Helping a start up by initially performing software contracting services in the DOD space. Working toward company stabilization with growth in robotics, automation and associated software.

Early adopter of change resulting from acquisition by Lockheed Martin. Member of senior leadership team charged with integration of all business areas to Lockheed Martin business methodologies while providing positive leadership to diverse group of technical employees. Provided program management for multiple IR&D/Capital projects delivering on schedule and within a tight budget.Managed the day-to-day leadership, tasking, training, professional development and performance evaluations… Show more Early adopter of change resulting from acquisition by Lockheed Martin. Member of senior leadership team charged with integration of all business areas to Lockheed Martin business methodologies while providing positive leadership to diverse group of technical employees. Provided program management for multiple IR&D/Capital projects delivering on schedule and within a tight budget.Managed the day-to-day leadership, tasking, training, professional development and performance evaluations of a multi-disciplined, engineering team.Supported business development activities during proposal efforts, customer visits and trade shows. Show less

Led change in a growing company to stay postured for further acquisition by managing increases in: technical staff, orders and facility footprint. Worked to improve existing processes and procedures and add new ones to incorporate necessary changes to accommodate scope, volume, technology and quality of work performed. The company was acquired by Lockheed Martin in 2012.- Managed and led activities on yearly time and material contracts for the Security Assistance Management Division… Show more Led change in a growing company to stay postured for further acquisition by managing increases in: technical staff, orders and facility footprint. Worked to improve existing processes and procedures and add new ones to incorporate necessary changes to accommodate scope, volume, technology and quality of work performed. The company was acquired by Lockheed Martin in 2012.- Managed and led activities on yearly time and material contracts for the Security Assistance Management Division (SAMD) office at Redstone Arsenal, AL. Ensured quality product, customer satisfaction and continued yearly contract awards (2006 to 2012).- Managed and lead activities for two IR&D/Capital projects; consistently met schedule and budget goals.- Managed and led activities for multiple special, quick turn projects for a major customer. These special projects laid the ground work for several follow-on projects of significant value to the company. Show less

Led a growing group of engineering and technical staff in an effort to posture this small company for acquisition. An emphasis was placed on developing a standard and growing set of technical policies, procedures and templates for quality, engineering change, configuration management and documentation and then managing their use while still successfully executing on an increasing amount of business. Company was acquired by Arlington Capital Partners in 2006 but remained under the founder’s… Show more Led a growing group of engineering and technical staff in an effort to posture this small company for acquisition. An emphasis was placed on developing a standard and growing set of technical policies, procedures and templates for quality, engineering change, configuration management and documentation and then managing their use while still successfully executing on an increasing amount of business. Company was acquired by Arlington Capital Partners in 2006 but remained under the founder’s management.- Developed and led series of projects developing products used in ground control station for Shadow and Grey Eagle Unmanned Air Vehicles. These products laid ground work for significant increase in orders in future years. Show less