Thomas Durman

2285 Stewart Ave. Apt. 2413

St. Paul, MN 55116

860-392-9239

tdurman@yahoo.com

 

 

Experience:

UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS), Burnsville MN, November 2013-Present

Program Manager – Sensors and Integrated Systems

·          Responsible for managing airframe and engine sensor development programs for Pilatus and Pratt& Whitney

·          Support the UTAS Program Management Office with contract business-case status and forecasts

 

Westinghouse Electric Co, Windsor CT, October 2008-November 2013

Project Manager – AP1000 Nuclear Instrumentation System

·          Managed 3 AP1000 NIS projects totaling $32 million in scope.

·          Accountable for the successful completion of product design, qualification testing, production and delivery.

·          Responsible for all aspects of planning, staffing, project execution and reporting to the program’s upper management.

 

Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford CT, October 2000-October 2008

Master Scheduler (Aug 2004-October 2008)

·          Managed a cross-functional team to implement a Primavera/SAP integrated program management solution, reporting directly to the Sr. VP of Military Engines.

·          Participated in an enterprise scheduling system selection and presented the findings to P&W’s Executive Committee.

·          Provided guidance and training to P&W’s planners

·          Integrated WBS schedules from deployed planners into a comprehensive Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) twice a month

·          Performed critical path analysis of the F135 networked schedule on a monthly basis, submitting the results to our customer through a scheduling CDRL

 

EVMS Program Analyst (December 2002-August 2004)

·          Assisted the Program Management Office in assessing the F119 Flight test program’s status, identifying areas requiring project management action and presenting probable project outcomes

·          Provided guidance to the EVMS analysts supporting the task managers

·          Played a primary role in the baselining of the Flight Test program and in the movement of work from the Core F119 program (EMD) to the Flight Test program

·          Planned and coordinated the closure of the F119 Core program (EMD) with multiple groups

 

Arthur Andersen LLP, Hartford, CT, August 1996 – September 2000

Manager

·          Contributed to the development of project implementation methodologies for Arthur Andersen Business Consulting

·          Developed project workplans and mechanisms to monitor workplan progress

·          Led several process and system implementation sub-teams

·          Facilitated meetings with client personnel to overcome implementation and process improvement issues

·          Developed process changes to assist clients in improving various aspects of their operations

·          Planned and conducted multiple phases of three ERP and one Electronic Procurement implementation including objective identification, design, testing, go-live support

·          Provided coaching for recently hired consultants

·          Assisted in the conversion of data from legacy systems to new core business applications

·          Assessed information infrastructures to determine if they met clients' requirements

·          Selected business software packages and network solutions to meet clients' needs

·          Configured the Order fulfillment, Procurement and Inventory Control modules of the JD Edwards World and OneWorld ERP systems

·          Attended several classes, created by Arthur Andersen, to enhance skills in leadership, project management, presentation development, meeting facilitation and business consulting

 

 

 

Gerber Optical Inc., South Windsor, CT , June 1994-July 1996

MIS Specialist             

·          Assisted in the installation and support of a Windows NT/Unix network

·          Assisted in the development of the company's information technology strategy

·          Developed and implemented network policies and procedures including security, data redundancy and disaster recovery

 

Bevan Rabell, Inc., Wichita KS , May 1988 - July 1993

Airframe and Powerplant Technician / Avionics Installation Technician

·          Supervised an installation team of 4 technicians

·          Integrated advanced avionics systems with the flight control systems of numerous aircraft models

 

Education:             

The University of Connecticut, Storrs, MBA Program, Graduation, May 1995

Dual concentrations in finance and operations management included project planning and management, financial and operational performance analysis and database design. Additionally, core courses provided insights into strategic management, international operations and financial market investment strategies.

 

Wichita State University, Wichita KS, Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management, May 1990

Major in Aviation management addressed the unique marketing, legal and operational aspects of civil aviation while providing a strong historical perspective of the entire aerospace industry.  Minor in economics provided an understanding of intermediate macro and micro economic theory and techniques.

 

Western Nebraska College, Associate of Arts in Aircraft Maintenance, Sidney NE, Dec. 1987

FAA Airframe and Powerplant maintenance certification provided detailed familiarity with aircraft systems, construction materials and processes.  FAA private pilot certification included a working knowledge of aircraft operation, aerodynamics, weather and general aviation regulations.

 

Personal

Interests:               

Activities have included flying, skydiving and physical training.  Interests include technological, economic and military history

 

Professional:             

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute

Earned Certification of Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) from APICS

Advanced Strategic Project Management certification from Villanova University

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Connecticut Wing Maintenance Officer

              Graduated from U.S. Army Airborne School in 1985.

              Hold memberships in the following organizations:

·          Project Management Institute (PMI)

·          Alpha Eta Rho (professional flying fraternity)

·          Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)

·          Soaring Society of America.

 

Computer

Skills:                           

Computer skills include the following:

·          Primavera P6

·          SAP Project module

·          MS Project

·          MS Office products

·          JD Edwards World and OneWorld ERP systems