Adaptable professional with 29 years of experience in defense innovation, program management, and military leadership. Skilled in strategic planning, cross-functional team leadership, and developing novel tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Lead strategic program planning, budget oversight, and resource allocation to support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and the Office of Naval Research (ONR) future force development.
- Manage cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that integrate artificial intelligence (AI), human-machine teaming, and autonomy into operational concepts.
- Drive rapid concept development and iterative testing, enabling 'fail fast' technology experimentation and refinement.
- Oversee interdependent projects, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Provide structured feedback loops between customer and performers to refine, modify, or implement novel tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Communicate progress and outcomes with senior stakeholders to support national defense innovation efforts.
Numerous Military and Distinguished Graduate awards, F. Brooke Nihart Award Recipient for Professional Writing