Mark Adams
Leesburg,VA
Summary
Top-notch [Job Title] with proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Technology and Engineering
Peraton
01.2019 - Current
- Managed company-level architecture, platform and data configuration processes and implementation protocols.
- Developed and implemented long-term strategic technological blueprint.
- Provided project leadership in dynamic technology-driven environment with multiple priorities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional intra-company teams to provide mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Collaborated with third-party vendors to implement new [Type] system.
- Maintained thorough understanding of all key and current technologies, platforms and trends.
- Maintained high-level knowledge of current and emerging technology development and applications.
NG Fellow, Product Architect
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
01.2016
- Responsible for the oversight and execution of several large internal research and development programs (IRAD) focused on next generation communications and SIGINT technologies
- Programs include the Multifunction Device (MFD) and the Smart RF Networking (Resilient C2)
- Assisting NGMS in the definition and execution of a key initiative targeted at moving to Multifunction Mission System Architectures creating a common core set of products that are Software-Defined Hardware-Enabled
- Identification and mapping of technology requirements as articulated by the various Divisions and their Senior Leadership with NGMS and AC&T IRAD/CRAD technology plans and strategies
- Manage the corporate view of the Product Roadmaps for Communications and SIGINT Technology against the identified development plans and strategies
- Responsible within the Advanced Concepts & Technology organization for the identification of key Customer research (CRAD) opportunities to partner with our government laboratory partners (DARPA, AFRL, NRL, ONR, etc.) in Communications, Networking, Spectral Maneuverability, Cognitive EW/RF, and SIGINT technologies.
Senior Director Advanced Mission Capabilities
Peraton, Inc.
01.2019 - Current
- Created and Manage a Cross-Company Technology Community of Interest to support building and encouraging collaboration among our most senior architects and engineering leaders
- Strategic Visionary and oversight responsibility of critical Perataon Internal Research and Development (IRAD) programs including a Cyber Defense Operations (CDO) Analytical Tool and Machine Learning based Unmanned Systems planning application
- Leading efforts for Industry collaboration with key partners such as AWS, Dell, Microsoft, and other Space and Cyber related small companies
- Leading efforts for Peraton in development of Business and Technical strategies against emerging customer requirements in Space, Ground Systems, Autonomy, AI/ML, Cyber Resiliency, Space Resiliency, and Homeland Security Cyber Operations
- Providing Technology Guidance to critical business growth areas, including Tactical Space, ISR, AI/ML, and Autonomous Unmanned Systems and Sensors
- Lead proposals and RFI responses to Space Enterprise Consortium (SPEC), Defense Innovative Unit (DIUX), and C5 Consortium OTA focused opportunities with applications of advanced machine learning and autonomy technologies in the future complex space and DOD architecture
- Supporting Peraton Space Systems Division with architecture and technology for future key large-scale Capture activities related to Space C2, Space Resiliency, and Ground Operations
- Supporting advanced Defense and Homeland Division with advanced communications and data architectures for Border Security and Special Operations customers.
NG Fellow, Navy S&T Advanced Program Development Lead
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Responsible for the Strategic Engagement Plan with Senior Navy S&T Leadership from ONR, NRL, NAVAIR, NAVSEA, etc
- To connect Northrop Grumman investments and innovative technologies with Navy key technology requirements
- Responsible for coordination of identification and execution of strategy for attacking business opportunities with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the Naval Research Lab (NRL) as well as other Navy S&T customers as appropriate
- Responsible for the identification and coordination of business resources for responding to Navy S&T RFIs, BAAs, OTAs, and other proposal opportunities
- Working with Business area AC&T Vice Presidents and Directors to build a pipeline of opportunities with Navy S&T customers leveraging our key technology investments
- Working with Corporate Lead Executives and other senior level staff to setup, coordinate, and identify meeting agendas for NG Senior Level discussions with Navy leadership.
Director (NG Fellow), Chief Architect
Northrop Grumman Information Systems
01.2006 - 01.2015
- During this period reported to the NGIS Chief Technology Officer (Dr
- Robert Brammer and then Dr
- Neil Siegel) with responsibility to oversee critical R&D technology developments in networking, communications, command & control, identity management, and wireless technology for a wide range of government customers (DOD, Civil, Public Safety)
- Managed multiple multi-million dollar research and development programs with participants from across multiple NGC organizations
- Chief Architect of the Northrop Grumman bid and reception of a $500 M contract with the City of New York to design, deploy, and operate a private 3GPP 3G+ TD-CDMA system in the 2.5 GHz spectrum for Public Safety, Transportation, and over 30 other city agencies
- Chief Architect of the Northrop Grumman bid and reception of a contract with the Army PEOSTRI for application of a commercial 4G LTE technology (teamed with AT&T) to replace aging training system incorporating modern voice and data systems
- (CTC-IS)
- NG Technical Fellow (3 Terms), Chief Engineer, Partner/Vendor management, Research & Development, Program Management.
Chief Architect Wireless Systems
Northrop Grumman TASC
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Bid, won, and executed a contract with Hughes Network Systems (HNS) to do software and systems engineering services for their commercial Satellite Program 'Spaceway'
- Research & Development beginning in 2000 focused on the application of modern 'cellular-based' technologies against government requirements
- Developed the Northrop Grumman mobile security solution - MobileShield
- MobileShield was applied to a number of programs for Public Safety, DHS, and Civil Government agencies including the NYCWIN program
- Chief Architect of the Northrop Grumman bid and reception of a $500 M contract with the City of New York to design, deploy, and operate a private 3GPP 3G+ TD-CDMA system in the 2.5 GHz spectrum for Public Safety, Transportation, and over 30 other city agencies
- (NYCWIN)
- Tech Fellow, Chief Engineer, Partner/Vendor management, Research & Development, Program Management
- Award: President's Growth Award (HNS Spaceway).
Vice President (VP) & Lead Software Engineer, Space Systems
Exigent International (STI)
01.1990 - 01.2000
- Responsible to the Senior Vice President of STI for Profit & Loss (P&L) Management of the largest contract within the company with Naval Research Laboratory (Engineering Services)
- Responsible for the engineering staff, financial performance, and project oversight
- Restricted Space Payloads, Ground Systems, and Operations - Lead the development of command and control systems software for key NRL supported SPACE assets and payloads including supporting distributed space operations
- Space Defense Initiative (SDI) - Lead Software Design engineer and implementation of 'Flight System' software for the CLEMENTINE Spacecraft (DSPSE) moon probe (1994) teamed with NASA and JPL
- Probe mapped 100% of the moon's surface with JPL provided sensors
- Identified and was the principle architect of an Internal Research & Development (IRAD) program focused on the Resource/Domain Management within a Software Defined Radios
- This resulted in a major new contract win for the company with Raytheon to define the first instantiation of the Software Communications Architecture (SCA) for the future Joint Tactical Radio System managed by the DOD Joint Program Office
- Industry Standards: Technical Committee Chair in the Software Defined Radio Forum (SDR Forum).
Education
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.E.) -
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05.1993
B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering -
Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA05.1985
Skills
- Distributed Command and Control System architectures
- Cyber security architectures for Cloud-based and mobility solutions
- MLS/MILS security architectures
- Communications and Networking Architectures, Software Defined Networking, and Network Security Architectures
- Expertise in the application and deployment of 3GPP 4G/4G systems to specific government customer missions
- Expertise in Software Radio technology, including extensive experience in early JTRS Software Communications Architecture (SCA)
- Several recent patent filings including subjects related to Identity Management in Mobile Wireless Systems, and Next Generation Beam Forming Concepts in 4G/5G cellular systems
- Strategic Thinking
- Research design
- Subject matter expertise
- Academic Research
- Research
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Written Communication
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
Awards
Patents
- Identity based access and performance allocation (US9730112B2)
- System and Method for Providing a Distributed Directional Aperture for Cellular Communication (US20160359537A1)
References
- Dr. Robert Brammer - Retired Northrop Grumman Executive VP CTO
- Bruce Phillips, VP BD Civil Space, SAIC
Timeline
Vice President of Technology and Engineering
Peraton
01.2019 - Current
Senior Director Advanced Mission Capabilities
Peraton, Inc.
01.2019 - Current
NG Fellow, Navy S&T Advanced Program Development Lead
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
01.2017 - 01.2018
NG Fellow, Product Architect
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
01.2016
Director (NG Fellow), Chief Architect
Northrop Grumman Information Systems
01.2006 - 01.2015
Chief Architect Wireless Systems
Northrop Grumman TASC
01.2000 - 01.2007
Vice President (VP) & Lead Software Engineer, Space Systems
Exigent International (STI)
01.1990 - 01.2000
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.E.) -
Johns Hopkins University
B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering -
Geneva College