Jay Czarnecki
About Jay Czarnecki
Jay Czarnecki is a Software Process Team Lead at Telophase Corporation, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in software process improvement, having held various roles in organizations such as Hughes Aircraft Company, USAF Space Systems Division, and Lockheed Martin.
Work at Telophase Corporation
Jay Czarnecki has been employed at Telophase Corporation since 2016, serving as the Software Process Team Lead. In this role, he leads the NASA Goddard Software Process Improvement Team, which provides support to the Software Engineering Division at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. His responsibilities include overseeing process improvements and ensuring adherence to software quality standards.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current position, Jay Czarnecki worked at several notable organizations. He served as a Software Process Engineer at Columbus Technologies and Services from 2012 to 2016, and as a Process Improvement Specialist / Project Manager at Lockheed Martin from 2003 to 2012. Earlier in his career, he held roles at Electronic Data Systems and the USAF Space Systems Division, where he managed ground operations and testing.
Education and Expertise
Jay Czarnecki holds a Master of Science in Systems Management from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University. His educational background supports his specialization in CMMI-based process improvements and appraisals, particularly utilizing the SCAMPI methodology.
Achievements and Awards
In recognition of his contributions, Jay Czarnecki received the NASA Goddard Engineering and Technology Directorate's Excellence in Safety & Quality Assurance Award in 2021. This award highlights his commitment to quality assurance and safety within software processes at NASA.
Background in Software Process Improvement
Jay Czarnecki has extensive experience in software process improvement, having worked in this field since the late 1990s. His roles have included software quality assurance and project management, where he focused on enhancing software processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards.