Current areas of interest: - Business Intelligence and Data Analytics: Implementing AI and BI in government operations to enhance decision-making, performance tracking, and reporting efficiency. - Financial Management and Auditing: Expertise in federal financial regulations, auditing practices, and strategic financial oversight within the DoD and private sector. - Leadership and Strategy: Over three decades of experience managing financial operations, developing budgets, and providing resource management support in military and civilian roles. - Corporate Finance and Private Equity: Involvement in structuring investment funds, conducting leveraged buyouts, and executing financial strategies in both public and private sectors. - Workforce Transformation: Research into the impact of AI and BI on workforce anxiety, job security, and operational efficiencies within the federal government. - Consulting and Instruction: Experience teaching financial management courses to a range of audiences, from federal agencies to private firms, with a focus on real-world application of theoretical frameworks.About: - General Management: Extensive leadership experience, overseeing complex financial operations across the DoD and private sector, ensuring compliance, and driving financial strategy. - Corporate Finance: Deep involvement in managing multi-million dollar budgets, providing financial oversight, and supporting decision-makers through advanced cost analysis and program evaluation. - Private Equity and Investment: Experience leading investment initiatives, including the establishment of private equity funds, conducting M&A activities, and advising on strategic financial opportunities. - Consulting and Thought Leadership: Over 15 years of consulting experience, advising government agencies and private firms on financial management best practices, business intelligence applications, and leadership development. - Public Speaking and Education: Regularly engaged in public speaking and teaching roles, providing financial expertise and thought leadership to diverse audiences.