The breadth and depth of a distinctive career trajectory gives me exceptional insight into the identification, capture, and growth of business opportunities that leverage technical solutions for aerospace/defense missions.I develop and lead implementation of strategic growth plans that exceed revenue expectations, align diverse business portfolios, and leverage cross-domain capabilities, both internally and through strategic partnerships. My technical background (e.g., optics, space technology, chemical physics, mathematics, material science) allows me to bring the customer’s voice to product development so technology investments meet high priority mission needs. My executive experience in business and technology means I can lead cross-functional collaborations to achieve critical mission goals that open and grow markets.Professional Highlights:• Drove the strategic growth plan for Harris Corp.’s Electronic Systems, including sales & BD, technology investment alignment, marketing & communications, and strategic operations within an extensive portfolio of electronic warfare, avionics, and wireless solutions. Consolidated diverse business portfolios to maximize market expansion. Exceeded annual goal for segment orders by $500M to close at $3B total.• Led the integration and merger of Space Computer Corporation (SCC) into Exelis GS (Harris). Incorporated Exelis best practices and compliance while maintaining SCC’s business flexibility and agility. Oversaw structural reorganization to align growth and maximize synergies, from strategic front end through program execution and operations.• Established advocacy organization from the ground up to support sales and BD through:- Strategic cross-division campaigns- Congressional advocacy- Senior customer engagement plans- Participation in advisory and technical standards boards and industry associationsThe motivation behind my achievements is a passion to strengthen national defense and make our nation safe.