Contact Information
- Email: connect@richardroemer.com
- Phone: (916) 335-5224
- Area: Sacramento, CA
Professional Summary
Technical Project Manager and Systems Architect with over a decade of experience delivering secure, scalable, and mission-critical IT systems within the U.S. Department of Defense. Led the modernization of the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS), a global identity verification platform supporting over 500 installations, 16 million enrolled users, and more than 1 million secure access transactions daily. Proven leader in modernizing legacy infrastructure, driving cross-agency interoperability, and managing complex technical teams of 50+ engineers, analysts, and security professionals. Adept at navigating government environments, aligning business and security objectives, and collaborating with stakeholders across the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and other various federal, state, and local agencies. PMP-certified and highly experienced in project strategy, software architecture, stakeholder engagement, and secure systems design.
Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP# 4061790) - Project Management Institute
Skills & Tools
Project Management: Agile Methodologies, Waterfall Methodologies, Risk management, Process improvement, Data analysis, Business analysis, Strategic planning, Workflow optimization, Client Relationships, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Development, Contract Development, KPI Tracking, Budget Management
Software Development: C#, VB.NET, Python, Java, SQL (MS, Oracle, SQLite, PostgreSQL), NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis), Entity Framework / LINQ, .NET Core / .NET Framework, RESTful API Development, Microservices Architecture, Machine Learning & AI Integration, Cloud & DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines, Design Patterns
Tools: Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Monday.com, Slack, MS Teams, Visual Studio, VS Code, Docker, MS SQL Server, Oracle DB Tools, Git/GitHub, TFS, Azure DevOps
Work History
SharpSwitch, Inc. (Nov 2022 – Jan 2025)
Senior Advisory Consultant
- Provided high-level technical and project advisory services to external partners.
- Contributed to proposals, planning efforts, and client relationship development.
Department of Defense Manpower Data Center (Nov 2011 – Oct 2022)
Program Manager (2016–2022), Principal Architect (2013–2016), Sr Software Engineer (2011–2013)
- Directed the modernization and expansion of the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS), used at over 500 military installations worldwide.
- Led multiple cross-functional projects, managing strategy, modernization, and interagency coordination.
- Secured funding and launched development of modern desktop, mobile, and web-based tools.
- Managed a cross-functional team of 50+ engineers, analysts, and technical personnel.
- Standardized access control across all service branches, including integration with DHS and Coast Guard systems.
- Integrated with the FBI’s TSDB, NLETS, and IoLS for real-time threat vetting.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across DoD, EUCOM, CENTCOM, and PACOM regions.
- Ensured compliance with DoD mandates through risk management and cross-agency collaboration.
- Mentored junior staff and promoted software architecture best practices.
California Earthquake Authority (Oct 2009 – Oct 2011)
Senior Software Engineer
- Designed and maintained a robust data transformation engine for the State of California, ingesting policy data from over 20 insurance providers.
- Built automated tools for data correction, error handling, and a self-service portal for partner data resolution.