With over eight years of experience as a Research Director at Two Six Technologies, I lead a research and development portfolio that tackles complex and data-sparse problems using applied machine learning and natural language processing. I manage business development, staffing, financials, and contractuals, and transition technology into programs and products beyond this portfolio. As a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering, I have a strong background in modeling, simulation, and biometrics, and have generated intellectual property through multiple academic publications and patents. I have also been a Principal Investigator and Technical Lead on several DARPA projects, where I have leveraged my creativity, technical acumen, and collaboration skills to deliver innovative solutions for the Government. My mission is to use my expertise and leadership to advance the state of the art in predictive analytics and artificial intelligence.