I am a global business leader with 21 years of experience in the Defense Industry, specializing in AI, data science, and technology innovation. My career focuses on delivering cross-domain solutions that integrate national security, technology innovation, and business strategy. I am passionate about leveraging AI to drive transformational change and enhance decision-making in enterprise environments. I am committed to driving innovation & excellence in AI and technology and look forward to connecting with professionals and organizations that share my passion for transformative solutions.Professional Experience:- Strategy & Operations Lead – Chief Data Office, Northrop Grumman: Developed an enterprise-wide Data Strategy to accelerate decision-making and improve data ROI. Led the Enterprise Data Literacy Program and consulted on deploying NLP, ML, and AI solutions.- Technology Operations Lead – Corporate Technology Office, Northrop Grumman: Created analytical models to align strategic interests, business pursuits, and technology investments. Managed systems for enterprise-wide R&D.- Staff Strategic Planner – Cyber & Intelligence Mission Solutions, Northrop Grumman: Led competitive advantage assessments and strategic growth initiatives using advanced Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Data Science.- Systems Architect – Mission Systems Engineering, Northrop Grumman: Led initiatives for international programs, focusing on identifying capabilities aligned with customer mission areas. Deployed real-time Automated Target Recognition (ATR) systems using machine learning algorithms.Educational Background:- Doctor of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, George Washington University: Currently pursuing advanced research on AI/ML strategies for data analytics, data engineering, MLOps, and AI governance.- Professional Engineer in Engineering Management, George Washington University: Focused on implementing advanced engineering management theory to optimize business outcomes.- World Executive MBA, George Washington University: Concentration in Cybersecurity, Business Analytics, and International Markets, with global residencies in Washington, DC, Tallinn, Estonia, and Athens, Greece.- M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University: Conducted graduate thesis research on developing machine learning algorithms for complex electro-mechanical systems.- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Tennessee State University: Completed senior thesis research on advanced signal processing strategies and machine learning algorithms.