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Nicole Algire

Colorado Springs

Summary

Dynamic Systems Engineer with a proven track record at Lockheed Martin, skilled in creative problem solving and agile methodologies. Successfully designed and taught Military customer training programs, enhancing customer proficiency and performance. Adept at requirements analysis and user acceptance testing, driving project success through innovative solutions and effective communication.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Systems Engineer

Lockheed Martin
01.2020 - Current

Systems Engineer - GPS Ground Control Segment

  • Developed comprehensive requirement documentation, facilitating clear communication between stakeholders and technical teams.
  • Mentored engineering staff on Agile methodologies, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Developed user stories and acceptance criteria to guide development processes and deliverables.
  • Implemented consistent review processes for requirement documents, reducing errors and ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations.
  • Established standards for requirement specifications, driving consistency across multiple projects and initiatives.
  • Reviewed, evaluated and identified requirements for testability

Test Engineer - GPS Ground Control Segment

  • Developed and executed comprehensive test plans to ensure software quality and functionality.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects in timely manner.
  • Mentored junior engineers, fostering skills in testing methodologies and best practices.
  • Optimized regression testing efforts through continuous improvement of test cases and methodologies.
  • Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives.

Customer Trainer - GPS Ground Control Segment

  • Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for military personnel to enhance operational readiness
  • Managed scheduling and logistics for training events, ensuring smooth execution of sessions.
  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to create accurate training content.
  • Enhanced trainee performance by implementing engaging and interactive instructional strategies.
  • Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.

Math Teacher

Vista Ridge High School
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
  • Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student understanding of mathematical concepts.

Human Resources Sergeant

United States Army National Guard
02.2009 - 02.2017
  • Tracked and processed administrative actions for a Brigade of over 1000 soldiers
  • Led trainings to subordinate units about proper practices and optimal SIDPERS database uses
  • Trained, managed and led a team of four personnel

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
05-2019

Skills

  • Creative problem solving
  • Train-the-trainer
  • Planning and coordination
  • Regression testing
  • Agile methodologies
  • Use case development
  • User story creation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • User acceptance testing
  • Requirements analysis

Awards

2023 Lockheed Martin Engineering and Technology Individual Award Winner

  • Providing key training to the 2nd Navigation Warfare Squadron responsible for Global Positioning System (GPS) operations to begin early use of new modernized GPS codes.

Timeline

Systems Engineer

Lockheed Martin
01.2020 - Current

Math Teacher

Vista Ridge High School
08.2019 - 01.2020

Human Resources Sergeant

United States Army National Guard
02.2009 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Nicole Algire