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Gary M. Beckert
Certified Business Analyst
Procurement Specialist


Business Management Experience

Gary Beckert, a Certified Business Analyst and Two-time Leadership Award-winning Manager for a Fortune 500 corporation, has over 28 years successful experience, including the management and delivery of multi-million dollar industrial products and services. 

Additional honors include the "TRW Customer Service Award" and the "Harris Corporation Teamwork Award".

While earning a university degree in psychology, Gary worked as a computer hardware and software design engineer for Sperry Univac. Since 1975 Gary has trained literally thousands of people in technical and professional skills including business start-up, AC/DC electronics, computer operation, software engineering, project management, interviewing, stress management, setting performance expectations, and many more.

Recent testimonials demonstrate customer commitment and professionalism.

…. Pro-active management style, …. innovative and cost effective methods to the solution of problems. Customer satisfaction and trust are always Gary's highest goals.” -- Ernest J. Reich --, Technical Business Owner

“…. leading our efforts in the all critical training program. I have run across none better qualified in my 30+ years in the aerospace industry." -- John R. Ellis --, President, retiSoft, Inc.


  Business & Contract Management Specialists

As a Certified Business Analyst recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Gary has the third-party recognition that makes our clients feel comfortable from the start. Our network of professionals include certified analysts, certified trainers, and certified technology professionals.

But more importantly, Gary and our network of associates have the EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, and PASSION that you need to be sure you are getting consistent quality products, services, and advice. 


Quality Process Specialist
Using his extensive management, software, and hardware engineering experience, Gary developed and delivered Quality Assurance professional improvement training courses for well over 150 engineers and other personnel, resulting in improved project management, increased productivity, and decreased defect rates.

Professional Skills
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GSA Consultant and Trainer
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Contract Proposal & SOW writing
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Small Business Development
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Business Training and Course Facilitator
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Government Contracting & FAR Guidelines
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Training Systems Design
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Personnel Soft Skills Training
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Computer and Software Engineering

Software Engineering Since 1975...
Database:
  • Ashton Tate DBASE I, II, III, IV; Microsoft Access, SQL scripting

Languages:

  • BASIC, Pascal, C, HTML, Perl, VBA, ASP, Main Frame Assembler (Univac 1108), Microprocessor Assembler (8080, 8086, Z80, 80286), Machine code (hardware-assisted software), Programmable Logic Array (PLA), Bit-Slice Micro controller (AMD-2904), TS (Univac Conversational Time Sharing System)

Methodologies
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ISO-9000, ISO-9001, ISO-9000-3
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Software Engineering Institute Capability Maturity Model (tm)
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MIL-STD-498 Software Development
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MIL-STD-2167A Software Development
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MIL-STD-492 Instructional Systems Design
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FAA-STD-028A, 028B
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Instructional Systems Design
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Unified Modeling Language (UML)
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Booch/Rumbaugh
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Object Oriented Architectures
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Real Time State Systems

Major Projects
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SBA-sponsored business development analyst
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Government Contracting Consultant
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Business Management & Teamwork Training Designer
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Corporate Human Resources Training Program Designer
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Director of Vocational Curriculum Development - P.A.C.E Institute
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Wireless LAN IP-based Technical Training
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Manufacturer's Asset Management Database
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FAA Interactive Multimedia design
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Software Project Management Implementation
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SEI Capability Maturity Model, ISO-9000
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OS/COMET Satellite Command and Control User Training
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OOP Software Architecture Training and Technical Documentation
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IRIDIUM Satellite Constellation User Training and Software Maintenance Manual
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FAA Voice Switching and Control System (VSCS) Interactive Multimedia
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F-16 Aircraft  - Air Force Flight Simulation System Operations and Maintenance
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F-14 Aircraft  - Navy Flight Simulation System Operations and Maintenance
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Nuclear Submarine Simulation Systems Operations and Maintenance
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Custom Commercial Hardware and Software Development for Interactive Kiosk

Gary is a graduate of the University of Utah, specializing in the application of psychology and learning to technology training.

Gary was certified through Small Business Administration by the Florida Small Business Development Center.

As a Certified Business Analyst, Gary helped small businesses start and grow. He assists them in all phases of business development from pre-startup strategizing, to financing and SBA loans programs. Gary is a contract management specialist, with strong government and commercial personal networks.


A member of the American Society for Quality (ASQ), Gary develops and teaches quality assurance process for all life cycle phases of product development, maintenance, and customer support.

As a professional communicator, Gary is a member of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD). Gary keeps in close touch with training and quality issues, tools, and techniques.

A Certified Instructor for AchieveGlobal, a major provider of over 70 organizational leadership and teamwork courses, Gary has the background, certification, and the vision to help your people improve professionally, feel better about their jobs, and support your company mission.

Diversity is a fundamental American
strength

Gary Beckert is proud to be a founding member of the national  Alliance for Supplier Diversity Professionals (ASDP). The ASDP provides a certification program for government and commercial supplier diversity specialists and managers.  Our ASDP mission is to provide a forum for supplier diversity professionals to:
  • Exchange information
  • Influence legislation
  • Increase professional development
  • Enhance customer relations
  • Support positive growth of our individual supplier diversity programs


Military Experience

Avionics Technician; RF4B, EA6A jet aircraft RADAR maintenance.

Active Duty, United States Marine Corps, 1969 - 1972

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