William E. Lewandowski Consulting is a firm specializing in international consulting in instructional and performance technology. I have exclusively teamed with Information Visualization and Innovative Research Inc. (IVIR Inc.) to serve as its Chair of the Board of Directors. IVIR Inc. is a leader in research and development in medical education, modeling and simulation. Established in 2008, IVIR's team of professionals represents decades of comprehensive experience in cutting-edge research and development of information visualization technologies for the US Military and civilian markets. From developing educational engineering systems, designing simulation devices, to providing program management services, IVIR Inc.’s goal is to achieve measurable results that make a lasting impact and ultimately save lives.As a partner to the chief executive officer, and other board members, I provide leadership to IVIR Inc. in meeting its mission, goals and objectives. In addition, I develop and manage relationships with customers, partners and other stakeholders, review outcomes and metrics created by IVIR for evaluating its impact, and regularly measure its performance and effectiveness using those metrics. I also establish policies that promote company culture and vision.

Simbionix USA Corporation was the world's leading provider of medical education and simulation training products for medical professionals in the field of minimally invasive surgery (MIS). It was acquired in 2014 by 3D Systems Inc., a publicly traded company, that produces advanced and comprehensive 3D digital design and fabrication solutions. In my role at both companies, I identified and engage medical device companies and created strategic partnerships. In addition, I had the responsibility of creating new and sustained revenue from the US Government through strategic contracts and grants. Post-sales support and training for industry accounts also fell within my purview as one of the critical tools for sustaining ongoing partnerships. I retired from 3D Systems in January 2018.

I was the US Marketing Director for Simbionix USA Corporation, which was the world's leading provider of medical education and simulation training products for medical professionals in the field of minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Simbionix designed and produced virtual reality-type simulation devices, eLearning and Performance Improvements products for the medical industry and clinical training. In this capacity, I was responsible for traditional marketing functions in North America for the company’s simulation and eLearning products to include identifying and developing new customers for products and services, researching and developing strategies and plans which identified marketing opportunities, direct marketing, and new project development opportunities.

Some of the services my firm offered included: conducting Needs Assessments; designing training and organizational performance improvement strategies; developing implementation strategies for using simulation (and other high tech training systems); creating sustainment and maintenance systems for high tech training devices; creating training and certification programs; developing evaluation systems; evaluating the ROI for training and performance improvement systems. Recent projects include: providing consulting services on task analysis, metrics, and performance validation to medical societies, developing implementation plans for the fielding of new training systems in commercial aviation; developing a ROI process to evaluate client training for a medical simulation company; assisting a major medical device company with establishing its international simulation-based training program; providing leadership training to mid-level managers of the Transportation Security Administration.

As the Vice President for Business Development, for a company that designed and produced virtual reality-type simulation devices used for medical training, I was responsible for generating new business, and sustaining national and international relationships with medical device manufacturers, medical academic institutions and commercial partners. As the Vice President of Simulation Systems, I was responsible for all aspects of the design and development of virtual reality-type simulation devices used for medical training. These devices were developed for both retail sales and for specific contracts. I provided direction in the design and use of our virtual reality medical simulations, ensured the overall quality of the simulations by utilizing a systematic design approach, and worked with medical device manufactures to develop strategic business relationships. In addition, I provided consulting services to customers on conducting Need Assessments and Return on Investment analyses.

I entered the US Army as a Private First Class in 1975. After a year, I was selected for a ROTC scholarship and transferred to the US Army Reserve to complete my Bachelor’s degree. I re-entered active duty as an Armor offer in 1978. During my time as an active duty officer, I commanded an M1A1 tank company in West Germany consisting of 14 M1A1 tanks and 53 soldiers. I also served as the Officer-In-Charge of a border patrol camp on the West German-Czechoslovakian border. I held the positions of Operations Officer, Training Officer, and Operations Officer (Air) at various locations and organizational levels, with US and NATO forces, and I served as a Liaison Officer to units of the Canadian Air Force and the French Army. I was responsible for: mission analysis; developing combat plans and orders; maneuver coordination; analyzing unit training requirements and developing training to meet unit needs; staff development, training, and coordination. As an Installation Management Officer, I was the base operations chief for an US Army installation in West Germany. In that position, I was responsible for facilities planning and management of a major industrial operation. I also served as a Project Manager on various projects to include training development for the XM1 (later M1) tank. I transferred to the US Army Reserve in 1989As an Army Reserve officer, I served in various Reserve duty assignments to include a garrison unit, mobilization planning at the US Army Armor Center and special assignments on the Army Staff at the Pentagon. I retired in 2003 from the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve. During my time as an Army officer, I received 13 personnel decorations for performance of duty and the French Army “Diplome D’ Honneur.”

As Manager of Training Systems Division, I was responsible for management of a division consisting of 120 full and part-time employees, which produced major curriculum products for pilot, maintenance technician and flight attendant training using instructor-led, computer-based and distance delivery systems. My team’s efforts at FSI included the Gulfstream(s) III, IV and V, the Embraer 145, the Canadian Regional Jet, the Falcon 900EX, and the Sikorsky S-92. I also had management responsibility for the FlightSafety Regional Airline Pilot New Hire Program, which provided selection services for new pilots, and then marketed those pilots to regional airlines. As Manager of the Daytona Beach Learning Center, I was responsible for the maintenance, scheduling and marketing of the advanced flight simulation devices at the Center, and customer support for clients training at the Center.

I was responsible for: the management, scheduling, training operations, and maintenance management of a U.S. Army virtual reality simulations facility; developing computer-based training for assisting users with the simulation and with a variety of military topics related to training; developing a simulations strategy for the Ft. Stewart Commander; providing consultant services to Ft. Stewart concerning virtual reality simulation training. I was also responsible for providing customer support to other corporate and government contracts in the Florida - Georgia - South Carolina area by developing computer-based and instructor-based training for other AAI products. During Desert Shield and Desert Storm, I conducted combat training for 18 deploying, active Army, armor and mechanized infantry companies and 17 deploying National Guard units. I received an Army civilian commendation and a commendation from the South Carolina House of Representatives.

I was responsible for the training operations of an U.S. Army virtual reality simulations facility. I was also responsible for assisting users in developing tactical scenarios, for use in the simulation that matched their “real-world” combat contingency plans