Karman Space & Defense

Vice President, Defense Programs

Senior Director

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Led the development and execution of the division technology roadmap for the development of key core technologies to create technical discriminators for key division pursuits (Erinyes™ Hypersonic Flyer, Zeus Solid Rocket Motor Family, etc.). 
Managed a portfolio of agile programs (multi-billion$ pipeline) for rapid flight testing of technologies and systems within the hypersonic, target and long-range strike markets. 
As Program Manager, execute numerous fixed price (multiple $M programs), hypersonic classified programs that represented the foundation for ISO9001 certification and enablers for classified collaboration network across division facilities. 
Created and developed new division business development organization with a mission to deploy division strategies utilizing customer shaping, engagement of congressional advocacy and marketing campaigns to drive key messages to current and targeted future customers.
Supported assessments and due diligence of multiple major mergers and acquisition activities.

Vice President, Advanced Programs & Business Development

Raytheon

Support Advanced Missile Systems within Advanced Air and Missile Defense Directorate and High Speed Weapons Directorate.  Responsible for New Business Investment planning, management of key strategic captures, proposal management, technology road map development, supporting merger and acquisition assessments and development of key corporation capture campaigns.

Senior Manager Business Development / Capture Manager

ASRC Federal

Executed and suppported MDA and NASA SBIR contracts by providing program management, supplier management, business development, system engineering, and solid propulsion engineering
Provided business development opportunities for future DoD business
Supported multiple propulsion proposal opportunities for DoD customers

Staff Engineer

Integrated Global Insights, LLC (iGi)

Develop and produce prototype technology for USSOCOM
Advanced Propulsion, Strategic Missiles and Missile Defense Consulting
MDA SBIR contract

Cofounder / Chief Executive Officer

Orbital ATK

Execution of multi-million dollar, EVMS tracked, technology development program direct to MDA
Capture, manage and develop advanced technologies though multiple government sources include SBIR, RIF, and BAA
Capture lead for major kill vehicle program

Program Manager, Advanced Missile Defense Programs

Responsible for the growth of the Missile Defense, Target and Strategic market within the ATK Defense Group.  
Manage a multi-million dollar, annual discretionary budget
Develop and manage market area technology strategy including IR&D, demonstrations, partnerships with over 20+ SBIR contracts
Develop and implement comprehensive business strategic plans 
Successfully implemented congressional strategies that have brought the market area multi-million dollar contracts in adds
Lead +$1B business capture opportunity
Grown market year over year 20% in sales

Director, Business Development & Strategy

Conducted complex propulsion system trades on solid rocket control systems (DACS & ACS), boosters and gas generators.  
Designed and helped develop solid rocket hot-gas valves for use on advanced control systems.
Led a team of engineers as IPT for a major control system proposal effort
Managed key suppliers within the rocket industry to increase product throughput and meet aggresive customer requirements
Developed and planned core research and development areas of focus within the control system market.

Control Systems Engineer

Robert H. Smith School of Business

Developed a recruiting program that increased applications and quality of applications by 100%
Managed a group of 20 students to shape marketing of the honors program for the future freshman students

Recruitment Laison - QUEST Honors Program

University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering

Helped develop a recruiting program that improved UMD engineering recruiting significantly which know is the model for all colleges within the Maryland.
Helped manage and develop a core group of 20 students to become key recruiters for talented new high school seniors

Ambassador Coordinator

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

Developed software to enhance current satellite prediction capabilitiles and improve communication antenna tracking.

Engineer

Systems Planning and Analysis

Planned and executed a DoD funded program to characterize and validate a new service-life laser system for a key chemical commodity.
Developed custom MATLAB script to filter data output to streamline tests results to enable a quick chemical comparison.
Conducted study program with minimal oversight and presented a final report overviewing program findings and results.

Engineering Intern

Vice President, Defense & Rocket Support Services

MBA Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania Graduate

Awarded University of Maryland Young Alumnus of the Year (2013) for professional achievements and charitable efforts with the University of Maryland business and engineering colleges

Awarded Top 40 Under 40 Rising Star in Aerospace & Defense Industry in Aviation Weekly Oct 2012

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