Our mission at Skyryse is to make flying a general aviation aircraft safer and more accessible than any time in history. We believe it’s our moral imperative to reduce and ultimately eliminate, general aviation fatalities through the widespread adoption of FlightOS.

• Led the technical program management of a $15M Navy program with Sikorsky, overseeing 8 engineers and 10 production employees, by following DO standards along with verification, validation, system requirements tracking, safety, SOI and Design Review meetings, and CDRL completion. • Successfully won and currently executing Eon’s largest contract, a $15 million down-select with Lockheed Martin/Bell for the FLRAA helicopter program, demonstrating proficiency in program governance and risk management.• Successfully ran development program for NASA’s X-59 supersonic aircraft from cradle to grave, resulting in new technology that pushes the boundaries of commercial and defense aviation.• Directed the formulation of company business strategy and cross-project initiatives, aligning project deliverables with program objectives.• Drove a 287% revenue increase, expanded customer base by 44%, and achieved a 266% net profit growth since 2018 by building relationships with new customers and delivering product successfully.• Compiled financial data and KPI presentations for Board Meeting reviews resulting in increased communication and problem resolution. • Successfully led acquisition efforts resulting in a completed acquisition.• Orchestrated the recruitment, interview, and hiring process for all new engineers and production employees through personal networks and collaborations with recruiters over 6 years.• Traveled to conduct EMI/EMC and Environmental Qualification tests.• Determined pricing for new products based on cost analysis and market values, successfully leading negotiations with customers.• Led companywide trainings on ESD, FOD, Sexual Harassment, Human Factors, Counterfeit Prevention, and AS9100 Quality System.• Analyzed business-wide cost reduction opportunities.• Developed a customized ERP system that now serves as the primary file database across all engineering and production branches, significantly improving data lookup efficiency.

• Attended defense and military conferences nationwide, including AUSA, HOC, Sea Air and Space, AFCEA West, UAV Expo, and AAAA.• Assumed partial IT responsibilities, setting up computers, servers, printers, phone systems, networks, and backup systems.• Conducted weekly Board of Advisors meetings and recorded minutes with the CEO, Chief Engineer, Production Manager, and CFO.• Collaborated on developing business growth strategies and successfully executed plans.• Successfully managed and tracked Product Design Reviews with Chief/Project Engineers as the Program Manager for major programs.• Achieved a 100% delivery rating on all 11 new programs in 2021.• Revised and enhanced Standard Operating Procedure (SOP-017) for Design and Development (D&D).• Created comprehensive Outline and Mounting drawings (ICDs), assembly drawings, and parts lists for new products.• Fostered strong relationships with Program Managers and Engineers at NASA Edwards Base, resulting in winning a high-value contract to develop advanced video conversion/scaling technology (2160p60 DisplayPort and 6G SDI) using custom FPGA firmware.• Led critical milestones such as RBAT, SRR, PDR, CDR, Qualification testing, SDRL completion, pricing, TRR, and customer facility audits for several multimillion-dollar programs.• Maintained control over scheduling, workflow, throughput, and work delegation on the production floor.

• Achieved exceptional Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with on-time delivery, acceptance yield, and customer satisfaction consistently reaching 99% or above.• Played a pivotal role in obtaining AS9100 quality certification in 2013.• Fostered employee engagement, created a positive and energetic company culture, and optimized company workflow.• Led the Navy Critical Design Review for a $10 million contract, authored the test procedure, and conducted testing to successfully sell off the initial Engineering Development Unit in the presence of 12 DCMA and Navy engineers.• Implemented a robust backup system for all company electronic files to safeguard against data loss due to hard drive failures.• Possess IPC certification and demonstrate proficiency in soldering, electronic testing, acceptance/EMI/Environmental testing, and troubleshooting faulty equipment using oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, vibration equipment, and thermal chambers.• Led the Engineering, Production, Contracts, Purchasing, and Management segments of AS9100 yearly audits.

• Lead Intern for Program Manager of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System• Coordinator and manager of Program Leaders’ inputs • Provided computer support and prepared PowerPoint presentations • Coordinated conferences and team leader meetings • Consolidated inputs for monthly technical status reports • Provided system support to Development and Demonstration Team

• Designed and built a testing unit for Radio Frequency catheters• Machined test models• Led product testing team for Radio Frequency catheters on cow liver• Reviewed and analyzed data from patients' intravascular ultrasound images• Plotted and presented Excel graphs of voltage, power, energy, frequency, and heat outputs. Followed this presentation with analysis of data trends and recommendations for next testing steps.

• Led training for new lifeguards• Responsible for safety of club members during pool hours• Maintained CPR and Lifeguard certifications