Artificial Intelligence-native, veteran defense acquisition professional and Program Manager (22+ years active duty, 2+ yrs private industry) with deep lifecycle management and leadership experience supporting the C-130J, KC-46, MQ-9 and Airborne Laser programs. Most recently served in business development and program management roles at Parry Labs, a VC-backed, fast-growing, defense-focused business, and as a Senior Associate and Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Dayton Aerospace. Beyond supporting specific platforms, also served in multiple SAF/AQ roles within Headquarters Air Force at the Pentagon, as the Executive Officer to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Vice Commander, at AFWERX Las Vegas - one of the Air Force's innovation hubs, and as an enlisted aircraft maintainer prior to commissioning. Passionate about helping acquisition teams thrive in the rapidly proliferating AI context. Team player yet sometimes non-consensus thinker who leads with optimism, intellectual rigor, curiosity, and humility.
Seeking defense Acquisition Program Management SME or Director-level management role