Led multiple programs for space based customers including:Agile Small-Satellite Experimental Telescope (ASSET) for DARPANEO Surveyor Telescope Development for Jet Propulsion Labs / NASA

Program management leader in electro-optic system design and manufacture. • Lead cornerstone program engineering and manufacturing development of space based SiC telescope and fast steering mirrors through on critical path.• Negotiated cornerstone program sales increase by 500%. • Interfaced and reported to customers, senior management, and staff.• Directed multiple adaptive optics solutions used in astronomical exoplanet discovery programs from concept to manufacture. Increased Thirty Meter Telescope program revenue by 10%.• Established engineering design to manufacture transition methods, resulting in the seamless manufacture of the world’s largest deformable mirror for the Thirty Meter Telescope.• Managed programs to earned value, cost, schedule, risk, quality and scope across all the business area functions. Established enterprise risk management methodology.• Supported business development, enhanced customer relationships through relating technology to customer’s frame of reference.

Statewide DMV modernization project (front and back office, secure facial imaging and identification/credentials)• Worked closely with the Director of Program Management, oversaw implementation for multi-phase, statewide, $42M modernization project affecting all DMV sites in North Carolina.• Cross-functional leadership and coordination (team of 70+) including Development, Finance, System Engineers/Solution Architects, Integration Engineers, Business Analysts, other Program Managers, Operations, Production, Quality/Testing, Training, and Configuration Management.• Defined and drove strategic plan for back office technology modernization, including development and implementation. Ensured the accomplishment of all project goals (cost, quality, schedule, continuity, compliance).

• Business and technical leader of engineering and IT organization which designed, developed, and delivered products, systems, and solutions for government, military, and commercial customers.• Identified, captured, and managed custom engineering design projects involving both hardware and software that responded to specific needs, solved critical problems, and delivered performance enhancements. (Included electro-optic and 3D imaging systems used in the detection of IEDs and in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of physical training.)• Established and managed IT VAR and managed services division.• Cultivated key relationships in multiple segments with customer, vendors, and business partners.• Directed a staff of 10.• Researched, analyzed, and responded to industry trends, market conditions, and competitive landscape.

• Led the design, development, production, launch, and marketing of a new product line to penetrate the unmanned (ground and air) marketplace.• Directed $7 million program. Took from concept to market ready. Designed and produced advanced, ruggedized, remotely-controlled systems and integrated features used in field operations and bomb disposal.• Also proposed and led the conceptual development of advanced laser designator/marker rangefinder products for ground and air applications.• Managed a team of 12. Collaborated, coordinated, and partnered across the organization, especially with sales/business development. Interfaced with prospects and customers.• Developed strategic roadmap and ensured achievement of all goals (time, cost, quality).

• Engineering management, product management, and project management for a $10 million bid sample program (enhance/night vision systems, lightweight laser designator/rangefinders, thermal imaging for aircraft landing systems). Delivered working solutions on the fast track.• Completely reinvented program, rebooting approach to achieve rapid and effective results.• Directed a team of 20 in all aspects of design, development, production, and positioning. Included work break down structures, resource loading, costing and pricing.

Infrared Imaging, Electro-Optics, Thermal Weapons Sights – Soldier Systems• Led technical baseline for $300 million development and production program (grew to $1B). Successfully drove resources and efforts involved in achieving more efficient power distribution, image quality, and reliability for night vision systems.• Managed multiple projects on time and on budget. Significantly increased throughput and quality with streamlined and improved reliability testing. Skillfully managed required system testing to minimize production interruptions on $1B line.RF Electronics, Joint Strike Force / U2 – Aircraft Systems• $3 million RF electronics development program. Delivered on time and on budget. Used applied earned value techniques.• Developed acceptance testing infrastructure for digital electronics. Streamlined by 50%.Systems Engineer, TeraConnect Program• Selected as member of team that launched this VC funded spinoff which designed, developed, and produced technology for high bandwidth communication and supercomputer systems.• Developed architecture for laser driver/receiver integrated circuits for parallel optics transceiver system as well as hardware (HDL, PCB) including applications and embedded systems.• Innovated automated testing suite which increased throughput by 80%.Engineering Leadership Development• Participated in multiple, leading-edge R&D projects (h/w and s/w) which advanced imaging technology/devices to achieve broader functionality and capabilities using fused methods/technologies. Worked via federal labs and published numerous papers.