Mark Patterson Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Intelligence Analyst specializing in Research and Technology Protection supporting Army Futures Command (AFC) Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C). Leading program protection by conducting critical program information assessment and critical function analysis, threat identification, vulnerability analysis, risk evaluation, and countermeasure development.

Providing clear, data driven recommendations to senior decision makers entrusted with overseeing and advocating for Special Operations and Irregular Warfare throughout the Department of Defense. Ensuring these capabilities are resourced, ready, and properly employed in accordance with the National Defense Strategy.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Project manager of the Unmanned Task Force delivering an analytical approach to providing unmanned capabilities to the fleet.• Accelerate learning and delivery of solutions by identifying, prioritizing, and aligning existing efforts. • Technical assessor on multiple down selection processes focused on rapidly delivering technology to the Fleet.• Work on several unmanned innovation teams in addition to UTF such as SCOUT, Task Force-59, NATO Maritime Unmanned Systems Initiative, Australian Concepts & Requirements Steering Board, and NavalX.• Providing agile and iterative exploration, validation and learning to remove technical barriers identified as limiting factors.

Dahlgren, Virginia, United States

• Conducting test and evaluation in support of undersea warfare • Research and development of new weapons simulation• Traveling domestically, internationally, and underway on naval ships to serve as a subject matter expert during testing events

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Tech Bridge Special Projects Lead in support of the Unmanned Campaign Plan• Capture and communicate all NavalX Tech Bridge efforts in support of the Unmanned Campaign Plan• Serve as a liaison between OPNAV N9i and NavalX Tech Bridge leadership• Identify requirement holders, technologists, end users, and processes needed to accelerate any technology across the innovation pipeline and push rapid development to the fleet• Piloted a new role as mission liaison to better link the operational fleet with the S&T community. Work to better define the root cause and problems the fleet is facing, and advise on proper technologies to close gaps.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Analyzed concrete test samples for compressive strength and reported any non-compliant tests• Identified system issues early through Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)• Trained in handling highly confidential information while working on our mission critical team• Head safety personnel on site in charge of protecting and maintaining a safe working environment • Ensured all aspects of construction were compliant while managing quality control for each project

Erie, Pennsylvania Area

• Enhanced time management skills while attending Behrend as a full time student, working, and competing in athletics• Completed Gemba Academy trainings and 5 corporate trainings on Lean, Practical Problem solving, and ABS Orientation• Implemented tooling point of use storage and kitting to make material shortages more visible

Erie, Pennsylvania Area

• Implemented a TPM database & checklist for operators while also updating our preventative maintenance system • Led two Kaizen events focusing on creating standard work to improving flow on the shop floor• Defined new floorplan to focus on efficiency and one piece flow• Led team of interns on a two week visual management project that allowed documents to be found 96% faster

Canton, Ohio Area

• Worked directly with a vendor from Germany to help set up and test run two new welding machines • Enhanced the quality and reliability of the robotic UV printer by redesigning the machine• Collaborated with head engineers during the design and implementation process to increase the efficiency of our machines• Manufactured my own drawings created in Solidworks to improve our operations • Utilized problem solving skills to reorganize hole saw and packaging inventory

Master'S Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering