Aisha Oliver
Sugar Land
Summary
Dynamic Technical Program Management and Product Development Leader with a proven track record across industries, driving product excellence and innovation. Engineering technical expertise facilitates leadership of cross-functional teams to enhance performance and scalability. Passion for successful program execution is complemented by the use of advanced analytical tools to deliver impactful solutions. Committed to fostering project success through strategic guidance and data-driven decision-making.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Assurance & Program Management Lead
STR (Systems & Technology Research)
06.2023 - Current
- Program Manager for two large control accounts within a major defense program, ensuring technical excellence, on-time delivery, and budget adherence
- Develop and execute program strategies, driving cost, schedule, and performance management while mitigating risks
- Partner with engineering, program teams, and customers to ensure compliance with technical and business objectives across STR’s space and defense contracts
- Spearhead standardized processes (e.g., configuration management) to enhance product quality and lifecycle success
- Lead cross-functional teams to drive STR’s transition from a prototype-driven to a product-focused organization, improving scalability and repeatability in technology development
New Product Introduction Manager
X, the Moonshot Factory (formerly Google X)
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Led customer-focused innovation for an agricultural AI technology project (Mineral), driving continuous product improvement based on feedback loops
- Managed prototype-to-product transitions, optimizing design, manufacturing, and operational processes for scalability
- Facilitated agile experimentation, fostering a rapid learning culture to accelerate development
- Scaled the engineering lab team, leading recruitment and technical mentorship to build a high-performing group
Remote Operations Engineer
BP Facilities Technology
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed multi-disciplinary teams to execute remote and autonomous operations technology projects, delivering on time and within budget
- Conducted industry surveillance to integrate emerging robotics and AI technologies into BP’s operations
- Directed proof-of-concept trials, collaborating with external vendors to evaluate automation solutions
- Researched next-generation power technologies to optimize BP’s energy efficiency
Senior Performance Engineer
BP Wind Energy
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Led operational projects for BP’s wind fleet, using SCADA data and advanced analytics (MATLAB, Python, Spotfire) to improve performance
- Developed predictive analytics models and physics-based simulations to enhance turbine efficiency and reliability
- Aligned financial forecasting and budgeting with strategic actions to maximize fleet output and profitability
- Fleet Operations & Data Analytics
Principal Investigator & Program Manager | Drilling Modeling & Applications Engineer
BP Wells Technology
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Principal Investigator (PI) and Program Manager for a large-scale technology development initiative, overseeing multi-million-dollar budgets and cross-functional teams
- Led the development, testing, and deployment of a new safety software system for real-time monitoring of blowout preventers (BOPs), improving offshore drilling safety
- Managed program execution from concept to full-scale implementation, ensuring alignment with BP’s business objectives and regulatory compliance
- Coordinated research, engineering, and operations teams to accelerate innovation, overcoming technical challenges and driving project success
Controls Research Engineer
Vestas Technology R&D
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Developed advanced control algorithms in MATLAB and Simulink to optimize wind turbine performance and reliability
- Innovated new control methodologies, leading to intellectual property development and a patent application
Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion Technology Design
Lockheed Martin Space Systems
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Modeled and validated propulsion system performance for the Orion Space Vehicle, using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and simulation tools
Propulsion Operations Engineer, Space Shuttle & Orion Programs
United Space Alliance / SAIC
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Conducted real-time propulsion analysis during Space Shuttle missions, ensuring mission success and safety
- Developed Python-based algorithms to enhance mass properties and propulsion system evaluations
Education
Ph.D. - Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics
University of Alabama
01-2026
M.S. - Aerospace Engineering
University of Houston
B.S. - Aerospace Engineering
Texas A&M University
Skills
- Program Management
- Product and Technology Development
- Engineering & Data Science Expertise
- Simulation Software & Analytical Tools
- STEM Mentor & Innovation Advocate
- Sustainability Initiatives
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM I), Scrum.org
Key Skills
Managing large-scale defense, aerospace, and energy programs | Control account management: Cost, schedule, and performance oversight | Risk mitigation, stakeholder alignment, and regulatory compliance | Agile product lifecycle management | Prototype-to-product transitions| Manufacturing optimization | Customer-driven innovation and market analysis | Robotics, automation, and control systems development | Advanced data analytics and business intelligence| Wind energy, propulsion, and space systems modeling & simulation | Program & Product Management: Jira, JAMA, Confluence, Arena | Engineering & Data Analytics: MATLAB, Simulink, Python, SQL, Power BI, Spotfire | CFD & Simulation Tools: Sinda/Fluint, Thermal Desktop, Fluent, Flow-3D
Timeline
Product Assurance & Program Management Lead
STR (Systems & Technology Research)
06.2023 - Current
New Product Introduction Manager
X, the Moonshot Factory (formerly Google X)
05.2021 - 05.2023
Remote Operations Engineer
BP Facilities Technology
03.2019 - 12.2020
Senior Performance Engineer
BP Wind Energy
01.2015 - 01.2019
Principal Investigator & Program Manager | Drilling Modeling & Applications Engineer
BP Wells Technology
01.2012 - 01.2015
Controls Research Engineer
Vestas Technology R&D
01.2009 - 01.2012
Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion Technology Design
Lockheed Martin Space Systems
01.2008 - 01.2009
Propulsion Operations Engineer, Space Shuttle & Orion Programs
United Space Alliance / SAIC
01.2004 - 01.2008
Ph.D. - Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics
University of Alabama
M.S. - Aerospace Engineering
University of Houston
B.S. - Aerospace Engineering
Texas A&M University
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