Mel Rosso-Llopart

Senior Software Architect with 20+ years of success in enhancing system architectures as well as building mission-critical applications to meet operational and business requirements across defense, government, and rail transit industries. Recognized for leading teams and coordinating $MM budgets for driving large-scale software engineering projects from inception to completion. Known for building the reference architecture for the Open Management System (OMS) upgrade of AWACS system along with a history of managing the development of municipal and airport authority transit systems tailored to the customer or business needs.

Process improvement specialist with a knack for integrating new changes to the projects for achieving productivity, quality, and delivery goals. Deep knowledge of Lean/Agile methodologies with a history of managing all aspects of the software development life cycle (SDLC) from requirements analysis to test-driven implementation. Intuitive mentor with problem-solving, innovative thinking, and bilingual skills complemented by the expertise in enhancing professional skillset of personnel on latest industry trends through regular coaching and training.

Senior Software Architect - Carnegie Mellon University, Software Engineering Institute

(2019-01)

Employ industry best practices to build and evaluate software architectures in support of critical projects. Support multiple government agencies in improving performance/reliability of systems under production.

• Currently evaluating S/W Architecture for Sentinel weapons system (TS/SCI) and USCybercom systems (Secret)
• Contributed to the execution of Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) OMS (Open Management System) upgrade project by supporting development of government reference architecture
• Played a key role in coordinating architectural evaluation and project support activities for the JBSA-Randolph Air Force Base on the Air Force Integrated Personnel and Pay Systems (AFIPPS a CAT 1 development initiative)
• Conducted software architecture evaluation for Sentinel project (Hill AFB) and F18 Electronic Countermeasures program (Pax River)

Director Embedded Software Engineering Program - Carnegie Mellon University, Software Engineering Institute

(2015-08 - 2019-01)

Enhanced students' knowledge on cutting-edge concepts and latest technologies related to embedded software engineering. Taught multiple courses to equip foreign students with basic and advanced concepts of software engineering. Designed curriculum for several modules to enhance learning of diverse students' population.

• Served as an academic advisory; provided guidance and direction to support students in achieving academic and professional excellence

Joint Appointment in International Software Research (ISR) division and International Networks and Information (INI) division for Silicon Valley campus - Carnegie Mellon University, Software Engineering Institute

(2009-01 - 2013-12)

Taught management course work to bi-coastal MSIT-SM, MSIT-MOB, and MSIT-IS students in the INI program. Familiarized students with process improvement and agile development techniques.

Associate Director of the Master of Software Engineering Program - Carnegie Mellon University, Software Engineering Institute

(2002-01 - 2013-12)

Provided direction to manage academic and business aspects of world class master's program in software engineering offered at Carnegie Mellon University.

Project Manager - Adtranz Transit Division - West Mifflin, PA

(1999-01 - 2000-12)

Led a 30-member team to steer 7 embedded software engineering projects aimed at developing and delivering municipal and airport authority transit systems.

• Brought significant system enhancements by employing process improvement techniques; generated reports to inform senior leadership of progress towards quality and productivity goals
• Reduced project testing time from 3 months to 2 weeks by integrating new process changes to achieve productivity, quality and delivery goals

Supervisory Computer Scientist - Edwards AFB - CA

Master in Software Engineering - Software Engineering - Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science - University of California at Riverside

Bachelor of Science - Physics and Biology - University of California at Riverside