Michael Fisher
Dayton,OH
Summary
Strategic [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience leading product-market strategy and supporting implementation of innovative products for unique niches. Creative strategic planner with product value and impact assessment prowess. End-to-end product leader successful bringing products from inception to rollout with efficiency and speed.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MANAGING DIRECTOR
BLACK SOURCE
02.2021 - Current
- Founder of world-class Subject Matter Expert and Engineering Department of Defense (DoD) consultancy firm focused on simplifying mission execution.
- Led development of comprehensive business plan to maximize profitability and company performance.
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Increased overall company performance by implementing strategic management initiatives and streamlining operations.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
TANGRAM FLEX INC.
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Cultivated relationships with DoD and Industry partners to expand business development pipeline by $3.8M beyond expected FY21 revenue projections.
- Served as a strategic advisor to Wing Commander for the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing to implement an AI-enabled Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) environment for electronic warfare and mission data file generation.
- Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, consistently exceeding revenue targets through upselling strategies and exceptional customer service.
- Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
- Leveraged industry events to network with potential clients, generating significant brand exposure and driving new business acquisition efforts.
CHIEF SOLUTION ARCHITECT
LINQUEST (PREVIOUSLY PERDUCO)
02.2014 - 11.2020
- Responsible for the business development strategy and execution of a $13M portfolio ranging from mission planning to MS&A
- Supported LinQuest C-Suite in the development of a corporate strategic roadmap of offerings and capabilities tied to market interest
- Ensured progress of quarterly initiatives and milestones for internal and external stakeholders
- Led cross-functional teams to align business operations, program execution, and product roadmaps.
- Accountable for product innovation, optimization, and execution.
- Managed end-to-end software development life-cycle, from initial requirements gathering to post-implementation support and maintenance.
- Spearheaded successful migration projects, facilitating smooth transitions between legacy systems and new platforms while minimizing downtime or disruptions to ongoing operations.
- Developed comprehensive IT strategies for improved business alignment, leading to increased productivity.
- Established style guides and design systems, promoting consistency throughout the organization''s product portfolio.
CONSULTANT
LEIDOS (PREVIOUSLY SAIC)
05.2013 - 01.2014
- Developed and deployed software for capturing UAV sensor and video feeds to analyze and engage Targets of Opportunity.
- Implemented export services and tools to analyze MASINT and SIGINT data feeds for the Intelligence Community and broader DoD.
CONSULTANT
RIVERSIDE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
08.2011 - 12.2011
- Modeled and simulated orbital mechanics for satellite and airborne assets for remote sensing scenarios.
- Evaluated aircraft and satellite capabilities to determine the effectiveness of onboard and off-board sensors.
CONSULTANT
ADVANCED TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER (ATIC)
08.2011 - 12.2011
- Assisted in the generation and reproduction of material
- Researched and presented information based on various intelligence-related subjects
- Reviewed and provided feedback on briefing material and content
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMPUTER SCIENCE
Wright State University
01.2015
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - ADVANCED TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE
Clark State Community College
01.2011
Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Planning / Resourcing
- Program / Project Management
- Systems Engineering / Integration
- Partnerships / Teaming
- Technology Development / Demonstration
Certification
- Certified Human Factors Practitioner (Neilson Norman Group)
- Certified SAFe Scrum Master (Scaled Agile Inc.)
Timeline
MANAGING DIRECTOR
BLACK SOURCE
02.2021 - Current
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
TANGRAM FLEX INC.
11.2020 - 06.2022
CHIEF SOLUTION ARCHITECT
LINQUEST (PREVIOUSLY PERDUCO)
02.2014 - 11.2020
CONSULTANT
LEIDOS (PREVIOUSLY SAIC)
05.2013 - 01.2014
CONSULTANT
RIVERSIDE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
08.2011 - 12.2011
CONSULTANT
ADVANCED TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER (ATIC)
08.2011 - 12.2011
BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMPUTER SCIENCE
Wright State University
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - ADVANCED TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE
Clark State Community College