Responsible for the technology development, integration, verification and validation (IV&V) of the Electro-Optical, Infrared (EO-IR) systems, establishing and reviewing performance of IRAD projects, and managing the intellectual property portfolio within EO-IR System Technologies across multiple Space and Airborne Systems Mission Areas. Provide oversight and influential collaboration with technical peers and guide multi-disciplined teams in developing next generation solutions to… Show more Responsible for the technology development, integration, verification and validation (IV&V) of the Electro-Optical, Infrared (EO-IR) systems, establishing and reviewing performance of IRAD projects, and managing the intellectual property portfolio within EO-IR System Technologies across multiple Space and Airborne Systems Mission Areas. Provide oversight and influential collaboration with technical peers and guide multi-disciplined teams in developing next generation solutions to existing and future Raytheon EO-IR systems and subsystems. Provide Technical leadership and mentoring of peer groups and technical mentoring to programs as subject matter expert on technology development and IV&V of EO-IR systems. Provide systems architectures, trade studies and technical solutions in the area of EO-IR systems, as well as, perform customer marketing support and technology Roadmap Development. In addition, develop and maintain external Customer relationships, collaborate with internal Pursuit Leads, work closely with New Business Development, and create strategies/roadmaps with Mission Areas and Business Development offices within Mission Areas. Show less

• Support Customers with identifying and developing effective technology alliances to accomplish missions and goals. • Provide unique SME technical support, innovation and solutions to LWIR HSI programs related to development and deployment.• Develop and present “Technical Program Status” for Ground / Airborne Evaluation Campaigns. • Work with Customers to identify and champion Systems into new opportunities, and represent Customers as a SME within the Community.

Acting as a SME, provide an independent perspective on its R&D Projects and Programs to assist with transitioning Ideation into Commercialization

IEEE Technology Management Council, President, Rochester Chapter, 2009-2010IEEE Engineering Management Society, Vice-President, Rochester Chapter, 2007-2008

Serve as the Chief Science and Technical Lead for IRRS program related to the deployment of spectral assets and provided support that enabled the Customer to create and promote business solutions for Sponsor’s mission applications. • As Chief Scientist provided technical oversight/leadership for the IRRS cross-functional program technology and personnel/subcontractors. • Identified and developed effective technology alliances to accomplish Customer’s Missions and Goals. • Led… Show more Serve as the Chief Science and Technical Lead for IRRS program related to the deployment of spectral assets and provided support that enabled the Customer to create and promote business solutions for Sponsor’s mission applications. • As Chief Scientist provided technical oversight/leadership for the IRRS cross-functional program technology and personnel/subcontractors. • Identified and developed effective technology alliances to accomplish Customer’s Missions and Goals. • Led Ground/Airborne Evaluation Campaigns and identified and championed the Legacy Systems into new opportunities • Developed & implemented End-to-End RAM, QC/QA and V&V Testing Procedures for Spectral Systems.• Validated and Verified Maintainability of IRRS Systems in Lab and infield CONOPS Testing with Customers/Stakeholders.• Managed the implementation of innovative Performance Model which improved operational usage and optimize PQI products. • Directed the preparation of “Technical Program Status” and presented it to top-level business unit, customer and stakeholder personnel. • Represented the Program within the community and collaborated with other Government Organizations for successful assets’ development. •Analyzed and understood customers, markets, trends and future requirements, competitors and industries, government and regulatory agencies and applied this knowledge to acquire follow-on Contracts.•Provided comprehensive technical and business program leadership and guidance across the organization, and was responsible for the technical, cost and schedule performance including strategic planning, customer relations, and teaming. Show less

Chief Scientist Spectral Systems and Director of Disruptive TechnologyAs Chief Scientist and PI, led 3 Ground & 2 Airborne Campaigns, led “Spectral Science Team” in identifying/developing new HW/SW spectral solutions, applications & products. In support of Business Development and Strategic Planning, provided technological innovation & team leadership to increased business opportunities through BD Metrics, utilization of VBPD/VBM processes to implement/champion Proactive VOC. •… Show more Chief Scientist Spectral Systems and Director of Disruptive TechnologyAs Chief Scientist and PI, led 3 Ground & 2 Airborne Campaigns, led “Spectral Science Team” in identifying/developing new HW/SW spectral solutions, applications & products. In support of Business Development and Strategic Planning, provided technological innovation & team leadership to increased business opportunities through BD Metrics, utilization of VBPD/VBM processes to implement/champion Proactive VOC. • Developed Spectral Portfolio for space, air & ground markets & acquired over $10M in R&D/New Business Contracts.• Led the development and testing of Next Generation LWIR HSI System.• Managed CRAD and monitored the progress of IRAD Spectral programs performances. • Built relationships National Labs, DoD Labs & Government Agencies within the IC. • Supervised 33 Image Scientists in areas of image processing, compression, analysis, & algorithm development. • Prepared technology road-maps & initiatives which included relevant technology transfers and interfacing with research labs. OLED Application Project ManagerLed a cross functional team of engineers, scientists & technicians in a matrix environment to develop an application market for the OLED panels. • Assessed/developed value-added technology within 2 years, for the OLED display panels by producing concept prototypes, bench marked this technology against the competition and performed market analysis research for < 5% of the $2 Million budget. • Developed & implemented RAM, QC/QA and V&V Testing Procedures & performed FMECA, FRACAS processes using FFBD, DFD, 8D, DMAIC lean six sigma methodologies.• Investigated failure mechanism, determined root causes & provided feedback to improve displays.• Provided technology expertise in the area of Touch Screen OLED integration.• Worked closely with Leadership to execute its strategic and financial plan. • Assessed and managed the external relationship with the Touch Screen Partner. Show less

At American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) National and Regional Conferences (1999-2008) developed and taught courses in Career Planning & Advancement, Career Development, Leadership Skills, and Networking Skills. At The University of The West Indies and Republic Bank Youth Link Program (2002) developed and taught Leadership Skills and “Career Transitions: from Student to Workforce” courses to College Seniors and Young Professionals.At Kodak (2000-2003), developed… Show more At American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) National and Regional Conferences (1999-2008) developed and taught courses in Career Planning & Advancement, Career Development, Leadership Skills, and Networking Skills. At The University of The West Indies and Republic Bank Youth Link Program (2002) developed and taught Leadership Skills and “Career Transitions: from Student to Workforce” courses to College Seniors and Young Professionals.At Kodak (2000-2003), developed and taught the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leadership Development Program for the development of the next generation leaders within the Commercial and Government Systems (C&GS) Business Unit. • The IPT Leadership Development Program lasted 30 weeks and was comprised of classroom lectures, informational interviews, and shadowing in the Center of Excellence (COE) within C&GS Technical Operations. • Classroom Lecture was 2 hours/week and 12 hours/week was spent shadowing experts and conducting informational interviews. • Participants were paired with a COE mentor to assist with matriculation through the program and development of their leadership skills.• The learning process was divided into four parts: classroom learning; interactive questioning; observations and hands on experience.• The topics covered three categories Leadership Development, Functional Management, and General Management.• Some specific lectures included: Coaching & Mentoring; Leadership Fundamentals; Diversity & Leadership; Government Markets; Legal & Contracts; Marketing; Human Resources; Security; Remote Sensing; Strategic Planning; Quality; and Finance• Received the “IPT Leadership Development Program” Award from Kodak C&GS Business Unit in 2002. Show less

Research ActivitiesAs a Kodak/Corning Researcher and Adjunct Professor (1997-2005), worked with Clarkson University research partners to grow and characterize low temperature diamond coatings and develop potential electro-optic and telecommunication applications. • Key areas: Integrating diamond coatings into OLED technology for flexible substrates; into micro-sensors for space based applications; onto Pump Lasers for increased reliability; and Investigated non-traditional approaches… Show more Research ActivitiesAs a Kodak/Corning Researcher and Adjunct Professor (1997-2005), worked with Clarkson University research partners to grow and characterize low temperature diamond coatings and develop potential electro-optic and telecommunication applications. • Key areas: Integrating diamond coatings into OLED technology for flexible substrates; into micro-sensors for space based applications; onto Pump Lasers for increased reliability; and Investigated non-traditional approaches to develop low cost roll-to-roll flexible display. • Program resulted in a Patent award (7,118,782 in 2006).At Virginia Tech/Morgan State Univ. (1992-1994) Exploratory research in III-V Wide Bandgap Semiconductor materials: Grew and characterized material transport properties .• Morgan State University, Electronic Characterization Lab., Research Associate, 1993-1994.Teaching Activities• Univ. of The West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad, W.I., Faculty of Engineering, Assistant Professor/Lecturer, 1995-1996.• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Univ., School of Engineering, Teaching/Research Assistant, 1992-1995.• Norfolk State University, School of Technology: Instructor 1990-1992; and Part-time Instructor 1988-1990. (Teacher of the Year 1991) => Lectured Classes in Electronics, Circuits, Solid State Electronics & Physics, Introduction to Microwave Theory, Communication Systems, Instrumentation Systems, Digital Integrated Circuits and various labs. => Participated: Faculty of Engineering Curriculum committee 1995-1996; Chairperson for the Engineering Technology Program 1990-1992. => In 1989 was an active Team Member of the CISE Infrastructure Planning Task Force, => 1989-1990 participated on the International Studies Task Force, School of Technology Recruitment and Publicity committee and Chaired the School of Technology Retention and Activity committee. => 1988-1992 participated as a Team Member on the School of Technology Advisory committee. Show less

As the Laser Qualification Project Manager at Corning Science & Technology, Process Research Center, led the pump laser qualification project by designing, equipping and qualifying EDFA laser diodes. • Designed new Laser Burn-in Reliability and Qualification equipment in conjunction with Newport Corporation and worked with corporate partners (HP/Nortel) to finalize qualification plan. Identified technology gaps and risk, and developed a strategy for success• Performed laser burn-in and… Show more As the Laser Qualification Project Manager at Corning Science & Technology, Process Research Center, led the pump laser qualification project by designing, equipping and qualifying EDFA laser diodes. • Designed new Laser Burn-in Reliability and Qualification equipment in conjunction with Newport Corporation and worked with corporate partners (HP/Nortel) to finalize qualification plan. Identified technology gaps and risk, and developed a strategy for success• Performed laser burn-in and aging, estimated lifetimes, investigated failure mechanism and provided feedback on root causes. • Developed & implemented RAM, QC/QA and V&V Testing Procedures for EDFA Pump Lasers.• Performed FMECA, FRACAS processes on EDFA Pump Lasers using FFBD, DFD, 8D, DMAIC lean six sigma methodologies.• Establish & maintain DFMEA/PFMA, Root Cause Analysis and Lifetime Predictions for all EDFA lasers.• Understood reliability issues and developed burn-in procedures to guarantee lifetimes, and designed commercialization scale up equipment. • Briefed external customer on Qualification plan progress and performed due diligence, technology intelligence and benchmark studies on potential partners, assessing their technologies with respect to Corning's. As the Plasma Display Global Measurements Project Leader, led and coordinated a cross functional team of engineers, scientists and technicians in Fontainebleau, France in characterizing and measuring AC-Plasma Displays. • Developed & implemented global measurement process, display testing capabilities, a global tracking database/documentation process, RAM, QC/QA & V&V Testing Procedures & Performed FMECA/FRACAS processes.• Worked closely with Business Leaders to execute strategy, assessed & shelved technology. As High Purity Fused Silica (HPFS) Project Manager, led/coordinated effort to increase over 10% usable yield of HPFS glass per run by utilizing in-situ high temperature infrared Pyrometry measurement system in a harsh environment. Show less