Dr. Mark Vriesenga Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

In this role, I deliver strategic leadership to steer AI / ML technology initiatives and execute Agile Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) strategies in mission systems business. One of my key achievements is to generate $160M in new business (2024) by managing proposal development and business capture initiatives. Notable Accomplishments:★ Chaired the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) AI/ML working group within the Systems Engineering (SE) Directorate. Supported and coordinated with the NDIA SE Directorate Architecture and the INCOSE FUSE (Agile SE) working groups★ Provided coaching and mentorship to drive professional development of over 800 employees and engineers in the field of AI/ML technology

London, Gb

As a Director of Model-Based Engineering, I conceptualized a sector strategy and designed a roadmap for Digital Engineering (DE) and Model-Based Agile Engineering (MBAE) while integrating digital and agile methodologies to modernize systems engineering culture. In addition, I established a digital system engineering factory to oversee the delivery of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Modelling, Simulation, Visualization, and Analysis (MSVA) toolsets in a cloud-based environment.Notable Accomplishments:★ Facilitated the development of a world-class digital and model-based engineering infrastructure in a private cloud by managing over $5M in initiatives★ Introduced Agile systems engineering methodology that received recognition as a best practice by Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) customers★ Enhanced cyber engineering knowledge across BAE Systems’ businesses by developing a cross-sector Cyber Working Group (CWG) and Cyber / IA Community of Practice★ Delivered Digital Engineering (DE) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) training (via internal Electronic Systems University) which equipped 300+ practitioners with MBSE skills★ Built a cross-sector Agile Engineering Community of Practice (AECOP) to organize 100+ Lunch & Learn sessions within two years★ Spearheaded the North America Systems Engineering Working Group (SEWG) and achieved a 300% increase in membership

London, Gb

★ Developed and implemented strategy for restart of the FASTLabs Cyber Solutions business area; Grew core business by 25% in one year★ Supported new business identification, capture, and proposal delivery for DARPA and DoD cyber opportunities★ Managed business areas staffing including hiring, retention, and professional development★ Represented organization and promoted objectives at networking events, trade shows, and conferences★ FASTLabs Paper of the Year Award for 'Demystifying Platform Cyber Resilience' (https://tinyurl.com/DemystifyingPCR)

London, Gb

Here, I drove cultural transformation by formulating / executing a strategy while overseeing development of Cyber Systems Engineering (CSE) personnel, tools, and infrastructure. My role was to develop cloud-based cyber training range and courses, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation, cyber systems engineering, reverse engineering malware, and advanced cyber weapons.Notable Accomplishments★ Established the Cyber Resilience Capability Group (CRCG) to build Cyber Systems Engineering (CSE) capabilities across the organization- Facilitated more than 100 accreditation events annually while developing a team of 50 CISSP-certified subject matter experts over three years- Featured in 100+ contract bids over 15 years and contributed to over $1B in total contract wins★ Created tools / resilient infrastructure that improved enterprise-wide offensive / defensive cyber engineering capability★ Developed the CSE Handbook which outlined offensive and defensive cyber engineering processes under the mantra "Offending to Defend"★ Created a cloud-based cyber range for adversarial assessments and skill development, including supply chain implants on military platforms (CANtankerous I and II, Ethertankerous, 1553tankerous)

London, Gb

★ Developed and deployed strategy for Intelligence and Security (I&S) University focused on engineering modernization and improving competitiveness of our services business.★ Managed over 2M annually in university operating expenses spread across 5 colleges; delivered over 2,500 hours of instructor led training and 24,000 hours of employee participation annually; Reported metrics to I&S Sector President★ Led and managed Cyber College; course developer and instructor for CISSP, Security+, OSCP, OSCE, and other cyber-related courses★ Silver Chairman's Award for Business Leadership

London, Gb

★ Developed and deployed strategy for Competency Mentoring Organization (CMO) focused on engineering competency development in the GEOINT; Precursor to I&S University★ Managed over 500K annually in CMO expenses spread across 10 expert groups; Reported metrics to VP Engineering★ Led and managed Cyber College; course developer and instructor for CISSP, Security+, OSCP, OSCE, and other cyber-related courses★ 3 Bronze Chairman's Award for Innovation and Leadership

London, Gb

In this role, I drove business development efforts and high-value client acquisitions by formulating an innovative 'Door Opener and Deal Maker' model. Notable Accomplishments★ Managed customer relationships and rendered Mission Engineering support for new government contract acquisitions★ Yielded over $750M in new business by devising bid strategies. Managed proposal volumes, wrote sections, and carried out color team reviews

London, Gb

As a Chief Engineer for the Intelligence Community Multi-Source Acquisition Prototype (ICMAP) Program, I spearheaded the $300M ICMAP program to integrate key intelligence sources into a unified data store that facilitated counter-terrorism planning and analysis within the intelligence community. Moreover, I built and launched Agile Enterprise and Systems Architecting (Agile EaSA) for military and intelligence systems and developed 20+ solution architects that generated over $100M in new business.Notable Accomplishments★ Contributed to the establishment of an advanced programs business area based on a $20M Congressionally Direction Action while serving as a Chief Engineer for the Sensor-to-Shooter (STS) Program- Drove growth of the STS program to over $50M in R&D funding to develop precision targeting and data fusion systems while implementing National Technical Means (NTM) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) imagery for strike aircraft★ Played a vital role in the integration of mission, systems, software, test, deployment, and O&S engineering functions into a unified Agile process (E2E Agile) that earned recognition as a best practice and credited with generating over $200M in new business★ Positioned as a Lead Scientist for the Tactical Video Registration Project to facilitate the exploitation of live tactical video streams (David Sarnoff Research Centre contract) by developing video photogrammetry technologies★ Acted as a Scientist during the Search Area Image Mosacking Demonstration (SAIMD) Project to support the development of image processing and photogrammetry algorithms for ground control and registration of cross-modality imagery, including Electro-Optical, InfraRed, and Synthetic Aperture Radar★ Contributed to the detection of buried landmines from ground-penetrating radar and tactical IR imagery by coordinating the development of feature extraction, pattern classification, and AI/ML algorithms

In my spare time, I am a Senior Professor in the Security and Information Systems Departments at Keller Graduate School of Management. This experience allows me to maintain my technical competencies, communication skills and knowledge of emerging best practices from other industries. At Keller, I teach the following courses: Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation (TM583), Essentials of Information Systems and Programming (IS525), Management Information Systems (IS531), Managerial Applications of Information Technology (IS535), Visual Basic (IS574), Advanced Visual Basic (IS575), Internet-Oriented Programming (IS577), C++ Programming (IS578), Java Programming (IS579), Systems Analysis, Planning and Control (IS581), Database Concepts (IS582), Database Applications for Electronic Commerce (IS583), Decision Support and Expert Systems (IS585), Client Server Applications (IS586), Networking Concepts and Applications (IS589), Information Systems Capstone (IS600), eMartketing (EC541) and e-Commerce Technology (EC542), Principles of Information Security and Privacy (SE571), Network Security (SE572), E-Business Security (SE573), Database Security (SE574), Risk Mitigation and Contingency Planning (SE576) and Security in Systems Architecture and Applications (SE579). Finally, I was the initial author for the Keller curriculum guides for the IS Capstone, Java and C++ Programming classes.

Phd, Engineering (Ai/Ml Technology)

Ms, Mathematical Control Systems

Bs, Computer Engineering

Bs, Mathematics & Philosophy