University of Arkansas

Masters of Engineering Management Instructor of Program and Project Management, Systems Thinking, and Innovation Courses

Adjunct Professor

Polymathic Disciplines

•	Founder and Chief of Systems Innovation providing cross-disciplinary analysis to solve complex problems across products, processes, and people
•	Advanced technology strategy development ensuring holistic and scaleable architectures across the lifecycle.
•	Award-winning author of counterintuitive insights from technology, innovation, philosophy, psychology, and more at PolymathicBeing.com
•	Published author in Fiction, Non-Fiction, Peer Reviewed Journals, and Magazines
•	Coaching individuals and organizations at all levels to understand, leverage and grow the Polymathic mindset

Founder / Chief of Systems Innovation

Chainalysis Inc.

•	Delivered two $10m+ product channels through tight CI/CD collaboration and robust E2E QMS
•	Tech Lead for $60M FedRAMP integration delivering a secure and scalable SaaS cloud offering
•	Reduced $5M in cost by streamlining cross-business processes and DevSecOps protocols
•	Identified $10M in addressable market space for new product features through tech road mapping, market and competitive assessments, risk management, and robust requirements and metrics definitions 
•	Unlocked $2M AAR through data governance strategies enabling advanced data analytics products

Senior Engineering Manager

Lockheed Martin

•	Directed studies as a tech strategist, managing a $100M portfolio in AI, autonomy, biotech, 5G, edge computing, etc., to guide multi-billion-dollar tech integration strategies 
•	Spearheaded a 3-year, $2M Autonomy and AI study; developed systems engineering frameworks to align $50M cross-enterprise R&D technology portfolios
•	Determined best design and operations characteristics of advanced aerospace products across $10B in annual sales using systems analysis, modeling and simulations, and technology insertion road mapping
•	Expert technical advisor to program managers on concepts of operations, requirements definition, architecture design, verification and validation processes, and technology strategies.
•	Inaugurated and facilitated applied futures, innovation workshops, hackathons, and calls for ideas enabling internal innovation resulting in over $20M invested into employee-driven ideas
•	Served on the AI Ethics Committee, ensuring trust and managing risk in DoD's AI systems.

Senior Staff Systems Engineer - Operations Research

Raytheon

•	Managed 40+ enterprise optimization projects with a 16-person team, resulting in a $100M profitability increase & $200M cost savings 
•	Led model-based engineering & digital twin initiatives for hardware/software composable systems, enhancing cross-business integration and execution across $10M enterprise projects
•	Guided executive leadership on metrics modeling, organizational behavior data governance, and innovation leadership, resulting in a $2M project portfolio addressing complex problems
•	Conducted CMMI level 5 certification of an $8B business unit, surpassing  contractual obligations
•	Chaired innovation community, fostering creativity through expert mentorship within the organization

Systems Engineering Manager - Operations Research

•	Manager of PMs growing a $30M cyber technologies portfolio via internal and external funding
•	Delivered $10M ARR in cyber, electronic warfare, and directed energy DevSecOps development
•	Established cyber security solutions for information systems and networks ensuring compliance
•	Matured Capture and Program Excellence improving profitability by 15% in Business Development 
•	Led corporate-level, multi-functional teams returning over $50M in process improvements
•	Trained, coached, and mentored over 500 employees in continuous improvement certifications
•	Certified in Program Management, Cost Account Management, and Earned Value Management Systems

Sr. Program Manager – Cyber and Electronic Warfare / Business Process Optimization

Honeywell Aerospace

•	Transitioned a $52M high-risk aerospace control program into successful production
•	Awarded $30M IRAD investment for advanced avionics hardware and software lifecycle integrations 
•	Orchestrated schedule planning, budgeting, defining scope, and managing stakeholders/risks
•	Implemented agile techniques to stabilize a global, cross-disciplinary program

Program Manager - Engineering Research and Development

US Army

•	Demonstrated exceptional leadership as an Airborne and Ranger qualified professional, with extensive experience in high-pressure combat and foreign duty stations
•	Led 50+ member teams in combat and peacetime, ensuring thorough training, professional growth, and safety measures were maintained
•	Executed comprehensive large-scale, complex systems analysis of advanced combat concepts of operations and employment, driving strategic decision-making.
•	Trained allies in military operations, strategies, and logistics management as well as tactical maneuvers.

Officer - Captain

With 18+ years of experience in advanced technologies, I deliver systems innovation at Polymathic Disciplines, a strategic advising firm that delivers cross-disciplinary analysis and solutions for complex problems across products, processes, and people. I have led and delivered projects in AI/ML, autonomy, biotech, 5G, IoT, Industry 4.0, edge-computing, cyber, and electronic warfare for multi-billion-dollar enterprises, such as Lockheed Martin and Chainalysis. 

I am also an award-winning author and coach, sharing my insights and frameworks on technology, innovation, philosophy, psychology, and more at www.PolymathicBeing.com. I help individuals and organizations to understand, leverage, and grow the polymathic mindset, which enables creativity, adaptability, and interdisciplinary problem-solving. My mission is to enable success and impact through systems innovation and polymathic thinking, and to inspire others to explore, learn, and create across disciplines.

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