Held multifaceted executive role spanning product development, operations, corporate management, and stakeholder relations:- Collaborated with CEO and Board of Directors to identify, develop, and execute product roadmap and go-to-market strategy- Conducted advanced research for innovative solutions aligned with corporate strategy- Managed product lifecycle: development, updates, end-of-life, technical documentation, training, and IP protection- Oversaw day-to-day operations: manufacturing, contract execution, supply chain, procurement, logistics, and planning- Directed enterprise architecture: IS/IT systems implementation, hardware/software management, and security- Oversaw, developed, and deployed full stack customer software solution- Oversaw, developed, and deployed Android customer software solution- Established human resources functions: job definition, recruitment, retention, and skill development- Ensured regulatory compliance (e.g., ITAR/EAR, ISO) and implemented quality management systems- Drove continuous process improvement, change management, and workplace safety initiatives- Engaged regularly with Board of Directors, providing strategic updates and seeking guidance on critical decisions- Supported fundraising efforts and managed investor relations to secure capital and maintain stakeholder confidence- Deployed, customized, and managed the Odoo open-source Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution- Explored and started development of Artificial Intelligence for product and business process integration

Developed a 38k+ following. Responsible for the research, design, development, and build of an innovative, fully integrated, energy and food production system, that will help provide sustainable food and energy to local communities around the world, and one day, beyond.

Manages all new product development for the Common Avionics, ScanEagle2, & ScanEagle 3 product line and provides strategic direction for ScanEagle development programs including FAA 21.17 Certification. Is responsible for oversight of all new product development including: block releases, new capability development and customer funded development. Is responsible for ensuring that all development projects follow the Product Development Process while maintaining cost, schedule and technical performance within allocated budgets and establishes/monitors program performance using the Earned Value Management System (EVMS). Communicates metrics, and status to executive leadership demonstrating program health. Supports contract proposal development. Is responsible for resource management of all IPT’s, which entails performance reviews, coaching, mentoring and skills development in program management or other skills that are pertinent to the program. Works directly with the customer to ensure requirements are understood and agreed upon. Adheres to, promotes, and supports improvements to Insitu’s QMS management and AS9100 strategies.PIoneered the use of Model Based Systems Engineering for Hardware and Software development.Pioneered the process to develop UAS Certification for FAA 14 CFR Part 21.17b certification.Pioneered the use of agile for combined hardware and software development teams.

Manages all program phases of the 10 year, ScanEagle 2 program; is accountable for the program’s cost, schedule, performance and risks. Develops and executes strategies, plans, goals, objectives, and metrics. Assigns authority and responsibilities to program team members for implementation. Oversees execution of Research and Development funds to support strategic business objectives.

Stood up/led staff responsible for the execution of the company’s corporate intelligence collection and analysis capability. Developed intelligence plans to support corporate strategic objectives. Implemented plans to ensure business tactical and strategic requirements were achieved. Developed market size analysis for 16 UAS markets, identified competitive threats, estimated total worth ~$45B, collaborated with Boeing.

Led product roadmap development team; collaborated with Insitu stakeholders to develop the corporate product roadmap. Identified 65 prioritized capabilities to enable long term business plan. Stood up continuous improvement team. Led Export compliance team in collaboration with Boeing to design, implement, and audit mission critical mandatory ITAR/EAR regulations within the company. Led company wide effort to address production, supplier, quality, and logistics shortfalls of over $7M in inventory shortages, $12M in backlog, and over $20M of work in progress; increasing on time delivery by~70%.

Led 50+ Member $17M Insitu CRUISR Program; established foundational program management tools, oversaw the development of 16 new technologies, MIL SPEC processes and Controlled Technology Integration integration into company. Developed, updated, and maintained an integrated web based system to manage enterprise wide information needs; total project resulted in $22M+ in cost avoidance and 286 man hours saved. Interacted directly with customers and managed cost, quality, schedule, and contact performance worth ~ $32M

Plans, manages, synchronizes & executes DCG-O daily schedule & interactions with 1600 person MNF/MNC-I staff. Ensures completion of Commanders Joint Staff daily tasking's; receives, prioritizes, disseminates DCG-O guidance. Led joint team ensuring daily DCG-O freedom of movement, schedule, and key staff actions were accomplished. Coordinated daily CJSOTF operations approval; processed joint evaluations, awards, and DCG-O UCMJ actions. Critical enabler in MNF-I IZ transition; led/designed $50K DCG-O office construction--100% seamless operations. Coordinated 30+ engagements w/ GOI/Corps Divisions/local tribes; 90K SOI received payment, increased stability

Led Space Radar exercise, experiments & wargames program; explored employment concepts, operations, and system integration into national and theater manned and unmanned ISR systems. Established strategic relationships with senior stakeholders for DoD Commands and National Intelligence Agencies. Led 20-person, multi-agency Independent Review Team (IRT) to determine flightworthiness of multi-billion, Intel satellite. Completed IRT on time with minimal resources, effected change in 15 mission critical systems

Responsible for the creation & implementation of SMC's Space Professional Training Program, for all: technical, financial, personnel and schedule decisions involving program. Defined, analyzed & validated system program office space acquisition education and training requirements. Supervised a staff of five support contractors and four junior officers with an operating budget of $1.1 million. Oversaw development of coursework, certification of teachers, scheduling of classes & execution of training. Air Force Achievement Medal, AF Organizational Excellence Award

Supervised staff of seven. Inventory accountability. Motivate staff to achieve higher sales. Staff training. Evaluated staff’s performance and gave feedback to achieve higher levels of success. Created new programs to more efficiently track inventory and sales

Supervised staff of 15. Inventory accountability. Customer Service. Building Maintenance. Purchase Orders. Staff Training. Inventory Shipping and Receiving. Associate of the Month (Circuit City, 4 times)

Computer Retail Sales. Customer service, Inventory accountability. Developed software skills as a Microsoft Representative. Associate of the Month (Future Shop, 3 times)

Emergency Response. HAZMAT I&II Certified, Wild land firefighter trained. Engine operator. Fire Department Recruit of the Year, Thurston County Youth of the Year