Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) is a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (SC) national laboratory. SC’s mission is to deliver the scientific discoveries and major scientific tools to transform our understanding of nature and advance the energy, economic, and national security of the United States.SC is the Nation’s largest Federal sponsor of basic research in the physical sciences and the lead Federal agency supporting fundamental… Show more Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) is a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (SC) national laboratory. SC’s mission is to deliver the scientific discoveries and major scientific tools to transform our understanding of nature and advance the energy, economic, and national security of the United States.SC is the Nation’s largest Federal sponsor of basic research in the physical sciences and the lead Federal agency supporting fundamental scientific research for our Nation’s energy future. Scientists worldwide utilize Jefferson Lab's unique particle accelerator, known as the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF), to probe the most basic building blocks of matter - helping us to better understand these particles and the forces that bind them - and ultimately our world.In addition, the lab capitalizes on its unique technologies and expertise to perform advanced computing and applied research with industry and university partners, and provides programs designed to help educate the next generation in science and technology. Show less

Technology, research, strategy, innovation, business and process modeling, customer discovery, creative problem solving, commercialization, startups, systems engineering.

Mentor to high-tech small businesses and university research teams throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, focusing on development of entrepreneurial skills, business models, customer discovery, team building, and technical innovation strategy based on Lean Startup methodology. The year-long ICAP includes instruction on theory, team-focused application, development of roadmaps and periodic assessments. Primary goals include eliciting and understanding customer problems and needs, establishing… Show more Mentor to high-tech small businesses and university research teams throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, focusing on development of entrepreneurial skills, business models, customer discovery, team building, and technical innovation strategy based on Lean Startup methodology. The year-long ICAP includes instruction on theory, team-focused application, development of roadmaps and periodic assessments. Primary goals include eliciting and understanding customer problems and needs, establishing product-market fit, development and execution of traction and growth strategies. Show less

The Mason Summer Entrepreneurship Accelerator program (MSEA) allows Mason students and recent graduates to explore the commercialization potential for both their product and service ideas. Working in teams of two to five members, participants conduct intense customer-related research and discovery around their particular business idea.

Non-profit supporting community development through entrepreneurial mentorship. Researching and developing an educational project incorporating history, technology, economics, and philosophy.

The Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship serves as a thought leader, convener, and catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Innovation Center Norfolk served local entrepreneurs and small businesses, academic researchers and students through entrepreneurial mentorship, best practices, office hours, and early stage startup cohorts.

The GW Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship has leveraged its expertise with the unique strengths of the largest research university in the nation's capital to foster innovation on a global level. GW is one of only eleven universities nationwide designated to run the prestigious National Science Foundation Innovation Corps™ Nodes (I-Corps).With instructors who are all experienced entrepreneurs and venture capital investors, we provide cutting-edge, customized instruction tailored to… Show more The GW Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship has leveraged its expertise with the unique strengths of the largest research university in the nation's capital to foster innovation on a global level. GW is one of only eleven universities nationwide designated to run the prestigious National Science Foundation Innovation Corps™ Nodes (I-Corps).With instructors who are all experienced entrepreneurs and venture capital investors, we provide cutting-edge, customized instruction tailored to international audiences interested in both entering global markets and in applying the Lean Startup approach in their home markets. We work with diverse industry and government entities, private sector innovators and university researchers to develop a clear understanding of what it takes to transition research and inventions to market. Show less

Ibex Aegis is an Operational Intelligence and Analytics startup combining the most advanced research and development in data science, image processing, and machine learning to deliver realtime, autonomous Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) for field operations across a number of industries.As a member of the NVIDIA Inception Program for “revolutionary Artificial Intelligence companies”, Ibex Aegis leverages special access to the most advanced AI computing ecosystem… Show more Ibex Aegis is an Operational Intelligence and Analytics startup combining the most advanced research and development in data science, image processing, and machine learning to deliver realtime, autonomous Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) for field operations across a number of industries.As a member of the NVIDIA Inception Program for “revolutionary Artificial Intelligence companies”, Ibex Aegis leverages special access to the most advanced AI computing ecosystem, and uses commercially-scalable, low-cost technologies to develop and deploy game-changing capabilities from the cloud to the operational edge. The startup has received funding and support from Sandia National Labs, The National Science Foundation, Amazon AWS Activate, and graduated NSF's national I-Corps program in 2017. Show less

Worked with research faculty to commercialize spatial analytics for civil infrastructure applications. Interfaced with commercial and defense customers to elicit needs and shape technology development, teaming, and strategy regarding use of UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) collection platforms and ultra high-density 3D point cloud modeling and analytics supporting structural analysis and condition assessment. Completed National Science Foundation (NSF) I-CORPS accelerator program… Show more Worked with research faculty to commercialize spatial analytics for civil infrastructure applications. Interfaced with commercial and defense customers to elicit needs and shape technology development, teaming, and strategy regarding use of UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) collection platforms and ultra high-density 3D point cloud modeling and analytics supporting structural analysis and condition assessment. Completed National Science Foundation (NSF) I-CORPS accelerator program, conducting over 100 interviews with prospective customers, shaping business model and technical value proposition around civil infrastructure asset data management and analytics platform. Awarded Virginia Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund (CRCF) grant to support technology development. Show less

Built networks and relationships with researchers, entrepreneurs, industry, professional organizations, and investors to develop pathways for commercialization of geospatial technologies.

Worked with research faculty to commercialize change detection, photogrammetry and image processing techniques for commercial UAV platforms in agricultural, law enforcement, humanitarian, and civil engineering applications.

Stood for many hours at a time on a bottling line ensuring fresh beer got into bottles, in cases, and on pallets.

Established trusted-advisor relationships with senior client stakeholders, provided expertise in project and program management, data and business analysis, business process optimization, technical systems implementation and integration, and operations and change management. Engineering Manager for Business Intelligence development and operations team. Responsible for enterprise system performance, resource management, budget, engineering workflow and processes.

Project Manager for a Department of Defense customer, responsible for the development and institutionalization of rigorous systems engineering and management processes for a global airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance infrastructure. CONOPS, architecture, and requirements management and optimization for manned and unmanned (UAV) imagery processing and geospatial analysis capabilities.Enterprise Architect for an Intelligence Community Agency, provided strategic… Show more Project Manager for a Department of Defense customer, responsible for the development and institutionalization of rigorous systems engineering and management processes for a global airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance infrastructure. CONOPS, architecture, and requirements management and optimization for manned and unmanned (UAV) imagery processing and geospatial analysis capabilities.Enterprise Architect for an Intelligence Community Agency, provided strategic technology management and geospatial systems engineering support to senior government officials, coordinated multi-contractor hardware and software technology development projects and conducted enterprise-wide integration of inter-agency intelligence data management systems. Global geospatial intelligence CONOPS, architecture, and requirements management. Show less

Performed technical and project management duties for a Department of Defense portfolio management program resulting in successful implementation of a custom asset management analysis tool allowing the client to account for and apply enterprise assets to strategic initiatives.

Technology Strategist for an Intelligence Community Agency, developed geospatial technology integration and management strategies, developed corporate capability roadmaps and advised executive leadership on people, process, and technology improvements. Global geospatial CONOPS, architecture, and requirements management.

Test Director for a program providing satellite imagery systems engineering and software development for an Intelligence Community customer, provided technical direction to 10-15 engineers, led critical live-ops tests to support verification and validation of system performance and requirements.

Systems Engineer and Technical Liaison for a Department of Defense Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) airborne imagery management system in direct support of missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Briefed technical and executive personnel at the Pentagon, 480th ISR Wing, and National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC).

Systems Engineer for Intelligence Community multi-INT collection management program, managed live satellite data feeds on operations floor. Acquired by Boeing Space & Intelligence Systems.