Eric Handy, Sr. Email & Phone Number

Huntsville, Al, Us

Worldwide, Oo

Consulting | Artificial Intelligence | Data Transformation, Governance and Analytics | Quantum Computing | Space & Missile Defense | Operational Risk | Business Development | Business Strategy Development

Huntsville, Alabama, Us

• Responsible for leading the profit and loss efforts of all AI and Quantum pursuits, ensuring the financial success and growth of these product lines.• Authored the Corporate AI strategy roadmap, with considerations for hiring and movement of key AI positions matching the needs outlined in the AI strategic roadmap. Partnered directly with HR and C-Level management to develop internal & external resources to meet these personnel needs. • Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Davidson AI team, ensuring that all team members have the resources and support they need to be successful.• Leading cross-functional teams to create new AI and software product lines, ensuring that these products meet the needs of the market and drive business growth.• Developing and executing a strategic plan for AI and Quantum at Davidson Technologies, taking into account market trends, competition, and customer needs.• Developing partnerships with other organizations in the AI and Quantum industries, promoting cooperation and collaboration to drive growth and success.• Representing Davidson Technologies at industry events and conferences, promoting the company's AI and Quantum capabilities and building relationships with key stakeholders.

Huntsville, Alabama, Us

• Creating, leading, and executing Davidson’s strategic plan for AI and Data Services, taking into account market trends, competition, and customer needs. • Managing patent-related activities for Davidson Technologies, ensuring that the company's intellectual property is protected and leveraged effectively. • Managing the budget for the AI and Data Services teams, ensuring that resources are allocated in a manner that maximizes business impact. • Fostering collaboration across the organization, ensuring that the AI and Data Services teams are working closely with other teams to drive success. • Overseeing the day-to-day execution of the company’s IRAD activities, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.• Collaborated with internal and external business partners and internal service line leaders to monitor the business pipeline to perform strategic IRAD planning and technology sourcing needs.

Huntsville, Alabama, Us

• Developed and deployed Customer services, and infrastructure services that improve performance, efficiency, value, availability, and scalability. • Lead the business development team in all new business pursuits, ensuring a high win rate for the company. • Guiding the team in identifying and pursuing new opportunities, building relationships with key customers, and negotiating contracts • Assist the P&L leads in all recompete efforts, ensuring that the company is well-positioned to retain existing business and win follow-on contracts. • Pushing the company towards a focus on quantum computing, AI, and machine learning. • Identifying new markets, evaluating new technology trends, & developing new products and services.

• Provided guidance, supervision and leadership to ensure the integration of all support functions including logistics, security, communications, information technology, medical and personnel. • Oversaw the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and systems to enhance operational efficiency, improve customer service and promote innovation. • Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, standards and guidelines, including security protocols and data management. • Provided direction and support for human resource management activities, including personnel training and development, recruitment, and succession planning. • Partnered with other organizations, both military and civilian, to coordinate and integrate resources, capabilities, and plans in support of the overall mission. • Established and maintained effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including military, political, and business leaders, to ensure alignment of objectives and effective collaboration. • Provided strategic counsel to the Commander on key issues and trends affecting the organization, and recommended courses of action to optimize performance and achieve mission success

• Oversaw the development and implementation of policy, guidance, and procedures for the integration of fires and maneuver capabilities in support of Army operations. • Led the analysis and assessment of current and future requirements for fires and maneuver capabilities to identify gaps, opportunities, and recommendations for improvement. • Facilitated the integration of emerging technologies into the fires and maneuver domain, such as Directed Energy and C-UAS. • Ensured that all division activities were performed in accordance with applicable regulations, standards, and guidelines. • Provided guidance and direction to subordinate organizations and elements in the execution of their assigned responsibilities

• Provided guidance and direction to six branches within the Space and Missile Defense Command, including Civilian Workforce Development, Knowledge Management, Assessments, Global training/certification, and Exercise requirements.• Managed an immediate staff of 55 personnel, which involved assigning work, providing direction, and overseeing their performance to ensure that they met the organization's goals and objectives.• Managed an annual budget of over $3 million, which involved developing and implementing a budget plan that aligned with the organization's priorities and objectives, as well as monitoring expenses to ensure they were within the allocated budget.• Developed and implemented the Army's Space Training Strategy, which included drafting the strategy, coordinating with other stakeholders, and executing the plan.• Managed relationships with stakeholders, including internal teams, other government agencies, and external partners.

• Provided outstanding leadership, mentorship, and guidance to cadets in the HBCU ROTC battalion.• Developed and implemented effective training and education programs for cadets to ensure they were well-prepared for their future military careers.• Maintained a high level of expertise in military science and leadership.

• Served as Chief of Staff for the Ballistic Missile Defense Review and a Special Assistant in OSD-Policy• Provided support to the Ballistic Missile Defense Review as the Chief of Staff, as well as served as a Special Assistant in OSD-Policy.• Led efforts between the Department of Defense and other Executive Branch Agencies to create and formulate U.S. policy and strategy.• Led policy agent for all aspects of the multi-billion-dollar global U.S. ballistic missile defense system.• Overseeing all policy decisions and actions related to the multi-billion-dollar global U.S. ballistic missile defense system in the Persian Gulf.• Regularly interacted with the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) to help shape strategic level policy decisions for the Gulf region.

• Senior Aide to the Joint Forces Command Combatant Commander• Provided primary advice and strategic planning to a 4-Star and a 2-Star level General Officer.• Served as one of seven officers from Army/Air Force/Marines/Navy serving as an Aide-de-Camp to a Combatant Commander.• Planned, coordinated, and executed over 100 sets of senior executive engagements, including travel plans, itineraries, and agendas with the White House, Foreign Heads of States, world Diplomatic leaders, Congressional, and civic leaders.

• Provided feedback to 4/3 Star General and Flag Level Officers and their staffs during real-world, contingency operations, and training exercises.• Assessed unit operational readiness and provided personal and candid feedback to the military's most senior leaders on organizational performance.• Provided recommendations for improvement to the military's most senior leaders based on observations and feedback during training exercises and real-world contingency operations.• Collaborated with other trainers and observers to ensure that training was consistent and met the organization's goals and objectives.• Maintained a high level of proficiency in military tactics, techniques, and procedures to effectively provide feedback and recommendations to senior leaders.

Bs, Quantitative Analysis

Kennedy School – Senior Fellow

Artificial Intelligence (Ai) Leader

Artificial Intelligence Program

Data Analytics Certification

Business Analytics Certification

Economics For Managers Certification

Master’S Degree, Military Studies

Master’S Degree, Strategic Studies