- In current venture, Ascent Integrated Tech, the team builds enhancements to Common Operational Picture (COP) software dashboards for firefighters and warfighters by providing actionable insight on the health and location of the operator while mapping the battlespace- Leading development of tools to measure and optimize both cognitive and physiological readiness of first responders and warfighters as well as leading development of ATAK (Android Tactical Assault Kit) integration- Principal Investigator on a selected and funded AFWERX D2P2 SBIR contract with 96th Civil Engineer Squad for firefighter localization and mapping ($1,247,975) at Eglin AFB- Principal Investigator on a selected and funded AFWERX D2P2 SBIR contract with 96th Test Wing for firefighter readiness and toxicity monitoring ($1,249,521) at Eglin AFB- Principal Investigator on a selected and funded AFWERX D2P2 SBIR contract with 96th Test Wing for fire dynamics modeling ($1,200,6467) at Eglin AFB- Principal Investigator on a selected and funded AFWERX P1 SBIR contract for GNSS-denied Position-Location Information integration into ATAK for AFSOC ($75,000- Team Lead on the FRST (First Responder Smart Tracking) Challenge ($332,700). There are 5 Phases for this competition and we have received Phase 1 ($5,500), Phase 2 ($29,000), Phase 3 ($39,200), 1st place in Phase 4 ($262,000), and top prize in Phase 5 ($507,500)

- Provided consultations focused on stakeholder discovery, SBIR, low SWaP-C ruggedized autonomous systems, diagnostics, human performance, and sensor tech for defense and first responder tech

- Managed the US Small Business Administration Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership program in Illinois, which provides support for entrepreneurs and researchers throughout the State of Illinois who are developing small businesses to commercialize innovative research with the support of SBIR/STTR federal award programs- Established novel SBIR 101, SBIR Newsletter, SBIR Office Hours, SBIR Sprint programs in collaboration with multiple agencies (AFWERX, DEFENSEWERX, NIH, NSF, SOFWERX, USDA) and stakeholders (Defense Entrepreneur Forum, Discovery Partners Institute, Illinois AgTech Accelerator, MATTER, mHUB, UC, UIC, SIU)

- Currently writing “Hyenas Eat Unicorns: A Carnivore's Workbook for Mission-Driven Tech Entrepreneurship”- Technology and entrepreneurship consulting, contracting, development, and teaching- Focused on low SWaP-C autonomous systems, diagnostics, human performance, and sensor tech for defense and first responder tech

- Instructed ICL Group researchers on understanding the technology transition process, spinoff formation, business model canvas development, innovation charter framework

- Instructed ARL researchers on understanding the needs of the warfighter as well as the operational and transactional landscape through high-impact stakeholder discovery

- Instructed startups on finding SBIR/STTR opportunities with the DoD, writing winning proposals, and preparing their venture for success

- Instructed startups on Lean Startup Methodology, focused on bringing experienced entrepreneurs together with national lab technologies to solve problems for the DHS

- Instructed startups on finding SBIR/STTR opportunities, writing winning proposals, and preparing their venture for success

- Instructed startups on Lean Startup methodology, focused on bringing experienced entrepreneurs together with national lab technologies to solve problems for the DoE, NIST, NNSA, VA- Created video Mini-Guides on Stakeholder Discovery as well as Desirability, Feasibility, and Viability of the Business Model Canvas

- Instructed startups on Lean Startup Methodology, focused on bringing experienced entrepreneurs together with national lab technologies to solve problems for the DoD- Led workshops on Stakeholder Discovery and Interviews

- Instructed teams on forming startups and solving technical problems (autonomous and energy storage) submitted by DoD stakeholders (Army and NATO)- Taught teams to utilize the Lean Mission Model canvas

- Recruited deep tech teams throughout Illinois for Site, Regional, and National programs- Trained teams on transition from Regional to National programs

- Instructed NSF I-Corps stakeholder discovery program- Led Strategic Doing workshop

- Built stakeholder discovery and investor management pipeline tools- Integrated heating element and temperature sensors to custom cannula system

- Licensed and further developed hydrogen-trapping biopolymer based coating, focused on aerospace and energy industries- 1 of 10 finalists selected worldwide for NASA iTech conference

- Directed program which allowed for complete prototyping for small businesses and individuals in New Mexico and Texas- Added capabilities, including but not limited to: Automation, Coding, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Feasibility Studies, Finite Element Analysis, Laser Engraving, Microelectronics, Multicolor/Multimaterial/Networked 3d Printing, Optimization, PCB Design and Assembly, Silicone Molding

- Directed automation, coordination, and optimization efforts for Studio G, the Borderplex region’s premier business accelerator- Taught Disciplined Entrepreneurship lectures as well as automated and administered online courses in Talent Learning Management System

- Instructed NSF I-Corps stakeholder discovery program- Led Idea Generation workshop

- Evaluated New Mexico State University intellectual property and developed strategies to commercialize innovations- Prepared Technology Evaluations including IP, technical, and commercialization pathway recommendations for faculty-submitted inventions

- Led development of software tool for mining cryptocurrency on nontraditional architectures with affiliate program and module switching system for altcoins- Market research- Stakeholder discovery through NSF I-Corps- User interface design

- Led development of low SWaP-C ruggedized testing module array- Modules included centrifuge with swappable armature, controlled temp storage, cryptocurrency mining, gel electrophoresis, loop-mediated isothermal amplification, polymerase chain reaction, spectroscopy- Stakeholder discovery through NSF I-Corps

- Designed system to attract specific insect species (like mosquitoes) through the use of a variable LED array and variable sinusoid generator, in order to collect saliva from mosquitoes and run loop-mediated isothermal amplification to save money and time for researchers during viral load studies

- Substituted for all grade levels, focused on high school- Substituted for all subjects, focused on science

- Directed all aspects of the startup from ideation through prototyping and exit- Built ruggedized “lab in a box” for ag, defense, and medical customers- Developed and utilized custom Beowulf Cluster for evolutionary algorithm simulations to design component prototypes

- Managed maintenance of 12 houses, including (but not limited to) carpentry, electrical work, fencing, flooring, landscaping, painting, plumbing, site management, and website design

- Trained 120 sled dogs while living in a yurt- Designed dogs’ diet, dog’s exercise regimen and training- Plowed the driveway with a bulldozer

- Trained 70 sled dogs while living in a tent on a glacier- Custom-designed and engineered signal repeater and solar array as well as conducted field repairs and maintenance of communications and power systems in extreme environment- Scared moose off the runway with a shotgun