IT Project Manager · Knowledge Management · App Builder

Leigh Franklin

15+ years turning complex government and enterprise programs into clean systems, working software, and decisions people can actually act on.

SECRET Clearance Power BI SharePoint Power Apps HTML / CSS / JS PMO Leadership
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Profile

Results-driven IT Project Manager and Knowledge Management Expert with a track record of improving how teams plan, build, and decide.

My background runs from electrical engineering and PLC design to multi-million-dollar IT portfolios, BI dashboards, and custom web apps. I'm equally comfortable in a project plan, a Power BI model, or a code editor — which means I can translate between leadership, stakeholders, and the people doing the work. I've delivered for government and private-sector clients alike, with a focus on strategic planning, problem-solving, and getting teams to collaborate.

At a glance

Experience15+ years
ClearanceSECRET
EducationMBA · BSEE
Core sectorsGov / DoD · Private
AlsoBuilds apps
BasedUSA
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By the numbers

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Years across project management, BI, and web development
$0M
Portfolio managed across ~8 concurrent global Tech Refresh projects
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Users served by the live Power BI dashboards I built & maintained
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Dashboards built — replacing static PowerPoint reporting with live data
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Of DISA project managers used the MIDS tool I helped build & optimize
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Grade-improvement rate across the students I tutored — $40K+ in scholarships
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Skills & tools

Delivery & Leadership

Project & Program Management
Strategic Planning
Risk Management
Budget Management
Process Improvement
Team Leadership

Data & Knowledge

Business Intelligence (Power BI)
Data Visualization & Dashboards
SharePoint Development
Microsoft 365
Knowledge Management Portals
Technical / Analytical Acumen

Build & Engineering

Web Apps (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Microsoft Power Apps
Custom App Development
Electrical Control Systems / PLC
Custom Excel / Reporting Tools
Workflow Automation
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Experience

Knowledge Management Expert
KASNR Technologies · DISA
2023 — 2025 +
  • Built 10 Power BI dashboards serving 300+ users — replacing static PowerPoint reports and putting all relevant data at the customer's fingertips.
  • Designed and implemented knowledge management portals in SharePoint for efficient, structured project data management.
  • Built customer-facing web applications with MS Power Apps, integrated with SharePoint to streamline workflows and improve UX.
  • Enhanced project management processes by collaborating with clients to identify and implement best practices.
Senior Scheduler
Competitive Range Solutions · DISA
2018 — 2023 +
  • Developed standardized schedule templates ensuring consistency and enabling cross-project task linking.
  • Revamped project management processes for the IE Directorate at DISA HQ, improving efficiency and accountability.
  • Designed a comprehensive risk management tool for PMs to identify, track, and mitigate risks.
  • Created data & financial dashboards in Power BI delivering actionable insights to the PMO and senior leadership.
Web Application Developer
Enterprise Information Services · DISA
2018 +
  • Built and maintained custom web applications in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, enhancing DoD websites.
  • Translated customer requirements into SharePoint-integrated web apps for better collaboration and data management.
  • Updated and optimized the project management tool (MIDS) used by 80% of DISA project managers with custom, tailored features.
IT Project Manager
AECOM · DISA
2014 — 2017 +
  • Managed a portfolio of roughly 8 concurrent global Tech Refresh projects with budgets up to $10M+, delivered on time and on budget.
  • Developed work plans, allocated resources, and set timelines to hit project objectives.
  • Maintained communication with global clients, senior leadership, and stakeholders to keep projects aligned.
  • Implemented strict budgetary controls, tracking costs without compromising quality.
IT Project Controller
Enterprise Information Services · DISA
2013 — 2014 +
  • Provided hands-on PM support to the DISA PMO, including training on new software and best practices.
  • Developed custom Excel tools for data extraction and reporting, enabling real-time performance tracking.
  • Co-authored the Project Management Handbook, establishing key metrics and execution guidelines.
Owner / Tutor
Why Not B Great · Atlanta, GA
2010 — 2013 +
  • Founded and ran a math & science tutoring service for middle and high school students.
  • Personally tutored 8 students with a 100% grade-improvement rate, who collectively earned over $40,000 in scholarships.
  • Delivered personalized tutoring to strengthen skills, build confidence, and reduce fear of failure.
Project Manager / Design Engineer
Aerospace Testing Alliance · Arnold AFB, TN
2004 — 2010 +
  • Designed electrical control systems and programmed PLCs for testing jet and missile engines.
  • Managed a multi-million-dollar budget for the Space & Missiles Maintenance portfolio, delivering on time and on budget.
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I build apps

Beyond managing projects, I ship them — from BI dashboards and Power Apps to full custom web applications.

I like being close to the build. That means I can spec, design, and develop the tools my teams and clients actually need, instead of just describing them. Here's one example currently live:

B Brick by Brick Concepts
brickbybrickconcepts.com ↗
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Education

MBA
Middle Tennessee State University
2009
B.S. Electrical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
2004
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Get in touch

Let's talk about your next project — or the app it needs.

✉ [email protected] in linkedin.com/in/leighberry ↗ brickbybrickconcepts.com

Goes straight to [email protected].