20+ years in Defense, Telecommunications, Medical, Anti-Submarine Warfare, and Major Shipbuilding industries in Canada and the US; Director-Level. Education in Engineering Physics.Specializing in Intellectual Property strategy, management, and protection; negotiation of contract terms; and risk & opportunity management at prime and subcontract levels. Expertise in Contract Negotiation and Drafting to meet programmatic and technical requirements, including technical statements of work, commercial terms and conditions, and licensing strategies in support of business development and program execution.Also, Export Compliance, registration, and security planning for Canadian Controlled Goods Regulations and International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Ms. Ferris founded Capstone Grey Inc. in 2013 to provide North American and international contractors and subcontractors executing complex programs at every level with expert-level protection, foresight and documentation to:• Negotiate agreements and technical statements of work• Secure intellectual and material assets• Confirm compliance to Canadian and US export control regulations;• Mitigate program risk and identify opportunities;• Avoid costly business interruptionsMessage through LinkedIn or at kristina.ferris@capstonegrey.com.