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Zachary Jordan Zimmerman

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Results-driven Junior Solutions Architect with nearly three years of experience designing and delivering enterprise architectures within the Department of Defense (DoD) framework. Skilled in DoDAF viewpoint development, digital engineering, and model-based systems engineering, with a proven track record of enabling mission success through strategic communication and stakeholder alignment. Adept at leading cross-functional collaboration between government, industry, and FFRDC partners to reduce program risk, optimize solutions, and accelerate delivery timelines. Recognized with multiple Employee of the Month awards for exceptional performance, attention to detail, and commitment to operational excellence. Holds TS/SCI clearance and advanced training in Agile, SAFe, SysML, and architectural modeling.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Junior Solutions Architect

Exigo Corporation
Colorado Springs, Colorado
01.2021 - Current
  • Design architectures in accordance with the Department of Defense Architectural Framework (DoDAF), producing strategic communication products such as OV, AV, SV, CV, and PV viewpoints to support decision-making.
  • Lead Point of Contact between Project ENIGMA and ESS, establishing secure communications pathways among industry developers, FFRDCs, and government program offices.
  • Support Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) program within the Out-of-Band Command and Control IPT and Digital Engineering IPT, delivering market research, requests for information, and stakeholder communications to reduce program risk and cost.
  • Manage tasks and personnel to ensure timely delivery of a Digital Engineering Ecosystem enabling collaboration between ESS and contractors.
  • Key Contributions:
  • BMC3: Created OV-1, SV-1, CV-1, PV-1 to define government reference architecture; products used by Brig. Gen. Sejba in program briefings.
  • EGS: Produced AV-1 and SV-1 for stakeholder awareness during Agile Development Planning Increment demos.
  • ESS: Developed talking papers, RFIs, and summary sheets to support alternative Out-of-Band C2 systems evaluation.

Detailer & Administrative Assistant

Stinson Aviation
Centennial, CO
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to passengers and aviation departments.
  • Assisted in aircraft ground support, including stocking, routine cleaning, ordering materials, and processing returns.
  • Provided administrative support to senior leadership, managing clerical duties, compliance documentation, and office functions.
  • Supervised a team of three mechanics, coordinating daily assignments, monitoring progress, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards

Education

M.S. - Project Management (In Progress)

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.2026

B.A. - Communications

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Pine Creek High School
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2015

Skills

  • DoDAF Architecture Development
  • Agile / SAFe / Kanban Methodologies
  • Digital Engineering & MBSE
  • Strategic Communication
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Process Improvement
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced)
  • Adobe Creative Tools

Certification

  • Digital Engineering / Model-Based Systems Engineering Certification – MTSI
  • SAFe Agile Certified
  • SysML Certified Practitioner
  • Sparx EA / Cameo Training
  • Kanban & Agile Practices
  • Advanced Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Publisher

Awards

Exigo Employee of the Month – Nov 2023, Jan 2024, Mar 2024, Jan 2025

Timeline

Junior Solutions Architect

Exigo Corporation
01.2021 - Current

Detailer & Administrative Assistant

Stinson Aviation
01.2019 - 01.2021

M.S. - Project Management (In Progress)

Arizona State University

B.A. - Communications

University of Northern Colorado

High School Diploma -

Pine Creek High School

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