Senior engineering leader with 25 years of experience providing technical, program, and functional leadership in fast-paced technology organizations. A proven record of success at quickly breaking down problems, developing innovative solutions, and building motivated teams that drive business growth. Consistent customer satisfaction on mission critical projects, revenue-generating programs, and strategic initiatives. Excellent communication skills and extensive experience working with all levels of management, internal and external customers, and suppliers. Technical Leadership:> Full software development lifecycle> End-to-end systems architecture, systems engineering> Programmable logic, hardware, software> Embedded, real-time, and rack-mount systems> Systems integration and troubleshootingProgram and Functional Leadership:> Cross-functional development teams of 100+> Numerous simultaneous projects> Remote teams including international sites> Cross-functional, cross-organizational programs > Team building and talent development> Risk and opportunity management
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Sr. Technical DirectorViasatCalifornia, United States
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Technical DirectorViasat Sep 2024 - PresentCarlsbad, Ca, UsTechnical contribution, leadership, and oversight of RF signals and cybersecurity programs.
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Sr. Director Of Business OperationsViasat Aug 2023 - Aug 2024Carlsbad, Ca, UsSet strategic goals for operational efficiency and led improvement initiatives to increase productivity for an over $500M business area. Emphasis areas included engineering, program management, IT, manufacturing, supply chain, and security.
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Director Of EngineeringViasat Mar 2022 - Aug 2023Carlsbad, Ca, UsLead a 100+ development organization (systems, software, hardware, programmable logic, test) for a $350 million a year business that provides global, high speed satellite broadband service to government VIP and ISR aircraft.
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Director Of Software DevelopmentViasat May 2018 - Feb 2022Carlsbad, Ca, UsGrew an engineering development organization from 40 to 90+ engineers across 3 sites to accommodate increased software demand, while simultaneously improving staff retention and engagement by creating a culture of efficiency, performance, and quality.
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Program ManagerViasat Jan 2015 - Apr 2018Carlsbad, Ca, UsTook the initiative to re-organize a team of 40+ software and system integration/test engineers into an award-winning matrix organization in order to best execute 8-12 simultaneous software development projects for a SATCOM system. Turned around a troubled $40 million program for design and deployment of an integrated, web-based network management system for multiple UHF SATCOM sites across Australia. Drove two critical subcontract modifications.
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Technical Director / Principal System EngineerViasat Jun 2013 - Dec 2015Carlsbad, Ca, UsAdvised the Director of the UHF tactical satellite business area on technical and strategic topics. Improved stagnant business prospects by refreshing product roadmaps, pricing, and competitive analysis.
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Project EngineerViasat Oct 2011 - Jun 2013Carlsbad, Ca, UsCoordinated design capture and manufacturing of 30 Ka-band satellite gateways, each consisting of three to four 19-inch racks worth of equipment that enabled residential Internet for up to 200,000 terminals (users).
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Program ManagerViasat Sep 2009 - Sep 2011Carlsbad, Ca, UsCo-managed $120 million sub-contract to develop the central encryption module of a rugged, airborne software defined radio as part of Boeing’s $1.5 billion prime contract with U.S. Air Force. Turned around the program’s performance and subsequently met all milestones, earned all possible award fee, and improved Boeing’s supplier rating of Viasat from red to bronze.
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Lead Hardware And Programmable Logic EngineerViasat Sep 2006 - Sep 2009Carlsbad, Ca, UsProvided technical leadership to cross-functional team of 25 engineers through design, integration, and flight qualification of 11 printed circuit boards (25 spins), 10 FPGAs, 2 conduction-cooled enclosures, and test software.
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System EngineerViasat Jun 2005 - Aug 2006Carlsbad, Ca, UsHand-picked to serve as primary technical interface to government’s evaluation team due to strong understanding of overall technical system and ability to defend Viasat’s interests.
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Senior Hardware And Programmable Logic EngineerViasat Apr 2003 - Jun 2005Carlsbad, Ca, UsDesigned hardware architecture for an inline encryptor with six processors and 10 FPGAs across a five-board stack.
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Lead Hardware And Programmable Logic EngineerSolid Data Systems Jul 2000 - Mar 2003UsArchitected and designed the 320MB/s data path for a low latency (18us), enterprise class, solid state drive with redundant 1Gbps optical Fiber Channel interfaces. Technical lead for 5 boards and 2 FPGAs. -
Hardware And Programmable Logic EngineerTrw Electromagnetic Systems Laboratory Jul 1998 - Jul 2000Designed/enhanced several FPGAs in VHDL and a 6U CompactPCI circuit board that included processors, FPGAs, and CPLDs for a second-generation ATM switch (SONET/SDH).
Mike Lyons Education Details
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University Of San DiegoCyber Security Engineering -
Santa Clara UniversityComputer Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Lyons
What company does Mike Lyons work for?
Mike Lyons works for Viasat
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Mike Lyons's current role is Sr. Technical Director.
What schools did Mike Lyons attend?
Mike Lyons attended University Of San Diego, Santa Clara University.
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Mike Lyons's colleagues are Cedric Destin, Anton Shpakovatyi, Jessica Greene, Matthew Randell, Sholpan Hamdan, Kaushik Chakraborty, Richard Woodham.
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