budgets, microcomputer coordination, and college recruiting. Major projects included the design of a Land-based FFG Class Propulsion Trainer at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, as well as various commercial and NAVY class designs including design and analysis of major ship structures, miscellaneous shipboard equipment foundations, piping pressure drop calculations and orifice design, pressure vessel analysis and design, and shock and vibration analysis of ship s structure, equipment foundations, piping and mechanical support systems.
NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING & DRY DOCK COMPANY
Newport News, VA 23601
Senior Engineer/Group Leader, 03/1969 to 03/1979
Submarine Nuclear Design Department, Senior Engineer and Group Leader- technically managed and supervision 4 engineers and 1 technical designer in support of the Structural Design and Analysis on the SSN688 Class Submarine. Performed engineering analysis, design reports and design sketches for hull structures and shipboard equipment foundations, pressure vessels, and mechanical piping and supports for associated shock and vibration. Responsible for engineering and design of reactor primary shield tank structure and shielding, as well as construction support including reactor installation. Utilized computer based modal analysis tools for related shock and vibration analysis of multi-degree indeterminate structures. Served in dual capacity as the NAVY Lead Design Agent for Construction at NNSDDCo and Electric Boat, Groton and as the shipyard Construction Support Engineer on hulls of the SSN688 Class at NNSDDCo. Experienced Nuclear Welding Design and Repair expert. Nuclear New Design Department- Structural Design and Analysis for Nimitz Class Carrier Project- nuclear propulsion plant systems design, shock and vibration analysis of ship s structure and equipment foundations- piping and mechanical supports.
Security Clearance(s)
Active Secret, DISCO - 2007
Active Interim SECRET, OPM - 2007
Active Secret, OPM - 1986
Active Confidential, Atomic Energy Commission - 1969
Active Confidential, DOD - 1969
Formal Education
Virginal Polytechnic Institute, BS, Civil Engineering, 1969
Richmond Professional Institute (Virginia Commonweath University-VA Tech Extension), In-Process, Civil Engineering, 1969
Work Related Certifications
Certified In-Service Bridge Inspector (National) - 2006
DAWIA Level II FE201 Facilities Engineering - 2005
DAWIA Level I ACQ101-Fundamentals of System Acquisition Management - 2000
Registered Professional Structural Engineer - 1974
Professional Based Training Courses
FINANCIAL TRAINING-201/Web-Based reporting - 2008
ISO TRAINING/Project Planning Summary - 2008
ISO TRAINING/Project Plan Required Socuments/Procedures - 2008
ALION MANAGEMENT TRAINING - 2007
Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2007 - 2006
Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2005 - 2005
NAVY Leadership Development Initiative - 2005
AutoCAD 2000 - 2000
Autodesk Architectural Desktop 3.3 - 2000
Network Fundamentals - 2000
Windows NT4.0 Professional - 2000
Windows 2000 Installation and Configuration - 2000
Windows 2000 Professional and Server - 2000
Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure - 2000
Stephen Covey -7 Habits of an Effective Leader - 1999
Coaching Team Process - 1999
AutoCAD R14 - 1995
3D Studio MAX - 1994
AutoCAD R13 - 1994
Construction Contract Management - 1987
Value Engineering - 1986
Seismic Design of Buildings - 1986
Reinforced Concrete Design for Practicing Engineers - 1986
Programming in Pascal - 1984
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