Leading the engineering team for aircraft systems and labs, which includes Flight controls, Environmental controls, Electrical, Hydraulic, Fuel, Landing gear and Avionics. Defining system technical requirements tracing to airplane level requirements. Engaging with suppliers for hardware and software to meet our needs for the labs and airplane.

Responsible for the execution of the aircraft program including the scope, schedule, budget of engineering development, lab and flight test, certification and entry-into-service.

Challenged to develop and execute a vision and strategy, and lead a diverse cross-functional team of engineers, pilots, and suppliers in the innovation and development of future flight deck technologies—determining user requirements, formulating technical requirements, and managing the technical, contractual, and supplier work scope to achieve future capabilities within budget and timelines. Develop, maintain, and execute hardware and software roadmaps to develop capabilities supporting global flight operations—including flight deck avionics, connected aircraft and mobile applications. Manage multimillion-dollar projects, budgets, and project managers. Lead electrical and acoustics engineers in a rapid prototyping and test lab.

Recognized for technical expertise, and earned recommendation for promotion—to drive the development of avionics and cabin technology programs across new and existing aircraft—the G150, G200, G280, GIV, GV, G450, G550, G650, G500, G600. Partnered closely with strategic suppliers to ensure certification and integration of technologies. Presented and communicated connectivity and avionics updates to sales teams, and to customers at industry forums. Led teams of 30+, managed one intern, and a multimillion-dollar budget.Select Accomplishments: —Championed a unified front with customers and executive leaders, and developed strategies for new cabin technologies, establishing a 50-person cross-functional road mapping team—reducing costs, and driving increases in synergies and competitiveness.—Led the development and execution of Jet ConneX (Ka-band) technology across five different aircraft, leading the launch across completions and product support, and partnering with Honeywell in the RFP process and business case development, and management of contract negotiations, engineering development and certification.—Transformed the in-service evaluation process—from ad hoc emails to an automated tracking system, significantly improving productivity of engineering and technical operations, and earning high praise from internal/external stakeholders.—Led successful in-service evaluations for Cert Hotel and Block Point— for G450/G550/G650 aircraft, partnering closely with suppliers to identify, track, and determine root causes of issues to ensure reliability of components. —Fostered two-way collaboration and improved partnership with strategic supplier, Honeywell, turning around a formerly contentious and slow-to-respond relationship.—Recognized as the as the “go-to” person for all avionics and cabin technologies, earning technical credibility from customers and sales teams for my ability to simplify and communicate complex technologies.

Delivered technical expertise in English and Spanish—in support of four sales directors across the southeastern U.S., Central America, Mexico, Venezuela, and Caribbean. Supported sales with intelligence related to competitive aircraft performance, avionics, systems, cabin, cost, and operational performance—delivering technical presentations to Fortune 500 companies, high-net-worth individuals, and government entities.Select Accomplishments: —Played a key role in the sales cycle, and established technical credibility with customers and sales directors, delivering a high-degree of technical accuracy and professionalism in product briefings, facility tours, and air shows.—Identified, championed and executed a full business plan for the company’s first-time presence on social media that secured more than 60k followers on Facebook, promoting employee, supplier, industry, and customer engagement.

Part 91 and 135 Corporate pilot flying Gulfstream G550, G450, GV, GIV, GIV-SP, and Learjet aircraft for domestic and international transoceanic flights—for this worldwide aircraft management company.Select Accomplishment: —Developed a solid understanding of Honeywell SPZ flight decks—the foundation for Honeywell EPIC and Gulfstream PlaneView flight decks, staying abreast of industry knowledge, aviation technologies, and relevancy with aircraft owners and operators.

Flying Learjet and Citation business jet aircraft on Part 135 international missions, including multiple North Atlantic crossings, for government special missions, including air ambulance and special cargo. Successfully completed yearly Part 61 and Part 135 certification training at FlightSafety International to ATP standards for company aircraft.

Supervisor leading a team of engineers designing airspace and FAA navigation procedures for Tyndall Air Force Base, Eglin Air Force Base, Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Destin-Fort Walton Beach, and Pensacola International airports. Designed and tested continuous descent arrival procedures into Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport for Delta Air Lines Boeing 757/767 aircraft.

Lead a cross-functional project, in Spanish, from prototype, to test, and implementation to optimize fuel utilization across the company's Airbus fleet. Improvements resulted in a 4.5% reduction of jet fuel consumption per hour, saving millions of gallons of fuel per month. In conjunction with the U.S. Department of State Fulbright Scholarship.

Performed configuration and sensitivity analyses on two advanced design U.S. Air Force contracts—in Lockheed Martin’s famous “Skunk Works®” department. Participated in corporate strategy summits with former President of Skunk Works®, and former VP and GM of the F-22 program.