Founded Secmation, a cybersecurity consulting organization specializing in emerging applications requiring security such as Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, Unmanned Systems, Critical Infrastructure, Automation, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Secmation provides consulting, engineering, development, and training services to companies that need to add security to new and existing products. Website: www.secmation.comThe Secmation Rapid Start process enables companies to add security to their product development plans quickly and maintain their product launch schedules. Rapid Start provides a tailored set for processes, best practices, technologies, and automated tools to add security to embedded applications that connect to the cloud.

Currently leading an advanced research and engineering group developing defense and US Government cybersecurity products. These products are used for information security, key management, mobile security, and high assurance encryption products. Developing and leading advanced Cybersecurity research areas in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) security, Embedded Systems/SCADA, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Trusted Computing, and innovative computing architectures.Establishing relationships with high tech cybersecurity R&D organizations including Purdue University CERIAS and Carnegie Mellon University CyLab.

Managed R&D at entrepreneurial small business specializing in advanced space technology and systems engineering Developed strategic and technology plans to pursue external investmentLed capture of Department of Defense Small Business Innovative Research contractsLed successful AS9100B/ISO9001:2000 quality system registration as Management RepresentativeDeveloped aerospace component rapid prototyping facility and served as facility manager

Managed Engineering and R&D functions at international manufacturer of robotics and unmanned systemsDelivered and supported 1000+ complex unmanned systems for defense and homeland security Led international technical team that successfully captured large contract with British Ministry of Defense to provide next generation robotic system for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)Captured and successfully executed R&D contracts with the Department of Defense (US Army, US Navy, FCS, TSWG) and Department of Energy

Led software and control systems development for Robonaut, a humanoid robot (two manipulators, 5 fingered hands, torso, telepresence) developed for the International Space Station and Planetary explorationManaged team of engineers that developed architecture, control systems, operator interfaces, and embedded software for robotic systemsDesigned and developed the Cooperative Manipulation Testbed project to build a three manipulator robotic workcell to support the development of advanced robot software

Managed the Hydraulic Manipulator Testbed system used for the evaluation of software, sensors, and tooling for robotic systems used on Space Station Completed Ph.D. and Masters degrees while full-time engineer Ph.D. thesis, "Joint Position Sensor Fault Tolerance", increased robustness of robotic systems in critical applications Developed embedded software in C/C++ for advanced robotic control and machine visionEvaluated fly-by-wire control system components for commercial aircraft