3.0 - Work - Baseline

I'm a Sr. Systems Analyst (Software Development Team Manager, Sr. Software Engineer, Computer Programmer, Software Developer—take your pick). I work for a large company contracted to the military. I generally like my job. The work I do is important; I make a difference. My team is wonderful—best I've ever worked with. We do a great job and have a good time.

The management team is straight out of Dilbert.

The military has decided to move our organization across the country. It makes no sense, and management is not handling it well. They won't realize what they've done until it's too late. I'm not planning on moving, and neither are most of the people on my team. Everyone is looking for a job—the mass exodus has begun.

If you are looking for a software development management type—and you're within commuting distance of Hampton, VA—here's my resume in a nutshell:

MBA, Information Systems, Old Dominion University, 1999
B.A., Business/Tech. Mgt & HRA, 1995
B.S., CIS, 1995

Fifteen years of practical and progressive experience in requirements analysis, software application design, implementation, process development, and team leadership. Full lifecycle experience on projects varying widely in both scope and technology.

2001 - Present: Sr. Systems Analyst
- Led team of 19 IT professionals through full SDLC processes.
- Took on a project that had been unsuccessfully outsourced twice over three years at a cost exceeding $800,000, and personally designed and developed a working system in two months.
- The go-to-guy for rapid prototype development.

1999-2001: Systems Analyst/Sr. Software Engineer, SAIC
- Managed software development activities.
- Designed/developed ASP/SQL server web apps.
- Ensured smooth cross-country relocation of software development activities.

1992–1999: (Jr/Sr/Lead) Computer Programmer/Systems Analyst, USAF
- Member/Trainer/Supervisor of a team responsible for providing software for C2/C3I systems.
- Standardized software development processes - achieved CMM level 3.

This is my baseline. I like my job, but it's going away, so I'm looking for work. Frustration to follow...