Cost Research Analysts
John Swaren
Solutions Consultant
Years of Experience: 25
Areas of Coverage:
Mr. Swaren applies his multi-disciplinary quantitative and business experience in the areas of cost analysis, risk analysis, statistical analysis, and model development. He has expertise in estimating hardware and software systems, as well as product/ business valuations.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Mr. Swaren brings to PRICE clients a rich experience and deep history in quantitative/ parametric analysis; strategic planning/ implementation; contract management; and business development. He contributes to PRICE as a consultant, trainer, researcher, and solutions architect. He is currently supporting deliveries to DARPA, DHS, DOJ, NASA, and US Navy.
Cost Estimating Accomplishments:
- Developed Cost Estimating Relationships and Parametric Models at Boeing, Unisys, and G.E.
- Modeled lifecycle costs of V-22, CH-47, LHX, Space Station WP-3, and FAA Mode-S programs.
- Built proprietary parametric/ regression tools for proposal estimations and source-selections.
- esigned analytics toolsets for identifying predictor-drivers of risk-reward and business value.
- Created investment-valuation models for acquisition targets, business ventures, and products.
Professional Certifications/Awards:
Member of the following professional societies:
- International Society of Parametric Analysts (ISPA)
- Society of Cost Estimating and Analysis (SCEA)
Education:
- FORMAL:
- M.S.F.S., Finance, Saint Joseph„s University, 2010
- M.B.A., Marketing, Saint Joseph„s University, 2009
- M.Engr., Engineering Science, Penn State University, 1993
- M.S., Computer Science, Villanova University, 1985
- M.S., Applied Statistics, Old Dominion University, 1982
- B.S., Mathematics, Old Dominion University, 1980
- PROFESSIONAL:
- Cost Estimating
PRICE Hardware Model, 1985
PRICE Software Model, 1986
PRICE TruePlanning, 2010
- Project Management
PMP Training, Penn State University
Six Sigma Black Belt, Villanova University
- General
Agile - Scrum Master, ADM
- Cost Estimating
Latest Research:
Predictor drivers, non-cost factors, model calibration, cost estimating relationships, and real-options. Data-mining for costs of composite materials, sensors, optics, advanced electronics, and software.
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