• Led strategic initiatives in Urban Air Mobility, eVTOL development, and advanced Airframe design to align products with company vision.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement autonomous Flight systems and comprehensive operational Infrastructure.• Contributed expertise in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity to drive innovation in aviation technology.• CalDART San Diego Board Member, Disaster Airborne Response Team, a California-wide organization dedicated to providing Disaster Airborne Response to disasters throughout California and the West.• Command Pilot, Angel Flight-West, provides flights for ambulatory patients in need of specialized lifesaving medical treatments and are isolated from local airports.• Palomar Airport Advisory Board Member, worked with the public and airport staff to promote and advance the airport in the community. Extensive experience and knowledge of McClellan-Palomar Airport and it's needs.• Private Pilot, 40+ yrs. and 1,100+ hrs. Command Pilot experience, aircraft owner and extensive flying experience throughout the Western United States and in the Southern California airspace, the most highly congested airspace in the world.• Aircraft Owner/Builder, principle in aircraft leasing business, knowledgeable on leasing, ownership, and fractional ownership programs and strategies. Built two aircrafts with state of the art full glass Garmin cockpit, and FADIC propulsion system.• Air Operations expertise in navigation, air traffic control regulations and procedures. Knowledge of civilian and military aircraft, including specifications, capabilities and performance. Specialized aircraft experience in law enforcement and rescue operations. Helicopter observer in low level observation & helicopter rescues.

My extensive LinkedIn resume shows, I am highly qualifed for this position.

As CTO, I held accountability on all aspects of design, development, and implementation of an AI-driven software as a service (SaaS) solution. My leadership extended to all areas of the business but focal points included enterprise security, compliance, and privacy risk management. I was a key cog in the cultivation of initiatives that kept other senior leaders informed through data-driven solutions.Key achievement: ● Comprehensively designed solution that served as the foundation to optimize business value through integrated predictive analytics, data modeling, AI, and portfolio management.

Hand picked to comprehensively manage this start-up, secure funding, and craft strategies that enabled penetration into the info security software sector. I leveraged technologies and processes sourced from the intelligence community to create a prototype, oversee commercial launch, coordinate pilot programs, and scale the business.Key achievement:• Positioned the company as a key provider of transformational solutions for proactive perimeter defense.

I organized the launch of a start-up dedicated to managing renewable energy sources. As CEO, I led a broad range of initiatives and projects including the development of a patent-pending prototype that served as a key cog in growing the company to a multi million-dollar business in a 5-year span. Key achievements:● Designed a groundbreaking power management product that reduced costs using energy storage and smart offline delivery. ● Created pre-production energy management systems to establish a market presence.● Secured initial funding to complete the development of a prototype and procure office and production resources; recruited and hired key employees.

I led the strategic planning, and tactical execution for all products, services and revenue goals to increase profit margins by 35% and market share by 15%+ for a Professional Corporate Marketing and Print Communications firm specializing in print and graphic solutions for sophisticated high tech and leisure clients. Communicated corporate goals and objectives to clients, employees, and the business community. Established vision, mission and objectives, managed P&L responsibility and directed Management, Sales, Operations, Production, and Administrative groups.Key achievements:● Committed to and implemented a “World Class or No Class Excellence Philosophy” and a “Just do It” approach that consistently exceeded client expectations and resulted in retaining 98% of all clients.● Created a company culture that focused on team, empowerment, accountability and celebrated success leading to an employee retention rate of 85%.● Identified niche markets for high-end graphics and created new, innovative products in the marketplace that increased revenues by 28% the first year, and was projected to grow 15% annually.● Created creative strategies to improve communication in the company and delivered exceptional results for the clients; increased client satisfaction scores by 18% annually.● Increased revenues by 25% by establishing a rapid, flexible assessment process that analyzed client needs and requirements, utilized business intelligence and employed disruptive technologies.

Directed and implemented all corporate applications worldwide for $500M global infrastructure software firm, serving 90% of Fortune 500 companies in 21 countries during an explosive growth period of 430 to 3,000 employees.Key achievements:● Directed high performance teams with five managers, 40 programmers/analysts in a simultaneous global implementation of multiple mission critical applications for 70 offices worldwide and multiple other companies acquired through mergers and acquisitions.● Implemented a $9M sales tracking system for 300 sales reps that reduced quotation costs by 20% and improved information quality and timeliness of monthly financial reports by 60%.● Evaluated risk/reward, ROI, and value proposition with key executives and leaders to align information technologies with strategic goals and Enterprise & Infrastructure Architecture.● Implemented a global software system using IT Project Portfolio Management that was completed on time/under budget and engaged multiple countries in creating universal support.● Evaluated 25 new business opportunities for cultural fit, product match, core competencies, and business systems integration, as a key leader of the Mergers and Acquisitions team.

● Aerojet General Corp. Managed a staff of 10 managers and programmer/analysts for a Fortune 50 company that designed, developed and implemented a critical executive management succession planning system. Used Business Intelligence and Analysis to enhance corporate pension management system used to track and maintain retirement benefits.● Creative Nail Design, Inc. Co-founded and built a $5M company with a partner that created a revolutionary line of beauty products. Developed long range strategic plans and tactical actions to manage the day-to-day operations and increased distribution nationally. Created a culture of exceptional products, world class education, and client care.● Medical Systems, Inc. Founded and developed an advanced medical practice financial management system for large hospital based physician groups with revenues exceeding $3M. Managed a team of 60 employees and provided comprehensive financial and practice management software for government medical relationships, and investment management firms.● Huff, Barrington, Owens, Inc. Sold MedPro, a medical ordering system to large hospitals in the Western US. Managed implementation and training of the automated order entry system for service/medical services, and Medicare billing.

Managed and assessed a team of 40 employees with 5 managers, 6 leads, and 25 programmers and contractors that developed a new MRP product based on state of the art, n-tier client/server technology for a $150M Enterprise Resource Manufacturing software firm.● Increased client satisfaction and cut overhead by 30% by fostering self-directed project teams and empowering members to define and manage their goals and success.● Utilized Business Process Optimization to design and implement a sophisticated software development environment for managing large complex multi-faceted, multi-team projects. Embodied design, management reviews, storyboards, multi-stage programming, and certification with integrated QA and on-line help system.