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Michael Migdail-Smith

Experience Highlights:

Mr. Migdail-Smith is an expert in software and application development with over 20 years’ experience in mathematical analysis, design, development, and testing of large-scale simulations, decision aids, mathematical modeling, and real-time advanced software tools. His concentration has been in simulation modeling, graphical user interfaces, requirements/alternatives evaluation, and prototype development and analysis support. As a member of the Technical Staff, Mr. Migdail-Smith concentrates on technical functions and development and implementation efforts involving simulation, synthesized display of complex information, and integration of information systems. He is actively involved in the entire development life cycle, including customer interaction, requirements analysis, system design, software development, test and evaluation, system integration, and ongoing system support. Additionally, his focus includes testing and using developed systems to analyze customer needs, risks, and requirements.

Professional Experience:

MicroSystems Integration, Inc.                                                                               1997 – Present

Mr. Migdail-Smith is the principal modeler, designing, developing, maintaining and exercising mathematical and simulation models including the Maritime Operation Simulation Engine (MarOpsSim) and the Coast Guard Maritime Operational Effectiveness Model (CGMOES) in support of the following projects.

• Lead Software Developer on the following projects:
• Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Fleet Studies -  Modeling and Simulation (M&S) support involved simulation development, execution and analysis of alternative surface and air asset mixes.
• Integrated Deepwater System (IDS) M&S Support - Principal modeler for this effort that planned, managed and directed the requirements analysis, design, development, integration and application of a full spectrum of M&S tools to support the Coast guard’s IDS acquisition and subsequent major system acquisitions.
• Coast Guard Campaign MSMP and Modeled CONOPS - Primary contributor to the refinement of the Modeling and Simulation Master Plan (MSMP), and the Modeled Concept of Operations (CONOPS).
• CGMOES Requirements Analysis -  Effort that ported the Deepwater Operational Effectiveness Modeling Environment and selected CGMOES models to the Coast Guard’s Research and Development Center (RDC). This task updated the modeling environment to properly execute at the RDC and properly demonstrated the successful installation through a series of excursions exercised using the system.
• Coast Guard Fleet Mix Analysis (Offshore and Aviation) -  Participated in the conduct of the Coast Guard’s Fleet Mix Analysis (Offshore and Aviation) Phase 1 and Phase 2 that utilized the CGMOES simulation model to examine cross-mission requirements and assessed alternative force structures to attain expected performance levels.
• Western Hemisphere Transit Zone Performance Gaps Analysis (WHTZ PGA) -  Tasks involved developing and exercising the Critical Chain Model. The Critical Chain Model integrates an Access database with Excel to capture the flow and effort applied to stop the flow of cocaine from South America to the United States. It measures the effectiveness applied to the flow along each route and sums its effect as the resulting flow of cocaine entering into the United States.
• Principal Analyst for the Coast Guard R&D Center Operations Research and Analysis and Decision Support Systems Support.   Involved in multiple analysis tasks:
• Authored the Mission Analysis Modeling Requirements Study.
• Modeled Sector Command Centers and developed a questionnaire to assess effectiveness of the Command Centers.
• Performed the Vessel Traffic System Shipboard Display and Data Base Upgrade.
• Conducted the MarOpsSim Design and Development with associated sensor lateral range curve studies.
• Assisted in the MarOpsSim verification, validation, and accreditation.
• Collected and analyzed data for the evaluation of sector command center C4ISR capabilities and needs.
• Developed the readiness simulation linking readiness to operations.
• Developed comparative engagement scenarios in MarOpsSim and GCAM.
• Performed trade-off analysis and provided recommendations on which commercial hardware and software should be used for future model efforts.
• Provided data collection, data management, quality control, data distribution, data verification/validation, and testing on historical Search and Rescue data.
• Provided database, data collection, and geographic information system development and analysis expertise to visually analyze trends for the Waterways Assessment using the Waterways Evaluation Tool (WET) for the St. Johns River and the Coastal Zone Mission Analysis Support.
• Supervisor for the Student Intern Program.
• Provided guidance and oversight for interns from URI, RPI, UCONN, and Cornell University.

University of Connecticut                                                                               1997 – Present

• Adjunct mathematics instructor, concentrating on freshman calculus courses.
• Adjunct mathematics instructor for Student Support Services.
• Developed online tutorials for student support in mathematics.

Previous Experience:

PSI International, Inc.                                                                                                  1990 – 1997

Research Analyst Involved in three projects at the Coast Guard R&D Center: the Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) Updating test bed, the Operational Information System Phase I (OIS), and the Law Enforcement Simulation (LESIM).  The ECDIS Updating test bed was used to visualize and evaluate electronic chart symbology.  OIS responsibilities included performing code modifications to the Pen Based GUI, the interface parsing routines that communicated with the SARMIS and LEIS II databases.  LESIM couples discrete-event simulation with artificial intelligence to model the Coast Guard surveillance and interdiction operations in a robust environment.  Specific tasks included the design and implementation of various modules, including the threat generator, which models the movement of marine traffic, and the surveillance model.  Additionally, verification and validation of the overall simulation model was performed, along with the development and conducting of experiments with specific scenarios reflecting Coast Guard planning strategies.

LOGICON Inc.                                                                                                             1988 – 1990

Systems Analyst.  Member of the technical staff responsible for the independent software nuclear safety analysis (ISNSA) of the Navy's NAVSEA C4.1 and AN/BSY-1 combat control projects. As a member of the staff, Mr. Migdail-Smith performed both software analysis and lab testing as well as contributing to the publication of the Nuclear Safety Requirements Document, Test Plan, Test Procedures, and Nuclear Safety Discrepancy Reports for both projects. 

Accomplishments include:

• Developed and Executed BSY-1 Nuclear Launch Control Software test plans and procedures.
• Assisted in field testing in NAVSEA labs.

Education:

M.S., Mathematics, New York University, 1987

B.A., Mathematics, State University of New York (SUNY), College at Purchase, 1984

Studies in Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1978 – 1981

Updated 20 June 2013