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Vice President Government Programs @ Viasat
Carlsbad, CA, US
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Carlsbad, California, United States, United States
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Executive servant leader with hands-on experience in delivering Commercial and Government Domestic and International leading technology programs while achieving cost, schedule and performance objectives. Handpicked to be the Vice President of Programs at ViaSat, for commercial programs involving complex domestic and international Satellite Space and Ground Communication Systems for residential and mobile customers. Builder of high performance teams that exceed expectations and achieve objectives. Leadership success in Space Satellite and Ground Systems, Commercial and Government Aviation Mobile Satellite Communications, Joint, Coalition and Naval C5ISR programs in roles of Vice President, COO, Director, Program Manager and CIO. Demonstrated track record of successful leadership of large complex, challenging programs with geographically dispersed teams that function as a unified organization to deliver successful results. Mentor and enable high achievers to prosper in their careers. • Coordination of ViaSat’s Super High Capacity Satellites, known as the ViaSat 3 family of satellites• Delivered $500M Australian commercial satellite ground system & terminals • Guiding production mobility efforts for aircraft inflight wifi systems for airlines in US, Europe and Australia. • Assisting ViaSat 2 satellite ground system development, I&T and deployment • Overseeing global Customer Engineering support• Deployed SATCOM to US and Allied Military and General Aviation aircraft• Implemented FAA certified Ka Satellite Wifi into JetBlue & United Aircraft • Qualified $170M MIDS JTRS Radio in F/A-18 & Joint STARs aircraft• US and International MIDS LVT Radio contract awards • Chief of Staff for Chief Engineer & CIO for SPAWARSYCOM • PM for MIDS LVT led development & operational qualification in F/A-18• Commanding Officer Naval Aircraft E-2 & ES-3 manufacturing and F-14, F-18, A-6, EA-6 & E-2 depot maintenance• Test Pilot F-14D, Fighter Squadron Leadership

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Vice President Government Programs
Carlsbad, CA, US
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Jim Gosnell Work Experience Details
  • Viasat
    Vice President Government Programs
    Viasat
    Carlsbad, Ca, Us
  • Viasat Inc.
    Vice President Programs
    Viasat Inc. Jun 2015 - Present
    Carlsbad, Ca, Us
    Leading Commercial Programs at ViaSat for development, test, integration, production, deployment and sustainment of Satellite Communications systems.• Overarching coordination of ViaSat’s next family of Super High Capacity Satellites, known as the ViaSat 3 family of satellites, which will deliver the greatest worldwide high capacity and high-speed internet available. • Guiding production mobility efforts to deliver aircraft inflight wifi systems in a new production environment for airlines in North America, Europe and Australia. First flights on Qantas aircraft in late 2016 will bring a new mobility capability to the National Broadband Network (NBN Co) Australia program. Delivered the NBN Co Long Term Satellite Solution ground system to provide internet to residential customers and commenced successful operation on schedule in 2016. • ViaSat’s next satellite ground service program involving software and hardware development, test and integration, manufacturing and deployment of an entire ground system to support a planned ViaSat 2 Satellite launch in early 2017. • Overseeing Customer Engineering supporting all programs in North America, Europe, Middle East and Australia.
  • Viasat Inc.
    Director National Broadband Network Australia
    Viasat Inc. 2013 - 2015
    Carlsbad, Ca, Us
    Director NBN Co Program responsible for development, integration, test, production, construction and deployment of 10 RF Gateways including two 13 meter Ka band antennas and baseband equipment at each site, 2 Data Processing Centers, User Terminals and Antennas, Ground System Test Bed in Australia and Software System including comprehensive integrated NMS, OSS, Access Network Software System for Australian NBN Co program valued at over $260M. Delivered the NBN Co LTSS ground system to provide internet to residential customers and commenced successful operation on schedule in 2016. Size of program demanded Significant Chief Operating Officer leadership role and responsibility over greater than 300 personnel at over fifteen geographic sites driving successful execution and achievement of cost, schedule and performance objectives. Managed successful verification of over 1200 requirements in over 500 witnessed tests and analysis. Delivered 4 major software deliveries to the National Broadband Network Company Australia and supported in country testing at the Australian National Test Facility. Leading in country systems integration coordination with multiple divisions of NBN Co, Ericsson and ViaSat and guiding pre and post satellite launch planning and execution of program to enable successful customer deployment in Australia. Developing comprehensive training courses, operations and maintenance procedures for NBN Co. Managed development, integration, test and production of Modems, 3W and 6W TRIAs, 80, 120 and 180cm Antennas and Power Supplies with first deliveries to NBN Co completed on schedule involving domestic and international vendors and expect over $250M in sales over life of program. Program involves multiple ViaSat divisions and locations including both domestic and international development partners. Implemented Equipment Related Support Services plan for 5 years of support to NBN Co implemented. Largest program in the history of ViaSat.
  • Viasat Inc.
    Director Government Mobile Broadband
    Viasat Inc. 2013 - 2014
    Carlsbad, Ca, Us
    Director Government Mobile Broadband responsible for deployment of Government Ka and Ku SATCOM systems to US and Allies. Supported critical ISR missions, Special Forces and critical national missions and developed capability in new aircraft for worldwide US and Allied missions and including Australia, U.K. and France. Expanded services with U.S. Government, Defense Industry and Foreign governments. Deployed high speed internet into CNO U.S. Navy aircraft. Coordinated Yonder SATCOM worldwide KU band network expansion and development of service plans.
  • Viasat Inc.
    Director Commercial Mobility
    Viasat Inc. 2012 - 2013
    Carlsbad, Ca, Us
    Director Commercial Mobility responsible for software and hardware development, integration, test, production and installation into Jet Blue and United Aircraft and FAA Certification for ViaSat wifi in flight. Initial phase of program included over $60M in development and initial production. Over 500 aircraft in total ordered. Resulted in development, certification and production of Ka band antenna, TRIA, modem, power supply and software that is being marketed to other airlines. Recognized as premier inflight wifi system in world.
  • Viasat Inc.
    Director Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (Mids Jtrs)
    Viasat Inc. 2005 - 2012
    Carlsbad, Ca, Us
    Director of the Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) responsible for co-opetition of Link-16 development between ViaSat and Data Link Solutions, integration, test, production, installation and completion of First Article Qualification Testing, Security Verification Testing for Communications Security Approval from the National Security Agency, Air Worthiness Certification, Electromagnetic Compatibility Features, Software Communications Architecture compliance and deliver production RADIOS to the F/A-18E/F and E-8C Joint Stars aircraft including successful completion of F/A-18E/F and Joint STARS Aircraft Operational Test & Evaluation resulting in combat deployment in U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force aircraft. Developed multiple engineering change proposals resulting in significant expansion of MIDS JTRS capabilities, including additional waveforms such as TTNT, production and incorporation into multiple U.S. Navy and Air Force aircraft. Program valued at over $140M development and $30M initial production, at that time largest program in history of ViaSat.
  • Viasat Inc.
    Director Mids Low Volume Terminal (Mids Lvt) Business Development
    Viasat Inc. 2004 - 2005
    Carlsbad, Ca, Us
    Director of Multifunctional Information Distribution System Low Volume Terminal (MIDS LVT) U.S. and International Link-16 business development resulting in majority of MIDS LVT domestic terminal sales to U.S Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and international sales to Portugal, Turkey, Canada and Australia. Key contributor to Tactical Data Links Strategy business development and execution resulting in increased sales and profits.
  • Space And Naval Warfare Systems Command (Spawarsyscom)
    Chief Of Staff And Director Of Operations For Chief Engineer Spawarsyscom
    Space And Naval Warfare Systems Command (Spawarsyscom) 2003 - 2004
    Captain U.S. Navy, Director of Operations/Chief of Staff for Chief Engineer including FORCEnet for SPAWARSYSCOM San Diego. Managed 150 personnel and $45 million budget performing Systems Engineering of Joint Architectures, Execution of FORCEnet Pilot Programs, Assessments, Experimentation, Technical Authority and Financial Management while partnering with services and DoD organizations. Accomplishments: • Developed overarching businesses strategy and re-engineered FORCEnet team increasing productivity 50% to accomplish additional Joint, Technical and Pilot Program tasking while achieving 100% on time delivery of $38 million FORCEnet Campaign objectives. • Spearheaded convergence of Naval FORCEnet, Air Force C2 Constellation and Army Enterprise Architecture initiatives resulting in 300% return on Joint Architecture development investment. • Managed initial delivery of FORCEnet capability to the Fleet, which increased communications reliability from 86% to 99% achieving a 74% improvement in average network recovery time.
  • Space And Naval Warfare Systems Command (Spawarsyscom)
    Chief Informaition Officer Miliitary Spawayscom
    Space And Naval Warfare Systems Command (Spawarsyscom) 2002 - 2003
    Captain U.S. Navy, Chief Information Officer MIlitary working with SPAWARSYSCOM CIO. Supervised 50 employees and contractors: and a $19.8 million budget. Provided engineering and technical support to the SPAWAR Commander. Directed Navy/Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Strategic Planning, Business Process Re-engineering (BPR), Information Assurance and Enterprise-wide IT problem solving. Accomplishments: • Managed SPAWAR $6.8 million NMCI transition at 300 seats per week which was a 600% increase in the organizational average. Designed deployment and configuration control processes, solved legacy application and data transfer issues, designed ordering processes and improved customer service standards. • Guided enterprise IT Balanced Scorecard metrics and management strategy for IT costs for SPAWAR, which produced a $2.1 million savings in NMCI costs for first year. • Instituted Enterprise IT Program Review process, solved systemic issues, provided governance and eliminated four-month delay resulting in simultaneous deployment of new capabilities at four sites.
  • Program Executive Officer Tactical Aircraft  Naval Air Systems Command
    Operations Officer Tactical Aircraft Programs For Navairsyscom At Spawarsyscom
    Program Executive Officer Tactical Aircraft Naval Air Systems Command 2001 - 2002
    Captain U.S. Navy, Operations Officer, Tactical Aircraft Programs, PEO Tactical Aircraft, NAVAIRSYSCOM at SPAWARSYSCOM San Diego Single point of contact between PEOT, NAVAIR and SPAWAR to eliminate technical challenges to international Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Data Link system. Accomplishments: • Led MIDS Terminal Integration Maturity Review Team to successful correction of TACAN, Mission Computer, Integration Protection Fault, Software and Built-in-Test deficiencies which enabled completion of developmental flight testing and commencement of final Operational Evaluation. • Forged an alliance between Government organizations and two MIDS industry suppliers to recover a seven month schedule slip and enable a second MIDS vendor to complete development of its first production terminals and commencement of F/A-18 Flight test. Preserving industry competition acquisition strategy resulted in 35% reduction in cost of MIDS from Lot I to Lot II for one vendor
  • Program Executive Officer Tactical Aircraft, Naval Air Systems Command
    Deputy Program Manager, International Tactical Data Links
    Program Executive Officer Tactical Aircraft, Naval Air Systems Command 1997 - 2001
    Patuxent River, Maryland, Us
    Captain U.S. Navy, Deputy Program Manager, International Tactical Data Links, PEO Tactical Aircraft, NAVAIRSYSCOM at SPAWARSYSCOM San Diego Directed Systems Engineering, Configuration and Data Management for $500 million Multifunctional Information Distribution System Low Volume Terminal (MIDS LVT) ACAT ID International and Joint Data Link (Link-16) program involving 6 nations, 27 platforms, 3 U.S. services and multiple U.S. and European contractors guiding over 100 people. Accomplishments: • Handpicked by PEO to lead Red Team made up of 100 people from NAVAIR, SPAWAR, PEO(T), NAWC, MIDS PMO and International Industry to correct technical deficiencies in MIDS performance in F/A-18. Eliminated all major deficiencies, passed operational evaluation and awarded first production contract. U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and Allied Aircraft and U.S. Army forces are equipped with combat proven Link-16 MIDS LVT because of the success of this program. • Coordinated international repair of malfunctioning engineering terminal shop replacement units, which reduced shortage of test terminals from 30 to 5 and average one year repair cycle to one month. This enabled F/A-18, F-16, Eurofighter software development and aircraft integration and flight test programs to achieve testing schedules. • Developed and completed Operational Evaluation of the MIDS LVT2 and commenced production for U.S. Army Patriot Missile Batteries significantly improving situational awareness and Air-Land integration and coordination on the battle field.
  • Defense Contract Management Agency & Defense Logistics Agency
    Commanding Officer, Defense Plant Representative Office
    Defense Contract Management Agency & Defense Logistics Agency 1992 - 1995
    Commanding Officer, Defense Plant Representative Office Northrop Grumman, St. Augustine FL, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) & Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Managed 850 government, civilian and industry personnel and 39 contracts valued at $1billion dollars performing aircraft production, modification and flight test of E-2C, F-14A/B, EA-6B, A-6, ES-3A, A-10 and E-8C Joint Stars, Navy, Air Force aircraft. Accomplishments: • Rated number one DPRO by NAVAIR for three-year accident free flight test performance, delivering 492 aircraft ahead of schedule, 50 consecutive E-2C aircraft without a major discrepancy and saving $1 million in contract costs. Received best ever DLA safety and flight test inspection. • Instituted total quality management with joint government and industry team, which reduced one month cost estimation process to five days producing a 75% savings of time and reduction in labor costs. • Completed 1st ever Joint STARS E-8C modification and delivered to U.S. Air Force and airdcrft deployed to Gulf War. • Modified S-3 aircraft into ES-3A aircraft on schedule and delivered to U.S. Navy. • Test Pilot Flight tested manufactured and re-manufactured aircraft.
  • Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Naval Air Systems Command
    F-14 Flight Test And Program Officer
    Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Naval Air Systems Command 1990 - 1992
    F-14 Flight Test and Program Officer, Naval Aircraft Warfare Center Weapons Division, Point Mugu, CA. Directed 90 engineers, 9 F-14 Test Pilots and $197.7 million dollar budget. Test Pilot. Managed Development, Test & Evaluation of all F-14A/B/D software and hardware, Infrared Search and Track System, F-14D Weapon Separation and APG-71. Accomplishments: • Led multifunctional team review and improvement of software development and flight test processes which corrected six month delay in delivery of F-14D software and saved $500,000 in cost over runs. Combined developmental and operational flight test to achieve 30% increase in productivity. • Project leader whose perseverance guided F-14D Aircraft Navy Test Team through most demanding developmental technical evaluation in Pacific Missile Test Center history, resulting in 147 sorties and 12 successful missile shoots in 30 days eliminating one month schedule slip to complete testing on time. Resulted in successful F-14D OPEVAL and first deployment of F-14D with advanced weapon system, advanced Radar, Infrared Search and Track System, digital avionics, JTIDS Link-16 capability and improved engines and flight operations profile.
  • U.S. Navy Test Pilot School, Cfaewingpac, Vf 124 And Vf 211
    F-14 Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer And Test Pilot
    U.S. Navy Test Pilot School, Cfaewingpac, Vf 124 And Vf 211 1980 - 1989
    Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer, F-14 Naval Test Pilot Officer. NAS Patuxent River U.S. Naval Test Pilot School graduate. Designed F-14D aircrew syllabus and managed delivery of 500 training deliverables used to develop computer based training system. F-14 Tactics leader. F-14 Fleet Replacement Squadron Instructor in VF124. Fighter Squadron VF211 Administrative Department Head, Line and Aircraft Division Officer Positions directing the safe operation, maintenance and supervision of fighter aircraft and personnel. Deployed to Indian Ocean onboard Aircraft Carriers and full carrier and combat qualified and participated in Top Gun training. Flight training in NAS Pensacola and NAS Miramar.

Jim Gosnell Skills

Dod Systems Engineering Security Clearance Defense Military Navy Program Management Information Assurance Engineering Management Integration Command National Security Government Contracting Testing Operational Planning Earned Value Management U.s. Department Of Defense Aerospace Military Operations Satellite Communications Analysis

Jim Gosnell Education Details

  • Naval Postgraduate School
    Naval Postgraduate School
    Financial Management
  • Webster University
    Webster University
    Master Of Arts In Business
  • U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, Nas Patuxent River, Maryland
    U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, Nas Patuxent River, Maryland
  • United States Naval Academy
    United States Naval Academy
    Bachelor Of Science
  • Defense Systems Management College, Fort Belvoir Virginia
    Defense Systems Management College, Fort Belvoir Virginia
    Test & Evaluation

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