David Kyger Email & Phone Number

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Summary of Qualifications: Electrical Engineer with 25+ years of experience supporting a variety of DoD customers. Project Manager on Analysis of Alternatives, Trade Studies, Architecture Framework development, Requirements Development. Expert in complex system development and acquisition process. Technical Advisor on projects covering process development, Market Analysis, Interoperability Working Group, Modeling and Simulation. Principle writer on multiple proposals. Author and briefer for flag officers. 2500+ hours as pilot, instructor and evaluator on combat rescue helicopters.Project Management Professional (PMP) 2006Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) 2011Six Sigma Black Belt 2012

Led a team analyzing the force structure of three weapon systems by modeling alternative demand scenarios. Analysis was used to establish the acquisition targets for all three weapon systems. This analysis was followed by a review and critique of alternative proposals to change the mix within these weapon systems. Recommendations became Air Force policy.Developed webinar to educate current and prospective clients on how they would be affected by 2012 changes to acquisition policy. Clients educated, company reputation improved.PM for the analysis of the commercial market for aviation foreign internal defense aircraft. Results validated, program initiated. Created the architectural views to support the recapitalization of a major weapon system program. The views were widely praised by the customer, the program office and air staff reviewers. Acquisition requirements met, interoperability assured. Led a team supporting tactics development at Space Command. Oversaw a modeling and simulation project that demonstrated the value of armed helicopters to nuclear security. Helicopters now provide better security of nuclear arsenal.Established internal company processes for managing customer projects including production of technical reports and briefings. Quality raised, consistency improved.

Lead a team of technical analysts, engineers, technical writers and graphic artist in helping DoD customers develop DOTMLPF solutions to their requirements.

Prepared briefings, speeches and written communication for the Dean of Faculty. Ran office for Air Force Academy Director of Staff. Coordinated with senior leaders to develop solutions to Academy-wide issues. Prepared and edited correspondence for Superintendent (3-star general). Handled sensitive, high-visibility issues in fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Led group of professors and technicians teaching undergraduate electrical engineering and systems engineering.

H-1 and HH-60 Pilot and Instructor. Worked as Program Manager at Wright Lab (now AF Research Lab)Instructed engineering and worked in administration at USAF Academy

Responsible for day-to-day squadron operations for 300 people and nine aircraft valued at over $100 million. Supervised scheduling of aircraft and 90 crewmembers. Reviewed training plans, safety and resources. Crews combat readyCommanded four deployments to combat zones world-wide - responsible for 75 people and $45 Million in aircraft and equipment. Mission accomplished.

Coordinated flying hour program and air show schedule for 3 aircraft types.

Led team of 12 with $8 Million per year budget transitioning experimental technology to operational use. Successful test of F-15 radar upgrade led to Air Force-wide implementation. Mobile missile detection improved 25%. Published “bench-mark setting” paper in refereed journal on improving virtual reality displays using advanced estimation techniques. Developed 10-year, $100 Million research roadmap for USAF sensors research. Initiated Analysis of Alternatives for the next generation rescue aircraft. Reinvigorated ASC’s 75-member multi-disciplinary technical planning team. Re-established lines of communications within team and with external customer. Recommended promising technologies, identified high-risk areas and mitigation techniques. Produced development plan to guide $400-million investment plan for future ACC systems.

Msee, Electrical Engineering

Ms, Electrical Engineering

Bs, Electrical Engineering

Bs, Electrical Engineering