A Senior Diplomatic Role, British Defence Staff United States:- Spearheaded partnership development with the US Department of Defense, overseeing a pivotal bilateralforum, ensuring strategic alignment, guiding hundreds of staff and providing governance to over $100M ofprograms. Developed strategic partnerships across Government, industry and academia resulting in invitations to new programs, attendance at significant events and sharing of information, equipment and personnel.- Designed and implemented a significant change program to accelerate collaboration, reducing internationalagreement scoping time by 67%. Modified Scrum techniques for managerial purposes and facilitatedapproximately 20 international agreements, including 2 key contributions to the AUKUS framework.- Directed a small team responsible for emerging technologies, wargaming, analysis, and force development.

A Diplomatic Role, British Defence Staff United States:- Managed the UK’s strategic relationship with the US concerning emerging technologies. Developed andmaintained a broad network of technical and project management professionals, facilitating collaboration and knowledge exchange leading to successful technical advancements across approximately 20 topic areas.- Established and developed the UK’s strong partnership with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), enhancing bilateral cooperation to over $20M of cutting-edge projects. Appointed as the first UK liaison to DARPA, serving as the key interface and representative in collaborative initiatives.

National Program Coordinator for two major international forums, influencing strategies, research and acquisition initiatives (including a $1.8Bil acquisition program) affecting thousands of personnel. Identified, developed, and maintained new strategic partnerships, developing one new partner from prospect to three working groups, a steering committee, an international agreement and initial projects.

Supervised two cross functional teams in two locations in Afghanistan achieving success in austere environments. Made policy decisions for over 100 threat assessments and provided appropriate threat mitigation. Implemented policy providing redundancy to almost 200 staff. Risk Owner for 20 civilian staff – oversaw safety and implemented approx. 5 crisis responses - awarded UK Operation TORAL and NATO Operation RESOLUTE SUPPORT medals.

Developed and implemented policy and strategy for engagement with six nations, ensuring alignment with national objectives and contributing to the National Security Council. Generated and provided briefings and strategic guidance for senior officials and military officers, ensuring informed decision making and planning. Project managed engagements and successfully delivered high impact development projects enhancing regional stability.

Conducted comprehensive all source intelligence analysis providing over 1000 high quality, often later verified, assessments. Assessed threats surrounding proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, informing senior policy makers who implemented recommendations to safeguard against global proliferation. Secondly, provided assessments related to the Syrian civil war, including supporting non-combatant evacuation operation planning

Varied postings including managing technology demonstrator programs, working as a design engineer and undertaking duties as a Scientific Advisor to the British Army.