Neil Albert
NFA Consulting
Advanced Cost Topics Track: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) (ACT03)
Neil F. Albert is President/CEO of NFA Consulting, LLC. a company specializing in strategic planning, cost/schedule analysis, acquisition management, and program assessment. He is also currently the President of Advanced Concepts and Technologies International, LLC (ACT-I) a company providing “Total Acquisition Management” and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) support. For the past 30+ years Neil has been the principal author for the Department of Defense’s military standard on Work Breakdown Structures (MIL-STD 881).
Bryan Anderson
Cobec Consulting, Inc.
Processes & Best Practices Track: Measuring Portfolio Value for Government Programs and Initiatives (BP01)
Machine Learning Track: Growing Maintenance Costs: Understanding How Weather Impacts Maintenance (ML01)
Bryan Anderson is a consultant with Cobec Consulting, focusing on operations research and software development. Recently, has helped develop several data systems and supporting the FAA’s IP&A operations research group. Prior, he was an Industrial Engineer improving supply chain operations for a national grocery wholesaler. Mr. Anderson’s academic background includes a BA in Economics & Mathematics from Augsburg College and MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.
Kelsey Anderson
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
Scheduling & Programming Track: Impact of Scope Changes on Schedule Growth (SP01)
Kelsey Anderson has four years of experience working as a Cost and Schedule Analyst and is currently a Lead Schedule Analyst at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). She has supported a variety of Navy and Marine Corps Programs to include Aegis, Railgun, and Ground Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR). Ms. Anderson entered civil service in 2015 after receiving her Bachelors in Mathematics from Old Dominion University.
Henry Apgar
MCR, LLC
Communication & Visualization Track: The Legacy of Parametric Estimating (CV01)
Parametrics Track: Parametric Estimating and Cost Estimating Relationships (PAR01)
Parametrics Track: Complex Models (PAR06)
Henry Apgar is a cost engineer at MCR, with 45 years’ experience developing parametric models and statistically-based parametric cost estimates. Hank is a lifetime ICEAA member and a Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA), with a degree in electrical engineering and an MBA. He authored the Cost Estimating Chapter for the Space Mission Engineering Handbook. He is co-founder and past president of ISPA and recipient of their lifetime achievement Freiman Award.
Elizabeth Ashwood
Quantech Services
Agile Track: Scrum Agile Software Metric Analysis for AF Information Systems (AG02)
Elizabeth Ashwood is a Cost Analyst for Quantech Services with 1 year of DoD cost analysis experience. Ms. Ashwood has a Bachelor’s of Science in Physics from Georgia Southern University.
Katelyn Barbre
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
Agile Track: What’s the Big Deal? Is Agile Software Development Really Different in the DoD Acquisition Environment? (AG01)
Katelyn Barbre has been working as a cost analyst in support of current and future Naval combat systems using Agile and non-Agile development processes. She has a BS in Applied Mathematics from Mary Baldwin University where she completed her thesis on modeling biological systems. Prior to starting her career at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, she worked in the accounting field as a bookkeeper and auditor.
Bill Barfield
Parametrics Track: Regression Linear (PAR02)
Bill has worked in basic R&D, information systems technology, and cost estimation for Federal and corporate clients. He is an Air Force veteran, a research scientist in Navy underwater acoustics, and experienced in software development. He has provided cost estimation for the Air Force Cost Analysis Agency, the Internal Revenue Service, OSD/Health Affairs, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Missile Defense Agency, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Agriculture, and US Navy. Bill is an avid soccer player, has a MS in Technology Management from University of Maryland University College, a BS in Mathematics from Old Dominion University, and is CCEA certified.
Erin Barkel
Sprott School of Business, Carleton University
Planning & Strategy Track: Sinking, Fast and Slow (PS01)
Erin Barkel is the Manager of Costing Policy and Training in the Costing Centre of Expertise of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and a part-time student in the PhD in Management program at the Sprott School of Business. A Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst, Erin serves on both the Canadian Chapter and International boards of the International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association.
Tia M Barnes
Cobec Consulting, Inc.
Scheduling & Programming Track: Blending Contract and Project Management to Achieve Cost Savings (SP04)
Tia Barnes is a consultant with Cobec Consulting, focusing on Project Management for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) capital investments. Tia’s industry experience also includes earned value management and a master scheduler. She has 25 years’ experience in cost estimating, forecasting and project management. Mrs. Barnes’ academic background includes a BS in Business Management from the University of Maryland.
Joe Bauer
PRICE Systems, LLC.
Communication & Visualization Track: The Point Estimate Is Not the Point (CV04)
Joe Bauer is a Solutions Consultant with PRICE Systems. Joe joined PRICE after twenty years of service in the US Air Force. He is the primary technical support for Air Force customers, providing training, mentoring, and consulting in parametric estimation and data analysis. He earned a Master of Science degree in Cost Analysis in 2009 from the Air Force Institute of Technology and an MBA in 2005. Joe is a Certified Cost Estimator / Analyst (CCEA) with ICEAA.
George Bayer Jr.
Cobec Consulting, Inc.
Processes & Best Practices Track: Measuring Portfolio Value for Government Programs and Initiatives (BP01)
George Bayer, a Director at Cobec Consulting with over 20 years of Finance experience, manages cost and benefits estimating teams for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) acquisitions. Prior to the FAA, George led economic analyses and DCF valuations at BP and ConocoPhillips. Mr. Bayer received the Leadership/Management Award for the Washington ICEAA Chapter in 2017 and has a BSBA in Finance from the University of Florida and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.
Richard Bazzy
Technomics, Inc.
Methods Track: A New Approach When Cost/Capability Trades Matter Most (MM02)
With over 35 years of life cycle cost estimating experience, Mr. Rich Bazzy has been providing SME cost analyst support to the Army’s Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM). Before joining Technomics, Mr. Bazzy served as the Chief of TACOM’s Cost and System’s Analysis (C&SA) Office where he managed, led, and developed Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), BCAs, and Earned Value Management (EVM) analyses on many of the Army’s primary weapon systems.
Ben Berkman
Technomics, Inc.
Processes & Best Practices Track: Flexfiles: The Next Generation in Contractor Cost Reporting (BP02)
Ben Berkman is an analyst at Technomics, Inc. He has experience performing cost analysis and acquisition support for OSD CAPE. He is currently an analyst in the Defense Cost and Resource Center (DCARC), providing Cost & Software Data Report (CSDR) data collection and analysis support for the Cost Assessment Data Enterprise (CADE). He also supports the CADE training initiative, educating the Defense cost community on CSDR reporting, including the FlexFile and Quantity Report.
Jack Bianchi
Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA)
Analysis & Modeling Track: Estimating China’s Defense Expenditures (AM08)
Jack Bianchi is a Senior Analyst at CSBA who focuses on national security strategy and defense issues in the Asia-Pacific region. Mr. Bianchi was previously a Research Analyst at Defense Group Inc. where he performed bilingual (Chinese and English) open source research and analysis for U.S. government clients on Chinese cybersecurity issues and China’s defense-related science and technology development. Mr. Bianchi has working proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.
Chad Bielawski
United States Air Force
Processes & Best Practices Track: Business Case on the Cost/Benefit of U.S. Government Support of Contractors in order to Maintain Competition (BP06)
Chad Bielawski is the lead Operations Research Analyst for propulsion acquisition at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. He has been a civilian for nearly four years, with nearly 20 years of prior experience as a contractor with Tecolote Research, Inc. Chad holds a BS in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Mount Union and is currently pursuing a Masters of Cost Estimating and Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School
Brian Bothwell
Government Accountability Office
Processes & Best Practices Track: GAO Updated, New, and Coming Best Practice Guides (BP04)
Advanced Cost Topics Track: GAO Cost Assessment Guide (ACT01)
Brian Bothwell is a Senior Operations Research Analyst for the Government Accountability Office (GAO). He is responsible for performing cost, schedule, Earned Value Management, and technology readiness assessments to support audits on government programs. Before joining GAO, Brian served in the Navy and worked for several government support contractors. Brian holds a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a Masters in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School. Brian is a certified cost estimator/analyst.
Daniel Bowers
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
Scheduling & Programming Track: Impact of Scope Changes on Schedule Growth (SP01)
Daniel Bowers has fourteen years of experience working as a Cost Analyst and is currently a Lead Cost Analyst at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). He has supported the PEO Land Systems, Ground Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) and Ground Based Air Defense (GBAD) projects for the last ten years. Mr. Bowers is DAWIA level III Cost Estimating Certified and received his Master’s in Mathematics from George Mason University and his Bachelors in Mathematics from the University of Mary Washington.
Peter Braxton
Technomics, Inc.
Processes & Best Practices Track: Contractually Speaking: The Story of DoD Contract Vehicles (BP05)
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Prob/Stat Basic (CEB10)
Parametrics Track: Regression Multiplicative (PAR04)
Peter J. Braxton is a Subject Matter Expert at Technomics, Inc. with 20+ years cost analysis experience. He currently supports training and outreach efforts in relation to OSD CAPE’s Cost Assessment Data Enterprise (CADE) and leads AFCAA-sponsored contracts database research efforts. In the past, Peter has supported NCCA and ODASA-CE cost research efforts and DAU cost analysis curriculum development. Peter has been recognized by ICEAA for Service to Society (2013) and Education (2007).
Raymond Britt
Booz Allen Hamilton
Risk Track: Risk: Intentional Interaction With Uncertainty (RR04)
Raymond Britt is currently a Business Strategy Analyst Senior Manager at Booz Allen Hamilton. He has a myriad of experiences over the years in Project Management, Operational Planning, Military Operations, Nuclear Engineering, Data Analytics and Risk Management. He has also worked as an Analyst for the Office of Naval Intelligence and currently, as a Senior Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton, leads a team of data analysts to help solve today’s most pressing problems.
Ian Brown
Galorath, Inc.
Software Track: Estimating and Managing Modern Software Development Programs (SW03)
Bio Not Provided
Jonathan Brown
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
Machine Learning Track: Machine Learning Assisted Data Extraction and Normalization (ML02)
Dr. Jonathan Brown has ten years of experience as a professional cost estimator. During that time he has developed estimates for systems including submarines, USMC equipment, directed energy weapons, and Navy combat systems and is actively involved in cost estimating research. He is currently a Senior Cost Analyst and Chief Engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. Dr. Brown is DAWIA level III Cost Estimating Certified, ICEAA CCE/A certified and received a PhD in Mathematics from North Carolina State University.
Paul Brown
Systecon
Methods Track: Data Impacts on System Readiness and Cost (MM01)
Paul Brown is a senior analyst with Systecon North America. In his current role, Paul provides life cycle logistics and sustainment support within the DoD, analyzing the trade-offs between system costs and readiness. His prior experience in the defense industry has included a wide-range of cost estimating and analysis and workforce analysis supporting various members of the Intelligence Community, as well as the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and select civilian agencies.
Brandon Bryant
Technomics, Inc.
Analysis & Modeling Track: Don’t Just Use Your Data… Exploit It! (AM01)
Brandon Bryant is a lead analyst at Technomics, Inc. and is currently based out of Troy, MI. He supports the US Army TACOM with cost estimating and tool cost database and tool development. He previously supported OSD CAPE’s Cost Assessment Data Enterprise (CADE) program as the Requirements Lead. His experience includes implementing cost and software data reporting (CSDR) requirements and working with DoD Cost community to generate new policy and software requirements for standardized data collection.
Kevin Buck
The MITRE Corporation
Computing Track: Comparing Cloud Costs Equitably: J-Funded Capability Development (CC01)
Kevin Buck has 25 yrs of portfolio, investment, and performance management experience in public and private sectors. He focuses on economic analysis, strategic planning, and design of performance management processes for his DoD sponsors. He is Task Lead for MITRE’s “Comparing Cloud Costs Equitably” capability development and the Army Enterprise Data Center (AEDC) Rate Card. Kevin served the US Navy as an enlisted Electrician’s Mate and Officer. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Administration and Master of Science Degree/MBA in Industrial Administration.
Erik Burgess
Burgess Consulting, Inc.
Scheduling & Programming Track: The Programmatic Estimating Tool (PET) (SP02)
Erik Burgess has provided cost estimating and program support to the National Reconnaissance Office since 1995, and prior to that he supported space programs at the USAF Space and Missile Systems Center as an engineer and cost estimator. He is the president of Burgess Consulting Inc., and has also served with the Aerospace Corporation, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, and MCR, LLC. Mr Burgess earned his M.S. and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Sandy Burney
Northrop Grumman
Risk Track: Creating a Cost Driver S-Curve (RR01)
Sandy provides Senior Consulting activities for the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector. Currently, he provides Cost Strategy leadership on high priority new business captures. He has 30-years’ experience in cost estimating, forecasting, systems engineering, and US Government procurement. He has worked in many different fields including: taxes; health care; nuclear waste; missile defense; software development; and aircraft production and sustainment. Functional experience includes: Research; Systems Engineering; Pricing; and Business Development.
Jim Cain
SPAWAR – Navy
Methods Track: PAC Template – Program Acquisition Cost (PAC) Template (MM06)
Jim Cain is a lead cost analyst with the Space and Naval Warfare System Center Pacific (SPAWAR SSC PAC). He has over 30 years of software development experience. Jim is DAWIA level II certified as a cost analyst and has a BS in Mathematics from the University of Southern California and an MS in Mathematics from San Diego State University
Jesse Celis
MCR, LLC
Space & Missiles Track: Adapting Existing Cost Model to Estimate Section 804 Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Fielding Activities (SM01)
Mr. Jesse Celis is MCR Federal’s Vice President for Space Programs and related western region customers. His organization provides integrated program management and technical support to the Air Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) at Los Angeles Air Force Base (AFB), Kirtland AFB, Peterson AFB, Sandia National Labs, and Lawrence Livermore National Labs. Mr. Celis has over 20 years of professional experience in the government and financial industries and has been with MCR since 2001.
Robert Charette
Itabhi Corp.
Software Track: Army Software Sustainment Cost Estimating Results (SW04)
Dr. Robert N. Charette is the President of ITABHI Corporation. He is recognized as a leading international authority in the areas of commercial, government and defense software-intensive systems risk management. He is an award-winning author of several classic books on the management of risk including Software Engineering Risk Analysis and Management, and is a contributing editor to IEEE Spectrum and IEEE Computer magazines.
Jeffery Cherwonik
Technomics, Inc.
Analysis & Modeling Track: Don’t Just Use Your Data… Exploit It! (AM01)
Space & Missiles Track: Estimating Missile G&C Development Cost: An Important Advance (SM06)
Methods Track: A New Approach When Cost/Capability Trades Matter Most (MM02)
Jeff Cherwonik is currently a Program Manager/Senior Cost Analyst at Technomics, Inc. He has over 28 years of experience providing life cycle cost analysis services in applied cost estimating, cost research, and database development. He has experience developing Independent Cost Estimates (ICEs), Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs), and Independent Cost Assessments (ICAs) of complex weapon, space, and intelligence systems. He has also served as workshop chair and presenter at several professional symposia including ICEAA and DODCAS.
Brad Clark
Software Metrics, Inc.
Software Track: Army Software Sustainment Cost Estimating Results (SW04)
Dr. Brad Clark is Vice-President of Software Metrics Inc. His area of expertise is software cost and schedule data collection, analysis and parametric modeling. He co-authored a book with Barry Boehm and others on “Software Cost Estimation with COCOMO II” and with Ray Madachy on “Software Cost Estimation Metrics Manual for Defense Systems”. Dr. Clark received a Ph.D. in Computer Science in from the University of Southern California.
Olivia Collins
Technomics, Inc.
Space & Missiles Track: Estimating Missile G&C Development Cost: An Important Advance (SM06)
Olivia Collins is a Senior Associate at Technomics, Inc. with three years cost analysis experience. Currently she supports Air Force Cost Analysis Agency (AFCAA) Non ACAT I cost and software data reporting (CSDR) collection efforts and Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Cost and Economics (ODASA-CE) Missiles & Munitions Automated Cost Database (ACDB) and methodology development efforts. Olivia is working towards her MS in Data Analytics Engineering at George Mason University.
Cara Cuiule
PRICE Systems, LLC.
Software Track: The Journey to Better ERP Estimation (SW05)
Data Collection & Management Track: “Big Data” Analytics in Operations Research (DM01)
Cara Cuiule is a Cost Research Analyst for PRICE Systems, L.L.C. Her interests are in software cost estimation, and she works to find ways to improve current parametric models. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Stockton University in Galloway, NJ.
Rachel Daugherty
Missile Defense Agency
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Inflation (CEB05)
Rachel Daugherty is the Agency Architecture and Planning Cost Manager for the Cost Analytics and Parametric Estimating Directorate of the Missile Defense Agency. She has extensive cost estimating experience with complex weapon and sensor systems, Analysis of Alternatives, and technology development efforts. Ms. Daugherty received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Business Administration degrees from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She serves as the Greater Alabama ICEAA Chapter Membership Chair.
Kyle Davis
Quantech Services
Agile Track: Scrum Agile Software Metric Analysis for AF Information Systems (AG02)
Kyle Davis is a Senior Cost Analyst for Quantech Services and is the lead cost analyst for the DCGS program within the Air Force’s Digital Directorate. Mr. Davis has 4 years of DoD cost analysis experience focused primarily on information systems. Mr. Davis has a Master’s Degree in Management from the University of Georgia.
Maureen Deane
Tecolote Research, Inc.
Agile Track: Agile Management for Rapid Acquisition (AG03)
Mo Deane is a CCEA and PMP in her tenth year with Tecolote Research. She holds a BA in Economics and an MS in Financial Management. Ms. Deane currently conducts cost analysis in support of the Department of the Navy, and has spent much of her career supporting programs within the NAVAIR portfolio. She has also supported SOCOM, the USCG, and DASA-CE.
Carol Dekkers
Quality Plus Technologies
Agile Track: Pitfalls to Avoid in Agile Fsm Productivity Measurements (AG05)
Software Track: From Point A to Point Estimate: How Requirements Become Function Points (SW02)
Software Track: The 3C’s of Measurement and Cost Estimating Success: Create, Confirm, Convince (SW01)
Software CEBoK Track: Size Based Estimation Methods (SWT09)
Software CEBoK Track: Data Collection and Basic Analysis (SWT10)
Software CEBoK Track: Introduction – Software Engineering (SWT15)
Software CEBoK Track: Scheduling of Software Deliveries (SWT16)
Carol Dekkers, PMP, CFPS (Fellow), P.Eng, CSM, AEC, is founder and CEO of Quality Plus Technologies, Inc. She and her team work with companies who want to succeed with software measurement and functional size measurement. Recently, Carol also became a charter member of the Heart of Agile consulting team. She is a co-author of several textbooks (The IT Measurement Compendium: Estimating and Benchmarking Success with Functional Size Measurement; Program management toolkit for software and systems development; Practical Software Project Estimation; and others,) and is a frequent speaker worldwide on estimating, measurement, ISO standards, project management, communication and quality. Ms Dekkers is a Past-president and former Director of Communications and Marketing for the International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG). She is also a U.S. expert on national body delegation to ISO/IEC standards.
Sheila Dennis
Self-employed
Agile Track: Understanding Federal Sector Agile Productivity: A Benchmark Study (AG04)
Sheila has been a Certified Function Point Specialist for 20 years and is a recognized expert in the functional size measurement arena. After retiring from DOD, she worked for Gartner Group and then became the Vice President and Director of Sizing Practices for the David Consulting Group. She has extensive experience in estimation, cost analysis, benchmarking and business case analysis in both the commercial and government space.
Kevin DeStefano
Herren Associates
Data Collection & Management Track: A Discussion on Data Reliability: Evaluating Qualitative and Quantitative Data (DM02)
Kevin DeStefano is currently a consultant for Herren Associates working as a cost estimator supporting NAVSEA 05C. His time with Herren has provided him with experience in the cost estimation and data analytics. Prior to Herren, Mr. DeStefano received his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University.
James Doswell
US Army DASA-CE
Software Track: Army Software Sustainment Cost Estimating Results (SW04)
James Doswell is a senior software cost analysis at DASA-CE, responsible for independent government cost estimates for Army systems.
Andrew Drennon
Cobec Consulting, Inc.
Scheduling & Programming Track: Blending Contract and Project Management to Achieve Cost Savings (SP04)
Andrew Drennon is a CCEA and a Principal Consultant with Cobec Consulting. He’s currently supporting the acquisition oversight group at the Federal Aviation Administration, the Office of Investment Planning and Analysis. He has previously served ICEAA as Conference Chair and Program Chair and is currently Best Paper Chair. Andrew is a new beekeeper, ask him about pollinators!
Geoffrey Driskell
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
Scheduling & Programming Track: Impact of Scope Changes on Schedule Growth (SP01)
Geoffrey Driskell has six years of experience working as a Cost and Schedule Analyst and is currently a Lead Schedule Analyst at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). He has supported a variety of Navy and Marine Corps Programs throughout all phases of the acquisition cycle. Mr. Driskell entered civil service in 2012 after receiving his Bachelors in Mathematics from the University of Mary Washington.
John Dubelko
The MITRE Corporation
Computing Track: Comparing Cloud Costs Equitably: J-Funded Capability Development (CC01)
Bio Not Provided
Jeremy Eden
Booz Allen Hamilton
Data Collection & Management Track: How to Create a Cost Estimate Using Data Science and RRRrrr Studio! (DM03)
Mr. Eden has been with Booz Allen Hamilton for 12 years and provides support primarily as a technical project manager for Department of Defense (DoD) clients. He has over 18 years of experience performing feasibility studies, intelligence analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and reporting of engineering and economic projects. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech, is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and holds several certifications in Agile and Cybersecurity.
Garth Edwards
MCR, LLC
Scheduling & Programming Track: A Program Managers Guide to Reliable Subcontractor Reporting (SP03)
Garth Edwards is a senior consultant at MCR, LLC and has over 35 years of program controls and finance experience in the aerospace industry. His current work includes program controls of space systems projects. Mr. Edwards holds a BS from the University of Southern California and an MBA from Loyola Marymount University.
Nathan Eskue
Northrop Grumman
Machine Learning Track: The Robot Forecaster–A Continued Study of Artificial Neural Network Application (ML03)
I have a Masters of Engineering from Columbia University (emphasis on data science and risk/revenue management), an MBA from the University of Arizona, as well as a B.S. majoring in Management Information Systems, Operations Management, and Marketing. I’ve had the privilege of working at NASA, Raytheon, and am now leading the Program Material Control team at Northrop Grumman’s Innovation Systems, managing the flow and build of material across our Launch Vehicle Division.
Brian Flynn
Technomics, Inc.
Scheduling & Programming Track: EVM Visualization: The Radar Tool (SP05)
Computing Track: The 11th Commandment: Thou Shalt Migrate to the Cloud (CC02)
Brian Flynn supports national security efforts at Technomics’ Arlington, Virginia, headquarters. He has a deep understanding of and strong working relationships with many of the cost and operations research organizations in the U.S. DoD and the NATO Alliance. His areas of expertise include capability portfolio analysis and AoAs, weapon system and software cost estimating – including the cloud, EVM, econometric modeling, and corporate financial health. Dr. Flynn has undying pride in his service as a Marine.
Gail Flynn
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
Scheduling & Programming Track: Impact of Scope Changes on Schedule Growth (SP01)
Gail Flynn has two and a half years as a cost analyst supporting Air Defense and Command and Control programs for the Navy and Marine Corps. She entered the civil service at NSWC-Dahlgren in 2010 after earning a Bachelors in Mathematics from New Mexico State University.
James Freeman
Booz Allen Hamilton
Cost Estimating Basics Track: EVM Basic (CEB15)
James Freeman is an Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton specializing in EVM and cost estimating. He has 8 years of experience in these disciplines, including as an EVM SME evaluating vendors’ EVM reporting and EVM systems at Department of Health and Human Services. Mr. Freeman is a Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) and Project Management Professional (PMP). He holds a Master’s Degree in Economics and is currently a student at George Mason University’s PhD Program in Economics.
Dan French
Cobec Consulting, Inc.
Software Track: The 3C’s of Measurement and Cost Estimating Success: Create, Confirm, Convince (SW01)
Software Track: From Point A to Point Estimate: How Requirements Become Function Points (SW02)
Dan has twenty years of experience in a variety of IT roles including analyst, developer, tester, project management, software estimation. He has developed CMMi and ISO compliant process improvement and software estimation processes. Dan holds a B.S. in Economics from Virginia Tech and holds certification as a CFPS, PMP and CSM. He also serves as Chairman of the IFPUG FSSC. He’s authored numerous white papers/presentations on software metrics, Agile, and estimation.
Meagan Gadreault
Herren Associates
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Economic Analysis Basic (CEB13)
Dan Galorath
Galorath, Inc.
Software Track: Estimating and Managing Modern Software Development Programs (SW03)
Bio Not Provided
Rick Garcia
MCR, LLC
Space & Missiles Track: Adapting Existing Cost Model to Estimate Section 804 Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Fielding Activities (SM01)
Mr. Garcia is Technical Director for MCR Federal. For 20+ years he has supported the Space and Missile Systems Center and other OSD and Civil programs. Most recently, Rick has focused his efforts on training and mentoring MCR Space Program’s cost estimating personnel. Rick received his undergraduate degree in Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the University of Southern California. Rick is also a lifetime International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) member.
Raymond Garrido
SPAWAR – Navy
Methods Track: PAC Template – Program Acquisition Cost (PAC) Template (MM06)
Raymond Garrido is a lead cost analyst with the Space and Naval Warfare System Center Pacific (SPAWAR SSC PAC). He has 28 years of experience working at SPAWAR as a cost analyst and engineer. Raymond is DAWIA level II certified as a cost analyst and has a BS in Electrical Engineering from San Diego State University.
Devin Geraghty
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
Machine Learning Track: Machine Learning Assisted Data Extraction and Normalization (ML02)
Devin Geraghty has three years of experience as a Cost Analyst with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. He is currently supporting modeling and simulation software development and testing efforts. Mr. Geraghty graduated from the University of Mary Washington with a Bachelor’s of Science in Mathematics and Music.
Jeremy Goucher
MCR, LLC
Communication & Visualization Track: Simplifying the Estimate without Sacrificing Quality (CV02)
Jeremy Goucher has over 15 years of professional cost estimating, financial planning, and leadership experience. He is currently supporting the Naval Air Systems Command. In previous roles, Mr. Goucher supported the Air Force Space and Missile Systems, Missile Defense Agency, Naval Sea Systems Command, and Naval Integrated Warfare Systems. Mr. Goucher received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from the University of Maryland and Syracuse University, respectively. Mr. Goucher is CCEA and PMP certified.
Marc Greenberg
NASA
Risk Track: The 3-Point Method Redux: Estimating Cost Uncertainty Given Only a Baseline Cost (RR02)
Parametrics Track: CER Risk and SCurves (PAR05)
Advanced Cost Topics Track: Economic Analysis Advanced (ACT13)
Marc works for NASA’s Strategic Investment Division as a science mission portfolio analyst. He also performs assessments, develops estimating models, advises projects on estimating methods, and provides decision-support to NASA leadership. Prior to FY13, Marc worked in cost analysis for DHS, NCCA, DAU and NAVSEA. He has a BS in Materials Engineering and an MS in Engineering Management. He is professionally certified as a Cost Estimator/Analyst and Level III certified in Business – Cost Estimating.
Matthew Griesbach
The MITRE Corporation
Computing Track: Comparing Cloud Costs Equitably: J-Funded Capability Development (CC01)
Matt Griesbach, a lead economical and business analyst at MITRE since 2012, supports a wide range of DoD and Civil sponsors by producing IT focused BCA/AoAs, whitepapers, and cost modeling. His area of domain focuses on but is not limited to data center consolidation, cloud migration, cyber security, desktop infrastructure, and networking. Matt studied undergraduate engineering at Boston University and earned his MBA in Finance at Boston College.
Jean Nicole Hamilton
Missile Defense Agency
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Cost Estimating Basics (CEB01)
Nicole Hamilton is an Operations Research Analyst at Missile Defense Agency (MDA) supporting the Sensors Directorate for the AN-TPY 2 Radar. At MDA, she has developed critical cost estimates for military construction projects, assisted the test division with range cost estimates, and supported the research team in validating cost data reports. Mrs. Hamilton has an MBA from University of Alabama in Huntsville, obtained her CCEA in May 2014, and serves on the ICEAA International Board as the Region 3 Director.
Emily Hagerty
Technomics, Inc.
Computing Track: The 11th Commandment: Thou Shalt Migrate to the Cloud (CC02)
Emily Hagerty provides cost estimating and program management support to Technomics’ DoD clients. Emily is a Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst and Project Management Professional whose areas of expertise include software and cloud cost estimating, earned value management, and economic analysis. Emily is a former U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer with experience onboard Aegis guided missile cruisers and as a liaison to the 111th and 112th Senate.
Paul Hardin III
Technomics, Inc.
Space & Missiles Track: Estimating Missile G&C Development Cost: An Important Advance (SM06)
Mr. Hardin’s principal experience is methodology design and model development, including application of non-linear optimization techniques. He has over 25 years’ experience leading independent cost estimates, conducting cost research initiatives and developing innovative cost estimating methods and visual data analysis tools. His cost research efforts include high risk non-recurring acquisition cost (e.g., design engineering, software development and integration) and operating and support (O&S) costs. He has also led the development of many cost estimating tools.
Dan Harper
MITRE Corporation
Computing Track: Predictive Analytic Estimates of Cloud Costs for Government IT Systems (CC03)
Mr. Harper is a CCE/A and has been an ICEAA member for over 15 years. He has estimated Hardware and Software/IT during all Acquisition and Support Phases and has a passion for knowledge sharing and knowledge management and was awarded the annual MITRE Presidents Knowledge Management award in February 2014. He has a Finance degree from Virginia Tech as well as a Masters in Technology Management from GMU.
Markie Harris
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Cost Estimating Techniques (CEB02)
Markie Harris is a junior cost analyst for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. Markie currently supports PEO IWS 4.0, developing independent government cost estimates and evaluating proposals for Foreign Military Sales to Australia, Korea, and Japan. She holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Tuskegee University.
Justin Hornback
The Aerospace Corporation
Advanced Cost Topics Track: Schedule Estimating and Analysis (ACT09)
Advanced Cost Topics Track: Joint Cost and Schedule Risk (ACT11)
Justin Hornback is a Senior Project Engineer in The Aerospace Corporation’s Civil Systems Group (CSG). He is currently supporting NASA’s efforts to return astronauts to the moon, supporting the project formulation and development of the Deep Space Gateway and Lunar Lander Programs. Justin earned his Electrical Engineering degree from UVA and MBA from William and Mary. Justin is a Certified Cost Estimator Analyst (CCEA™) and Project Management Professional (PMP).
Moriah Howard
BAE Systems
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Data Collection (CEB04)
Moriah Howard is an estimating manager at BAE Systems where she supports the estimating process through all phases, specializing in data collection and analysis. She previously worked within the Logistics Department specializing in technical publications and served as a functional manager leading teams as large as 30 people strong. A life-long learner, Moriah is looking forward to starting a Master’s degree program in data analysis in the next year.
Doug Howarth
MEE Inc.
Planning & Strategy Track: Self-Organizing Markets And Time (PS02)
Doug Howarth has won two best paper track awards for ICEAA/ISPA. He has published peer-reviewed works through journals issued by AIAA, IEEE, SAE, ICAS, ICEAA, and ISPA. The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) hosted his invited evening lecture, in addition to publishing his work as well. He founded MEE Inc., whose clients include NASA, Lockheed Martin, United Technologies, and Raytheon. A frequent guest on social media, his interview in Authority Magazine appeared here httpss://bit.ly/2Qv4DAR.
Bob Hunt
Galorath Federal
Software Track: Estimating and Managing Modern Software Development Programs (SW03)
Bob Hunt has over 40 years of cost estimating and analysis experience. He received his Society for Cost Estiating and Analysis (SCA) Certification in 1991. He has served in senior technical and management positions at Dulos Incorporated (President), Galorath Federal Incorporated (President), Galorath Incorporated (Vice President for Services), CALIBRE Systems (Vice President), CALIBRE Services (President), SAIC (Vice President), the U.S. Army Cost and Economic Analysis Center (Chief of the Vehicles, Ammunition, and Electronics ICE Division, U.S. Army Deputy Directorate of Cost Analysis.
Adam James
Technomics, Inc.
Methods Track: A New Approach When Cost/Capability Trades Matter Most (MM02)
Analysis & Modeling Track: Don’t Just Use Your Data… Exploit It! (AM01)
Adam James is a Senior Analyst at Technomics, Inc., where he has supported a variety of tasks for the service cost centers, NAVSEA, DHS, and OSD developing advanced tools and databases and performing statistical modeling. His 5 years of experience include supporting OSD CAPE’s CADE solution and sharing lead authorship of the Joint Agency CER Development Handbook. He holds an M.S. in Statistics and B.S. degrees in Mathematics and Statistics from Virginia Tech
Fred Janicki
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Processes & Best Practices Track: Flexfiles: The Next Generation in Contractor Cost Reporting (BP02)
Mr. Fred Janicki currently serves as the director of the Space and Strategic Systems Cost Analysis Division, OSD CAPE. He leads a team of senior operations research analysts in developing independent cost estimates, resource analyses, and special studies for space and strategic systems. Fred has over 28 years of cost estimating experience and has led the development of independent cost estimates for large and complex weapon systems including submarines, ships, helicopters, ground vehicles, tactical and bomber aircraft, satellites, tactical and strategic weapons, and various classified systems. Fred holds an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island and a Masters in Engineering Administration from Virginia Tech.
Paul Janusz
US Army Futures Command
Software Track: Army Software Sustainment Cost Estimating Results (SW04)
Paul Janusz is a senior software quality engineer at the US Army Futures Command at Picatinny Arsenal. He is responsible for implementing software measurement and independent verification and validation for a wide variety of armament software intensive systems. Currently, Mr. Janusz is supporting the Army Software Sustainment Cost Estimation initiative, assessing how software sustainment is being performed on Army programs, analyzing their estimated and actual measurement data, and evaluating the resulting impacts upon the software that is delivered to the warfighter. He is a member of the Practical Software and Systems Measurement (PSM) project, adapting the measurement framework to account for the issues faced by sustainment projects and the unique characteristics of continuous iterative development projects.
Sara Jardine
Herren Associates
Analysis & Modeling Track: Schedule Estimating Relationship Development Using Missile & Radar Datasets (AM07)
Sara Jardine is an Associate at Herren Associates. She has been involved with cost estimating and resource management for the defense industry. She has been employed with the U.S. Army TACOM, Naval Sea Systems Command, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. She received her BS in Mathematics from the University of Michigan and an MS in Project Management from the George Washington University.
Zachary Jasnoff
PRICE Systems, LLC
Methods Track: Five Steps for Improving the Accuracy of Rough Order of Magnitude Estimates – Bell V-280 Wing Predictive Cost Analytics Case Study (MM03)
Zachary Jasnoff is the Vice President of Professional Services at PRICE Systems L.L.C and has over thirty years’ experience in lifecycle cost estimating. Zach began his career at the GAO where he was responsible for independent audits and investigations of defense acquisition programs. Zach broadened his career in cost estimating while serving in various positions at Boeing and Lockheed-Martin. Zach received a M.S.E from Penn Engineering and The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He has won several awards from the International Society of Parametric Analysts (ISPA).
Mary Johnson
Booz Allen Hamilton
Machine Learning Track: Don’t be Scared, Machine Learning is Easy (ML04)
Mary Johnson is a Cost Engineering Consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton. She is a 2017 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics. She previously worked for the Navy as a Warfare Analyst supporting Anti-Air Warfare and Surface Warfare mission area analysis efforts and studies. She currently supports multiple Navy program offices, performing life cycle cost estimates and independent government cost estimates on various radar and combat systems.
Ryan Johnson
The Boeing Company
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Learning Curve Analysis (CEB07)
Ryan Johnson is an Estimating and Pricing Specialist at The Boeing Company specializing in Government cost proposals and affordability. In his current role, he leads and supports both domestic and international proposals for the Tanker program. He received a BA in Economics from the University of Washington and an MBA from Seattle University with certificates in Leadership and Global Business. Additionally, he is a Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst with ICEAA.
Brent Johnstone
Lockheed Martin
Advanced Cost Topics Track: Manufacturing Cost Estimating (ACT06)
Brent Johnstone is a Technical Fellow and production air vehicle cost estimator at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company in Fort Worth, Texas. He has 31 years’ experience in the military aircraft industry, including 28 years as a cost estimator. He has worked on the F-16 program and since 1997 has been the lead Production Operations cost estimator for the F-35 program. He has a Master of Science from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin.
Cheryl Jones
US Army ARDEC
Software Track: Army Software Sustainment Cost Estimating Results (SW04)
Cheryl Jones works in the Strategic Quality initiatives Group at the Army Futures Command at Picatinny, New Jersey. Ms. Jones is a technical lead for the Army Software Sustainment Cost Estimation initiative. The objective of this project is to provide the Department of the Army with the ability to accurately estimate, budget, allocate, and justify the software maintenance resources required to meet evolving mission and service affordability requirements across the system life-cycle. Ms. Jones is the technical lead and project manager of Practical Software and Systems Measurement and a primary author of Practical Software Measurement: Objective Information for Decision Makers. Ms. Jones is the DoD representative to the US Technical Advisory Group to International Standards Organization SC7, System and Software Engineering.
Gerald Jones
Federal Aviation Administration
Scheduling & Programming Track: Blending Contract and Project Management to Achieve Cost Savings (SP04)
Mr. Jones, PMP brings over 30-years of combined federal and private industry experience in integrated project and program management control to large scale IT software development and integration initiatives. Mr. Jones leads teams of analysts and working groups conducing independent assessments, Whistleblower investigations, and governance of large-scale Information Technology (IT) programs for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He also serves as the co-Chair of the National Defense Industrial Association – Civilian Agencies Industry Working Group (CAIWG).
Neala Jones
U.S. Census Bureau
Processes & Best Practices Track: 2020 Census Life Cycle Cost Estimate (LCCE): Using the GAO Cost Estimation and Analysis Guide to Drive Enhancement (BP03)
Neala is a career Census Bureau employee with over 20 years of experience estimating costs for the 2000, 2010 and 2010 Decennial Censuses. She was instrumental in orchestrating the development of the 2020 Census Cost Model, which uses a variety of cost modeling and analytical capabilities. She summarizes data within multiple dimensions to support cost estimation documentation and management decision making. She is a CCEA as recognized by ICEAA.
Terry Josserand
Sandia National Laboratories
Space & Missiles Track: A Comparative Analysis of Nuclear Security Enterprise Estimates (SM07)
Terry Josserand is a Principal Nuclear Security Enterprise Analyst at Sandia National Laboratories. His background includes international finance, supply chain economics, and nuclear security policy. Over the past nine years, Mr. Josserand has been involved in developing and reviewing estimates and analyses for nuclear weapon systems, Secure Transportation Assets, satellite programs, and many other national security efforts.
Dan Kennedy
Galorath, Inc.
Analysis & Modeling Track: Production System Cost Modeling Within an MBSE Environment (AM02)
Dan Kennedy is the Director of Engineering Services at Galorath Incorporated (SEER). Dan currently facilitates the creation, adoption and use of advanced estimation tools and methodology that quantify costs and cost drivers in manufacturing design and operations. Dan received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah and has spent more than 30 years in Engineering and Manufacturing having held Senior roles in Operations and Program Management.
Andrew Kicinski
Centauri
Computing Track: Forecasting Future Amazon Web Services Pricing (CC06)
Andrew Kicinski is a cost analyst at IAI and has supported a government customer for the past 4 years. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech, where he studied Mathematics and Economics and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Operations Research from George Mason University. He is PCEA certified and currently focused on ground, software, cloud and launch estimating and model development.
Jon Kilgore
PRICE Systems, LLC
Software Track: The Journey to Better ERP Estimation (SW05)
Jon Kilgore is the Senior Director of Federal Programs for PRICE Systems LLC. Mr. Kilgore has nineteen years of professional experience focused on cost estimating, cost analysis, cost research and risk analysis for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and senior management in technology companies. He obtained a MS in Information and Telecommunications Systems from Johns Hopkins University and a BS in Commerce from the University of Virginia.
Faye Kim
Herren Associates
Data Collection & Management Track: A Discussion on Data Reliability: Evaluating Qualitative and Quantitative Data (DM02)
Faye Kim is a Senior Consultant at Herren Associates currently supporting the Naval Sea Systems Command Cost Estimating and Industrial Analysis Division and has previously supported the Naval Center for Cost Analysis (NCCA). Ms. Kim received her Bachelor and Master of Science from the Pennsylvania State University in Engineering Science and Mechanics.
Justin Knowles
Northrop Grumman
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Learning Curve Analysis (CEB07)
Justin Knowles is the Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems Sector Manager for Strategic Decision Analysis (SDA. He has 17 years of DoD Cost Estimating, Business Management, and Position-To-Win (PTW) experience. Prior to his current responsibilities Justin was a Technical Fellow and Cost Estimating manager for TASC. He has extensive experience in parametric estimating in the Aerospace industry and is a Certified Cost Estimator / Analyst (CCEA). He completed his undergrad degree at Brigham Young University and received his MBA at Pepperdine University.
Edward Kobilarcik
U.S. Census Bureau
Processes & Best Practices Track: 2020 Census Life Cycle Cost Estimate (LCCE): Using the GAO Cost Estimation and Analysis Guide to Drive Enhancement (BP03)
Edward Kobilarcik is a career Census Bureau employee with over 25 years of experience estimating costs for the 1990, 2000, 2010 and 2010 Decennial Censuses. He has evolved cost estimating for the Decennial Census, incorporating the GAO recommended guidelines to add structure and rigor to the Decennial Census process. He has been engaged with GAO oversight on cost estimation issues for much of his career. He is a CCEA as recognized by ICEAA.
Laura Krepel
Booz Allen Hamilton
Risk Track: When is Less More? Level of Detail in Cost and Schedule Risk Assessment (RR03)
Laura Emerick Krepel has over 15 years of project controls experience. At Booz Allen, Ms. Krepel leads a team of schedulers who work across for multiple federal government agencies in scheduling and cost/schedule risk analysis using Polaris. Ms. Krepel is a certified Project Management Professional, Earned Value Professional, and Scheduling Professional. Ms. Krepel also leads the firm’s Planning, Scheduling, and Risk Community of Practice, with over 300 members.
Sriram Krishnan
Cobec Consulting, Inc.
Cost Estimating Basics Track: EVM Basic (CEB15)
Sriram Krishnan is a Lead Consultant with Cobec Consulting, providing cost, business case, and acquisition analysis and support to FAA clients. He has over 15 years of experience in providing expertise and analysis to numerous clients across both the government and commercial spaces. Mr. Krishnan has held the CCE/A designation from ICEAA since 2007. He has an MBA from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Brown University.
Benjamin Kwok
Tecolote Research, Inc.
Communication & Visualization Track: Data Visualization – a Product of Human Design (CV03)
Benjamin Kwok is a principle analyst at Tecolote Research and has supported cost research efforts at SMC for over 14 years. He is passionate about data visualization and has been actively incorporating data viz best practices for the past 5 years. He is also known for being “the USCM guy” and is a regular speaker at the SMC CIPTs. He graduated from UCSD with a BS in electrical engineering and worked at Boeing for a few years prior to Tecolote.
William Laing
Technomics, Inc.
Scheduling & Programming Track: The Programmatic Estimating Tool (PET) (SP02)
William Laing is a Program Manager at Technomics Inc. He has 19 years of experience performing cost analysis, economic analysis, portfolio analysis, and program assessments for intelligence, defense, and civil agency clients. He has developed cost estimates, performed cost research and methodology development, and constructed cost databases on a range of commodities, including satellites, aircraft, ships, ground vehicles, and automated information systems. Mr. Laing earned his M.A. and B.A. in Economics from George Mason University.
Jessica Laiti
Booz Allen Hamilton
Risk Track: Risk: Intentional Interaction With Uncertainty (RR04)
Jessica Laiti is a recent college graduate from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She received a bachelor’s degree in Management Consulting from Virginia Tech and a minor degree in Professional and Technical writing. She has obtained a variety of business analytical skills along with technical writing and editing abilities. Jessica is currently aligned to Booz Allen Hamilton’s Global Defense Group and works under the Analytics team.
William Lane
Quantech Services
Agile Track: Scrum Agile Software Metric Analysis for AF Information Systems (AG02)
William Lane is a Senior Business Area Manager for Quantech Services and the lead subject matter expert for a team of 50 Quantech analysts in the Air Force’s Digital Directorate. Mr. Lane has 14 years of DoD cost analysis experience, and specializes in aircraft systems, radar systems and information systems. Mr. Lane has a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Tufts University and is currently the ICEAA New England Chapter president.
Richard Lee
Pantheon Integrated Solutions, Inc.
Advanced Cost Topics Track: Manufacturing Cost Estimating (ACT06)
Richard C. Lee is currently the Director of Operations at Pantheon Integrated Solutions, Inc. He has developed estimates and conducted cost research efforts for OSD CAPE, NAVSEA, NCCA, GAO, DHS, and ODASA-CE. He received his B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech, and also received his Masters in Cost Estimating and Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School. He is a Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) and has presented numerous ICEAA conference proceedings.
Stephanie Lee
Technomics, Inc.
Processes & Best Practices Track: Contractually Speaking: The Story of DoD Contract Vehicles (BP05)
Stephanie Lee has experience in data collection, economic analysis, and project management. She has supported the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) in the Defense Cost and Resource Center (DCARC) and other analytical tasks. Ms. Lee has a Bachelor and Master of Science in Applied Economics from Virginia Tech.
Wendy Lee
Galorath, Inc.
Space & Missiles Track: A Comparative Analysis of Nuclear Security Enterprise Estimates (SM07)
Wendy Lee is a software developer at Galorath Inc. Her background includes extensive experience in innovative technical development and custom user-support for a portfolio of parametric model applications.
Kai Lemay
Booz Allen Hamilton
Risk Track: Risk: Intentional Interaction With Uncertainty (RR04)
Kai Lemay is an experienced Consultant, Project Manager, and Product Manager. He has over a decade of experience supporting clients with management and decision analysis. For the last few years he has been the Product Manager for Polaris, Booz Allen’s leading risk analysis product. During that time he’s led product development, marketing, sales, implementation, and support for Polaris, as well as having involvement with developing other project control, risk analysis and data analysis/visualization software solutions.
Katiana Lemmons
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Contract Pricing (CEB14)
Kat Lemmons is a cost analyst for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. She currently supports PEO IWS 4.0, developing independent government cost estimates and evaluating proposals for Foreign Military Sales to Australia, Korea, and Japan. She holds a B.S.in Mathematics from Virginia Union University.
Jose Lemus
The Boeing Company
Machine Learning Track: Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing Applications for Cost Analysis (ML05)
Jose Lemus is a Systems Engineer at The Boeing Company specializing in electronics engineering. His current work includes Industrial Computed Tomography Dimensional analysis and Product Teardown and Optimal cost analyses, involving machine learning and natural language processing. Jose has a MS degree in Telecommunication Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid.
Jennifer Leotta
Government Accountability Office
Processes & Best Practices Track: GAO Updated, New, and Coming Best Practice Guides (BP04)
Jennie Leotta is a Senior Operations Research Analyst for the Government Accountability Office (GAO). She is responsible for performing cost, schedule, and Earned Value Management analyses to support audits on a wide range of government programs. Before joining the GAO, Jennie worked for the Department of Homeland Security and the Navy, developing and analyzing cost estimates. Jennie holds a B.S. in Quantitative Finance from James Madison University and an M.A. in Economics from George Mason University.
Chad Lucas
Galorath, Inc.
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Risk Analysis Basic (CEB09)
Mr. Lucas is a Senior Cost Estimator with Galorath Federal and has 19 years of experience in Cost Analysis. He holds an MBA from George Mason University and has been a CCE/A since 2005. Over the course of his career Mr. Lucas has supported multiple agencies with the DoD, HHS, and DHS.
Richard Mabe
PRICE Systems, LLC
Computing Track: Predictive Analytic Estimates of Cloud Costs for Government IT Systems (CC03)
Mr. Mabe has over 25 years of cost estimating experience as a contractor (Tecolote, Quantech) and as a government employee, focused on IT, cyber and networking systems in the DOD. As the Tech Advisor for the IT and Electronics division of AFCAA, he led significant research into Cloud estimating methods and approaches, which he is continuing at PRICE Systems. He has a BS in Geology from Boise State and an MS in Logistics from AFIT.
Patrick Malone
MCR, LLC
Scheduling & Programming Track: A Program Managers Guide to Reliable Subcontractor Reporting (SP03)
Advanced Cost Topics Track: EVM Advanced (ACT12)
Patrick Malone is a Principal at MCR, LLC. He has significant analytical and hands-on experience in the aerospace industry. Current work includes cost estimating and program control of air and space systems. Recent papers focus technology maturity, cost estimating early in concept development and life-cycle affordability, and Performance Measurement Baseline management. Mr. Malone is a Professional Engineer in California, holds CCE/A and EVP certificates, has a BS from Arizona State and an MBA from Pepperdine.
Kammy Mann
Department of Homeland Security
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Software Cost Estimating (CEB12)
Ms. Katharine (Kammy) Mann, CCEA, is an Operations Research Analyst for the Department of Homeland Security, Cost Analysis Division (CAD) in the Agile IT S/W Development Team. Before joining DHS in 2018, Ms. Mann supported the NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) in Brussels, Belgium, the NATO SeaSparrow Project Office (NSPO), and various other research projects and programs in the DoD. She has Undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech.
Jeff McDowell
Tecolote Research, Inc.
Advanced Cost Topics Track: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) (ACT03)
Mr. McDowell is employed by Tecolote Research, Inc. as the Chief Scientist for the Aviation and Missiles Programs Group performing cost research and cost estimating for numerous customers. He has thirty-eight years of experience in cost estimating, analysis, and modeling. He is the Integrated Technical Manager on the Air Force Cost Analysis Agency (AFCAA) Data Sets, Analysis, and Methods (DSAM) Contract. He received a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering degree from Auburn University in 1979.
Colleen McFadden
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Cost Estimating Techniques (CEB02)
Colleen McFadden is a cost analyst for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. She has worked on building various cost models, and on proposal evaluation. Colleen earned her undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech, then went on to earn a M.S. in Pure Mathematics from VCU.
Kevin McKeel
Logapps LLC
Agile Track: Understanding Federal Sector Agile Productivity: A Benchmark Study (AG04)
Kevin McKeel is a CCEA with 15 years of experience in software estimating and functional size measurement. He leads a software estimation team supporting the IRS and other government and commercial clients. He recently was published in IFPUG’s Metric Views, and speaks at ICEAA and other conferences on software estimation best practices
Jenna Meyers
US Army DASA-CE
Software Track: The Journey to Better ERP Estimation (SW05)
Jenna Meyers is a Senior Operations Research Analyst in the Networks, Information, Software & Electronics Costing (NISEC) Division of the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Cost and Economics (ODASA-CE). She has over 10 years of cost estimating experience including acting as lead analyst on several Army independent cost efforts as well as leading US Army cost research studies. She holds a Master’s of Cost Estimating and Analysis (MCEA) from the Naval Postgraduate School.
Tommie Miller
Tecolote Research, Inc.
Analysis & Modeling Track: An Upgrade to Anderlohr’s Retrograde Method for Broken Learning (AM03)
Troy Miller is a Principal Analyst and Technical Manager for the Program Performance and Research Group at the Tecolote Research Inc. Ogden office. He is CCEA and PMP certified. He has served as a cost analyst for 16 years working for the Air Force ICBM Directorate, NASA Constellation Program, and Navy SSP. He has a Master’s Degree in Statistics from the University of Utah and SAS/Analytics Certificate from Texas A&M.
Arlene Minkiewicz
PRICE Systems, LLC.
Software Track: The Journey to Better ERP Estimation (SW05)
Computing Track: Measurements in Cyberspace (CC04)
Parametrics Track: Complex Models: Software (PAR07)
Software CEBoK Track: Cost Drivers (SWT07)
Software CEBoK Track: Introduction – Software Engineering (SWT15)
Arlene F. Minkiewicz is the Chief Scientist at PRICE Systems, LLC with over 34 years of experience at PRICE building cost models. She leads the cost research activity for TruePlanning, the suite of cost estimating products that PRICE provides. She is a software measurement expert dedicated to finding creative solutions focused on helping make software development professionals successful. She is widely published and speaks frequently on software related topics.
Gregory K. Mislick
Naval Postgraduate School
Parametrics Track: Regression Nonlinear/Multivariate (PAR03)
Greg Mislick has been teaching at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey CA for 19 years, specializing in cost estimating, optimization, probability and statistics. He is also the PM for the Masters in Cost Estimating and Analysis (MCEA) degree program. He has a BS in Mathematics from the US Naval Academy, and an MS in Operations Research from NPS. He flew helicopters in the Marine Corps for 26 years including five overseas deployments.
Jeffrey Moore
Herren Associates
CCEA/PCEA Certification Exam Overview
Jeffrey Moore is an Executive Director at Herren Associates and is responsible for leading the firm’s analytical program management capabilities. He provides strategic initiatives insight and business development for Herren Associates. Mr. Moore has led analytics studies, including cost and decision analysis for dozens of DoD programs. He received the 2009 SCEA Cost Estimator of the year Award for Management.
Justin Moul
Naval Center for Cost Analysis (NCCA)
Analysis & Modeling Track: Schedule Estimating Relationship Development Using Missile & Radar Datasets (AM07)
Mr. Justin Moul serves as a senior Technical Advisor at NCCA, cultivating improvement to analytic methods and application. In previous positions, he was the Chief of IT Estimating Divisions at NCCA and AFCAA. Justin maintains a passion for ensuring cost analysts receive impeccable and comprehensive training. Mr. Moul, a retired USAF officer, holds a B.S. in Accounting, an MBA in M.I.S. and Finance, a M.S. in Operations Research, and a M.A in Strategic Studies.
Karen Mourikas
The Boeing Company
Analysis & Modeling Track: Production System Cost Modeling Within an MBSE Environment (AM02)
Machine Learning Track: Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing Applications for Cost Analysis (ML05)
Karen Mourikas is an Associate Technical Fellow at The Boeing Company specializing in Operations Analysis, Affordability, and Systems Optimization. Her current work includes Product Teardown & Should-cost analyses, involving machine learning and natural language processing, and Production Systems modeling. Karen has MS degrees in Applied Math and in Operations Research Engineering from the University of Southern California. Karen is a life-time member of ICEAA, has presented at several ICEAA & ISPA/SCEA conferences and was the recipient of the ICEAA 2018 Technical Achievement of the Year Award
Denise Nelson
The Boeing Company
Software CEBoK Track: Estimation in the Software Lifecycle (SWT01)
Software CEBoK Track: Solution Based Estimation (SWT03)
Software CEBoK Track: Estimation Methods (SWT08)
Software CEBoK Track: Statistics to Support Basic Metrics Analysis (SWT11)
Software CEBoK Track: Scheduling of Software Deliveries (SWT16)
Denise Nelson currently leads the Boeing Defense Systems (BDS) Software Estimating processes and supporting tool set, which includes defining and collecting standard software metrics across BDS programs. Prior to her current position, Denise Nelson was a Systems Engineering specializing in Affordability trades, lifecycle cost estimates and parametric modeling. She has worked multiple programs and platforms supporting various government and space customers. Denise Nelson graduated from California Polytechnic University Pomona with a BS in Statistics and a MS in Pure Mathematics.
Sheila Nicholson
Center for Acquisition and Management Sciences
Advanced Cost Topics Track: Advanced Probability and Statistics (ACT05)
As a Lead Economics & Business Analyst, Sheila Nicholson is responsible for developing cost estimates for various Civilian and Defense sponsors. She has over 14 years of cost estimating experience and has worked in the areas of data center consolidation, IT investment management, and cloud economics. Ms. Nicholson is a 2017-2019 Elected Board Member of the New England ICEAA Chapter and has served in this position since 2015.
Paul Neubert
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Contract Pricing (CEB14)
Paul Neubert is a cost analyst for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. He currently supports PEO IWS 4.0, developing independent government cost estimates and evaluating proposals for Foreign Military Sales to Australia, Korea, and Japan. He holds a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Mississippi.
Grady Noll
PRICE Systems, LLC
Data Collection & Management Track: “Big Data” Analytics in Operations Research (DM01)
Grady Noll is a Cost Research Analyst for PRICE Systems. Since joining PRICE, he has been playing an active role in researching and implementing new models, primarily focusing on those pertaining to manufacturing. He is a 2015 graduate of Lehigh University with a B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
Tony Occhiuzzo
Centauri
Data Collection & Management Track: CDMS: Developing a Database Solution for Data Management (DM06)
Tony Occhiuzzo is a senior cost analyst working for Centauri and is a member of the CDMS and Launch teams for the NRO CAAG. Tony has supported the CAAG for ~19 years working for Wyle and moved to IAI in 2016. Tony has worked as a cost analyst for the SIGINT, COMM/AS&T, GEOINT and Launch teams. Tony had served in the United States Military for thirteen years.
Orly Olbum
Technomics, Inc.
Computing Track: The 11th Commandment: Thou Shalt Migrate to the Cloud (CC02)
Processes & Best Practices Track: Contractually Speaking: The Story of DoD Contract Vehicles (BP05)
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Prob/Stat Basic (CEB10)
Orly Olbum is an analyst at Technomics, Inc. with experience in data collection, database management, statistical analysis, and cloud computing. She supports the Air Force Cost Analysis Agency (AFCAA) through data acquisition and training efforts on the Contracts Database project. She graduated from Penn State with a BS in Applied Statistics.
Todd Pardoe
USAF
Processes & Best Practices Track: Business Case on the Cost/Benefit of U.S. Government Support of Contractors in order to Maintain Competition (BP06)
Todd Pardoe is a 19-year veteran of cost analysis and estimating in the DoD. He has Bachelor degrees in Accounting and Economics from Weber State University, and a Masters of Cost Estimating and Analysis from Naval Postgraduate School. He is Level 3 APDP-certified in BCF-CE and -FM. He has extensive experience in developing cost estimates supporting weapons systems modifications and is currently working on an ACAT I program in the DoD
Zachary Pirtle
NASA
Risk Track: When is Less More? Level of Detail in Cost and Schedule Risk Assessment (RR03)
Zachary Pirtle has degrees in mechanical engineering and philosophy and is currently finishing his Ph.D. in systems engineering at George Washington University. He joined NASA Headquarters in 2010 to support exploration systems for human space flight and is currently an operations research analyst in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. Prior to NASA, he was a Fulbright scholar to Mexico and a Mirzayan science policy graduate fellow at the National Academy of Engineering.
Eric Plumer
NASA
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Inflation (CEB05)
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Data Analysis (CEB06)
Eric Plumer directs and manages NASA’s Cost Analysis Data Requirements (CADRe) program within the Office of Cost Evaluation at NASA HQs. As the lead for CADRe, he is responsible for planning, prioritizing, funding, and directing, supporting data collection, and review and approval of CADRe events for both on-going and historical flight projects at NASA. He was SCEA certified in 2009 in Cost Estimating/Analysis and is Level III DoD Certified in Financial Management and Cost Estimating.
Chris Price
PRICE Systems, LLC
Analysis & Modeling Track: The Beginning of the End of Traditional Analogous ‘Bottom-up’ Estimating (AM04)
Chris Price has over forty years’ experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry – cost analysis, systems engineering, and electrical systems design and development. The most recent twenty years have been devoted to cost analysis – the past four years with PRICE Systems; and the previous 16 years with Raytheon, focused on ‘Should Cost’ and ROM estimates for numerous Raytheon pursuits. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from the Ohio Institute of Technology.
Teresa Price
Federal Aviation Administration
Scheduling & Programming Track: Blending Contract and Project Management to Achieve Cost Savings (SP04)
Teresa Price has a combined total of 21 years of experience in government and private industry. She is currently employed by the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a Cost Analyst supporting the Investment Planning and Analysis Division in Washington, DC. She earned a Master in Business Administration Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Teresa has completed the Department of Defense, (DOD) Lean Six Sigma – Black belt and the FAC PPM II Expert programs. She is a member of ICEAA.
Andy Prince
NASA MSFC
Space & Missiles Track: The Efficacy of NASA’s Joint Confidence Level Policy (SM03)
Andy Prince is the manager of the Engineering Cost Office at NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center. His office is responsible for parametric cost estimates and analyses, maintenance of the REDSTAR Library, data collection and analysis, and the development of the Project Cost Estimating Capability (PCEC). Andy is past ISPA Board Chair and ICEAA co-President. He is currently the ICEAA Vice-President for Professional Development. Andy is a lifetime member of ICEAA and an ICEAA Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst.
Cynthia Prince
Collins Aerospace
Methods Track: Intellectual Property Valuation: An Overview (MM05)
Cynthia Prince is Sr. Engineering Manager for Design To Cost at Collins Aerospace, applying a pragmatic approach to driving efficiency and cost reduction while maximizing profitability. Cynthia holds Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degrees and is a Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst. She specializes in project management, proposal preparation, valuation, requirements analysis, risk assessment, and data visualization, working with hardware design teams to optimize recurring cost of products.
Zach Pryor
Kalman & Co., Inc.
Scheduling & Programming Track: Examining the Effects of Recourse on Estimates (SP07)
Zach has worked as an analyst for Kalman and Company for over five years. He has worked on projects in the healthcare, automotive, defense, and information technology industries. At university, he studied math.
Ross Raburn
Bell
Methods Track: Five Steps for Improving the Accuracy of Rough Order of Magnitude Estimates – Bell V-280 Wing Predictive Cost Analytics Case Study(MM03)
Ross Raburn is a Project Manager with Bell’s Advanced Vertical Lift Systems. After graduating from West Point in 1994, Ross served overseas and rose to the rank of Captain before joining Bell Helicopter. Throughout his eighteen years in aerospace, Ross enjoyed a variety of roles ranging from R&D through program management and received a M.B.A. from Penn State University in 2005. Currently, Ross is leading a product cost management initiative for new military products at Bell.
Harvey Reed
The MITRE Corporation
Computing Track: Cost Analysis Needed for Blockchain Efforts (CC05)
Harvey Reed is the MITRE Blockchain Capability Lead and champions the use of open source blockchain technology, software reuse and assembly, and rapid develop and deploy methodologies. Currently focused on development of opportunities, addressing challenges, and mitigation of risks for government adoption of blockchain across multiple domains.
Nicole Robertson
Technomics, Inc.
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Inflation (CEB05)
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Data Analysis (CEB06)
Nicole Robertson is a Senior Associate at Technomics, Inc. supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Prior to time at MDA, Ms. Robertson was a microbiologist supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division. She has a Bachelor’s in Biology from Moorehead State University.
Anthony Rojas
The MITRE Corporation
Computing Track: Comparing Cloud Costs Equitably: J-Funded Capability Development (CC01)
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Wilson Rosa
Naval Center for Cost Analysis
Software CEBoK Track: Estimation Methods (SWT08)
Dr. Rosa is the C4ISR Branch Chief at the Naval Center for Cost Analysis. He has over 18 years of experience in government including Senior Cost Expert at Department of Homeland Security, Technical Advisor at Air Force Cost Analysis Agency, and Industrial Engineer at Department of Navy (NAVAIR and NAVSEA).
Kimberly Roye
Galorath Federal
Machine Learning Track: Beyond Regression: Applying Machine Learning to Parametrics (ML06)
Kimberly Roye is a Senior Cost Analyst for Galorath Federal. Starting her career as a Mathematical Statistician for the US Census Bureau, Kimberly transitioned to a career in Cost Analysis over 10 years ago. She has supported several Department of Defense hardware and vehicle programs. Kimberly earned a MS in Applied Statistics from Rochester Institute of Technology and a dual BS in Mathematics/Statistics from the University of Georgia.
Kellie Scarbrough
Cobec Consulting, Inc.
Data Collection & Management Track: When Data isn’t Enough (DM05)
Parametrics Track: Regression Linear (PAR02)
Kellie Scarbrough is a senior consultant with over 11 years experience in the field of operations research and cost estimation. She has a BS in Applied Mathematics, a BS in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, and an MS in Data Analytics from CWU. She has worked on high-profile DoD CBAs, developed program controls and processes to improve data collection and analysis at GSA, and is currently the lead cost estimator on a large FAA program.
Michael Schiavoni
Tecolote Research, Inc.
Analysis & Modeling Track: Adaptive Curve Fitting: An Algorithm in a Sea of Models (AM05)
Michael has been performing cost and schedule research at Tecolote Research for the last two years, and his prior professional experience includes six years in radar signal processing for a defense contractor and three years performing audits at an accounting firm. His educational background includes an M.S. in Applied Statistics from Pennsylvania State University, M.S. in Physics from the University of California at Riverside, and B.S. in Physics from the University of Delaware.
Rob Schneid
Technomics, Inc.
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Software Cost Estimating (CEB12)
Mr. Robert (Rob) Schneid, PCEA, is a Cost Analyst for Technomics, Inc. He is currently supporting the United States Coast Guard (USCG) C4ISR program office, and Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO). Before joining Technomics, Inc. Mr. Schneid worked for Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, Georgia as a Flight Controls Systems Engineer. He has a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, and is an M.B.A. candidate at Auburn University.
Jack Semrau
SpaceWorks Enterprises
Space & Missiles Track: An Analytical Explanation for Vertical Integration Behavior in the Marketplace (SM05)
Jack Semrau is a Systems Engineer at SpaceWorks Enterprises, where he is responsible for reliability analysis, system architecture design, and economic analysis for a variety of hypersonic and space systems. Mr. Semrau’s recent experience includes business case development for manned-space stations, parametric cost modeling for Lunar Gateway architectures, and the construction of automated programs for evaluating additively manufactured, modular rocket engines. He graduated with a B.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and was recently awarded an Aerospace Fellowship Award from Spire.
Enrique Serrot
The Boeing Company
Machine Learning Track: Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing Applications for Cost Analysis (ML05)
Enrique Serrot is a Systems Engineer at Boeing Research & Technology Europe. His current assignment includes Model Based Production Engineering and Data Analytics in the field of Optimal cost. Enrique has a bachelor degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid.
Dakota Shafer
Booz Allen Hamilton
Machine Learning Track: Don’t be Scared, Machine Learning is Easy (ML04)
Mr. Shafer joined Booz Allen Hamilton as a cost analyst in September 2017, after graduating from Boise State University with a degree in Economics. During his tenure he has performed or actively participated in five independent cost estimates for NAVSEA electronics procurements that used actual costs to lower the negotiating position of the government by millions of dollars. He has used his knowledge of limitations of available cost data and client feedback to help formulate groundbreaking cost reporting on multiple new contracts to mitigate these limitations.
Sara Shaw
Technomics, Inc.
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Data Collection (CEB04)
Sara Shaw recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. Since June, she has worked at Technomics in Arlington, VA as an Associate. Sara primarily focuses on cost estimating and analysis, including developing cost models and visualization tools. She also volunteers with continual learning and professional development efforts at Technomics. Sara looks forward to co-instructing CEB04: Data Collection at this year’s conference and hopes to grow her involvement with ICEAA in the future.
Dale Shermon
QinetiQ Ltd
Analysis & Modeling Track: Hybrid Cost Estimating: The Union of Macro and Micro-Parametrics (AM06)
Dale Shermon is a QinetiQ Fellow and Managing Consultant for Cost Engineering in QinetiQ Advisory Service (AS). Dale was co-author of the “Cost Engineering Health Check: How good are those numbers?”, A Gower book published in 2017 (ISBN: 978-1-4724-8407-9) and the author of the Gower publication “Systems Cost Engineering” (ISBN: 978-0-566-08861-2) which was published in July 2009. He was the first European to be awarded the ISPA Frank Freiman award in 2009 for “lifetime contributions to parametric estimating”. Dale was the first European to become an ISPA Certified Parametric Practitioner.
Michael Shortell
Cobec Consulting, Inc.
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Risk Analysis Basic (CEB09)
Blaze Smallwood
Booz Allen Hamilton
Planning & Strategy Track: Contracting for Agile Projects (PS04)
Blaze Smallwood CCE/A is a cost analyst in Booz Allen Hamilton’s Analytics group mainly supporting DoD programs in the SPAWAR Enterprise, particularly software-oriented Navy Command and Control (C2) and Intelligence programs. Most recently, Mr. Smallwood has been focused on program management-related cost analysis support, such as developing Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD) documents, Should Cost analysis/management, and project management and controls analysis for Agile software development projects.
Christian Smart
Galorath Federal
Processes & Best Practices Track: Engineering the Acquisition Process: Better Value Through Mechanism Design (BP07)
Machine Learning Track: Beyond Regression: Applying Machine Learning to Parametrics (ML06)
Advanced Cost Topics Track: Risk Analysis Advanced (ACT07)
Parametrics Track: Regression Multiplicative (PAR04)
Parametrics Track: CER Risk and SCurves (PAR05)
Software CEBoK Track: Statistics to Support Basic Metrics Analysis (SWT11)
Dr. Christian Smart is the Chief Scientist with Galorath Federal. He previously served as the Director of Cost Analytics and Parametric Estimating for the Missile Defense Agency for several years. Dr. Smart has also worked as a support contractor for NASA. He received an Exceptional Public Service Medal from NASA and is a former ISPA Parametrician of the Year. Dr. Smart has BS degrees in mathematics and economics, and a PhD in Applied Mathematics.
Alex Smith
Quantech Services
Agile Track: Scrum Agile Software Metric Analysis for AF Information Systems (AG02)
Alex Smith is a Task Lead for Quantech Services. Mr. Smith is the lead Cost Analyst for a team of 12 Quantech analysts in the Air Force’s C2ISR Division of the Digital Directorate. Mr. Smith has 8 years of combined DoD engineering and cost experience supporting Information Systems. Mr. Smith has a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Jaimie Smith
United States Air Force
Processes & Best Practices Track: Business Case on the Cost/Benefit of U.S. Government Support of Contractors in order to Maintain Competition (BP06)
Jaimie Smith serves as an Operations Research Analyst for the Air Force Sustainment Center Financial Management Operating Location at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Ms. Smith began her federal career as a SCEP Intern, graduated the Palace Acquire program, and has now worked for the staff cost office for 7 years. She has BS in Business and is currently pursuing her second Master’s in Cost Estimating and Analysis
Christina Snyder
MCR, LLC
Advanced Cost Topics Track: Technical Baselines (ACT02)
Always being passionate about math and logic, it was a natural fit when Mrs. Christina Snyder, CCEA® became a cost estimator in 2005. Since then, she has supported multiple DOD programs with various aspects of decision analysis, cost estimating, project management, and strategic planning including: business case analysis, analysis of alternatives, should cost analysis, acquisition planning, risk assessment, and logistics analysis. She holds a B.S. in Applied Computational Mathematics from Virginia Tech.
Jack Snyder
Air Force Research Labs
Communication & Visualization Track: The Point Estimate Is Not the Point (CV04)
Jack Snyder works for the Air Force Research Labs (AFRL), supporting pre-acquisition research and development programs. Prior to joining AFRL, Jack was the lead development estimator for the MQ-9 Reaper program office. He supported annual program office estimates, budget submissions, and decision support. Jack entered civil service in 2011 and earned an MBA in 2013 while supporting the HC/MC 130-J and F-22 program office where he developed cost estimating relationships and supported business case analyses.
Hassan Souiri
Centauri
Computing Track: Forecasting Future Amazon Web Services Pricing (CC06)
Hassan Souiri is a cost analyst at Centauri. He is a graduate of Marymount University, where he studied finance and international business. His work is currently focused on methods development.
Tyler Staffin
Technomics, Inc.
Scheduling & Programming Track: EVM Visualization: The Radar Tool (SP05)
Tyler Staffin is a recent Mathematics (B.S.) graduate of Penn State University. Since then, he has been working at Technomics in Arlington, Virginia as a Cost Analysis Associate. He has been introduced to the Cost Analysis community through the lens of EVM, and looks forward to being involved with ICEAA and further research efforts in the near future. Outside of the office, Tyler enjoys working out and exploring his passion for learning new programming skills.
Britt Staley
Processes & Best Practices Track: Engineering the Acquisition Process: Better Value Through Mechanism Design (BP07)
Britt Staley has served as a cost analyst for over five years supporting the DoD. Prior to her time in the industry, Ms. Staley was a statistician at the U.S. Census Bureau and served five years in the US Army as an Intelligence Analyst. She has a Master’s in Applied Economics from Georgetown University.
John Stedge
United States Air Force
Processes & Best Practices Track: Business Case on the Cost/Benefit of U.S. Government Support of Contractors in order to Maintain Competition (BP06)
John Stedge is a supervisory operations research analyst for the United States Air Force. He is responsible for performing cost estimates on government programs. John holds a Bachelor’s degree from Cedarville University and currently pursuing a Master of Cost Estimating and Analysis (MCEA) from the Naval Postgraduate School
Marc Stephenson
Technomics, Inc.
Processes & Best Practices Track: Flexfiles: The Next Generation in Contractor Cost Reporting (BP02)
Mr. Stephenson is an analytical consultant at Technomics, Inc. with experience in data collection and validation. His experience at Technomics, Inc. includes supporting OSD Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) Defense Cost and Resource Center (DCARC). Mr. Stephenson’s experience supporting this customer includes implementing the cost and software data reporting (CSDR) requirement, metric analysis, data validation, and direct on-site client support. Mr. Stephenson holds a B.S. in Economics from Penn State and is pursuing an M.A. in Economics from George Mason.
Christopher Svehlak
DigiFlight, Inc.
Communication & Visualization Track: Clearly Communicating Your IGCE to Decision Makers (CV05)
Chris is a subject matter expert in budgeting, cost estimating and acquisition program management supporting the Army’s Apache Program Office at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, working for DigiFlight, Inc. His 30 year career spans both military (retired Air Force officer) and contractor employment venues around the globe. He holds a University of Alabama in Huntsville Masters in Accountancy, an AF Institute of Technology Masters of Science in Cost Analysis, and an Ole Miss Bachelors in Foreign Language. He’s been an active ICEAA member for decades.
John Swaren
PRICE Systems, LLC
Planning & Strategy Track: Enhance Estimator Success & Organization Competitiveness in Supplier Assessment (PS05)
Mr. Swaren leads PRICE Systems’ support team of NASA and Space-related customers. His consulting engagements have also included JHU-APL, Sikorsky, Pratt & Whitney, Boeing, LMCO-RMS, DHS, DoD, CBO and the U.S. Census. He supports customers as a consultant, project manager, trainer and mentor. He has over 25 years of experience in predictive analytics, cost estimation and parametric model development. He has graduate degrees in Engineering, Statistics and Finance, with an undergraduate degree in Mathematics.
Wilfred Tagud
Cobec Consulting, Inc.
Scheduling & Programming Track: Blending Contract and Project Management to Achieve Cost Savings (SP04)
Wilfred Tagud has over 20 years of experience in the areas of requirements analysis, business case analysis, cost modeling and estimating, and project management. He currently supports the Investment Planning and Analysis Group of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a cost analyst conducting life cycle cost analyses and business case reviews. Mr. Tagud has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree and is a Certified Cost Estimator Analyst (CCEA).
Roopali Thapar
IBM India Ltd
Agile Track: Pitfalls to Avoid in Agile Fsm Productivity Measurements (AG05)
Software CEBoK Track: Budget and Pricing for IT (SWT06)
Roopali Anand Thapar is a benchmark consultant with IBM and works out of New Delhi, India. She has 14.5 years of experience with specialization in data analytics, estimation and benchmarking. She has led the Global Function Point Competency within IBM for a number of years before moving to the benchmarking space. She was involved in supporting account teams in IBM for productivity improvement procedures, FP audits & reviews. She is also part of IFPUG BoD.
Donald Trapp
Herren Associates
Analysis & Modeling Track: Schedule Estimating Relationship Development Using Missile & Radar Datasets (AM07)
Mr. Trapp is a Senior Consultant at Herren Associates. He has been involved with cost analysis for defense and space systems for over forty years. He has been employed at The RAND Corporation, SAIC, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense, where he was responsible for missile systems and strategic defensive systems cost analysis. He received his BS in Engineering Science from Harvey Mudd College and his Master’s in Nuclear Engineering from M.I.T.
Benjamin Truskin
Technomics, Inc.
Data Collection & Management Track: CDMS: Developing a Database Solution for Data Management (DM06)
Ben Truskin is a cost analyst working for Technomics, and a member of the GEOINT team for the NRO Cost and Acquisition Assessment Group (CAAG). Ben has been with Technomics for 3 years, and had the CAAG as a client for the past 6. Prior to working with the CAAG, Ben was a research assistant at AVIA lab at Pennsylvania State University. Ben received his Master’s and Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering from the same institution.
Benjamin Unruh
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
Advanced Cost Topics Track: Schedule Estimating and Analysis (ACT09)
Advanced Cost Topics Track: Joint Cost and Schedule Risk (ACT11)
A USAF veteran who joined the Dahlgren Cost Engineering and Analysis team in 2010, his experience spans cost and schedule engineering, construction, weapons range operations, Joint operations planning, financial auditing and investigations and human resource systems development. He contributed to Joint, Coalition, State and Federal policy and to Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) and the Navy’s AEGIS, SSDS, Railgun/HVP programs. Academic achievements: MS, BS, AS, AA, DAU Level II and has earned the American Society of Military Comptroller (ASMC) Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM).
Francisco Valdés-Souto
National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
Scheduling & Programming Track: Earned Scope Management: Scope Performance Evaluation for Software Projects (SP06)
Associate Professor of the Faculty of Sciences of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), has more than 20 years in the software industry, working in the Mexican Central Bank in critical software development, and for the Mexican Social Security Institute, He has a PhD. from the École de Technologie Supérieure, bachelor degree of Computer Engineer from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and he has a Masters degree in IT Management, he is the Chairman of the Measurement Practices Committee (MPC) for COSMIC, also a COSMIC International Advisory Council for Mexico.
Eric van der Vliet
CGI
Agile Track: Agile Estimation Challenges When Starting a New Team for a New Product (AG06)
Software CEBoK Track: Introduction – sCEBoK (SWT00)
Software CEBoK Track: Estimation Principles (SWT02)
Software CEBoK Track: Solution Based Estimation (SWT03)
Software CEBoK Track: Basis of Estimate (BOE) (SWT04)
Software CEBoK Track: Basis of Measurement (BOM) (SWT05)
Software CEBoK Track: Introduction Application Maintenance (SWT13)
Eric is working for CGI and responsible for a global Estimation Center where he has a specific focus on the estimation strategy. In addition is Eric president of Nesma and involved in the development of the Software Cost Estimation Body of Knowledge (sCEBoK) together with ICEAA. Eric has an SAFe SPC4 certification and based on his background he combines architecture, cost estimation and Agile to make software deliveries more successful.
Harold Van Heeringen
Nesma
Software Track: Software Cost Estimation – Why Is It Different? (SW06)
Software CEBoK Track: Size Based Estimation Methods (SWT09)
Software CEBoK Track: Statistics to Support Basic Metrics Analysis (SWT12)
Harold is president of ISBSG (since 2011) and Nesma board member international cooperation and partnerships. Harold works for METRI Group (the Netherlands) as a senior consultant Application Services. He advises customer organizations regarding software cost estimation, supplier performance measurement, benchmarking, contracting and pricing. Harold regularly published articles in software metrics related magazines and he frequently speaks at international conferences. He is currently involved in ICEAA developing the Software Cost Estimation Body of Knowledge.
Michel van Pelt
European Space Agency (ESA)
Space & Missiles Track: Quick & Dirty ROM Space Mission Estimates (SM04)
Cost Engineer and Concurrent Design Team Leader at the European Space Agency, involved in a variety of launcher, satellite and space probe projects. Working at ESA ESTEC since 1999, preparing cost models, cost estimates and analyses of financial proposals. Regularly works in ESTEC’s Concurrent Design Facility as Cost Engineer as well as Team Leader (most recently for the SPICA next-generation IR space telescope). Supports ESA with various outreach activities; author of several popular science books.
Jacob Walzer
Kalman & Company, Inc.
Planning & Strategy Track: Application of Conjoint Regression to Requirement Analysis (PS06)
Mr. Walzer has seven years of experience supporting Navy and Marine Corps cost/budget projects. He has spent the last two years managing a wide variety of cost efforts for Marine Corps System Command clients, and prior to that supported an operational budget analysis for the Marine Expeditionary Forces. Mr. Walzer obtained a BS in Statistics from the University of Maryland, and a Business Analytics Certification and MBA from Indiana University.
Brian Wells
National Reconnaissance Office
Data Collection & Management Track: CDMS: Developing a Database Solution for Data Management (DM06)
Brian Wells is the CDMS government lead along with overseeing methods development and cost estimates for the NRO Cost and Acquisition Assessment Group (CAAG). Brian has ~15 years experience leading cost research, affordability, and estimating at the NRO, Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). Previously, Brian supported the USAF Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS), managed DIA programs, and performed technical analyses of Navy weapon systems.
Horace White
SPAWAR – Navy
Methods Track: PAC Template – Program Acquisition Cost (PAC) Template (MM06)
Horace White is a lead cost analyst with the Space and Naval Warfare System Center Pacific (SPAWAR SSC PAC). He has 9 years working in the Department of Defense (DOD), 5 years with the Navy and 4 years with the Air Force. Horace is DAWIA level II certified as a cost analyst and has a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of California at San Diego.
Jakeyah Williams
Missile Defense Agency
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Inflation (CEB05)
Jakeyah “Shay” Williams is an Operations Research Analyst in Huntsville, AL, who has supported the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) since 2013. Her experiences at MDA include: leading cost data collection for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) and Targets and Countermeasures (TC) programs; supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation data collection initiatives by being the Defense Cost and Resource Center Analyst for MDA; and performing cost analysis for the TC and Logistics programs. Ms. Williams holds a B.A. in Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science from Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University.
Tomeka S. Williams
The MITRE Company
Advanced Cost Topics Track: Advanced Probability and Statistics (ACT05)
Ms. Williams is a Co- Department Head for MITRE’s Cost and Business Analytics Department, leading and managing ~100 economic and business analysts. She is responsible for developing staff and managing the execution of MITRE’s cost estimating & analysis, investment economics & decision analysis, and strategic business & financial analytics capabilities for DoD, Intelligence, and Civil agencies. She supports programs that require a broad range of engineering economic studies involving system acquisition development and sustainment.
Caleb Williams
SpaceWorks Enterprises
Space & Missiles Track: An Analytical Explanation for Vertical Integration Behavior in the Marketplace (SM05)
Caleb Williams is the Lead Economic Analyst at SpaceWorks, where he oversees delivery of economic strategy engagements for private-sector clients. He has served as the principal analyst on 10+ engagements, covering everything from commercial satellite constellations to Mars architecture studies. Mr. Williams’ analysis regarding the commercial space industry has been widely featured across Forbes, Kiplinger, WIRED, SpaceNews, Aviation Week, and many others. He received Bachelor of Science degrees in Economic Consulting and Marketing from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
John Yeaman
Qinetiq, Ltd.
Cost Estimating BasicsTrackCost Estimating Basics (CEB01)
John has been in Defence Acquisition in the UK since 1989. Starting as a trainee ‘Cost Engineer’ he has accumulated wide experience in manufacturing, pricing and negotiating contracts, project management, Cost Forecasting, and Technology Management. He also has a working understanding of the Cost Forecasting and Cost Engineering disciplines and the challenges of developing and retaining staff in this specialised field. He is one of only a few ICEAA Certified Cost Estimator/Analysts in the UK.
James York
Technomics, Inc.
Space & Missiles Track: Estimating Missile G&C Development Cost: An Important Advance (SM06)
Mr. York has over 40 years’ experience in DOD system cost analysis and system acquisition. Primary experience is with aircraft, missile, avionics and electronics systems, particularly advanced technology sensors, processors, airframes and propulsion, including acquisition and O&S phases. Experience includes cost data base development, statistical CER development, cost model and cost estimate development, cost-risk and cost-effectiveness analysis, as well as development of independent government estimates for source selections, contract negotiations and evaluation of cost proposals.
Leone Young
Sandia National Laboratories
Space & Missiles Track: A Comparative Analysis of Nuclear Security Enterprise Estimates (SM07)
Leone Young has 19 years of professional experience in systems acquisition and development, project and program management, research, and academia. His research interests include systems engineering acquisition and lifecycle costing, project/program/portfolio management, and systems engineering management. He is a member of The International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) and the engineering management honor society (Epsilon Mu Eta) of American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM).
Rebecca Zeiger
Technomics, Inc.
Cost Estimating Basics Track: Economic Analysis Basic (CEB13)
Rebecca Zeiger is a Senior Associate at Technomics, Inc. supporting cost analysis and program planning for the Office of Infrastructure Information Collection (IIC) within DHS. She has also supported data analysis, testing, and validation efforts throughout the federal space. Rebecca received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Kansas State University.