DENNIS G.

ALLEN
Springfield, VA 22153 (703) 447-3255 dga_forte@drybrook.net

PROFILE
Results-oriented professional with primary strength acting as liaison between IT development/support organizations and their client communities. Achieved record of improving efficiency, profitability, and productivity through technology and process improvements. Quick learner who adapts rapidly to new technologies and environments. Previous Secret and Top Secret security clearances.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Requirements Definition Systems Analysis Cost/Benefit Analysis Functional Reqmts to Design Specs Staff and User Training Project Planning Vendor & Client Relations Process Improvement Project Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Consultant, Annandale, VA (11/1991 present) For ExxonMobil Corporation: Coordinated the implementation of a worldwide virtual classroom service Elicited, analyzed, and documented user requirements Prepared technical and operational specifications used to prepare detailed system development documents Acted as liaison between user, vendor, and IT community, including corporate-level executives Managed the implementation of the software solution Developed all system documentation, including functional and systems specifications and user acceptance test plans Developed training plans and oversight of user and support personnel training Served as SME for the implemented system Performed system performance monitoring to anticipate and prevent problems; worked with support team to resolve identified issues Developed and presented management reports and briefings Supported the implementation of a worldwide application upgrade Led team of software analysts in the coordination of a refinery-related applications Performed data extraction from global databases to prepare reports for upper management and operational technicians For a specialized interstate transportation company: Analyzed existing business processes to determine data and processing requirements Designed and developed automated management information system Increased efficiency of freight movements, manifest and bill of lading control, billing, analyses of tariffs, equipment performance, and transportation component profitability For the Federal Aviation Administration: Determined requirements for an automated training program to replace classroom screening process for air traffic controller candidates Analyzed pre- and post-implementation screening process testing results, validating the concept and leading to mainstream implementation.

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Dennis G. Allen Page 2 of 3 QUALEX INTERNATIONAL, Vienna, VA Program Director, DOD (12/1986 11/1991) Directed and performed analytical support for the Survivability, Lethality, and Key Technologies Division. Performed analysis of resource allocation strategies in multiple potential budget scenarios. Developed and submitted competitive proposals, cost and technical volumes MERIDIAN CORPORATION, Alexandria, VA Project Manager, DOE and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) (8/1983 12/1986) Led budget analysis and program support team for Renewable Energy Systems operating power development of the DOD/DOE M-X Missile Project Oversaw project planning, acquisition strategy development, mission needs definition, MIS development, and support of Planning, Programming and Budgeting System activities Managed preparation and submission of successful major proposals Contributed to analysis of requirement for implementing DARPA milestone tracking and forwardfunding databases. Facilitated in-depth understanding of data flow and data sources (internal and external) available to databases Designed and developed database application for DARPAs Information Science and Technology Office, providing capability for analyzing budget execution in terms of committed funds SRA CORPORATION, Arlington, VA Team Lead, U.S. Marshals Service (11/1982 8/1983) Planned project and defined requirements for development of automated management support network Managed implementation of pilot project to concurrently test distributed processing and host-supported alternatives for providing support to field offices Analyzed and developed telecommunications and systems configuration requirements and alternatives for pilot project Meridian Corporation, Alexandria, VA Team Lead, Department of Energy (6/1980-11/1982) Provided technical and analytical assistance to the Systems Test and Evaluation Branch of DOE's Office of Solar Thermal Technology (this included analytical support of budget planning and formulation, project direction, and control and program guidance) Performed system analysis and management support activities for the Program Director for Project Management (PDPM) within DOE's Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy staff (this included MIS requirements analysis efforts, as well as the development of comprehensive enhancements to PDPM's management capabilities) Performed program office support for the Office of Coal Technology and the Office of Program Support, within the Fossil Energy organization (including budget formulation and submission) Sterling Systems, Inc., McLean, VA Team Lead, Department of Energy (8/1979-6/1980) Analyzed requirements and operational parameters for a program/project management tracking and control system for a division of DOE's Office of Coal Utilization. The effort involved selection and utilization of packaged computer software products to provide automated project cost and schedule monitoring capabilities

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Dennis G. Allen Page 3 of 3 Santa Fe Corporation., Alexandria, VA Project Manager, U.S. Postal Service (4/1976-8/1979) Directed an effort to support the Transportation Management System Implementation staff. This team developed detailed implementation plans, analyzed transportation requirements, validated alternative cost savings projections, and developed special-purpose management information systems Lulejian & Associates, Inc., Alexandria, VA Analyst, U.S. Navy (1/1973-4/1976) Analyzed and developed various management information systems for the U. S. Navy, including the systems definition and information requirements phases of the Master Design Plan and Program Resources Catalog for the Naval Command Support Division of the Chief of Naval Operations staff; these products have become valuable management tools whereby budgetary, scheduling and operational information is monitored and controlled by the Planning and Programming Office. Computer Sciences Corporation, Falls Church, VA Analyst, U.S. Postal Service (2/1972-1/1973) Performed analytical studies of the National Bulk Mail System financial data related to the determination of the level of savings achieved as the network became implemented and developed computer models to assess the reasonableness of reported savings in light of attrition, workload transfers, and seasonality Performed cost-effectiveness analysis of letter mail sorting schemes using a computer-based model to simulate operations and evaluate proposed and existing methods (automated and manual) for sorting letter mail

EDUCATION
RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, Troy, NY Bachelor of Science: Management Sciences