Drive overall lifecycle product strategy to ensure competitive positioning. Set vision for product capability, quality, and profitability. Deliver data-driven solutions aligned with market demands and critical customer requirements. Leader of environmental strategy and serving as board member across technical trade associations.

Leader of program management team for turbine product and advanced technology development efforts. Coordinated strategy to define large R&D investment portfolio aligned with new initiatives, timely product introduction, and aligned ERM planning for successful execution. Fueled new solutions through turbine roadmap development and cultivating external partner relationships. Chaired enterprise strategy team efforts focused on carbon reduction and technology introduction into new products.

Group manager of an agile, high-functioning team responsible for turbomachinery fleet performance engineering. Mentored young engineers for professional growth and fostered a culture of technical ownership. Incorporated Lean continuous process improvement methods to maximize value to customers.Engineering chair for enterprise team dedicated to developing strategic turbomachinery product growth initiatives. Led technical efforts for NPI programs with scope ranging from new centerline design to product technology enhancements. Managed project dockets with combined annual budget in excess of $1M.

Developed detailed turbine cycle models with aerodynamic characteristics calibrated to test data. Engine performance lead for NPI programs from conceptual through critical design phases. Modeled complex thermodynamic systems and outlined product evolution through technology introduction.Experienced in development and production test cell setup, commissioning and operations. Performed in-situ condition evaluation assessments at customer sites with field instrumentation equipment. Led teams to improve machinery designs through DMAIC improvement cycle.

Coordinated FADEC and vehicle system integration efforts on-site at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Performed hot-bench simulation and communication checkout with vehicle propulsion teams. Supported turbofan test operations remotely with test vector definition and data analysis.

Control system engineer for low-bypass turbofan designs. Designed and tested FADEC software to optimize transient engine performance and achieve mission profile requirements. Developed embedded plant modeling systems for robust operation.