Leading software engineering for rockets, including design, simulation, launch, flight, recovery, and mission control. Also responsible for technology infrastructure, including artificial intelligence, business applications, cybersecurity, and factory automation.

Served as the first CIO and CISO of the communications semiconductor firm with revenues exceeding $1B. Built a world-class team and scaled up global business applications, engineering systems (hardware and software), IT infrastructure, and security.

Reported to the President & CEO and provided technology (infrastructure and software) to enable rocket design, USA-based manufacturing, and mission-critical launch, control, and recovery. Also served as the Chief Information Security Officer, leading the cybersecurity organization to protect corporate assets and mission/launch systems. Performed IC-level cybersecurity engineering work the last two years.

Reported to the CIO and led a global team of 75 to research, design, implement, and support the worldwide IT infrastructure and engineering systems (hardware and software). Built the information security function from the ground up. Scope of responsibility increased over 13 years through a series of promotions.

Designed, justified, implemented, and supported IT infrastructure (data centers, servers, storage, network, firewalls, and applications) for 1,000+ employees at 15 offices worldwide.

Managed IT systems and applications (Solaris, Citrix, Windows NT, the LAN, and firewalls) to support 400 employees at seven sites.