DAVID M.

DYLLA
Burnsville, MN 55337 651.269.6143 www.linkedin.com/in/daviddylla/ david_dylla@yahoo.com

SUMMARY Innovative Engineering Program Manager with strong track record of proven performance in leading large and complicated development programs. Accustomed to handling sensitive situations and challenging projects. Poised and competent with a demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences; thrives in deadlinedriven environments by using excellent team-building skills and maintaining poise and a sense of humor under pressure.

SKILLS Engineering Leader IT / MIS Portfolio Manager Project and Program Manager Earned Value Manager Certified Cost Account Manager Team Builder / Motivator Implementer of Disciplined Engineering Practices Risk Manager Integration and Test Leader

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE THOMSON REUTERS, Eagan, MN 2011 2013

MIS Portfolio Manager, Intellectual Property and Science Business Unit 2012 2013 Oversaw Management Information Systems (MIS) demand management and Upgrade Prioritization for IP and Science Business Unit (BU). Implemented new process for managing resource demand within MIS. Worked closely with MIS and business unit leadership, properly assessing and categorizing enhancement requests. Provided detailed sizing estimates for significant enhancement projects. Drove program / project prioritization in support of strategic goals. Senior Project Manager, CRM Technical Marketing Applications 2011 2012 Managed roll-out and support of IBMs Unica Tool Suite in support of Legal, Financial and Risk BUs. Injected planning discipline, improving communications with Financial and Risk BU. Improved customer relationship with Legal BU by improving communications, coordination, and delivering greatly improved results. LOCKHEED MARTIN, Eagan, MN and Port Hueneme, CA 1991 2011

Engineering Program Manager, P-3C Capability Upgrade Program 2008 2011 Oversaw Engineering Design / Performance for an International, Direct Commercial Sale aircraft upgrade program for a European customer. Managed staff of 65 and budget of $30M. Designed and implemented complex upgrade to 5 existing aircraft that met requirements and were delivered to satisfied customers. Led multi-discipline engineering team that achieved exceptional results. Increased software productivity >20% by minimizing design requirements change, removing obstacles, and building high-performing team. Improved mechanical engineering performance by more than 15% by using creative incentives, streamlining processes, and implementing improved design tools. Chief Engineer, Communications and Networks Drove engineering performance in start-up market segment. proposals. Oversaw staff of 40 and budget of $8M. 2007 2008 Defined product improvement plans and cost

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Developed research and development strategies that improved existing product appeal and resulted in continuing sales of $2M-5M annually. Closed out and delivered proposal that won a $50M+ contract award. Personally led completion of the Presidential Helicopter (VH-71) UHF Satellite Communications System from design review through system acceptance.

Maritime Security Project Engineer, Integrated Domain Awareness 2006 Spearheaded unique research and development effort that brought together products from several company sites into an integrated system. Oversaw staff of 15 and budget of $2.5M. Used problem identification and solution brainstorming sessions with potential customers, shaping solutions and creating product to fulfill needs. Achieved participation in New Technologies Demonstration event with US Navy and a program award, providing integrated surveillance technologies. Communications and Networks Technical Director, Littoral Combat Ship 2004 2005 Managed engineering content and performance for a fixed price contract with United States Navy. Directed staff of 55 and budget of $7.5M. Led engineering team that produced 38 racks of integrated, shock hardened communications and networking equipment supported the information technology requirements for new class of warships. Reduced ships staffing profile from nearly 20 to a single operator, dramatically reducing personnel costs for US Navy. Recognized for exceptional performance and received Evening of Stars Award; typically awarded to top 1% of employees within review period. Common Radio Room Project Engineer, Seawolf Class Submarine 2004 Managed engineering content and performance for a cost plus subcontract with General Dynamics, Electric Boat. Supervised staff of 45 and budget of $12.5M. Led Engineering Team that delivered 6 racks of integrated, shock hardened communications equipment that supported the Radio Communication requirements for Seawolf Class Submarine. Previous positions held Integration and Test Lead, Multiple Projects 1998 2003 Responsible for System Qualification Testing and customer sell-off / acceptance for several communications and networking projects Aegis Weapon System Test Director, In-Service Engineering Agency 1991 1997 (ISEA) Support Contract, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division Provided Aegis Weapon System subject matter expertise support for US Navy upgrade, test and evaluation events. Drove completion of integrated system-level testing events. UNITED STATES NAVY, San Diego, CA 1985 1990

Operations Specialist Operations Specialist with special qualification as Air Controller, including Top Gun program training as Ground Controller. Combat Information Center Supervisor and Department Training Coordinator.

EDUCATION BA, Information Technology Management, Concordia University, Saint Paul, MN, GPA: 3.97 / 4.0