# Jose Barrera

> Software Engineer | Systems and Software Architecture

Location: United States, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/josebarrera

With over nine years of experience, I specialize in software and systems engineering with a focus on threat simulation and compliance. At XOtech, LLC, I lead the complete lifecycle of threat simulation software, from design to validation, while making critical architecture design decisions using DoDAF, UML, and SysML. My work also involves reviewing extensive codebases in C/C++, Java, and Python and guiding the research and development of robotic embedded software systems to ensure alignment with organizational goals.  

My expertise extends to ensuring compliance with Department of Defense directives, MIL-STD-882E, and RMF standards, enhancing cybersecurity measures and adhering to network security protocols such as OSI and TCP/IP. I am committed to delivering solutions that address complex defense and enterprise architecture challenges while maintaining high standards of security, quality, and compliance.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ XOtech, LLC.
Jan 2016 – Present | Michigan, United States
Software Engineering & Architecture:
Leading the entire lifecycle of threat simulation software (design to validation).
Designing software architecture using DoDAF, UML, and SysML and making critical architecture design decisions, including instantiating the Interoperability Profile (IOP).
Overseeing, guiding, and synchronizing R&D and engineering for robotic embedded software systems.
Conducting thorough reviews of over 15,000 lines of C/C++, Java, and Python code.
Compliance, Risk, and Cybersecurity:
Leading software development compliance initiatives and ensuring adherence to DoD directives and MIL-STD-882E.
Utilizing expertise in RMF compliance and network security protocols (OSI, TCP/IP) to enhance cybersecurity and reduce security vulnerabilities.
Employing advanced analytical techniques like FMECA (Failure Modes and Effects Criticality Analysis) and fault tree analysis to mitigate safety risks.
Acquisition & Program Management:
Streamlining software acquisition processes for PMs and developing and implementing tailored contracting plans.
Directing cross-functional teams in optimizing the review and development of critical acquisition documents (SoW, SRS, CDRL).
Strategic Development
Quantifiable Result: Contributed to developing a $26B architecture integrating strategy processes and IT assets for NC3.
Process Improvement
Quantifiable Result: A 20% reduction in DoD Information Systems technology challenges, resulting in $1.5 million in cost savings.
Specific Project: Implementation of the first MAJCOM architecture analysis style guide.
Operational Efficiency
Quantifiable Result: 15% increase in operational efficiency through seamless coordination of all Nuclear related systems.
Specific Project: Orchestrated the integrated execution of 61 NC3 Weapon Systems and Deterrence Operations.
Speed Roadmaps Quantifiable Result: Translated strategic objectives into actionable roadmaps 25% faster. Specific Project: Spearheaded eight daily and weekly architecture forums.

### Enterprise Architect @ United States Air Force
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Louisiana, United States
Miracle Systems — NC3 Enterprise Architect (June 2016 – Nov 2017)
This role focused on high-level enterprise architecture, strategic planning, and governance for nuclear weapon systems.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:
Enterprise Architecture: Leading as the Enterprise Architect and Configuration Oversight Manager. Developing and implementing the first MAJCOM architecture analysis style guide for the Air Force. Managing AFGSC's modernization architecture planning, programming, and budgeting. 

Strategic Alignment & Governance:
Translating strategic objectives into actionable roadmaps. 
Advancing, staffing, and reviewing DoD architecture policies and regulatory guidelines. 
Delivering comprehensive operational support for highly classified SCIF environments (NIPRNet and SIPRNet).

Key Successes & Highlights
Strategic Development
- Quantifiable Result: Contributed to developing a $26B architecture.
- Specific Project: Architecture integrating strategy processes and IT assets for NC3.
Process Improvement
- Quantifiable Result: 20% reduction in DoD Information Systems technology challenges and $1.5 million in cost savings.
- Specific Project: Implementation of the first MAJCOM architecture analysis style guide.
Operational Efficiency
- Quantifiable Result: 15% increase in operational efficiency.
- Specific Project: Seamless coordination of all Nuclear related systems, orchestrating the integrated execution of 61 NC3 Weapon Systems and Nuclear Deterrence Operations.
Speed Roadmaps
- Quantifiable Result: Translating strategic objectives into actionable roadmaps 25% faster.
- Specific Project: Spearheading eight daily and weekly architecture forums.

### Information Technology Manager @ United States Air Force
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Misawa, Aomori, Japan
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) lead; conducted ten major exercise inspections and prepared Wing for deployment that postured for Phase II Operation Readiness Exercise (OREs) and Operation Readiness Inspections (ORIs)
Rebuilt eight continuity binders; launched weekly meetings and 1-on-1 tutoring program--ten Airman conquered EOCs with greater than 90%
Senior Exercise Evaluation Team (EET) conducted twelve major exercise inspections and equipped Wing for mobilization, which led to an 88.6% compliance rate.
Performed monthly reviews and tracked 18 members in upgrade training (UGT); coordinated with supervisor on 14 End of Courses (EOC) results, which were zero failures for unit and group staff.
Directed ten short notice classes and 120 students; "zero discrepancies" in Unit Compliance Inspection (UCI), which contributed to Wing's "Excellent" rating
Assigned and evaluated trainees' work and identified employees' developmental and training needs.
Resolve technical concerns and research solutions to employees' questions.


## Education
### Models and Methods to Manage Complex Systems in Architecture and Systems Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

### Master of Business Administration - MBA in Management Information Systems and Services
Hawaii Pacific University

### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
Hawaii Pacific University

### Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in Computer Science
Hawaiʻi Pacific University (HPU)


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/josebarrerajr

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