Lawlor, James M. CV 2015_07 (3pg)

Curriculum Vitae for James M. Lawlor Contact Cell: (256) 738-3652

Email: [email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmjlawlor

4003 Belle Grove Dr. SW

Huntsville, AL 35802-4475

Employment and Research Experience

June 2012 – Present

Computer Sciences Corporation

Senior Cost Analyst Supporting Missile Defense Agency Cost Analytics and Parametric Estimation

(MDA/CP) Enterprise Data Team

• Develop, adjudicate, and revise contractor work breakdown structures and cost data collection plans to

ensure continued availability of high-quality cost data on major MDA programs

• Validate contractor-submitted cost data for technical accuracy, robust documentation, and correct

programmatic context

• Communicate the importance of high-quality cost data and improvements to MDA cost data to internal

and external stakeholders and the cost estimation industry via briefings and white papers

• Define requirements and provide cost data subject matter expertise for ongoing development of MDA

cost database; designed initial proof-of-concept MS Access database to normalize MDA cost, schedule,

and technical data

• Develop and review statistical models based on historical cost data

• Support MDA/CP analysts with data and research gathered from MDA and DoD libraries and databases

• Manage and mentor one junior analyst to ensure delivery of high-quality products to the government

customer

• Maintain reputation as one of the contract’s top-performing analysts

January 2009 – May 2012

Student Success Center, University of Alabama in Huntsville

Tutor and PASS Leader, Level 2 Certified from College Reading and Learning Association

• Planned and led three peer-assisted study sessions per week for historically difficult classes, including

Biochemistry, General Chemistry, and Calculus A, B, and C

• Organized and provided leadership to student groups in order to facilitate independent learning

• Tutored students one-on-one in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology

• Employed educational techniques to identify student problem areas and reinforce problem-solving

methods

• Led peer training for other tutors and PASS leaders

April 2011

Interview Assistant, Huntsville Committee of 100

• Interviewed prominent Huntsville business, community, and political leaders with regard to the

Committee's community influence and generated a comprehensive report of findings

May 2010 – August 2010

Department of Chemistry, University of Alabama in Huntsville

Recipient of Research Experience for Undergraduates Fellowship, Advisor: Dr. John W. Shriver

• Prepared recombinant protein samples from E. coli vectors

• Purified protein samples using HPLC

• Ran, processed, and analyzed HSQC NMR spectra

• Prepared and presented findings

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May 2009-August 2009

Laboratory for Structural Biology, University of Alabama in Huntsville

Student in Introduction to Research, Advisor: Dr. Pamela Twigg

• Learned basic molecular biology/biochemistry techniques including protein expression and purification

September 2007 – May 2008

Snead State Community College

Peer Tutor

• Tutored students in subjects including Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Algebra, and English

Publications & Presentations Petty, C.J, Smart, C., & Lawlor, J.M. (2015, June). Seven Degrees of Separation: The Importance of High-

Quality Contractor Data in Cost Estimating. Paper presented at the International Cost Estimating and Analysis

Association 2015 Professional Development and Training Workshop, San Diego, CA

Education

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Master of Science in Modeling & Simulation

In Progress, Expected 2016

Thesis: To focus on using modeling and machine learning techniques to identify regulatory sites for the

Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Regulator gene.

Advisors: Dr. Mikel Petty and Dr. Eric Mendenhall

GPA: 4.0

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Bachelor of Science, Summa cum Laude, May 2011

Majors: Chemistry, Mathematics Minor: Biology

GPA: 4.0

Relevant Coursework:

• Programming Languages, Design & Analysis of Algorithms

• Differential Equations, including Intermediate ODE and PDE

• Biochemistry, Biophysical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Instrumentation, and related labs

• Fourier Analysis, Introduction to Probability, Numerical Analysis, Algebraic Structures, Engineering

Statistics

Awards and Honors

Letter of Commendation from Dr. William Hughes, Division Chief, MDA Cost Estimating and Analysis

Research & Models Division, September 2014

MDA Work Smart Award for the Cost and Software Data Reporting Tiger Team, Missile Defense

Agency, August 2014







Letter of Commendation from Dr. Christian Smart, Director, MDA Cost Estimating and Analysis, June

2013

Letter of Commendation from Dr. William Hughes, Division Chief, MDA Cost Estimating and Analysis

Research & Test Division, January 2013

ACS Inorganic Chemistry Award, University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2011

Department of Chemistry Highest Academic Honor Award, University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2010

Dean's List, University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2008 - 2011

Qualifications and Skills • Data analysis, validation, and quality

• Higher education and tutoring

• Advanced data analysis skills with MS Excel

• Relational database design experience with MS Access

• Strong work ethic and demonstrated commitment to excellence

• Exemplary communication and data presentation skills

• Basic programming experience with C, C++, Python, Wolfram Mathematica 7, Prolog, VBA

• Basic web development experience with HTML and CSS

Professional Associations Member, International Cost Estimation and Analysis Association (ICEAA)

Member, American Chemical Society (ACS)

Performing Arts and Community Involvement Rocket City Shakespeare (August 2014 to Present)

North American Vocal Ensemble (February 2013 to Present)

UAHuntsville Theatre (August 2011 to December 2012)

UAHuntsville Concert Choir and UAHuntsville Chamber Choir (August 2008 – May 2012)

Whole Backstage Community Theatre, Guntersville, Alabama (September 2004 – August 2008)

• Demonstrated strong work ethic, teamwork, and professionalism with commitment to rigorous rehearsal

and performance schedules with multiple performing arts organizations


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