Michael Feng Email & Phone Number

Ithaca, Ny, Us

The Griffiss Institute is the Partnership Intermediary (PIA) for AFRL’s Information Directorate (AFRL/RI).Facilitate purposeful and strategic connections, dialog and collaboration with AFRL/RI utilizing strong understanding & well-developed networks in several industries - Quantum Information Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cybersecurity and Unmanned Aerial Systems. Survey industries and track market trends, identifying and actively engaging domestic and international companies, universities and organizations, connecting them with AFRL scientists and engineers, facilitating collaboration and technology transfer and transition (spin-out and spin-in). Create lasting relationships and partnerships with companies and organizations to broaden the impact of innovation and tech transfer in the Department of Defense.Strategically connect startups focusing on dual-use technologies with key points of contacts in the DoD innovation landscape drawing on deep connections in the startup ecosystem and DoD. Mentor and educate founders, leveraging 22 years of experience - 18 years leading and growing a small business as a DoD Contractor & 4 years Active Duty in the Air Force - helping them understand the DoD acquisition process and navigate DoD Innovation elements including NSIN, AFWERX, Army Applications Lab, NavalX, Office of Strategic Capital, etc.

Ithaca, New York, United States

Taught Career and Professional Development for Engineers, preparing 223 diverse Master of Engineering students in the College of Engineering for their job search and transition; Building on experience recruiting, interviewing, hiring employees, created custom curriculum blending best practices for resumes, cover letters and interviews with practical practice scenarios.Prepared students for real-world work environments by establishing baseline understanding of Leadership, Followership and Team Dynamics for students through interactive exercises while creating environments where students could practice communication presentation skills.

Syracuse, New York Area

Served on Executive Management team to set company vision and strategy with emphasis on customer relationships, product development & delivery, government relations and business development; Grew company from $4.8M to $10M in annual revenue in five years and from 47 employees in 2010 to high of 125 employees plus 416 contractors in 2017; Won four federal contracts totaling $86M since 2010, including three consecutive five-year contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and new contracts with Air Force and National Guard.Managed 20-30 direct reports across 6 different teams including Operations, Product Development, Customer Success, Business Development, IT and HR; Comfortable operating in multiple roles, shifting seamlessly, adapting as needed to changing contexts.Created and maintained Military focused Virtual School for Language and Culture Training; Led 24-person team responsible for all aspects of Virtual School Operations; Staffed and Oversaw Helpdesk Support Staff providing 24x7 support to online classes.Managed all external customer interactions; Created and oversaw Customer Success and Customer Relations team of 7 responsible for 50+ customer units; Established and nurtured customer relationships; Primary point of contact for customer issues & questions.Responsible for all Government Relations efforts to ensure legislative support for company’s and DoD’s priorities; Regularly briefed members of Congress (House and Senate) and their staff providing insight into industry trends and updating them on program status; Consistently elevated company’s priorities in Congressmember’s offices.Led IT Operations staff of 6; Responsible for on-premise data center of 200+ servers, physical and virtualized, including secondary and tertiary backup data centers; shepherded transition to a virtualized model increasing redundancy and disaster recovery while reducing cost; Ultimate responsibility for maintenance of 300+ User Workstations, local and remote.

Syracuse, New York Area

Managed multi-million-dollar government contracts to deliver IT, operational, and R&D projects. Wrote project proposals. Implemented business development strategies and built relationships with military and government officials. Led development and implementation of network engineering and system administration projects. Oversaw prototyping and testing on new software applications. Led talent management and human resources. Trained and mentored staff across all company functions.

Wright-Patterson Afb Oh

Responsible for execution of $1.5M yearly office budget; Successfully established funding line for branch, restoring an 8-year funding disconnect; Ran all solicitations and acquisitions office-wide; Implemented automated, server-based tracking system replacing decades old paper-based system; Branch Chief’s choice to brief Navy Captain, Generals, Congressional Staffers.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Engineering/Industrial Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Electrical And Electronics Engineering