bob@rpchurchill.com | linkedin.com/in/robertpchurchill |
Davenport (Orlando), FL | 412-523-0188 |
Summary
Experienced process analyst who has completed analysis, architecture, development, simulation, modeling, control system, and business process reengineering projects at over 80 facilities worldwide. Applies deep analytical skills to understand and document complex processes. Applies communication and facilitation skills to work with customers and technical teams. Builds conceptual process and data models and helps identify, negotiate, and define project requirements. Applies software engineering skills to develop, manage, and deliver robust and efficient solutions in multiple industries.
Core Competencies
Systems Analysis | Business Analysis | Requirements Engineering |
Process Discovery | Data Collection | Data Analysis |
Process Mapping | Domain Knowledge Acquisition | Subject Matter Expert Interviews |
Business Process Reengineering | Process Improvement | Operations Research |
Continuous Simulation | Discrete-Event Simulation | Monte Carlo Analysis |
Reliability Engineering | Six Sigma Analysis (Quality) | Lean Analysis (Throughput) |
SDLC / Scrum / Agile / Waterfall | Documenting As-Is / To-Be States | Thermodynamics |
Certifications
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) #13426854
Certification in Business Data Analytics (CBDA) #27083354 (through 2022)
Project Management Professional (PMP) #1284485
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Scrum Developer (A-CSD) (Scrum Alliance)
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CLSSBB) #VIL020684 (through 2018)
Accomplishments and Benefits Realized
Designed, built, and commissioned many large software systems in every role through full life cycle.
Improved operations and procurements against Iron Triangle constraints of Cost, Time, and Quality.
Effective analysis and decomposition led to robust, flexible, modular solution designs.
Detailed data collection, analysis, and conditioning enhanced use for system inputs and outputs.
Graphical process maps and interfaces allowed more accurate control and situational awareness.
Software Engineering
System Architecture | Multi-Tier and Web Architecture | Inter-Process Communication |
Real-Time Computing | Industrial Control Systems | Interactive Training Systems |
Interactive Computer Graphics | User Interface Design | Testing / V&V / Acceptance |
Microservices | DevOps | Unified Interfaces |
Multiple computer architectures, programming languages, communication protocols, and office tools.
Experience
Universal Studios Orlando (contracted through Hays) – Orlando, FL 2018
Business Analyst, Software Reverse Engineer
Applied knowledge of software engineering, management, governance, and configuration to document and propose improvements for software stack and supporting DevOps processes.
Independent Developer and Process Analyst – Kensington, MD and Davenport (Orlando), FL 2015–Present
Business Analyst, Simulation Developer, Web Developer
Refreshed and extended development, analysis, communication, and leadership skills through research, courses, books, meetups, Scrum and CBAP certifications, and website at rpchurchill.com
RTR Technologies, LLC (split from Regal) – Aberdeen, MD, Lexington Park, MD 2010–2015
Operations Research Analyst, Business Analyst, Software Engineer, Simulation Developer (description)
Applied elicitation, discovery, data collection, domain knowledge, software engineering, architecture, design, communication, and process analysis skills as part of Agile and Scrum teams to create and use process simulations to improve customer operations.
Regal Decision Systems, Inc. – Baltimore (Linthicum), MD 2002–2010
Operations Research Analyst, Business Analyst, Software Engineer, Simulation Developer (description)
Served as project manager for multiple analysis and development efforts and program manager for several logistics task orders under an umbrella support contract: $4.7M/year, 35 employees, 3 subcontractors, and a satellite office.
Applied elicitation, discovery, data collection, domain knowledge, software engineering, architecture, design, communication, and process analysis skills as part of Agile and Scrum teams to create and use process simulations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico:
American Auto-Matrix – Pittsburgh, PA 2000–2002
Senior Software Engineer (description)
Applied discovery, data collection, domain knowledge, software engineering, communication, and process analysis skills to update HVAC controller products and supervisory control software.
Bricmont, Inc. (later acquired by Andritz) – Pittsburgh, PA 1994–2000
Software Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Simulation Developer, Process Engineer (description)
Applied elicitation, discovery, data collection, domain knowledge, software engineering, architecture, design, and process analysis skills to design, implement, and service Level 2 model-predictive supervisory temperature control and material handling systems for steel reheat and induction melting furnaces in locations all over the world.
CIScorp (Corporate Information Systems, Inc.) – Pittsburgh, PA 1993–1994
Business Analyst, FileNet Imaging Programmer (description)
Applied elicitation, discovery, data collection, domain knowledge, software engineering, design, communication, and process analysis skills as part of Agile-like teams to design and implement FileNet document imaging systems for business process re-engineering projects in many industries.
Micro Control Systems (contracted through IMC International) – Pittsburgh, PA 1993
Control Systems Engineer (description)
Updated database and user interface of control system for soaking pits and reheat furnaces.
Westinghouse (contracted through IMC International) – Pittsburgh, PA 1989–1992
Software Engineer, Simulation Developer, Process Engineer (description)
Applied research, data collection, domain knowledge, software engineering, communication, and process analysis skills in cooperative, iterative teams to design and implement software to simulate fluid systems in full scope, real-time BWR and PWR nuclear power plant training simulators on multi-processor distributed architectures.
Sprout-Bauer (later acquired by Andritz) – Muncy, PA 1988–1989
Process Engineer, Systems Analyst (description)
Applied discovery, data collection, domain knowledge, and process analysis skills to map flow and instrumentation systems, perform calculations for detailed heat and material balances, and recommend quality improvements for several types of turnkey mechanical pulping systems.
Military Service
United States Army – Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX 1984–1988
Air Defense Artillery
Education
Carnegie Mellon University – Pittsburgh, PA 1984
Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering
Extra concentration in computing.
Patent
US 6259071 (description) 2001
Single-point temperature control system for a multi-section line furnace
Organizations
International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Scrum Alliance (link)
Volunteer Work
IIBA Chapters – Tampa, FL (plus Orlando, Pittsburgh, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia) 2018-present
Speaker and Mentor
Gave numerous presentations in person and online, and coached weekly online training sessions.
Advisory Committee – Post University, Waterbury, CT 2015-2021
Industry Representative to CIS Program
Offered recommendations regarding soft skills, team dynamics, business analysis, discovery, requirements, data usage and integration, and tools.
Baltimore NodeSchool – Baltimore, MD 2017-2018
Volunteer Programming Mentor (description)
Coached new JavaScript programmers through online programming exercises.
Ruby for Good – Front Royal, VA 2016
Volunteer Programmer and Analyst (description)
Four-day group project to implement web systems for various charities, including the National Zoo's Red Panda research program.
Junior Achievement – Pittsburgh, PA 1991-1993
Industry Adviser, Evening Program
Served program for two years in which high school students form and operate their own companies. I had participated in the program as a student for three years, serving as Production Manager, VP of Production, and finally President during my senior year of high school.
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