John De Roode, Pmp
About John De Roode, Pmp
John De Roode is a Senior Financial and Earned Value Management Specialist with extensive experience in project estimation and pricing within the defense and technology sectors. He has worked for various organizations, including the Government of Canada and Lockheed Martin, and holds a diploma in Electronics Technology and a course in Project Management Professional.
Current Role at Government of Canada
John De Roode has been serving as a Senior Financial & Earned Value Management (EVM) Specialist at the Government of Canada since 2018. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge of financial management and earned value principles to support government projects. His responsibilities include developing financial strategies and ensuring compliance with government policies. He is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Previous Experience in Financial Estimation
Prior to his current position, John De Roode worked at several notable organizations in financial estimation roles. He was a Senior Pricing Analyst at Lockheed Martin from 2014 to 2018, and before that, he served as a Project Estimator/Pricing Specialist at General Dynamics Canada from 2004 to 2010. His experience also includes a role as an Engineering Cost Estimator at ProSlide Technology Inc. from 2013 to 2014 and as a Senior Pricing Analyst at CAE from 1999 to 2002.
Education and Professional Training
John De Roode studied at Devry Institute of Technology, where he earned a diploma in Electronics Technology. He also completed a course in Project Management Professional at Information Technology Ontario. His education has provided him with a solid foundation in both technical and management disciplines, enhancing his capabilities in financial and project estimation.
Expertise in Financial Standards and Policies
John De Roode possesses proficiency in various standards and policies relevant to financial management. He is knowledgeable in DOD MIL-STD-881C, which pertains to Work Breakdown Structures, and the PWGSC SACC Manual 1031-2, which outlines Contract Cost Principles. His expertise extends to defining bid strategies and ensuring cost and price consistency across bids.
Security Clearance and Technical Skills
John De Roode holds a Secret Level II security clearance within the defense industry, enabling him to work on sensitive government projects. He is trained in various financial and project management systems, including SIGMA (SAP), P2P, and CATS, which are integral to his role in financial and earned value management.