DEEPAK V. PATEL3431 Keystone # 5

Los Angeles, CA 90034dvpatel@aol.com(310) 621-0027

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a temporary, contractor or long term support position which will utilize my work experience in Finance and Production with my educational background (MBA and BS in Engineering).

EDUCATION

University of Southern California (USC)Received Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree in May 1983. (Emphasis was in Corporate Finance).

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)Received Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in March 1980. (Emphasis was in Manufacturing)Have also taken extension classes in Government Contracts Management. EXPERIENCE

USC – VivanTech Kuali Financial System Implementation projectWorking as an Independent Financial Consultant to support the analysis and implementation of the open source Kuali Financial System (KFS) to replace the existing legacy financial system at University of Southern California. Analyzed Kuali software functionality and compatibility with existing legacy system’s process for Financial Transactions, General Ledger and Accounting Reports as well as support effort for Gap Analysis, Specification Development and Testing. Also supported Project Management and coordination between USC user community and developers. Supported initial implementation of Financial Transactions.May 2009 - June 2013

Boeing Corporation (C-17 Program, C-130 AMP Program, International Space Station, Delta Rocket Program)Worked a contractor assignment as a Business Analyst in the C-130 AMP Program Business Operations group. The job consisted of supporting specific departments in the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance such as budget baseline maintenance, Estimate to Completion (EAC) and cost/schedule variance analysis. Previous assignments included top-level financial integration for Integrated Product Team (IPT), process improvement analysis, corrective action plan development, financial forecasts and government/corporate audit support. May 1999 - April 2001, January 2003 - November 2003, July 2005 - February 2006, May 2006 - March 2007, January 2008 – July 2008 Textron Corporation (HR Textron Division)Worked as a contractor in the Finance Department. The assignment consisted of supporting the various business requirements as a Financial Analyst during the conversion of the company’s operations to the SAP business system. Supported monthly closing activities, financial analysis, reconciliation of cost accounts and worked issues related to SAP system conversion. February 2005 - July 2005

Northrop Grumman Corporation (Military Aircraft Division)Worked as a contractor in the Business Management areas of the Advanced Manufacturing Center. Supported Business Management Department as a Financial Analyst. Responsibilities included monitoring contract performance, developing financial forecasts, pricing of work effort and supporting proposal development for new business opportunities. March 1998 - March 1999

WANG Corporation (Western Digital Corporation Information Services Outsourcing Effort)Worked as a contractor for WANG Corporation in support of Western Digital Corporation’s Information Services effort. Assigned as a Project Scheduler and Business Analyst to support the Project Management effort. Responsibilities included cost performance monitoring, financial reporting, project planning, procurement effort and interfacing with customer on business issues. Helped support Worldwide Desktop Refresh Project, E-Mail messaging, LAN/WAN Infrastructure development and Oracle Implementation. April 1997 - December 1997

Northrop Grumman Corporation (B-2 Division, Internal Information Services Division-IIS)Worked as a Senior Business Analyst in support of the Financial Planning and Control Department. Responsibilities included supporting the business plan, final cost forecast, budget baseline maintenance, cost monitoring and supporting various financial reporting requirements. Assignments consisted of being the IS Divisional Controller for Northrop's Electronics Division, Corporate Office, Common Systems and IIS Internal Projects. Also worked as a Contract Administrator for tracking subcontractor activities relating to procurement and maintenance of computer equipment along with the proposal and pricing effort relating to new business development. Earlier assignments consisted of being a senior budget analyst for various

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technical and support organizations such as engineering, product support and procurement. The job consisted of preparing cost account plans, statement of work development, manpower forecast, cost planning and earned value measurement. Also monitored cost generating documents for budgetary compliance and assure compliance with the company's cost/schedule control system (C/SCS). 1985-1995

McDonnell Douglas Corporation (Douglas Aircraft Division)Worked as Senior Manufacturing Coordinator in the Manufacturing Division. The job was a training program providing rotational assignments through various manufacturing departments. The job provided exposure to manufacturing budgets, schedules, production control, product systems assembly and Product support. 1983-1985

Aeroquip Corporation (Aerospace Division)Worked as a Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer. The job consisted of manufacturing planning, cost analysis of manufacturing operations and justification studies for purchase of capital equipment. 1980

COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Oracle data query software, SAP and various aerospace mainframe and PC based business systems for management of government contracts.

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