Hume Seminar Series: Test and Evaluation: Engaging our Next Generation Workforce

About the Event

There is a critical need to engage with our next generation in order to educate, expose, and attract the best and brightest to the test and evaluation (T&E) career field.  As our next generation workforce looks towards their future, it is essential that the current T&E workforce educates younger generations about the unique opportunities and impact of a meaningful, influential career in T&E.  Additionally, the demand within our society to accelerate the transition of new technologies into operation places T&E in a critical role for the future, both as a feedback loop for technology development and an assurance process for rapidly deploying new technologies.  T&E is in high demand of professionals who are creative, adaptable, and resilient.

This will be an informational session to enlighten on the Test and Evaluation career field. 

FREE PIZZA WILL BE SERVED AT THIS EVENT! 

About the Speaker

Mr. Terry Murphy Deputy Director Office of Test & Evaluation, Department of Homeland Security

Mr. Terry Murphy has positively impacted our nation’s security within the U.S Government and the U.S Marine Corps with over 40 years of combined service.  Mr. Murphy serves as Deputy Director, Office of Test and Evaluation, Department of Homeland Security.

Mr. Murphy joined the DHS Office of Test & Evaluation in July 2015; he provides key support to the Director with DHS major acquisition program processing, T&E Workforce Development, coordination and staffing of T&E policy & guidance, Chairing the DHS T&E working group, interactions with GAO and Congressional Staffers, and overseeing resources in support of the Office of T&E

Mr. Murphy served as Senior Analyst within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Developmental Test and Evaluation from January 2011 to July 2015. During this time Mr. Murphy led the update of DoD T&E policy; and development of the T&E Management Guide, Cybersecurity T&E Guide, and Incorporating T&E into the Acquisitions Guide. 

From 2007 to 2010 Mr. Murphy served as T&E Manager for Combat Support Equipment, Marine Corps Systems Command. Mr. Murphy supported system portfolios including Medical systems, First Responder systems, and Expeditionary Shelters in support of real-world operations.

From 2002 to 2007 Mr. Murphy served as T&E Lead in support of Joint Project Manager – Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear, Individual Protection (IP) programs.  Which included full ensemble chemical protective systems for the warfighter.  These programs provide the chemical and biological individual protection equipment used by our military and first responders. 

Mr. Murphy served 26 years in the U.S. Marine Corp as Commander, Operations Officer, Staff Officer, Liaison Officer within such units as; Infantry, Reconnaissance, Special Operations, Artillery, and Aviation.

Mr. Murphy earned a BS in Science from Chapman University in 2001, an MA in Management (2002) and an MS in Engineering (2010), both from National University. Mr. Murphy holds DHS & DoD Level III certifications in Test and Evaluation and Program Management. Mr. Murphy has also attained certifications in CTEP and PMP. 

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sarah Downer at humecenter@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.